Young People Learning and Work

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 or complete the form below

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.

• All Saints School
• Applefields School
• Archbishop Holgate's School
• Askham Bryan College
• Fulford School
• Huntington School
• Joseph Rowntree School
• York College

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.

Young Women's Trust

If you are a woman aged 18-30, you can access free Work It Out telephone coaching to help you access the future you want.

• Build confidence and strong mental health
• Identify your strengths and skills
• Figure out your next steps
• Keep motivated
• How to be your best in interviews
• Deal with anxiety

YH Training - Military Preparation course (MPC ) York 

Our Military Preparation Course will ensure you are ready for the recruitment, selection and Phase 1 Training process for your chosen career in the Armed Forces.

All of our Military Preparation Courses are delivered at Army Reserve Centres between Monday to Thursday from 9.30am to 3.30pm.

The course is a roll on/roll off course for young people ages 16-24 who aspire to join the Royal Navy, British Army or RAF.

The course is fully funded by the government and all kit and equipment is provided once the learner has been signed up to the provision. The duration the course is attended is specific to each individual and dependent upon their requirements to enable them to train to a standard to pass selection in their chosen area of the Armed Forces.

York Military Preparation Centre

MPC Army Reserve Centre
Fulford Road
York
North Yorkshire
YO10 4ESTelephone: 07501 962 962Email: MPCYork@yh-group.co.uk

Finding a Job Vacancy

There are many ways to find out about job vacancies, here are a few ideas to start with:

City Of York Council Vacancies

Work with York (temporary work)

Jobs Fairs

Jobcentre Plus

Early Years Vacancies

Gov.uk

York's Apprenticeship Hub