Young People Learning and Work

York has many services to help young people on their next steps. Whether you just want information, or you would like help with finding opportunities, making applications, CVs, interview preparation, and keeping motivated, there are services to help.

How to contact the Information Service for Young People

Telephone: 01904 555400 (lines are open Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm)

Text: 07624 802244

Email: fis@york.gov.uk

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Young People's Learning and Work Advisors

Learning and Work Advisors are working remotely and are continuing to provide impartial information, advice and guidance to young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) between the ages of 16 and 18
The 30 Clarence Street drop in is now closed for face to face appointments, however, requests and messages will be responded to by email, follow up phone calls or via social media. Priority support is being given to Children in Care from year 8, with emphasis on year 11’s.
They will be working with their contacts in 10 local schools with a support package for year 11’s.
If you or someone you know who would benefit from this service, please contact 01904 555400 (Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm), email fis@york.gov.uk or text: 07624 802244

Future Goals

Future Goals can help you if you are 15-24 and are:

unsure on your next steps in employment or education
applying for work or apprenticeships and have interviews coming up
need help finding work or an apprenticeship job
wanting interview tips
requiring a CV
wanting to gain more confidence or help managing anxiety

Future Goals is currently offering remote support to young people and can help you whether you are ready to work now, or you would like support deciding your next steps in employment or education.

Contact future.goals@york.gov.uk for more information

Apprenticeships

If you would like to earn while you learn, consider an apprenticeship.

York's Apprenticeship Hub has details of many local apprenticeship opportunities.

The national Apprenticeships website has information and real life stories about becoming an apprentice.

College and Sixth Form

The following schools and colleges may have the course to suit your interests and goals.

Jobcentre Plus

The York Jobcentre Plus can help people of working age into paid work. 0345 604 3719

Skills to Succeed Academy

The Skills to Succeed Academy offers free online employability training delivered in bite sized interactive modules.

Aspire-Igen

If you are 19 or older, Aspire-Igen offers employablity and skills programmes, practical guidance and support towards your next steps in learning and work.