Want to kickstart your career? Or looking for next steps? Check out this list of free events in May to attend, to help find your next job!
Navigating your career can be a hard task. Especially for those who didn’t go to university, and thus have fewer resources to point them in the right direction. And even with those resources, it can still be just as hard. Financial restraints often leave working-class individuals at a disadvantage to prusing their careers further.
In a bid to break down those barriers, we’ve devised a list of free events taking place across the UK this May to look out for. Each space hosts career advice, networking and or workshop activities to help you get the dice rolling in your dream career.
Take a look!
Youth Biz Mini Pop-Up Market
Have a sharp eye for brand marketing? Fancy the look of advertising? Or are you a superstar at negotiating? Chances are, if you take an interest in any of the above, you’re going to love what Ultra Education C.I.C. are hosting next month!
On Saturday, 2nd May, they’re running a ‘Youth Biz Mini Pop-Up Market.’ This is specifically for teenagers who want to gain skills in areas such as e-commerce, technology, graphic desing and more. It’s a little more technology and business-heavy, but there is also room for young people to gain experience in exploring creative fields such as fashion and music.
Save the dates: Saturday, 2nd May.
Find out more on the website.
Top In-Demand Health and Social Care Careers in the UK
Whether you have a degree in health of rsocail care, have undergone an internship, or are just at the very beginning stages. South London College is offering a free ‘Top In-Demand Health and Social Care’ careers event on Friday, 8th May.
It’s a webinar, therefore you can take part from anywhere around the world, so long as you have a phone/laptop/desktop to tune in from and steady wifi. As well as an introduction to the course, attendees will have plenty of time to ask questions at the end.
Save the dates: Friday 8th May.
Find out more on the website.
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Youth Employability Service Drop In
This is a routine event, taking place at the Youth Employment Hub in Brighton and Hove. Specifically for teenagers between the ages of 16 – 18, this opportunity is best suited to young people fresh out of completing their GCSE’s and who are on the lookout for their next steps.
It’s a casual event with little pressure. You don’t need to arrive knowing exactly what you’re looking for, but an incline goes a long way! If you’re keen to gain some tips, then this one is a lightweight opportunity to meet like-minded people, and hopefully leave with more answers than questions.
Save the dates: Routine event.
Find out more on the website.
SkillsWorkshop: Helping you to Secure Employment
On Friday, 15th May, Work Match, an organisation dedicated to helping young adults find work since 2013, is hosting another workshop for young people. Throughout this event, staff will help you devise a CV that best showcases your skills, availability and interests. On top of providing sufficient tools and resources on how to job search effectively. Since part of the job hunting process can be as daunting as not knowing where is best to look.
Some sites are known for advertising jobs that are technically no longer hiring, or worse, were never hiring to begin with. So, if you want to develop better skills on the job hunting front, Work Match in Wandsworth is the way to go!
Save the date: Friday, 15th May
Find out more on the website.
London Job Show: Careers Fair
This event isn’t strictly for young adults, so anyone can attend! Spread across two days, the London job show is hosted by Job Shows Media Ltd, the UK’s biggest career event organisers. Attendees can enjoy the fair on either Friday, 15th or Saturday, 16th May, at Westfield, London, between 11am – 5pm on both dates.
There will be job opportunities to explore, from as accessible as early-stage, junior careers and internships, to senior roles and managerial positions. It’s an opportunity for everyone, from all stages of their career, to meet potential hirers and build a network.
Save the dates: Friday 15th and Saturday 16th May.
Find out more on their website.
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Over the years, Laviea has been an active panellist discussing fundamental conversations in the music industry, such as diversity and inclusion, and the importance of grassroots venues. She has been a panel guest for Kerrang! Focus Wales Festival, Future Yard and more.
