Careers Advice and Guidance

If you are looking for a new job, thinking about changing career, or just wondering what your next steps look like, our specialist careers and learning advice team can help. Our support includes breaking down barriers such as health, motivation or an outdated CV, helping you overcome some of your challenges, understand your skills, build your confidence and move closer to your goals. We can also connect you to relevant services e.g. benefits and wellbeing services.

Support is delivered face to face at West Offices and in community venues, and we can offer virtual appointments if necessary.

One to One Careers and Learning Advice Sessions

If you’re looking for work, a new job or improving your skills for a career change, our Careers & Learning Adviser can talk you through your options, so you can feel more confident about your next steps. These 1:1 Careers & Learning Advice sessions are available to book online using the link further below or by contacting York Learning on 01904 554277.

Careers Clinics

If you would like advice on updating your CV or you are looking for help to prepare for job interviews, you are welcome to book a free place on our CV & Interview Skills clinics. These take place once a month at West Offices and can be booked by clicking here or calling 01904 554277.

Rise

Working closely with an adviser and in small groups over a period of up to three months, we can help you build confidence, improve your skills, and take that next step. Following an initial meeting, we will work with you to agree a plan, including a specified number of sessions.

What we offer:

1-to-1 support from a dedicated keyworker along with small group support
A chance to share ideas, tips and experiences with others
Help with job searching, career planning and volunteering
Support to access English, maths & digital courses
Become a confident communicator using Virtual Reality
Through our RISE2THRIVE partners we also:
- Promote mental and physical health and wellbeing
- Access benefits advice and financial guidance
- Source specialised support for self-employment

You are eligible for support for up to three months as part of the Rise2Thrive project if you live in York* and are economically inactive, which is any of the following:

claiming a health related benefit that means you don’t have to job search
not working, but not claiming benefits
retired but interested in going back to work
a full time student, coming to end of their course
returning to work after bringing up a family or being a full time care

*If you’re not sure if you live within the City of York Council boundary, check whether your area is listed here.

Trailblazer

Over a period of up to three months, we can support you to prepare for work, explore career pathways, access further learning & volunteer opportunities, as well as providing wellbeing support. You don’t need to be ready to work right now; you can be preparing to enter or re-enter work.

What we offer: