Wakefield Employment Hub

16/09/2026

🌟 Looking for your next opportunity?

If you're 16-18 years old (or up to 25 with an EHCP) and not currently in education, employment or training, why not pop along to the Youth Fair?

Meet our Career Adviser Sam and a range of local organisations offering support with careers, CVs, job searching, training, apprenticeships, wellbeing and more.

📍 The Ridings, Wakefield (outside Poundland & M&S)
⏰ 11:00am - 2:00pm
📅 Wednesday 16 September

Come and have a chat about your future. No appointment needed!

20/08/2026

🎉 GCSE Results Day at Carleton High School!

Careers Adviser Jo was on hand to support students as they received their results and discussed their options for further education, training, and employment.

Congratulations to everyone collecting their results today. We wish you every success in the next stage of your journey.

07/07/2026

FireWork 🔥

Aged 16 to 20 and ready for your next step? Not in education or employment? Looking to build confidence, gain new skills and boost your CV?

Join our 8 week Employability and Life Skills Programme at Wakefield Fire Station, designed to help young people develop resilience, teamwork and practical skills that employers value.

Participants will:
✅ Take part in practical fire service activities
✅ Develop confidence and teamwork skills
✅ Gain valuable experience for CVs, applications and interviews
✅ Work towards a Level 1 Developing Resilience qualification

📅 Welcome Days
17 July 2026, 10:00am to 12:00pm
24 July 2026, 10:00am to 12:00pm

🚀 Programme starts
28 July 2026 at 10:00am

📍 Wakefield Fire Station

Interested? Visit https://orlo.uk/QyMLo to register or email [email protected] for more information.

26/06/2026

📣 Join Us Today at Wakefield Town Hall!

Career Advisers Sam and Hannah are attending the Open Recruitment Event in the Kingswood Suite from 10:30am – 1:30pm.
There are 20+ vacancies available across the Council, including roles such as:

🌿 Park Rangers & Gardeners
🛠 Road & Gully Maintenance Crews
🗂 Business Support Officer
🔧 Mechanic
♻️ Waste Recycling Operative
🚛 HGV Drivers

This informal drop-in event is a great opportunity to:

✅ Meet recruiting managers and current employees
✅ Learn more about the roles available
✅ Get insight into what a typical day looks like
💬 No need to book—just come along for a chat!

We look forward to seeing you there 👋

24/03/2026

Join us on Monday 23 March at 2pm for a special Money Coaching & Budgeting Support session with Christians Against Poverty!

Drop‑in sessions for 16 to 24 year olds at St George’s Community Centre in Lupset every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday - no appointment needed

You can get help with work searches, money advice, building skills and growing confidence

Support is available from Jobcentre Plus, National Careers Service, Future SELPH, Step‑Up and more

See: https://ow.ly/OJFS50YwnJy

24/03/2026

09/02/2026

Wakefield Council Apprenticeship Recruitment now open!

🛎️ TOP TIP - Make sure you read the Job Descriptions carefully and read the advice and instructions for completing your applications form.

⏰Applications close 22nd February or 1st March if applying for the Revenues and Benefits position.
📆 Interviews will be held from 30th March. Start dates May/June 2026.

For more information and to apply https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/apprenticeships/apprenticeships-at-wakefield-council?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23509695279&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-96Ym6m9kgMV95lQBh3stRnLEAAYASAAEgKL0PD_BwE

09/02/2026

Our apprenticeship programmes offer a combination of on-the-job training and off-the-job training, which is formal learning completed at a university, college or an apprenticeship training provider.

09/02/2026

🔥 FireWork Employability Programme

NEW 6 week programme for 16 – 18 year olds who are Not in Education, Employment or Training. Though practical activities using fire service equipment you'll gain a range of useful skills and experiences to start employment!

Programme Starts:
Tuesday 24th February 2026
10am - Wakefield Fire Station

Welcome Days:
Tuesday 10th February
Tuesday 17th February

For more information and referrals contact us!
Phone: 01924 371579
Email: [email protected]
Direct messages open

09/02/2026