Wolves at Work Drop-in Sessions
Event: Whether you're at the beginning of your career journey or looking to find a new role, receive free advice and guidance to find your way to work.
For details of how to contact Wolves at Work and a complete list of drop-in sessions across the city, click further information below.
RAF Museum - Youth Advisory Panel
Event: RAF Museum are looking for 16 to 24 year olds to support their Midlands Development Programme by joining our Youth Advisory Panel. Help us to shape our museum into an engaging and relevant space for young people by inputting into their Midlands Development Programme, from the planning stages to delivery and beyond.
Venue: RAF Museum Midlands, Lysander Avenue, Cosford, TF11 8UP.
How to Apply: For more information or to sign up please email us at learning-midlands@rafmuseum.org
Mind at Work
Event: Are you unemployed and looking for work? Do you suffer with mental health issues? Come along and discover various strategies to better your wellbeing and find your next steps towards employment.
Date: Monday 6th January & 13th January | 10am – 12pm
Venue: The Old School Building, 73 Dudley Road, Blakenhall, Wolverhampton, WV2 3BY
For more info: Email communityskills@wolverhampton.gov.uk or call 01902 551886
NCS – Stand Out from The Crowd! Event
Get insight on why you need a CV, how employers recruit in the 21st Century and the implications this has for your CV.
Date: Tuesday 7th January | 10am – 11:30am
Venue: Online Event
NCS – (50+) Navigating Your Career Event
This webinar will provide an overview of the importance of career planning aged 50 plus (or at any age) and how to get started.
Date: Tuesday 7th January | 1:30pm – 3pm
Venue: Online Event
NCS – Self-Employment – Getting Started Event
Thinking of going self employed but not sure how to start? Come along and gain a clearer idea of what to do and where to get help.
Date: Wednesday 8th January | 10am – 11:30am
Venue: Online Event
NCS – Impress That Employer! Event
This webinar will cover everything you need to know about job interviews.
Date: Wednesday 8th January | 1:30pm – 3pm
Venue: Online Event
NCS – Job and Training Opportunities for Single Parents Event
This webinar will outline the wide range of employment, education and training options that are more accessible for single parents.
Date: Thursday 9th January | 10am – 11:30am
Venue: Online Event
NCS – Identifying Your Skills Event
Understanding your skills and how they can be used in the workplace is important when looking for and progressing in work.
Date: Friday 10th January | 1:30pm – 3pm
Venue: Online Event
ESOL & Driving Theory
Event: Find out how you can join this FREE 6-programme designed to help you gain the skills and knowledge for the Driving Theory Test! Come along and sign up to boost your confidence!
Date: Monday 13th January | 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Venue: The Old School Building, 73 Dudley Road, Blakenhall, Wolverhampton, WV2 3BY
For more info: Email communityskills@wolverhampton.gov.uk or call 01902 551886
Boost Your Skills for the Older Workforce (50+)
Are you aged 50+ and looking for a fresh start or new career? Come along and learn how you can upgrade your current skillset!
Date: Tuesday 14th January | 9:30am – 11:30am
Venue: Low Hill Community Centre, Kempthorne Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV10 9JJ
For more info: Email: CommunitySkills@wolverhampton.gov.uk, or Call: 01902 551886
Digital Skills – Improve your Digital Knowledge
This programme offers a range of training and skills development opportunities regardless of what level you possess
Date: Wednesday 15th January | 9:30am – 11:30am
Venue: Bob Jones Community Centre, Bromley St, Wolverhampton, WV2 3AS
For more info: Email: CommunitySkills@wolverhampton.gov.uk, or Call: 01902 551886
Wolverhampton SEND – Moving into Adulthood Careers Fair 2025
Come along and find out the options and support available for those with, or knows someone with, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to help them get into further education, training and employment.
Date: Friday 31st January | 10am – 2:30pm
Venue: Dunstall Racecourse, Gorsebrook Rd, Wolverhampton, WV6 0PE
For more information: Email: SENDmovingintoadulthood@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Central Youth Theatre – Creative Careers Conference Event
Get a chance to speak with over 20+ Creative Industry Professionals including, but not limited to, actors, technicians and producers and find out the entry routes into various creative industries.
Date: Sunday 16th February | 10am – 5:30pm
Venue: Tettenhall College, Wood Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 8QX
For more info: Email: admin@centralyouththeatre.org, or call 01902 572091
Let’s talk ESOL
Event: Improve your skills to pass the B1 & B2 tests, used to show your level of English required to apply for British Citizenship or indefinite leave to remain (ILR)
Date: Tuesday 14th January | 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Venue: The Old School Building, 73 Dudley Road, Blakenhall, Wolverhampton, WV2 3BY
For more info: Email communityskills@wolverhampton.gov.uk or call 01902 551886
Language at Work
Event: Discover programmes to help build your skillset to boost your employability!
Date: Thursday 16th January | 10am – 12pm
Venue: The Old School Building, 73 Dudley Road, Blakenhall, Wolverhampton, WV2 3BY
For more info: Email communityskills@wolverhampton.gov.uk or call 01902 551886
First Steps into Cleaning
Event: Learn the necessary knowledge and gain important skills to enhance your chance of getting into the Cleaning Industry!
Date: Friday 17th January | 9:30am – 11:30am
Venue: The Old School Building, 73 Dudley Road, Blakenhall, Wolverhampton, WV2 3BY
For more info: Email communityskills@wolverhampton.gov.uk or call 01902 551886
ESOL & Employability
Event: Are you unemployed and looking for a job? Are you someone who speaks English as a second language? Discover the skill-building programmes we have in place to help you find employment!
Date: Friday 17th January | 12pm – 1:30pm
Venue: The Old School Building, 73 Dudley Road, Blakenhall, Wolverhampton, WV2 3BY
For more info: Email communityskills@wolverhampton.gov.uk or call 01902 551886
Pre-Entry Language at Work
Event: Want to enhance your computing skills, build your confidence, gain employability skills and ESOL support for different levels tailored according to your needs? Come along to this event and receive all this for FREE!
Date: Tuesday 21st January | 9:45am – 12pm
Venue: TLC College, Dunstall Heights, 1 Dunstall Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 0LZ
For more info: Email communityskills@wolverhampton.gov.uk or call 01902 551886
Life in the UK – Citizenship Programme
Event: Are you looking to settle and work in the UK? You can receive FREE 6-week courses covering various topics that may come up in the British Citizenship Tests! Come along to this event and sign up!
Date: Thursday 23rd January | 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Venue: Graiseley Family Hub, Pool Street, Wolverhampton, Blakenhall, WV2 4NE
For more info: Email communityskills@wolverhampton.gov.uk or call 01902 551886
Future Goals – #RealTalk
Event: Are you aged 19 plus and experiencing barriers? You can receive a FREE support programme designed for young people offering you essential skills that can be transferred into various things in life!
Date: Wednesday 26th January | 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Venue: TLC College, Dunstall Heights, 1 Dunstall Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 0LZ
For more info: Email communityskills@wolverhampton.gov.uk or call 01902 551886
City of Wolverhampton College – Open Day
Join City of Wolverhampton College at one of their open events, where you’ll have the chance to get hands-on with interactive activities, learn about college courses, talk to current students who made the choice you’re thinking about now and find out about more about college life.
Date: Saturday 11th January | 10am - 2pm
Venue: City of Wolverhampton College - Wellington Road and Paget Road Campuses
Adult Education Wolverhampton – Open Days
Make this the year you join us for success, enjoyment and a path to further study, employment, a new job, a promotion or better health and wellbeing. Every year thousands of people from across the city join classes at AEW, you could be one of them.
Date:
• Wednesday 15 January | 10am - 1pm
• Thursday 16 January | 4pm - 7pm
Venue: Adult Education Wolverhampton, Old Hall Street, WV1 3AU
GTG HGV Skills Bootcamp
Event: HGV Skills Bootcamps training courses are completely free for individuals, and you will be guaranteed an interview with a relevant, local employer upon completion of the course.
Eligibility:
- Be aged 19 or older.
- Have a full car (Cat B) driving licence.
Date: Ongoing
Venue: GTG, Bearing Drive, Wolverhampton, WV11 3SZ
Sector Based Work Academy - Warehousing
Event: This free sector work-based academy programme is designed to help you start a career in Warehousing.
Date: Ongoing Dates
How to Apply: To find out more, call 07377 803775 or email info@novatraining.co.uk
Sector Based Work Academy – Care Industry
Event: This free sector work-based academy programme is designed to help you start a thriving career in the care industry.
Date: Ongoing Date
How to Apply: To find out more, call 07377 803775 or email info@novatraining.co.uk
Construction Skills Academy
Event: The Constructions Skills Academy supports local people who are out of work and looking for further training in readiness for their chosen career path, in receiving specialised support and skills they will need to succeed in the industry.
Date: Starts every 8 weeks
How to Apply: If you have any questions about the programme, email bbvskills@sccb.ac.uk.
Young Business Matters
Event: Want to become your own boss? The Young Business Matters drop-in sessions will provide you with the support and advice you are looking for, to aid you on the journey to starting your own business.
Start Date: Ongoing
How to Apply: For more information, call 01902 422421 or email info@youngbusinessmatters.co.uk.