Employment, training and education support
There are a range of local and national resources that can provide help for those seeking employment opportunities, access to work programmes, training, education and unemployment support. There’s also the new Kickstart Scheme and help is available for Universal Credit claimants to support them in getting back into work.
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Find out moreCosts associated with working
When money’s tight, it can be a struggle to afford the things that keep us in work and able to do our jobs. Travel costs, clothing costs, purchasing equipment or help with training fees. DWP and Job Centre Plus have a number of schemes that you may be able to access to help with this.
Find out moreAccess to work programme
People with disabilities can often face very high costs in order to be able to work or change job. The Access to Work programme is designed to help assist with these challenges.
Find out moreHelp with travel
Local Transport firms occasionally offer travel support for those looking to get back into work or who are just starting out.
Find out morePortsmouth Employment Training Skills
Portsmouth City Council provide a range of services through our Employment Learning and Skills Service to help individuals find employment, stay in employment and develop themselves personally and professionally.
Find out moreMy future in Portsmouth (Youth Hub)
This is a one-stop shop for local 16-24 year-olds looking for work. It helps with CVs, job searching, writing job applications and interview preparation. The team offers a joined-up introduction to existing services in the city, offering advice and help with everything from confidence building to health and wellbeing, housing, debt management and access to benefits.
Find out moreSupport for the unemployed
The Portsmouth Job Centre and City Council provides various support schemes and tools to help people into employment. From up-to-date job vacancies to CV writing support and help with getting to job interviews.
Find out moreOther help
Hive Portsmouth works with local people, groups and organisations in a way that recognises and nurtures the strengths of individuals, families and communities and helps to build independence and self-reliance as an alternative to a reliance on traditional services.
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