About employment hubs
Our skilled advisors work with you to identify opportunities and career pathways, helping you on the next step of your employment, learning or skills journey. We work with other organisations to give you the confidence and clarity you need, supporting you to move forward to what you want to do next.
We have ten physical hubs in the county, providing in-person support to help you find out about different career options, jobs, and learning opportunities, and also offering online and phone appointments.
Whether you’re a young person looking for career opportunities or an adult looking to retrain, find a new path or get back to work, our advisors can work with you for as long as you need.
- Support
We offer the following services to anyone aged 16+:
- CV building and updates, job searching, writing a personal statement and interview prep
- Helping you to identify your key strengths and abilities
- Changing jobs or career
- Sourcing additional or further training and learning
- We work at your pace and around your needs for as long as you need us
- Connect to Work
Connect to Work (CtW) is a new supported employment programme
It’s designed to help disabled people, those with health conditions, and individuals facing complex barriers to employment find and stay in meaningful work. The programme is free to join and offers personalised support to help you overcome challenges and achieve your career goals.
You can take part in Connect to Work if you:
- are disabled
- have a physical or mental health condition
- are experiencing other barriers to employment (such as caring responsibilities)
- are aged 18+
You’ll be matched with a dedicated specialist employment practitioner who will:
- work closely with you to understand your career goals
- help identify and overcome any barriers to employment
- match you to possible jobs and support direct conversations with prospective employers
- ensure a smooth transition into work and promote inclusive workplace practices
To learn more about Connect to Work and how we can support your journey into employment, get in touch with your local Employment and Youth Hub.
Information for participants
- How to access the hubs
- An in-person service with locations across Devon
- A virtual service connecting with you by phone or online via Teams if travelling to our Hubs is difficult
Get in touch
To make an appointment for any of the hubs, fill out the
form or email employmenthub@devon.gov.uk.
Employment hub locations and opening hours
Employment hub locations and opening hours
Barnstaple
Opening hours
Mon: 9:30am to 4:30pm
Tue: 9:30am to 4:30pm
Wed: 10:00am to 4:30pm
Thurs: 9:30am to 4:30pmLast appointments are half an hour before close.
Where to find us
Barnstaple Library
Tuly Street
Barnstaple
EX31 1ELBideford
Opening hours
Wed: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Fri: 9.30am to 4.30pmLast appointments are half an hour before closing. Please email us to make a appointment.
Where to find us
Bideford Arts Centre
The Quay
Bideford
EX39 2EYIlfracombe
Opening hours
Tues: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Thurs: 9:30am to 4:30pmLast appointments are half an hour before close.
Where to find us
Ilfracombe Library
The Candar
Ilfracombe
EX34 9DSExeter
Opening hours
Mon: 9:30am to 4:30pm
Tue: 9:30am to 4:30pm
Wed: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Thu: 9:30am to 4:30pm
Fri: 9:30am to 4:30pmLast appointments are half an hour before close.
Where to find us
Exeter Library
Exeter
EX4 3PQHoniton
Opening hours
Mon: 9:30am to 4:30pm
Tue: 9:30am to 4:30pm
Wed: 9:30am to 4:30pm
Thu: 9:30am to 4:30pm
Fri: 9:30am to 4:30pmLast appointments are half an hour before close.
Where to find us
The Beehive
Dowell Street
Honiton
EX14 1LZCrediton
Opening hours
Tue: 9:30am to 4:30pmLast appointments are half an hour before close.
Where to find us
The Bookery
21 High St
Crediton
EX17 3AHTiverton
Opening hours
Fri: 9:30am to 4:30pmLast appointments are half an hour before close.
Where to find us
Tiverton Library
Phoenix House
Phoenix Lane
Tiverton
EX16 6SANewton Abbot
Opening hours
Mon: 9:30am to 4pm
Tue: 9:30am to 4pm
Wed: 9:30am to 4pmLast appointments are half an hour before close.
Where to find us
Newton Abbot Library
Passmore Edwards Centre
Market St
Newton Abbot
TQ12 2RJOkehampton
Opening hours
Mon: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Tues: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Wed: 9.30am to 4.30pmLast appointments are half an hour before closing.
Where to find us
The Ockment Centre
31 North Street
Okehampton
EX20 1ARTotnes
Opening hours
Thurs: 10.00am to 4.30pmLast appointments are half an hour before closing.
Where to find us
St Johns Church
Bridgetown
Totnes
TQ9 5AB
Getting support as a young person
Youth Hub Devon is part of the Employment Hub service and can be found within any of the four Employment Hubs across the county. Youth Hub Devon works to support young people (aged 16-24) on their journey to training and employment, offering support with CV writing, interview support, job and apprenticeship search, other application support, and more.
This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The UK Shared Prosperity Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. Find out more about the Shared Prosperity Fund.
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