Free Courses Across Cornwall Aim to Help Young People Into Work

Young people aged 16–24 who are not currently in work, education or training can access a range of free short courses being run across Cornwall over the coming weeks.

The sessions are delivered by the Youth Engagement Project (YEP) and are designed to help build confidence, develop practical skills and support future career options.

YEP supports young people aged 16–24 to access education, training and job opportunities and is linked to Cornwall Council.

What the sessions cover

Courses cover a wide range of topics, including food safety, health and safety, art therapy, employability skills, apprenticeships and careers guidance. There is also a music jam session taking place in Liskeard.

All sessions are free to attend.

Upcoming course dates and locations

Food Safety and Awareness

• 27th January – Liskeard Library, 10:00–14:00

• 19th February – County Hall, Truro, 10:00–14:00

Art Therapy: Creative Tools for Self-Care

• 13th February – JCP Penzance, 10:00–12:30

• 5th March – Bodmin, 10:00–12:30

Health & Safety

• 28th January – Penzance Family Hub, 09:30–12:00

• 26th February – Launceston, 10:00–13:00

Apprenticeship and Supported Internship

• 19th January – St Austell, 13:00–15:00

• 20th January – Penzance JCP, 14:00–16:00

• 23rd January – Bodmin, 10:00–12:00

Employability Sessions

Covering dress to impress, interview preparation, CV writing and transferable skills.

• 15th January – Launceston Seetec Office, 10:00–13:00

• 21st January – Falmouth Kona, 10:00–13:00

• 23rd January – Bude Family Hub, 10:30–13:30

• 2nd February – Penzance JCP, 10:00–13:00

• 9th February – Helston Family Hub, 10:00–13:00

• 10th February – Torpoint Family Hub, 10:00–13:00

Music Jam

• 28th January – Liskeard Library, 12:00–14:30

Local Market Information and Careers Guidance

• 30th January – Liskeard Library, 10:00–13:00

• 20th February – Truro, 10:00–13:00

How to book

Places can be booked by scanning the QR code included in the course information, which links to the online booking form.

For more information or support booking onto a session, young people can email yep@cornwall.gov.uk.

Funding information

The Youth Engagement Project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Cornwall Council is responsible for managing projects funded through the Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Good Growth Programme, working alongside the Council of the Isles of Scilly.