Jobs, skills and training support for young residents
Where could your next opportunity take you?
If you're a Clarion resident aged 16-30, we can help you explore your options, build your skills and take your next step towards work, training or further education.
Through Clarion Futures, the charitable foundation of Clarion Housing Group, you can access free support, practical guidance and opportunities to help you move forward.
Whether you know exactly what you want to do next or you're still figuring it out, we're here to help.
Not sure what your next step looks like?
Empowering Futures is our free programme for Clarion residents aged 16-30 who want some extra help exploring their options and deciding what comes next.
We'll work with you to:
- Discover and plan - explore your strengths, interests and goals and think about what you would like to do next
- Build and grow - develop your skills and confidence and gain real-world experience through training, volunteering or work placements
- Achieve and thrive - take your next step towards work, training or further education
You'll also be able to get one-to-one advice, help with CVs and interviews, support with job searches and connections to training and other opportunities.
Interested in Empowering Futures?
Select Empowering Futures when you complete our Jobs and Training interest form.
See where support could take you
Jezreel's story
Jezreel went from studying carpentry at college to securing a full-time traineeship with ARVAG.
With support from Clarion Futures, Jezreel gained industry qualifications, practical work experience and employment support. Jezreel is now working towards an NVQ and building the skills and experience needed for a career in construction.
Watch Jezreel's full story.
More ways we can help
You don't need to join a particular programme to start exploring your options. From finding a course to preparing for an interview, there are different ways we can support you.
Find a job or courses
Looking for work, want to build your skills or interested in gaining a qualification?
You can explore free courses and job opportunities and get practical support with CVs, job applications and interview preparation.
There are opportunities to help you develop job-specific skills as well as your confidence and wider employability skills.
Explore apprenticeships
Earn while you learn.
An apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to work, earn a salary and gain a recognised qualification at the same time.
We work with employers and training providers to help connect Clarion residents with apprenticeship opportunities and give you support to take the next step.
Get extra one-to-one support
Sometimes there can be more standing between you and your next opportunity.
If health, wellbeing, confidence or other challenges are making it harder to move forward, you can get tailored one-to-one support that works around you and your circumstances.
We'll help you think about your goals and take things at a pace that works for you.
Thinking about working for yourself?
Got a business idea or interested in becoming self-employed?
We can help you explore whether self-employment is right for you, develop your idea and access practical guidance and support to help you get started.
Need some extra financial support?
Money worries can sometimes make it harder to focus on work, training or your next step.
Clarion residents can access Lightning Reach, an online portal that connects you with financial support available from trusted organisations.
It can help you find support with money pressures while you focus on building your skills, finding work or taking your next step.
Ready to take your next step?
Whether you want to find a job, gain a qualification, explore an apprenticeship, build your confidence or simply talk to someone about your options, Clarion Futures can help.
Tell us what you're interested in
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