Ipswich North & East – 01473 263295 or email Ipswich North and East(Gainsborough, Bixley, Holywells, Nacton & Purdis Farm, Rushmere, Priory Heath, Westgate)
Ipswich South & West – 01473 263391 or email the relevant office Ipswich South, Ipswich West(Gipping, Pinewood, Sprites, Stoke Park, Bramford & Great Blakenham, Castle Hill, Claydon & Barham, Grundisburgh, Whitehouse & Whitton)
Coastal – 01394 605060 or email the relevant office Coastal North, Coastal South(Woodbridge, Kesgrave, Framlingham, Leiston, Felixstowe)
Central – 01449 745155 or email Central Suffolk (Stowmarket – based at The Mix)
South Suffolk – 01787 315900 or email South Suffolk(Caple, Hadleigh, Lavenham, Long Melford)
Remember, you need to stay in education until you are 18, read more about Raising the participation age and your options.
Get support from Job Centre Plus
Universal credit: If you are over 18 and wanting to claim Universal Credit get in touch with your local Job Centre Plus they can also support you to find work.
Work Coaches help and signpost young people aged 16+, on universal credit. They can give you ideas of what to do next and support you.
We have got loads of information on our website about your options, here are some ideas before you explore the ‘Your Future’ section further.
Training
Training
If you’re not currently in employment or education, training is a great way to improve your skills, give you things to add onto your CV and boost your chances of getting a job! Training Providers Interested? There are many organisations that offer support and mini vocational programmes where you spend some time in the class […]
“What are they?“ Apprenticeships and Traineeships are both work with training and give you opportunities to make some great connections to the industry that you want to have a career in, however, there are some differences. In a nutshell, an apprenticeship is paid learning. They are an excellent way to combine on the job learning […]
Is this career right for me? Work experience or work-related learning can help you find out if a career is right for you, give you a better idea of your skills and interests and give you a chance to improve your employability skills. Work experience is not usually paid, but you might get help with […]
Anyone can volunteer. “How can I gain some experience?” Why not volunteer? It can be very rewarding and is a great way to: Meet new people. Learn something and gain new skills. Get valuable experience and improve your CV. Make a difference to your community. Have fun and maybe get involved in something relating to […]
On this page you will find information from finding your first job, writing a CV and covering letter, preparing for interview and what to do if you loose your job. Read on… If you are aged 13-19 it’s important for you to know the following: If you are 13 or older you can get a part time job but there […]
Moving into the world of work is something that everyone has to do at some point. This page introduces you to useful sources of quality careers information and advice. Browse the other pages in this section for more ideas and avenues to get you to where you want to be. You can chat with a […]
A CV (also known as a Curriculum Vitae), gives prospective employers an overview of your skills, education and work experience. Use our super simple CV Builder tool to create one. Yojo careers and apprenticeships app Key features include: CV Builder Practice interview skills with the Interview Quiz Careers Advice and support Search and apply for […]
What is yojo? Yojo is a free careers and apprenticeship app for young people in Suffolk. Users must create a login to access the apps features. This app has been designed with young people and is made for young people. It puts the world of work in your pocket, so you can focus on the […]
“I want to talk to someone about my options!” On this page we run through your options to help you find education, employment or training. If you are looking for help on another issue you will find useful links in our Expert Directory. Unsure what to do next? Need to earn some money? Tried a […]
Thinking about going into Higher Education? It’s time to get researching! Here are some tips to get you started: At the UCAS website you can search over 37,000 courses at over 370 higher education providers. The whole application system is online so you can track what is happening with your application, visit: www.ucas.com Doing your research includes getting […]
Have you considered gaining work experience by volunteering?
Did you know...volunteers have a 27% better chance of finding a job after being out of work than non-volunteers.
You'll also gain new skills, meet new people and gain invaluable experience.
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