Open to people of all ages, apprenticeships offer a great way to develop new skills while being paid - ideal for a first job or for somebody considering a change in career.

A traineeship is a course involving a work placement. They can be an alternative route for anyone between the ages of 16-24 who wants to get some work experience and gain a qualification before moving on to an apprenticeship or full-time employment.

If you are taking your GCSEs, you might already have an idea of what subjects you enjoy and what you are good at. T Levels are a good choice if you are considering a particular career but want to keep your options open.

One of the region's leading Further Education providers, with a wide range of courses and qualifications on offer for local residents, including a diverse apprenticeship offer for people of all ages.

Free service offering a variety of courses and training to help local people back into work or into better jobs, including CV support and skills assessments.

National provider of training courses for people of all ages (from 19). If you are in receipt of benefits or earning less than £17,000 per annum, Gecko can support you to change career, or get the qualifications you need to get started in work.

Use the National Careers Service course search to look for different types of learning opportunities including classroom, work based and online learning. All learning providers are contracted with the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and include colleges, training providers and local councils.

The Youth Employment Platform is the place to go for all things employment, training, studying, careers, apprenticeships and mental health support across the whole West Midlands for young people.

The Skills Toolkit offers you free courses to help you learn new skills or get a job, offered by a range of trusted providers such as Google and The Open University.

The West Midlands Combined Authority funds and provides a variety of online and in person courses to help you learn new skills and get on in work.