Access Southampton Events & Training Calendar
Below is a summary of the latest careers events, training courses, employment opportunities and open days that are coming up in Southampton. These opportunities will give you the chance to develop new and existing skills, meet employers, or find out about local colleges and training providers. Please note, this is not an exhaustive list and times/locations may be subject to change – always contact the training provider to find out more information.
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In this section:
Upcoming Courses and Events
Experience Matters for Over 50s
When: Wednesday 10th August at 10am – 11:30am
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/392283118367
Careers in the Civil Service
When: Thursday 11th August @ 10am – 11:30am
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/392285585747
Finding Work in the UK – Ukraine support
When: Thursday 11th August @ 10am – 11:30am
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/392286438297
Get Started in Emergency Services
When: Taster day: Friday 12th August 2022, Course: 15th – 19th August 2022
Where: Redbridge Fire Station
Get started in Emergency Services is a free 1-week course which focuses on giving young people an insight into the emergency services. It is designed for young people 16-25 who are not in full time employment, education, or training and will be held at Redbridge Fire Station. Public transport can be reimbursed if tickets are shown as evidence!
Abri Create Self-Employment Course
When: 4 Workshops in September on the 12/13/15/16 – 9.30am – 12.30pm
Where: MS Teams
Abri’s FREE self-employment training programme ‘Create’; our next available courses are in July and September.
Registration, training, and support is FREE and after completion of the training workshops the post course support includes mentoring, business clubs, private Facebook group, additional training workshops, live audits, business directory on our website and sponsored Marketplaces.
Our award-winning course provides a step-by-step guide covering the fundamentals of self-employment and what any new entrepreneur should ideally be considering at an early stage. It’s also suitable for those who may have already started up but need more guidance. It covers legalities, financials, marketing, branding, how to create a business model and how self-employment effects benefits. What’s great is Create is free (which includes post-course support through Abri) and open to all.
These courses are taking bookings through the Eventbrite links below! Or email increasevs@abri.co.uk to refer.
September course – Online on MS Teams
Check out the ‘Create’ website Create (abri.co.uk) to find out more about the courses, post course support and read about our ‘Create’ participants and their businesses.
Our self-employment courses and overall programme is being funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) which continues until June 2023.
Self-Employment Awareness
When: Friday 19th August @ 10am – 11:30am
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/392291934737
How to Create a Winning CV
When: Friday 19th August @ 10am – 11:30am
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/392289427237
Experience Matters for Over 50s
When: Tuesday 23rd August @ 10am – 11:30am
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/392281272847
Finding Work in the UK – Ukraine Support
When: Tuesday 23rd August @ 10am – 11:30am
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/392287982917
Free Family Fun Days
When: 29th July, 1st August, 9th August and 17th August 2022
Where: Itchen College, Middle Road, Bitterne, SO19 7TB
We are very excited to announce the FREE Family Fun Sessions running at Itchen College over the Summer. These sessions are for families with children eligible for free school meals.
Book at:
Book Current Projects (cm-foundation.co.uk) or email: sam@cm-foundation.co.uk
SETA Workshop Taster Day
When: Saturday 15th October 2022
Where: SETA, First Avenue, Millbrook, Southampton, SO15 0LJ
What can I do during the Taster Day?
You will be able to:
- find out what being an engineering apprentice actually involves
- chat to staff and current apprentices
- hear about current apprenticeship vacancies
- see what it’s like doing practical training at SETA
- and the best bit – have a go at engineering activities yourself in the workshop overseen by experienced instructors
Stay for the whole duration, or just for as long as you want! Under 18’s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Activities*:
- Find out about life as an apprentice
- Information on applying for an apprenticeship
- Metrology
- Sheet Metal
- Electrical Wiring
- Electronics
- Fluid Power
- Mechanical Fitting
- Computer Aided Design
- STEM Challenge
*activities may be subject to change
Due to the nature of the workshop and activities there are health & safety requirements that you must be followed:
- Sturdy shoes must be worn by everyone entering the workshop (i.e. no sandals or flip flops).
- No bare arms or legs (so that means no t-shirts or shorts!)
Southampton Careers Fair
When: Wednesday 23rd November 2022, 10am-1pm
Where: St Mary’s Stadium, Britannia Rd, Southampton, SO14 5FP
Southampton Careers Fair | Sep 23, 2022 | St Mary’s Stadium (ukcareersfair.com)
College and University Open Events
Barton Peveril Sixth Form College
Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5ZA
Open Events | Barton Peveril Sixth Form College
Bitterne Park Sixth Form
Dimond Road, Southampton, SO18 1BU
BP6 News – Events | Bitterne Park Sixth Form
Brockenhurst College
Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7ZE
Term Dates | Brockenhurst College
- Wednesday 28th September 2022
- Saturday 15th October 2022
- Saturday 5th November 2022
City College
St Mary Street, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 1AR
Events – City College Southampton
- Tuesday 11th October 2022
- Saturday 15th October 2022
Eastleigh College
Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5FS
Term Dates & Opening Times · Eastleigh College
- 27th September 2022
Fareham College
Bishopsfield Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 1NH
Itchen College
Middle Road, Bitterne, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 7TB
Itchen College Term Dates and Holidays
Peter Symonds College
Owens Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6RX
Peter Symonds College | Open Evening (psc.ac.uk)
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Hill Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 5RL
News – Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Solent University
East Park Terrace, Southampton, SO14 0YN
Undergraduate Open Days at Solent University
- Saturday 10th September 2022
- Saturday 15th October 2022
- Saturday 5th November 2022
- Saturday 3rd December 2022
Sparsholt College
Westley Lane, Sparsholt, Hampshire, SO21 2NF
Experience Sparsholt – Sparsholt College Hampshire
- Saturday 8 October 2022 (10am -2pm)
- Saturday 12 November 2022 (10am-2pm)
- Saturday 4 February 2023 (10am-2pm)
- Saturday 4 March 2023 (10am-2pm)
- Wednesday 3 May 2023 (4-7pm)
- Thursday 15 June 2023 (4-7pm)
St. Anne’s Sixth Form College
Carlton Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2WZ
Joining us in 2022 — St Anne’s Sixth Form College (stannes6th.uk)
Totton College
Calmore Road, Totton, Hampshire, SO40 3ZX
Events Archive – Totton College
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