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Together, we can help you to achieve your work ambitions

If you would like to work but are finding it hard to get a job, our friendly team is here to support you on your journey into employment in Brighton and Hove and West Sussex.

Find out about Routes

Start your journey

Together, we can help you to achieve your work ambitions

If you would like to work but are finding it hard to get a job, our friendly team is here to support you on your journey into employment in Brighton and Hove and West Sussex.

Find out about Routes

Start your Journey

Routes is a service in Brighton and Hove and West Sussex like no other. Whatever your circumstances, we’ll offer you free practical help, and support you to learn the skills needed to unlock your potential. We will help you build your confidence and ambition to realise your goals.

As well as financial support, we offer career work placements giving you direct experience in a work environment. We build relationships with local employers to create these opportunities.

So far, we’ve worked with more than 200 people in Brighton and Hove and West Sussex to help them overcome barriers to getting work or education and learning.

If you join the Routes programme, you’ll be supported by your own dedicated adviser who will take you through the journey below.

“I have never had anything like this before. Almost certainly I wouldn’t have got the job without the help I got from the Routes project.”

The Routes Journey

Getting to know you

Your personal Routes adviser will help you to set realistic goals to ensure you achieve your work ambitions.

Creating a plan

Together we’ll design a plan of action to build your strengths and identify areas you could develop.

Getting ready

You’ll have regular progress meetings with your Routes adviser to ensure you complete your activities and learning.

Getting out there

We’ll connect you into a range of opportunities to help you start looking for work or setting up your own business.

Would you like to increase your chances for employment? Would you like the ability to ask a potential employer a question, or check in person what offers are on the local market? Date: Friday 7th February 2020 Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm Location: Amex Stadium, Village ... Read more

Getting Ready to Learn, Volunteer and Work

Would you like to benefit from opportunities to engage with nearly 30 learning, work and well-being service providers, mentors and specialists? Date: Thursday 9th January 2020 Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm Location: Friends Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton The ‘Getting Ready to Learn, Volunteer and Work’ ... Read more