Employment and education support
Adult education service
Provide part-time courses and qualifications for adults to improve skills, wellbeing, and employability.
Find out more about adult education in Birmingham
Phone: 0121 303 4318
Althaus
Delivers digital training and talent solutions to bridge the UK’s digital skills gap.
Phone: 020 3649 9000
Back2Work (B2W)
A skills and training provider focused on pre-employment and employability training, bootcamps and apprenticeships.
Phone: 07963589843 or 0161 474 7603
Birmingham Careers Service
Offers career guidance and support for young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET).
Go to Birmingham Careers Service website
Phone: 07594509532
Birmingham Employment and Skills Project (BESP)
Supports NEET young people aged 16 to 29 years into employment, education, or training.
Email: youthhub@birmingham.gov.uk
Ingeus
Provides employment, health, justice, and youth services to enable better lives.
Phone: 0207 265 3000
Kings Trust
Helps young people aged 11 to 30 years build confidence, find jobs, or start businesses.
Phone: 0800 842842
Midland MENCAP
Provides inclusive services, housing, and community activities for people with learning disabilities.
Phone: 0121 442 2944
NACRO
Offers housing, education, and justice services to support vulnerable individuals and reduce reoffending.
Phone: 0121 250 5250
Pure Project
The PURE (Placing vulnerable Urban Residents into Employment) Project supports people in Birmingham who face complex barriers such as:
- mental health challenges
- disabilities
- socio-economic disadvantage
The project helps them build confidence, develop skills, and access education, training, or employment opportunities.
Find out more about the Pure Project and apply (external)
Download the referral form (internal council staff)
Shaw Trust
Offers employment, education, and wellbeing services to help people overcome barriers and reach their potential.
Phone: 0300 30 33 111
Sport4Life UK
Uses sport-themed mentoring to help young people move into education, employment, or training.
Phone: 0121 456 1818
WAITS (Women Acting in Today’s Society)
Supports women affected by domestic abuse, offending, and homelessness through holistic services.
Phone: 0121 440 1443
Witton Lodge
Delivers community housing and wellbeing support in North Birmingham.
Find out more about Witton Lodge
Phone: 0121 382 1930
Page last updated: 16 January 2026
