Benefits and support

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Starting out in your career

Apprenticeship? Work experience? Graduate roles? We'll help you to understand the job market and find out what’s right for you.

Apprenticeships England

Lots of employers in England offer apprenticeships in a range of sectors and disciplines, giving career starters, career changers and upskillers the perfect opportunity to learn while they earn.

Apprenticeships Wales

If you are over 16, living in Wales and not in full-time education you can apply for an apprenticeship.

The Skills Toolkit

The Skills Toolkit is an online platform giving access to free, high-quality digital, numeracy and employability courses to help people build up their skills, progress in work and boost job prospects.

Apprenticeships Scotland

Apprenticeships are developed by groups of employers, apprentices and other people from a variety of backgrounds.

Resources

From online tools to job boards and apps, we have collated some of the most useful resources available if you are starting out in your career.

Barclays LifeSkills

Giving you the skills, knowledge and confidence you need for work with tools, tips and learning resources

Information and adviceSkills and trainingTools & apps

Skills Assessment

Find out about careers that might be right for you by taking one of The National Careers Service assessments

Skills and trainingTools & apps

The Princes Trust

One-to-one support, advice and guidance you need so you can continue to develop your confidence and upskill.

Skills and training

Google Digital Garage

Digital Marketing courses and resources.

Skills and training