Skills Launchpad Plymouth
Welcome to the Youth Hub
Our Youth Hub is here to help you
Are you one of this year’s school, college or university leavers, wondering what your next move should be?
Whatever your circumstances, we can offer you free and impartial advice on:
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Plymouth's key sectors - see timetable below
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returning to education
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finding a job or an apprenticeship
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starting your own business
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or simply finding out where you want to start.
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We put you at the heart of this journey. This is because there is no 'one size fits all' when it comes to finding your future. Our service helps you to make independent and informed decisions, with our friendly advisors supporting you every step of the way.
What can the Youth Hub offer you?
Whether you’ve just left school, college or university, or are simply not sure what move to make next, if you are aged 16 to 24 and living in or around Plymouth we can offer you:
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Practical help with CV writing, interview practice and job searching
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The facts about the current and future employment picture of Plymouth to inform your skills choices
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Access to free impartial information, advice and guidance to help your shape your careers and skills plan
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Support to become work-ready and equipped with the skills you'll need
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Awareness of city-wide career events and opportunities to meet local recruiting employers
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A chance to brush up on key skills to work such as Maths and English, and the all-important digital skills
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Help to keep you informed and match you with real opportunities to work
We are more than happy to help advise concerned parents or carers too - and if you are someone who needs help to get your head in the right space before you’re ready to take those next important steps, that's ok too. We are able to signpost you for mental health and well-being support too, helping to give you the confidence and reassurance you need to move forward.