Preparing for adulthood: Education, training and employment

Support with your next steps and getting into work

Your Next Steps Live events

There are 2 education and career events taking place this Autumn.

  • Post-16 careers event – Thursday 24 October
  • SEND preparation for adulthood event – Thursday 7 November

For more information see Your Next Steps Live events

If you feel you would benefit from support to make decisions about your next steps, or find employment, there are many services available.


Connexions  

Connexions supports young adults aged 16 or 17 to make informed choices about their future or next steps.

Connexions advisors offer impartial information, advice and guidance about college courses, apprenticeships, 6th forms, employment and training, and a range of other options depending on your needs and interests.  

See Connexions.


National Careers Service  

The National Careers Service provides careers information, advice and guidance. 

It can help you to make decisions on learning, training and work at all stages in your career. 

See National Careers Service.


Access to Work  

If you have a physical or mental health condition or disability, Access to Work can support you to find employment, or stay in work if you are already employed.  

See GOV.UK: Access to work.


Wise Steps  

Wise Steps helps adults with disabilities to find a job through learning new skills, building confidence, training and applying for jobs.  

See Wise Steps.


Job Centre Plus Disability Employment Advisers  

Disability Employment Advisors provide support to adults with disabilities who are looking for work.

It can also tell you about other programmes and services that can help you.

See: Job Centre Plus Disability Employment Advisers.


Work and Health Programme  

The Work and Health Programme supports adults with a disability and / or health issues to find employment. 

See GOV.UK: Work and Health Programme.


Intensive Personalised Employment Support (IPES) 

The Intensive Personalised Employment Support Service offers coaching to build independence, confidence, and motivation.

It also offers work experience to help boost your career prospects.  

See GOV.UK: Intensive Personalised Employment Support.


Hello Future - Action Stations 

Hello Future offers one-to-one employment support for all ages. 

It can help with cv and cover letters, job applications and interview techniques.

It can also support you to overcome any barriers to employment. 

See Hello Future - Action Stations.


Moving on Tyne and Wear 

Moving on Tyne and Wear provides one-to-one tailored support.

It helps people to find work if they are unemployed and have a health barrier, disability, additional learning need, or autism. 

See Moving On Tyne and Wear.


Northern Rights Skills Service 

Northern Rights provides one-to-one information, advice and guidance on work, personal circumstances, training and health.

It can also offer benefit calculations, financial assistance and a range of training programmes. 

See Northern Rights Skills Service.


Under One Roof  

The Under One Roof programme supports those aged over 16 who are not in training, employment, or education to identify and address any barriers.  

See Under One Roof.


Disability Rights UK

Disability Rights UK have created guide which provides information and support for apprentices with disabilities.

See Disability Rights UK: Into Apprenticeships.