Learning, Skills and Employment Open Day - Wednesday 10 September 2025

Are you looking to learn new skills, gain a qualification or seeking employment?

Come along to our Learning and Skills Open Day to find out what is on offer to you!

Venue: The Council Chamber, City Hall, Plater Way Sunderland, SR1 3AA

Date: Wednesday 10 September 2025

Time: 10am-12.30pm (drop-in basis, just turn up!)

Why attend?

The event is free to attend for all, no appointment needed just drop in!
Meet and speak to a wide range of training providers, employers and organisations that can support you
Get careers advice and support with CV writing and interview skills
Find out about fully funded courses open to adults 19+ through the Adult Skills Fund
Refreshments on offer

Information Available from the following*:

Curaleaf	Career opportunities available within our customer service, production and pharmacy teams
Eden Training	Offering functional skills English and maths courses, leading to formal qualifications, including support with the Driving theory test.
Enterprise Made Simple	Opportunities to develop skills in leadership, communication, digital marketing, business planning and business growth strategies.
Foundation of Light	Employability and sector based training.
National Careers	A wide range of services and support, including skills assessment, advice and support to progress your career.
Northumbria Police	Information about career pathways.
Penshaw View Training	Sector specific and employability training.
Recovery College	Free focussed educational courses for people with lived mental health experience, their friends and family.
Smartworks	Interview Dressing and Preparation service, supporting women to feel and look their best in their job interview.
Society Matters CIC - Suitability	Support for men regardless of their background or circumstances leading to unemployment.
South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust	Information about volunteering opportunities and careers in the NHS.
Sportscape	Personal development and preparation for work courses including sector specific training, in hospitality, warehousing and retail.
Sunderland City Council - Financial Wellbeing team	Raising awareness of financial support and resources for Sunderland residents.
Sunderland City Council - Learning and Development team	Promoting apprenticeships within the council and also any other general roles currently being advertised/recruited to.
The Wise Group	Bespoke mentoring to move towards employment, education and training, through functional skills tuition, confidence building and support with CVs and job searches.
Three13 Training	Hands on training to support you to gain practical skills and qualifications in horticulture, construction and DIY.
Together For Children - Family Hubs and Volunteering	Volunteering opportunities working with children and families.
Triage	Sector based training, including food safety, mental health awareness and warehousing. Digital, maths and English skills and qualification.
University of Sunderland	Training and volunteering opportunities in a range of sectors.

Organisations subject to change*

For further information, please contact learningandskills@sunderland.gov.uk

If you are interested in having a stall at this event, or future jobs and learning events please email learningandskills@sunderland.gov.uk