Support for Job Seekers
Connexions for 16-19s
Careers support for people in Leicester aged 16-19 (up to 25 if you have an EHCP). Access to jobs, apprenticeships and courses.
Support for people who have autism or a learning disability
If you live in Leicester, are aged 18+ and have autism or a learning disability, we can support you to find a job and stay in work.
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Support for Ex offenders
If you are an ex offender we can help you. Click the link below to find out about jobs, inclusive employers, support services and more.
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Build a Career in Construction
The Leicester Onsite Construction Hub provides a free, three stage pathway into the construction sector.
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Job-ready checklist
Before you start to look for work, here are some things you can do to get yourself prepared.
View our job-ready checklistLeicester Adult Education - Leicester to Work courses
The Leicester to Work courses are a suite of one-day courses, designed to help learners find employment by developing the essential skills needed for success in job seeking and the recruitment process.
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 are available in areas including:
- Construction
- Digital
- Fashion
- Green skills/Sustainability
- Pharmacy
- Teaching
Courses take up to 16 weeks to complete. They’re flexible, so you can fit learning around your family or other commitments.
Additional support
Transport solutions
Increase your employment options with this selection of transport solutions.
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Amazing Apprenticeships
A leading organisation in the education sector, founded to tackle misconceptions about apprenticeships and promote the benefits.
Amazing apprenticeships website
Better Off Leicester
BetterOff will show you the benefits you are entitled to and will help you to apply for them online. BetterOff also provides information on how to find and apply for jobs.
visit Better Off Leicester website
National Careers Service
The National Careers Service can help you with your career, learning and training choices.
Find out more about the different ways they can support you via the link below.
Job hunting in the age of remote work
More people are working from home than ever before and remote working has changed job hunting. S1 Jobs have some great information on their website, including tips for starting a remote working role and how to ace a virtual interview.
Visit S1jobs.com
Volunteering opportunities
Gain confidence, learn new skills and make a difference.
View volunteering optionsWorld of Work Leicester and Leicestershire
World of Work Leicester and Leicestershire gives an overview of the key employment sectors across Leicester and Leicestershire for young people and adults.
Click the links below to find out more:
