Education, Employment and Training Support

Request Support

If you are 16–18 years old (post Year 11), live in Essex and are not in education, employment or training, an Employability and Skills Adviser can help you with your next steps.

If you are a young person in school or college, please contact your school or college Careers Coordinator or Careers Adviser. They are responsible for working with you to find education, employment or training.

Our experienced and friendly advisers are here for you and can help you research your options and understand qualifications to make sure you have all the information you need and are confident about your post-16 plans.

We can support you into:

College
Apprenticeships
Training opportunities
Foundation learning programmes, including English and Maths
Jobs
Volunteering

Work with us to receive:

Careers guidance for young people who are not in education, employment or training
CV and letter writing advice
Help completing application forms
Advice on personal marketing techniques and how to access the hidden job market
Advice on interview techniques
Registering eligible 16/17-year-olds for extension to child benefit claims, with advice for parents and carers also provided
Up-to-date vacancies and training opportunities
Introductions to training providers and referral into study programmes

Get in touch!

If you are unemployed, opportunity-ready, and not in school, college, or approved training, please get in touch with our team. You can either complete the 'Request Support' form above or contact us on:

Call: 0800 707 6384
Email: keepincontactteam@essex.gov.uk
Please note there is a significant wait for our services at the moment and it may take us up to 2 weeks to get back to you.

Have you received communications from us recently to update your education, employment, and training situation? Please use our survey to update your records or request support.