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Free courses for Adults

Unemployed and looking for work?
In a job and want to re-train?
Keen to improve your skills to boost your employment prospects?

Free courses for Adults

Unemployed and looking for work?
In a job and want to re-train?
Keen to improve your skills to boost your employment prospects?

Whatever your background, experience or ability, our employment team can help to get you work-ready.

With a range of courses on offer and support to help you succeed, you’ll soon be ready to take the next steps to your future career.

Courses are developed in conjunction with the Job Centre and local employers, so you can be sure that you will be gaining the skills and knowledge they look for when taking on new staff.

Services include:

  • One-to-one support
  • Advice on training courses
  • Help producing a CV
  • Preparing for an interview
  • Searching for and applying for jobs

Take a look at what’s on offer or contact us via the form below.

Courses on offer
Skills Bookcamps
Partners We work with
Student Success
Employer Feedback

These courses are supported by West Midlands Combined Authority.

Free courses for adults

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Skills Bootcamps

Fast-Track Training for In-Demand Careers

Our Skills Bootcamps are just one of the many free course options we offer to help adults gain new skills, boost their confidence, and progress in their careers.

Designed in partnership with employers, these short, flexible courses focus on developing the skills that local industries need right now — helping you move into work, an apprenticeship, or further training.

Backed by the government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee, they’re free to eligible adults and ideal if you’re looking to upskill, change direction, or return to work.

Explore the Skills Bootcamps we offer below
Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement IMI Level 3 Award
Diagnosis, Testing and Repair of Electric/Hybrid Vehicles and Components IMI Level 4 Award
Laying and Maintenance of Rail Track in collaboration with NIS
Social Media Content Creator Level 4 Award 

Our Free Courses For Adults are run in collaboration with the following partners

Get into work and training

Discover our full range of Get into Work and Training programmes will help you to develop the skills you need to take the steps to your future career.

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Are you…

Aged 19 or over? Not in education or training? Unemployed and looking for a job? In a job but want to re-train? Get FREE advice and guidance in our Careers and Skills Hub!

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Student Success Stories

Employer Feedback

What began as a strategic collaboration has blossomed into something far more meaningful, a true testament to what can happen when businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies come together with genuine purpose. Through the Seasonal Jobs Initiative, we supported individuals who had been out of work for many reasons into real seasonal roles, many of whom are now thriving in full-time positions.” 

For individuals, it was a profound journey, people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds came together in a space that celebrated the rich diversity of Wolverhampton. For employers, it wasn’t just about filling vacancies; it was about welcoming new team members who brought fresh energy, resilience, and a strong sense of community to their stores.

Bruno Coppola – Wulfrun Regional Shopping Centre Manager

The Seasonal Swap was a fantastic opportunity to connect external providers and offer Black Country residents the chance to return to work in Wolverhampton during the golden Christmas period. The response was overwhelming—we ran three back-to-back information sessions just to meet demand, with every attendee signing up on the day thanks to Bruno Coppola’s warm and inspirational welcome.” 

“Candidates took part in a bespoke four-week customer service course at City of Wolverhampton College, expertly developed by the Employability Team to meet retailer recruitment needs. Employers provided digital platforms and job crib sheets to support the transition into work, and the feedback has been heart-warming, many lives have been changed, and there’s a strong desire to grow this initiative even further next year.

Rachel Daker – Employer Advisor, Department for Work and Pensions

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