Community Employment & Skills Support

The Community Employment & Skills Support service provides practical, person-centred support to help local residents move towards employment, training and greater financial independence. Residents can receive one-to-one guidance based on their individual circumstances, including help identifying suitable employment opportunities, preparing applications, improving CVs and cover letters, developing interview confidence, and exploring appropriate training or skills-development opportunities. The service also supports people who may have been out of work for an extended period or who face additional barriers to employment. Where appropriate, residents can be connected with other local organisations and specialist services that may be able to provide additional support. The aim is not simply to help someone find a vacancy, but to help them identify realistic next steps and access the wider support they may need to move forward with confidence. Who is this service for? Adults aged 18+ living in Luton and the surrounding area who are unemployed, under-employed, returning to work, considering a career change, or seeking additional skills and training. Support available: CV and application support Job-search guidance Interview preparation Employment action planning Training and skills referrals Digital support for online applications Signposting to complementary local services One-to-one employment guidance Eligibility: Residents aged 18 or over. No previous employment experience is required. Cost: Free Delivery: In person and online Availability: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm Location: Luton, Bedfordshire Referral/access method: Residents can contact the service directly through Bridge or request support through a participating community organisation. What happens next? After making contact, a member of the team will review the resident’s circumstances and arrange an initial conversation. Together they will identify the resident’s immediate priorities and agree appropriate next steps. Note: this listing is for demonstration purposes only.