Help if you're not in education or working
If you are old enough to leave school, have started a college course or a job and it’s not worked out, plenty of help is available with your next steps. Below is a range of information and support available to help you.
If you are looking for work or want advice and guidance on starting a career take a look at careers information and finding work.
Our Family Centre Plus sites are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm if you wanted to drop in and have a chat with a member of staff. Our Family Centre Plus sites are:
Below are some other organisations/youth groups you can visit:
If you are looking for support with your mental health take a look at our Mental health and young people section.
Mentoring allows you to get one-to-one support from a trained adult. The following organisations can help you find a mentor to help build your confidence and strengths :
Key workers can support you with your future work plans and job searching:
You may be able to get help with education and training costs.
You can also get help with benefits and living costs, depending on your age and circumstances:
- GOV.UK benefits area
- Our money and benefits area.
If you are looking to continue learning you can do this online. In most cases, you will need to pay. These are some places you can find online courses:
If you or your young person has SEND we have information on training, work experience and employment.
Volunteering can help you gain confidence, learn new skills and meet new people. It can be a good first step in to move into college or work.