Quick links<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/header>Find Free Employability Support Near You<\/a><\/h3><\/header><\/div><\/div>![\"Map](\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/07\/devon-400-x-300.png\")
<\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li>Library Work Clubs<\/a><\/h3><\/header>Find your nearest work club.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>
![\"photo](\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/03\/tivertonlibrary-420x300.png\")
<\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li>Job fairs in Devon<\/a><\/h3><\/header>A great opportunity to network and find out about available jobs in Devon<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>
![\"image](\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/04\/careersfair-420x315.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li>Translating qualifications from overseas<\/a><\/h3><\/header>Information on how to get a translation of any qualifications and certificates from outside the UK.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>
![\"ENIC](\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2023\/04\/ENIC-NARIC-Logo-2-420x315.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li>Job application support<\/a><\/h3><\/header>Templates and advice for CVs and covering letters;<\/p>\n
Help with interview preparation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>
![\"CV\"](\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2023\/02\/resume-2296951_1920-420x315.png\")
<\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li>Industry specific support<\/a><\/h3><\/header>Advice and guidance on careers in specific industries, as well as industry-specific English resources to help you pass professional exams and communicate with colleagues.<\/p>\n
Health and social care, construction, catering, security, HGV<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>
![\"Construction](\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/07\/construction-new-vs.png\")
<\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li>Professional training courses<\/a><\/h3><\/header>Employment opportunities and skills courses in Devon and the South West<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>
![\"train4tomorrow](\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2023\/08\/train-4-tomorrow-420x315.png\")
<\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li>Volunteering and work experience<\/a><\/h3><\/header>By helping your local community, volunteering helps you boost your CV, make new friends, and gain valuable work experience.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>
![\"photo](\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2023\/11\/Oxfam-store.png\")
<\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li>Starting a business<\/a><\/h3><\/header>Guidance on starting a business, including registering as self-employed, setting up as a sole-trader and dealing with HMRC.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>
![\"lightbulb\"](\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2023\/02\/light-bulb-4514505_1920-420x315.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li>Support for Ukrainians living in the UK<\/a><\/h3><\/header>STEP Ukraine ESOL and Employability programme;<\/p>\n
Support for Ukrainian teachers wanting to teach in the UK.<\/p>\n
Open University employability resources for Ukrainians.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>
![\"Ukrainian](\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2022\/12\/ukrainian-flag-2-420x315.png\")
<\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li>Pathways to Employment<\/a><\/h3><\/header>A survey providing insights into the challenges faced by refugees and migrants working in Devon<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section>\n\n- Other support available:<\/a>
\n- Free English classes and resources<\/a><\/li>\n
- Directory for ethnically diverse communities<\/a><\/li>\n
- Cultural events<\/a><\/li>\n
- Business and employment support<\/a><\/li>\n
- No recourse to public funds (NRPF)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Early help<\/a><\/li>\n
- Holiday, activities and food (HAF) programme<\/a><\/li>\n
- Reporting a hate crime<\/a><\/li>\n
- Library services and membership<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Find Free Employability Support Near You<\/a><\/h3><\/header>
<\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li>Library Work Clubs<\/a><\/h3><\/header>
Find your nearest work club.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>
<\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li>Job fairs in Devon<\/a><\/h3><\/header>
A great opportunity to network and find out about available jobs in Devon<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>
<\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li>Translating qualifications from overseas<\/a><\/h3><\/header>
Information on how to get a translation of any qualifications and certificates from outside the UK.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>
<\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li>Job application support<\/a><\/h3><\/header>
Templates and advice for CVs and covering letters;<\/p>\n
Help with interview preparation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>
<\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li>Industry specific support<\/a><\/h3><\/header>
Advice and guidance on careers in specific industries, as well as industry-specific English resources to help you pass professional exams and communicate with colleagues.<\/p>\n
Health and social care, construction, catering, security, HGV<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>
<\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li>Professional training courses<\/a><\/h3><\/header>
Employment opportunities and skills courses in Devon and the South West<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>
<\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li>Volunteering and work experience<\/a><\/h3><\/header>
By helping your local community, volunteering helps you boost your CV, make new friends, and gain valuable work experience.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>
<\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li>Starting a business<\/a><\/h3><\/header>
Guidance on starting a business, including registering as self-employed, setting up as a sole-trader and dealing with HMRC.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>
<\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li>Support for Ukrainians living in the UK<\/a><\/h3><\/header>
STEP Ukraine ESOL and Employability programme;<\/p>\n
Support for Ukrainian teachers wanting to teach in the UK.<\/p>\n
Open University employability resources for Ukrainians.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>
<\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li>Pathways to Employment<\/a><\/h3><\/header>
A survey providing insights into the challenges faced by refugees and migrants working in Devon<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section>\n\n- Other support available:<\/a>
- \n
- Free English classes and resources<\/a><\/li>\n
- Directory for ethnically diverse communities<\/a><\/li>\n
- Cultural events<\/a><\/li>\n
- Business and employment support<\/a><\/li>\n
- No recourse to public funds (NRPF)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Early help<\/a><\/li>\n
- Holiday, activities and food (HAF) programme<\/a><\/li>\n
- Reporting a hate crime<\/a><\/li>\n
- Library services and membership<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Directory for ethnically diverse communities<\/a><\/li>\n
- Free English classes and resources<\/a><\/li>\n