Careers and Destinations
LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION (LMI)
AND CAREERS SIGNPOSTING GUIDE:
WALSALL – Local Careers, Jobs, Training, and Support Signposting:
1) Walsall Works (Walsall Council – employment & skills support)
What it’s for: Local support into jobs, training, apprenticeships and skills (Walsall borough).
Website: https://go.walsall.gov.uk/walsall-works
2) Employment & skills support for job seekers (Walsall Works page)
What it’s for: A direct “where to start” page for job search and skills support.
Website: https://go.walsall.gov.uk/walsall-works/employment-resources/employment-and-skills-support-job-seekers
3) “The Link” – employment and skills hub (Walsall)
What it’s for: Drop-in style employment/skills support hub bringing partners together.
Website (news/info): https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/new-west-midlands-scheme-boost-jobs-and-training-18-21-year-olds-kicks-walsall
4) Walsall College – Apprenticeships
What it’s for: Local apprenticeship training provider (plus FE progression routes).
Website: https://www.walsallcollege.ac.uk/modes-of-study/apprenticeships/
5) Walsall College – Careers Guidance
What it’s for: Careers guidance/support for potential/current learners (14+).
Website: https://www.walsallcollege.ac.uk/student-careers-guidance/
6) Juniper Training (Walsall centre)
What it’s for: Training/apprenticeships support for young people (including pathways to work).
Website: https://www.junipertraining.co.uk/walsall/
Main site: https://www.junipertraining.co.uk/
7) Walsall Youth Hub (Youth Employment UK – overview)
What it’s for: Youth Hub signposting to jobs, training, and employability support in the area.
Website: https://www.youthemployment.org.uk/walsall-youth-hub-youth-friendly-west-midlands/
8) Jobcentre Plus (national contact + local office search)
What it’s for: Benefits/employment support and referrals (usually ages 16+).
Website: https://www.gov.uk/contact-jobcentre-plus
WOLVERHAMPTON – Local Careers, Jobs, Training, and Support Signposting:
1) Wolves Workbox (Wolverhampton jobs/training directory)
What it’s for: One-stop local directory for work, training, qualifications and advice in Wolverhampton.
Website: https://www.wolvesworkbox.com/
Young people section: https://www.wolvesworkbox.com/young-people/index.html
2) Connexions Wolverhampton (careers advice for young people)
What it’s for: Careers information, advice and guidance (IAG), plus practical help with applications.
Website (directory listing): https://www.wolvesworkbox.com/directory/organisations/connexions.html
3) Wolves at Work (City of Wolverhampton Council)
What it’s for: Free 1-to-1 support to find work/training and progress (generally 16+).
Website: https://www.wvjobs.co.uk/vacancies/wolves-at-work.html
4) City of Wolverhampton College – Apprenticeships
What it’s for: FE college delivering apprenticeships across multiple sectors.
Website: https://www.wolvcoll.ac.uk/apprentices/
5) Wolverhampton Youth Hub (Youth Employment UK – overview)
What it’s for: Youth Hub signposting to jobs, apprenticeships, workshops and local support.
Website: https://www.youthemployment.org.uk/wolverhampton-youth-hub-youth-friendly-west-midlands/
6) Nova Training (Wolverhampton / Bushbury centre)
What it’s for: Vocational courses, traineeships and apprenticeships for young people (14–25).
Website: https://novatraining.co.uk/
Bushbury centre page: https://novatraining.co.uk/training-centres/bushbury-wolverhampton
7) Wolverhampton Information Network (WIN) – Work & Volunteering directory
What it’s for: Directory of job support, training, job centres, disability support and volunteering.
Website: https://win.wolverhampton.gov.uk/kb5/wolverhampton/directory/adult.page?adultchannel=7
8) Wolverhampton Young Opportunities (YO! Wolves)
What it’s for: Positive activities/opportunities for ages 11–25 (often builds employability skills too).
Website: https://www.yowolves.co.uk/
9) Jobcentre Plus (Wolverhampton directory info)
What it’s for: Local office info + how to contact (note: often via national number).
Website: https://win.wolverhampton.gov.uk/kb5/wolverhampton/directory/service.page?id=fWQ2k7oR2SA
DUDLEY – Local Careers, Jobs, Training, and Support Signposting:
1) Connexions Dudley (IAG service for young people)
What it’s for: Careers guidance for ages 13–19 (up to 25 for those with learning difficulties/disabilities).
Website: https://dudleyci.co.uk/services/connexions-dudley-information-advice-and-guidance-service-for-young-people
2) Dudley Careers Hub (Dudley arm of the Black Country Careers Hub)
What it’s for: Careers education support and links with employers (useful for schools/settings/partners).
Website: https://www.dudley.gov.uk/residents/connexions/careers-hub/
3) Dudley Community Information Directory (Dudley CI)
What it’s for: Searchable directory of local support/services (including jobs, training, wellbeing support).
Website: https://dudleyci.co.uk/
4) Dudley College of Technology – Apprenticeships
What it’s for: Local apprenticeship provider and vacancies/sign-up routes.
Website: https://dudleycol.ac.uk/apprentices/
5) ROUTES Dudley (Youth Advice Hub – Merry Hill)
What it’s for: Drop-in youth advice hub (13–25) offering IAG and wider support.
Website: https://dudleyci.co.uk/services/routes-youth-advice-hub
6) Dudley Youth Service
What it’s for: Youth support/activities for ages 11–19 (up to 25 for young people with a disability).
Website: https://www.dudley.gov.uk/residents/learning-and-school/youth-service/
7) Dudley Youth Hub (Youth Employment UK – overview)
What it’s for: Youth Hub signposting to training, careers advice and employability support.
Website: https://www.youthemployment.org.uk/dudley-youth-hub-youth-friendly-west-midlands/
8) Dudley Jobcentre Plus (directory listing)
What it’s for: Benefits/employment support and referrals (usually ages 16+).
Website: https://dudleyci.co.uk/services/dudley-jobcentre-plus
CROSS-BLACK COUNTRY / WEST MIDLANDS Careers and Destinations Signposting:
1) West Midlands Careers Hub (WMCA)
What it’s for: Regional careers support linking schools/colleges with employers and careers resources.
Website: https://www.wmca.org.uk/what-we-do/careers-hub/
2) WMCA funded courses / Skills Bootcamps (typically 19+)
What it’s for: Short skills courses aimed at job outcomes (best for parents/carers/older learners).
Website: https://www.wmca.org.uk/what-we-do/employment-and-skills/explore-a-range-of-funded-courses-near-you/courses-to-help-you-get-a-new-job/
3) Black Country Job Support
What it’s for: Local support navigation (including “where do you live” pages and work/health support routes).
Website: https://www.blackcountryjobsupport.com/
4) University of Wolverhampton – Apprenticeships
What it’s for: Higher/degree apprenticeships (good for post-16/18 progression planning).
Website: https://www.wlv.ac.uk/business-services/apprenticeships/
NATIONAL LMI Signposting :
1) National Careers Service (NCS)
What it’s for: Job profiles (duties, pay, entry routes), skills assessments, course search.
Website: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/
Job profiles: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/explore-careers
Find a course: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/find-a-course
2) Nomis (ONS official labour market stats)
What it’s for: Local area labour market profiles (employment, unemployment, qualifications, earnings, businesses).
Website: https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/
Local Authority Profiles (search by place/postcode): https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/reports/lmp/lad/contents.aspx
3) ONS “Explore local statistics”
What it’s for: Quick local indicators (economy, education, health) and links to local labour market views.
Website: https://www.ons.gov.uk/explore-local-statistics
4) Find an apprenticeship (GOV.UK)
What it’s for: Search and apply for apprenticeship vacancies in England.
Website: https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
Search portal: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/
5) Apprenticeships.gov.uk
What it’s for: Clear explanations of apprenticeship levels/routes and support.
Website: https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/
6) Find apprenticeship training (DfE)
What it’s for: Find approved apprenticeship training providers by course/standard and location.
Website: https://findapprenticeshiptraining.apprenticeships.education.gov.uk/search
7) Amazing Apprenticeships
What it’s for: Student- and parent-friendly resources explaining apprenticeships/technical routes.
Website: https://www.amazingapprenticeships.com/
8) Discover Uni (official HE course comparisons)
What it’s for: Compare university courses and outcomes data (helpful for older students planning next steps).
Website: https://discoveruni.gov.uk/