Walsall Works

02/09/2026

Take a look at our employability workshops in September!

🗣 Interview Skills 10/09/26 at 12pm
🤖 AI for Employability (Online) 14/09/26 at 1pm
📈 Confidence and Motivation 22/09/26 at 1pm
💻 Effective Online Job Search 24/09/26 at 12pm

To book onto any of these sessions, please email [email protected] or call 01922 654353.

01/09/2026

28/08/2026

28/08/2026

Not long left till Septembers Walsall Works EXPO!

Don't forget to book your tickets now via Eventbrite - https://WWSEPEXPO2026.eventbrite.co.uk

Get ready for the Walsall Works Job & Skills Expo on Thursday 17 September 2026 at Littleton Street West, Walsall, WS2 8ES!

27/08/2026

🎉 Bloxwich Launchpad is turning ONE! 🎉

It’s hard to believe that Bloxwich Launchpad has been supporting our local community for a whole year!

To celebrate, we’re inviting residents, partners, providers and stakeholders to join us for our 1st Anniversary Celebration.

📅 Wednesday 9 September 2026
⏰ 10am–2pm
📍 Bloxwich Launchpad, Market Place, WS3 2JH

We’ll be celebrating everything that has been achieved over the past year and the people and organisations who have helped make it possible.

There’ll be providers and partners showcasing their services, giving you the chance to discover what support is available locally, meet new people and celebrate with us. 🤝

Whether you’ve visited Bloxwich Launchpad before, accessed our support, attended a course, worked with us as a partner, or you’re simply curious about what we do, we’d love to see you there!

26/08/2026

This is your sign. 🚀 If you're 18–21 and live in Walsall, and you're DONE feeling stuck, this could be your next step...

Most employability courses teach you how to write a CV 😴 Mission UNstoppable goes much further.

This is a FREE, 3-week live online launchpad with hands-on missions to:

✅ Finally find your direction
✅ Sell yourself with confidence
✅ Learn smarter job-hunting strategies
✅ Grow confidence with a supportive crew that's got your back 💛

And it works.

🎯 44% of previous learners got a screening call or interview.
🚀 20% moved into paid work or an apprenticeship.

Imagine where you could be a month from now...

Still scrolling jobs...OR walking into interviews knowing exactly what makes you valuable.

You don't have to have everything figured out before you join, you just have to take the first step.

📅 Applications close 28 August
💻 Starts 7 September

18-21s: Ready to start your mission?

🔗 https://form.jotform.com/261872141290353

24/08/2026

Don't let another opportunity pass you by. 🎯 If you're 18–21 and live in Walsall...

⚠️ Friendly reminder that spots for Mission UNstoppable are closing. If you've been thinking about it - NOW is the time.

(This is the last time we'll say it nicely 😅)

You don't need to have everything figured out before you join, and this could be the step that changes everything.

Over 3 weeks, you'll:

✅ Find your direction
✅ Believe in yourself again
✅ Sell yourself with confidence
✅ Learn smarter job-hunting strategies
✅ Grow confidence with a supportive crew that's got your back 💛

No lectures. No boring classrooms. Just hands-on missions to stand out.

📍 FREE for 18–21-year-olds in Walsall
💻 100% LIVE online
📅 Starts 7 September | Applications close 28 August

Don't leave it too late or miss your shot. The hardest part is starting. We'll help with the rest. 💛

Take the first step 👇

🔗 https://form.jotform.com/261872141290353

21/08/2026

Walsall Works and the Youth Trailblazer Programme are looking to partner with local employers to create paid work placement opportunities for young people aged 18-21.

Funded through the Youth Guarantee Programme, employers can access up to £4,000 per participant to help cover wage costs for a 12-week placement.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support a young person into employment while developing future talent within your organisation.

We would love to hear from businesses across Walsall interested in getting involved.
For more information or to express an interest, please contact:

[email protected]

20/08/2026

GCSE Results Day can bring a mix of emotions, and that's perfectly normal! Take a deep breath. No matter what your results are, there are incredible opportunities waiting for you.

If you're feeling unsure about your next steps, or you're ready to dive into the world of work or further education, Walsall Works is here to support you. We offer guidance and practical help to navigate your post-GCSE journey with confidence.

19/08/2026

Three lies that stop people getting hired. 🛑

❌ "I don't have enough experience."

❌ "I'm not good enough"

❌ "I need to wait until I feel more confident."

If you've ever talked yourself out of applying for a job, here’s the truth👇

Your strengths are worth hiring. You are capable. The problem isn’t you...

It’s that no one's ever shown you how to stand out with what you’ve already got.

That's exactly why Mission UNstoppable exists.

In just 3 weeks, you'll:

✅ Discover what you're good at

✅ Create proof of what you're capable of

✅ Use smarter strategies to get noticed by employers

✅ Grow your job-hunting confidence with a crew that's got your back 💛

We're already helping young people move into paid work and apprenticeships.

📍 FREE for 18–21-year-olds in Walsall
💻 100% LIVE online
📅 Starts 7 September | Applications close 28 August

You've got more to offer than you think.

18-21s: Take the first step 👇

🔗 https://form.jotform.com/261872141290353