Employment and volunteering
Helping you into employment
We are excited to support you with your short and long-term employment goals. This will mean different routes for different people. What we want is for you to have the best chance available to secure your dream job, get paid well and have the financial means to pay for your bills and do the things you like to do.
Some people do not wish to continue with their studies and may want to leave school at 16 and seek employment. That’s okay, you may wish to return to your studies in the future. For more information, see our Education and training page.
Whatever you want to do, we are here to help you and this section will tell you how we can do this and who else can help. We will also provide information on how to apply for a job and what employment, training and volunteering opportunities are available from different organisations and West Sussex County Council.
Immigration controls
If you are subject to immigration controls you will not usually be able to work. However, there is a chance you could if you have lived in the UK for over a year without any movement on your claim, and you meet the criteria for the Shortage Occupation list. For more information, see GOV.UK's immigration rules page.
You could also do voluntary work, but your solicitor would need to be consulted and any hours would need to be minimal and worked around college.
How we can help
Careers advice and help once you have found a job.
Apprenticeships and volunteering
How to find apprenticeships and volunteering roles.
Planning for employment
From careers advice to preparing for employment by creating a CV.
Finding a job
Where you need to go when you’re looking for a job.
Applying for a job
Helpful advice and who you can get support from.