Elevate Wokingham
- Local Opportunities and Programmes

Exam Results – What next?

Following exam results over the summer, many young people will still be thinking about their next steps and considering their options. 

Elevate Wokingham is an information, advice, and guidance service for 16 to 18 year olds in Wokingham Borough, offering support for those who are not in education, employment or training (and young people aged up to 24 with an EHCP), also known as NEET.

We also have a whole range of information on our website[CM1] [CM2] , useful for any young person thinking about their next steps, including:

• Information to help explore post 16 and post 18 options

• Education, courses and training

• Tips for applying for work and apprenticeships

• Information on local opportunities such as volunteering

Young people worried about their next steps can get in touch with the Elevate Team at any time via our self referral form or by contacting us at elevate@wokingham.gov.uk. Our careers advisers can offer support on the phone or email, via Teams meetings or an in person appointment at a community location.

Get in touch at elevate@wokingham.gov.uk, to see how we can help you.

Build Your Future – Free Construction Skills Training!

Are you ready to kickstart your career in construction?

If so, please see details below regarding opportunities for young  people aged 18+, along with details of future opportunities for 16+ young people.

Activate Learning In partnership with Mace Group and Wokingham Borough Council is thrilled to offer an exclusive opportunity to gain industry-recognised qualifications — completely free* of charge for learners aged 18+.

Join us for the City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Construction Skills, including CSCS exam, and take the first step towards a rewarding future in the construction industry. On successful completion, we’ll support you in obtaining your CSCS card, opening doors to real job opportunities.

What makes this course unique?

• Training delivered on a live construction site over 6 days

• Experience a site tour to see the industry in action

• A guaranteed interview offer

• A celebration event

Don’t miss this chance to gain practical skills, boost your employability, and step confidently into the world of construction.

Training address: University of Reading, Whiteknight Campus, RG6 6UR

Spaces are limited — Secure your place today!  To register for the course, or to find out more, contact us on:
E: employmentsupport@activatelearning.ac.uk

The next course starts 23 September and enrolments are Friday 12 September between 1- 3pm at Reading College, if anyone can’t make this and if spaces are still available there will be a second one on the 19 September.

*Dependent on eligibility

Mace Information Session - Thursday 18 September, 2-4pm, Wokingham Library

Mace will be running an information session at Wokingham Library, in the Carnival Leisure Hub on Thursday 18 September between 2 and 4pm.  

This session will provide further details on the Construction Skills course but they are also keen to welcome 16+  young people who are also interested in a career in construction to discuss possible future opportunities.

Places do not need to be booked but please contact the Elevate team for further details: elevate@wokingham.gov.uk

Volunteer Fair

The Wokingham Volunteer Centre is a charity which provides support to those who live in and around Wokingham Borough to find the right volunteer role for them. It works with community, voluntary and charitable groups across the borough to help them recruit volunteers.

Next month, it will be holding a Volunteer Recruitment Fair on Saturday 11 October from 10am to 1pm at Wokingham Town Hall. There will be a variety of different organisations, looking for all kinds of volunteers; there will be something for everyone! 

Attending charities include ABC to Read, First Days Children's Charity, Wokingham Foodbank, Citizens Advice Wokingham and Berkshire Lowland Search and Rescue - among many more.

The event is free and there is no need to book. If you are considering volunteering, turn up and have an informal chat with some of the amazing local charities and see how you can get involved. Volunteering can be a great way to build up skills and experience whilst jobs searching, or when looking to progress your career. The Volunteer Fair is open to young people as well as adults.

If you would like to find out more about the fair or discuss volunteering in general, please visit the Wokingham Volunteer Centre website, call 0118 977 0749 or email volunteer@wok-vol.org.uk