Free careers and advice for residents

Dedicated careers advisors can help you decide your next steps for work or learning.

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Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Academy can help you consider your next steps into employment or learning. You can receive free support and advice to reach your short or long term goals if you're currently out of work.

What support is available?

You can receive one-to-one support with:

• Writing a tailored CV, job application and/or cover letter

• Searching and applying for jobs

• Looking for voluntary opportunities

• Searching for a course or qualification that’s right for you 

Who is this support for?

If you're aged 16 and over, unemployed and you are:

• Looking to secure your first job or finding an apprenticeship

• Looking to return to work

• Interested in a new career path

• Or looking for learning that will support you into employment

Eligibility criteria

You must be aged 16 or over, unemployed living in Central Bedfordshire and not be claiming job seeking benefits to access this service.

Don't meet these criteria? Don't worry!

Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Academy has other career support available. If you're aged 18 and over and live or work in Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough, you can receive one to one or group support to help you get into work, learning or exploring a change of career (subject to meeting  all funding criteria). 

Ready to find out more?

To register your interest, please complete a short online enquiry form using the button below.

Alongside our partner training providers, we can support you to access education and training to build skills that will improve employability, support career opportunities, and enhance wellbeing.

We deliver a range of short courses, qualifications, apprenticeships and employability support. Find out more on our website.