Please see below some great upcoming events/opportunities from us and the network.
1. LSIP Employer Roundtables and employer survey
West London Alliance is working with partners to refresh London’s Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP), which helps shape local college courses and ensure that they are training the workforce needed in West London. See below for a series of roundtables for employers, please do share with your employer networks:
Early Years Employer Engagement Roundtable
Thursday 8 January 2026
Timing: 13:00 – 15:00 (lunch provided)
Location: Hawk Training Offices, 8th Floor, Regal House, London Rd Twickenham, TW1 3QS
Roundtable event
REGISTER HERE
Construction Employer Engagement Roundtable
Friday 9 January 2026
Timing: 13:00 – 15:00 (lunch provided)
Location: Hawk Training Offices, 8th Floor, Regal House, London Rd Twickenham, TW1 3QS
Roundtable event
REGISTER HERE
Life Sciences Employer Engagement Roundtable
Wednesday 14 January 2026
Timing: 10:00 – 11:30
Location: Online
Online
REGISTER HERE
Health and Social Care Employer Engagement Roundtable
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Timing: 10:00 – 11:30
Location: Online
Online
REGISTER HERE
Please also share the following survey link with employers so that they can input into the West London Business LSIP Skills Survey: WESTLONDON.COM/SURVEY
2. Policy updates and Employer voice
The Inclusive Talent Strategy for London, led by the Mayor and London Councils, launched on 23 October (see here). It is part of delivering the London Growth Plan published in February, and aims to be the overarching ‘workforce plan for London’.
Alongside this, the Get London Working Plan was published, focused particularly on how to join up employment, health and skills and support residents with barriers to employment. West London is well advanced on this journey and we have brought together a range of programmes for residents through a single front door, with our strategic partners Shaw Trust – see here.
As part of this work, the Mayor will be sponsoring Sector Boards and Sector Hubs, working across London to improve training and skills in construction, creative industries and life sciences. A prospectus has been published inviting proposals to run the Hubs, with funding attached. We know that we already have several successful sector hubs in West London to build on. If any West London partners are interested in bidding to run one of the new Hubs, please do let us know so that we can support you and help connect you with relevant partners.
West London Alliance and West London Business are helping to refresh the London Local Skills Improvement Plan. This is the main way to capture what skills businesses need and areas where businesses are struggling to recruit, and make sure that training providers are meeting those needs. Please share our short survey here with your employer networks so that we can hear from as many voices as possible – and look out for further engagement to follow.
3. West London College Skills Bootcamps
West London College is pleased to announce three fully funded Skills Bootcamps for Londoners taking place over the next five months. These programmes are designed to provide practical, in-demand job-ready skills in one of London’s priority sectors:
• Getting Started in Retail – Develop essential skills for customer service and retail operations.
• Getting Started in Hospitality – Learn the fundamentals of hospitality and service excellence.
• Getting Started in Early Years – Gain knowledge and skills for working in early years education and childcare.
They would greatly appreciate your support in referring candidates who meet the following eligibility criteria:
• Are aged 19 or over
• Have the right to work in the UK and meet residency requirements
• Live in London
There are limited spaces on all Bootcamps courses. To refer candidates, send an email including the following candidate details to Daljit Bains, Business Development and Partnerships Director D.Bains@wlc.ac.uk
• Candidate first and surname
• Candidate email address
• Candidate phone number
To learn more about the bootcamps and start date for the first cohorts, please visit here.
4. West London NEET programmes: Refer your NEET Young People
As part of the GLA UKSPF Support for Young Londoners (SfYL) NEET programme, three West London providers are running live programmes that you can refer your young people to:
Diffusion Elite Security: Stronger Together
The project supports NEET young people (18+) to find work in the security and hospitality sectors. The offer includes Level 2/3 Door Supervisor, Mental Health and First Aid qualifications, along with employability support and 12-16 weeks of personalised 1:1 mentoring. Key elements include placements, guaranteed interviews, and SIA license acquisition. Post-training, mentors provide in-work support.
Contact: Enis Guzelderen, enis@diffusionelitesecurity.co.uk
Pathway Group: Future 4 All (West London)
The offer includes personalised employability support for care leavers. Young people will be helped to understand their options in both work and other areas, such as housing. They can access also confidential advice and support from professionals around embracing healthier lifestyles. For more info, click here.
Contact: Faizal Ullah faizal.ullah@pathwaygroup.co.uk , 07726 675394
Shaw Trust: Change Project
The offer includes a holistic approach to developing interpersonal skills, knowledge, experience, as well as gain qualifications that will help them move into employment. The service includes needs assessments, IAG, Individualised Progress Plans, and ongoing one-to-one support from a dedicated Change Maker Mentor. For more info, click here.
Contact: Trina Rodden, trina.rodden@shaw-trust.org.uk
5. Change Project- Free support for NEET West London 16-24 year olds
Shaw Trust’s Change Project offers young people a holistic approach to develop interpersonal skills, knowledge, experience, and gain qualifications that will enable them to move into sustained employment, education, or training.
The programme will offer:
• Engagement and Customer Journey
Targeted outreach to engage economically inactive and unemployed NEET groups.
Allocated Change Maker Mentor who will support the young people from the beginning and throughout their journey on the programme.
• Health and Wellbeing
Access to specialist Cognitive Behavioural Mentoring for young people with poor mental health
• Curriculum and Activities
Offering a suite of accredited/non-accredited curriculum and activities, such as employability skills, CSCS, Gym Instruction, Security with SIA, First Aid, Customer Service, Child Care
• Enable and Succeed
Job Brokerage, Job Coaching, work placements and a network of community mentors, and peer volunteers.
Please see the programme flyer attached. The website and referral form to share with eligible residents here.
6. NHS Work Experience Programme
Great West Road Primary Care Network are offering an NHS Work Experience Programme for young people that are interested in clinic and non-clinical Healthcare roles. Student that have taken part in the programme range from secondary school age to college age students. Attached is their work experience one pager summary and report. You can see the YouTube clips highlighting the experience below:
NHS GP Work Experience @ Brunel Medical School #doctor #student
NHS GP | Face to Face Work Experience
You can see the sign up for the online version of the work experience here.
Please share this with those that may be interested. For more information about the programme, please email Sanam sanam.dhaliwal@nhs.net
7. Barnet Mencap: Bright Future Programme and Friday Jobs Club
Barnet Mencap helping children and adults with learning disabilities and autistic people in the London Borough of Barnet.
Bright Futures supports Barnet residents with learning disabilities and autism into work, training, and volunteering. Referrals can be made directly via their website here.
The Friday Job Club is one of the core activities within Bright Futures. It runs weekly from 12–3pm at their Finchley office, and provides a structured, supportive space for people with learning disabilities and autism to work on CVs, applications, interview practice, and employability skills. It also acts as a micro-community, helping residents stay motivated, share opportunities, and build confidence in their employment journey.
For more information, please contact Zeeshan zeeshans@barnetmencap.org.uk .
8. Working Chance – Supporting Women with convictions into employment
Working Chance supports women with convictions to develop the confidence, self-belief, and skills they need to find employment and rebuild their lives. They work with employers across the country to find opportunities for women that match their skills, aspirations, and needs. Whether it's their first ever job, a career move, or heading back into education or training, Working Chance are here to help. You can find out more about their work here.
9. Dallaglio RugbyWorks- Post 16 programme
Dallaglio RugbyWorks is a national charity supporting pupils at risk/already excluded. They are about to start work in West London with some local schools. Their Post-16 12-week employability programme was piloted last academic year. It includes weekly group workshops, 1:1 mentoring, and optional sports sessions. The long-term goal is to roll this out across all our local hubs, but for now it’s only running in Barnet (Unitas Youth Zone). This is an open-access programme, and they are actively seeking referral partners. If you are interested in learning more and referring into the service please contact Bethany bethanye@dallagliorugbyworks.com.
10. HRUC- Apprenticeship opportunities and free employability course
HRUC has launched Foundation Apprenticeships – a brand-new pathway designed to open doors for young people aged 16–21 and others who need support accessing skilled careers. Even better? Employers and Providers receive a £2,000 incentive to hire a Foundation Apprentice! These 8 months long foundation apprenticeships will be for the following courses:
• Building Services Engineering
• Onsite Trades
• Engineering and Manufacturing
• Health and Social Care
Please see the flyer attached. For more information please Call: 01895 85362 or Email: employers@hruc.ac.uk. Click here for further information for employers.
HRUC has also launched a free employability course for career development, with an opportunity for a job interview as part of the offer. Please see attached flyer and share with your residents. For more information email Giles Strachan, Giles.Strachan@hruc.ac.uk
11. West London Green Skills & Construction Prospectus launched
West London’s leading colleges and training providers have joined forces to launch the 2025–2026 West London Green Skills & Construction Prospectus - a user-friendly online guide to help residents explore opportunities in two of the region’s fastest-growing sectors. The prospectus showcases high-quality teaching and state-of-the-art facilities across West London and features a wide range of training courses and qualifications. It also links to the adult education services across the seven West London boroughs. With autumn enrolment approaching, now is the ideal time to explore what’s on offer. Click here to view the prospectus.
12. Article: Tips on how to successfully enrol into college
West London Green Skills Hub have published a short news item that provides five top tips on how to successfully enrol into college. Please share the article with residents who may be interested. The link is here.
13. West London Green Skills Hub Monthly E-newsletter
Have you subscribed to the Free West London Green Skills Hub Monthly E-newsletter? It provides news of jobs, apprenticeships, events and useful resources aimed at job coaches and job seekers interested in green skills and construction in West London. To view the latest issue and to subscribe click here. Please do subscribe and share it with your network and residents!
14. Online Resource: ‘Find a Job’
Haven’t seen our Find a Job page yet? On our West London Skills and Work Finder website, we’ve created a list of opportunities and support for residents in West London. From apprenticeship opportunities, to employment programmes, to support for those with SEND - we’ve compiled it all!
Check out the Find a Job page today and do share it with your residents. Do you think a great opportunity/programme is missing? If so, please let us know.
Also, follow us on Instagram @westlondonskillsandjobs_ for more training opportunities, support and careers events for residents.
15. WLA Instagram – advertising your skills/employment programmes and events
Our Instagram page highlights training opportunities and employment events for residents in West London. Please follow us, share it with your residents and send us your content. We can create a post for you, getting your offer out to as many residents as possible. Follow at @westlondonskillsandjobs_ and email Matthew, Tomam@ealing.gov.uk to discuss how we can promote your offer.