Upskill this September

Improving your skills, volunteering and learning something new can help your self-esteem and confidence. This page has links to courses and sites to help you get started this September.

Gain experience through volunteering

Support young people in Kingston and become a mentor with Oxygen. You’ll receive free training and ongoing support as you journey alongside a young person.

Love books? Why not become a Library Champion with Kingston Libraries Service

Looking for something else? Volunteering Kingston can help connect you with a local charity that will help you gain new skills.

Upskill online and offline

Kingston Adult Education has a wide range of adult skills courses such as childcare, health and social care, and IT courses leading to a qualification.

Discover a wide range of learning opportunities with Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College.

Learn new skills online with FutureLearn.

Looking for work?

Jobhelp is a great place to start if you are looking for work. You can find hints and tips on applying for jobs and ideas about jobs you may never have thought of.

Sign up for free coaching sessions with Alive and Thrive Wellbeing and Kingston Library Service.

The National Careers Service can help you with your career, learning and training choices.

Polish up your CV with Reed’s online CV builder.

Brush up on your essential skills

Find free digital and numeracy courses in The Skills Toolkit.

Get support to improve your English with Learn English at Home

Thriving sectors post Covid

Explore careers in key sectors where employees are predicted to be in demand in the future

• Health and care

• Technology sector

• Education and teaching