Work and Training

Useful Information

• Job vacancy, information and training bulletins

  If you're looking for work or training, you might find the vacancy and information bulletins below useful to download. They are regularly updated with new local vacancies and training opportunities. Update schedule Publication Usually updated Job vacancies working with children Rolling programme Vacancy and information bulletin…

• Training opportunities for young people

  We regularly provide details of training opportunities from several providers here. If we've been made aware of upcoming opportunities, they'll be listed below.

• Apprenticeships

  If you would prefer not to study full-time but want to earn and train at the same time, then think about work-based learning. This gives you the chance to gain a qualification whilst working. What is an Apprenticeship? Apprenticeships are available to anyone over the…

• CVs

  CV stands for Curriculum Vitae, which literally means 'The course of one's life'. A CV (sometimes called a résumé) is a concise document that outlines the relevant facts about you and your experience to a prospective employer. Unlike filling in an application form, writing a…

• Looking for Work

  CVs, Application Forms and Interviews Before you start your job search, it's good to get a decent CV together, as well as getting some practice filling out application forms and trying out your interview techniques. Our CV pages tell you all you need to know…

• Starting your own business

  If you want to work for yourself, it is never too early to find out more about starting your own business. What can you do? Spend some time and research all the information you need about: Employing people Financing and grants Health and safety IT…

• Volunteering and personal development

  Whatever you're in to, there's a fun and interesting volunteering opportunity for you. Volunteering is so much more than doing something in your spare time for free. You will: Meet new people Gain work experience Build on your strengths and develop new skills Become more…

• Work experience

  Work experience gives you a chance to try out jobs before reaching a long term decision. You get an insight into the pace and pressures of a typical work day, and an understanding of the range of skills and qualities needed. A guide to Child…

• Working before you're 16

  There are several laws covering what you can do if you want to work while you're still at school. If you're under 16, you're not allowed to work: without an employment permit issued by the education department of the local council, if this is required by…