Employment, Skills and Training Opportunities

Well done on achieving either your A or T level results, or GCSE results. If you didn't achieve the results that you were hoping for then don't worry, there's lots of support out there for you to help you progress forwards.

The two main avenues for you to look at for your support would be UCAS and the National Careers Service. 

You can get help through UCAS with careers, Apprenticeships and University places, further information in the external link box.

The National Careers Service can help with support and advice, further information on your Post 16 Options can be found in the link in the external link box.

We also have a dedicated officer here at Blaby District Council, who will be able to support you with your future steps and you can get touch with Lewis at enterprisingblaby@blaby.gov.uk or on 07880 393338.

A Jobcentre Plus Work Coach is available on a Wednesday and Friday afternoon at Braunstone Civic Centre, Kingsway LE3 2PP.

Appointments must be made in advance through Customer Services. The phone number is 0116 289 0045 or you can use enquiries@braunstonetowncouncil.org.uk to enquire by email.

Find out about the help for Universal Credit claimants aged 18 to 24 to find a job, work-related training or an apprenticeship though the Youth Offer by following the link in the panel below.

Blaby District Tourism Partnership

Blaby District Tourism Partnership works with many businesses across the leisure, tourism and hospitality sectors. On the Visit Blaby website you will find links to these businesses that may have local employment opportunities.

National Government Support

Job Help is a UK Government initiative to help individuals find a new job in different sectors with job search advice, CV & interview tips and support from employers & work coaches. 

Leicester Employment Hub

Leicester Employment Hub has details of job vacancies and apprenticeship opportunities, as well as pre-employment support and other resources. Follow the link below.

Inspired to Care

Across Leicestershire there are exciting social care jobs waiting for talented people who have the right values to change lives and shape the future of social care. If you love going the extra mile for people, want to support others to live happy and fulfilling lives, and feel you're a naturally caring person, then a job as a care professional may be just up your street! Further information is in the link below.

National Health Service

All vacancies for University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust are advertised via the NHS jobs website where applications can be made online, as well as opportunities for Health Care Services across Leicestershire. 

There are a variety of training and skills courses, some are free, others have eligibility criteria, and some require full payment.

Further Education Providers

There are a wide variety of further education providers in Leicestershire offering Post 16 education, including technical and vocational courses, training and qualifications, these include the following:

• Leicester College
• North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College
• Loughborough College
• University of Leicester
• De Montfort University
• Loughborough University

GoLearn! Leicestershire Adult Learning Service

Leicestershire Adult Learning Service (LALS) provides formal and informal learning programmes for all adults across the County of Leicestershire.

The Springboard Charity - Free Opportunities in the Hospitality Sector

All of their courses are free to participants and include:

• Soft skills and confidence building training
• Employability skills training – CVs, interview skills, effective job hunt
• Hospitality related certified e-learning
• Hospitality related accredited qualifications
• 121 mentoring and coaching
• Guaranteed interviews with hospitality employers recruiting now

Skills Bootcamps

Skills Bootcamps help you develop new skills that employers are looking for. They’re a great opportunity to train in a new industry or progress in your current career. Skills Bootcamps take up to 16 weeks to complete and they’re flexible, so you can fit learning around your family or other commitments.

Types of Skills Bootcamps

There are hundreds of Skills Bootcamps available across many areas, like:

• digital, including data engineering, software development and marketing
• technical, including construction and engineering
• green, including electric vehicle maintenance and heat pump technology
• health and social care, including care management and well-being
• HGV driving, including if you’re new to HGV driving or want to return
• business and administration, including project management and insurance

Skills for Life Campaign

The Skills for Life campaign aims to support adults to develop their skills by bringing together government-backed skills and training opportunities in a new single campaign and website. Follow the link in the box below for further information.

Find an Apprenticeship

Young people and adults can register for vacancies via Find an Apprenticeship, where you can set up email and text alerts for notification about new apprenticeship vacancies. 

Free Resources

You can access free resources like Parent Packs or posters for teachers, parents, support workers, and careers advisors who offer advice and guidance about apprenticeships, on the GOV.UK website or Amazing Apprenticeships.

Follow @Apprenticeships on X (Formerly Twitter) and National Apprenticeship Service on LinkedIn.

Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas)

Acas gives employees and employers free, impartial advice on workplace rights, rules and best practice. They also offer training and help to resolve disputes. Further information is in the link below.

National Careers Service

The National Careers Service can help you with your career, learning and training choices. They have a online service where you can speak to an advisor and seek the right support required. 

The Prince's Trust