Here you can find what advice, support services, courses and jobs are available in Sandwell. Develop your skills, CV, confidence and experience to make that next step, wherever you’re starting from.
Advice & Support
The Sandwell Council Employment & Skills Team team can help you with finding a job, an apprenticeship, paid placement or into adult education programmes. Email [email protected] or call 0121 569 2099 to find out more or book an appointment with an advisor. You can find their latest events here.
Youth Trailblazer Programme
If you’re aged between 18-21 and not in employment, education or training, this helps you find paid work experiences to further your career opportunities. Email [email protected] or call 0121 569 2099 for more.
New Horizons
If you’re over 19, find online or class based courses in English, Maths, Customer Services, Food Safety, Health & Safety, Safeguarding, Mental Health Awareness, Manual Handling, ICT, First Aid and more. Find out more and email here or call 0121 557 0837
Additional Support
If you have a disability or a mental health condition that affects you finding work, the Specialist Employment team can help. Find out more here or email [email protected] or call 0121 569 5981
Apprenticeships
There are lots of ways to search and apply for an apprenticeship in Sandwell. Get advice and support on what to do from Sandwell Council by emailing [email protected] or at Sandwell College by emailing [email protected]
You can find apprenticeships to apply for here:
Sandwell College
Sandwell Council
Sandwell Careers
Thinking of Study?
Sandwell Courses
Whether you’re in education currently, or if you’re thinking of going back to it, there’s so much on offer in Sandwell. Explore what’s on offer at Sandwell College, Central St Michael’s Sixth Form and through the Sandwell Adult & Family Learning Service.
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital – Learning Campus
The new MMUH learning campus next to the hospital, provides a real-world, immersive learning environment. It offers direct access to NHS expertise, career pathways and cutting-edge training resources. Find out about School Leaver Courses and Adult Courses.
Cradley Health Skills Campus
The Cradley Heath Skills Campus is a dedicated training centre designed to prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. With a focus on practical, hands-on learning, this campus provides a real-world working environment tailored to industry needs. Find out about courses in Childcare, Construction & Trades, Digital & Computing, English, Health & Social Care and Maths as well as Support for Adult Learners including Financial Support.
Looking for a Job?
Sandwell Careers
If you’re 18 or under, or aged up to 25 and have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), the new Sandwell Careers website provides information and support on everything from getting your CV ready, to finding the right job to apply for and interview techniques.
Find and apply for public sector jobs at WM Jobs. You can search recruiters set up job alerts and explore advice here
