Opportunities for

Under 25's

What opportunities are available?

This page highlights work experience opportunities, opportunities for those not in education, employment or training and general opportunities for under-25s. Explore the different options of support below based on your needs. For courses and apprenticeships, visit our training page.

I'm not in eduction, employment or training

I have additional needs or a disability

General Opportunities

Work Experience

I'm a Practitioner

I'm not in eduction, employment or training

See a list of opportunities below:

Diffusion Elite Security Training Services

Interested in a career in security? This funded training opportunity supports unemployed individuals looking to gain the skills needed to enter the industry.

The Change Project

Helps unemployed 16–24 year olds in West London build skills, gain qualifications and move into employment, education or training.

Pathway Group

Supports young people under 25 with training, mentoring and work placements to help them move into employment or apprenticeships.

EFL Training Ground Programme

A football-based mentoring programme helping 16–24 year olds build confidence, wellbeing and employability skills.

START – Lyric Hammersmith Theatre

A six-week creative programme for 16–25 year olds interested in acting, writing, music, poetry or dance.

REACH + Succeed – London Borough of Hounslow

Mentoring, wellbeing support, skills development and work experience for Looked After Children and Care Leavers in Hounslow.

I have additional needs or a disability

See a list of opportunities below:

Supported Internship Guide 2026

A West London guide to supported internships, helping young people explore opportunities and pathways into employment.

Get Ahead Work Experience Programme

Work experience opportunities helping young people develop workplace skills, confidence and a better understanding of employer expectations.

BBC Extend

A positive action employment programme offering opportunities for deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people across the BBC.

London Autism Group Charity

Providing practical, emotional and wellbeing support for Autistic people and carers at every stage of life.

Ambitious
About Autism

Helping Autistic young people access employment opportunities, education services and specialist support.

Barnet
Mencap

Supporting people with learning disabilities, along with their families and carers, across Barnet.

Centre for ADHD
and Autism Support

Supporting ADHD and Autistic people through advice, advocacy, awareness and access to local services.

Work Experience with Evri

Work experience opportunities in the logistics sector for young people aged 16–24 with an EHCP.

NHS SEND Programme

Mentor-supported work experience and volunteering opportunities for young people with SEND looking to explore NHS careers.

Ealing SEND Information
and Advice Support Service

Free information, advice and support for young people with SEND and their families living in Ealing.

National Autistic
Society

Resources, guidance and expert support covering Autism, ADHD, neurodiversity and related topics.

EK Outreach
Service

Educational support and outreach services for children and young people aged 5–25 with additional needs.

Arts Depot
– SEN Work Experience

Creative industry work experience helping young people develop employability skills and gain practical workplace experience.

Transport for London
– Steps into Work Programme

A 12-month programme offering work experience and employability training for neurodivergent young people and adults.

Find SEND Support in Your Area

Local Authorities across West London offer support for young people with SEND, including skills development, careers guidance and employment support. Select your borough below to find out more.

Contact Your Local SEND Team

Need advice or support? Contact your Local Authority SEND team using the details below.

Barnet

SENDLocalOffer@Barnet.gov.uk

Brent

brentyouthzone@brent.gov.uk

Ealing

children@ealing.gov.uk

Hammersmith & Fulham

localoffer@lbhf.gov.uk

Harrow

LocalOffer@harrow.gov.uk

Hillingdon

fis@hillingdon.gov.uk

Hounslow

thelocaloffer@hounslow.gov.uk

General Opportunities

See a list of opportunities below:

Brent Youth
Futures

Free support for young people in Brent, helping build confidence, develop skills and move into work, education or training.

Futures 4
All

Personalised support for care leavers aged 16–24, helping them overcome barriers and progress into employment, education or training.

Go
Construct

Explore construction careers, training opportunities and pathways into the industry with free online resources.

BBC 'Get In' Taster Experiences

Explore career pathways at the BBC and discover opportunities across media, production and creative industries.

Degrees of Opportunity

A youth-led programme offering mentoring, skills development and work placements for 18–25 year olds.

Get Ahead Work
Experience Programme

Work experience opportunities helping young people develop workplace skills, confidence and a better understanding of employer expectations.

The Skills
Centre

Training and career opportunities in construction, green skills and other high-demand sectors.

The King's
Trust

Helping young people develop the skills, confidence and experience needed to find work or start a business.

Transport for London – Employability and Young People Outreach Programmes

Programmes designed to help young people gain skills, work experience and insight into careers at TfL.

NHS Work Experience Programme

Gain hands-on experience, explore NHS careers and develop valuable workplace skills.

Under 25's Careers Guide

A guide to careers, education and training opportunities available to young people across London.

Work Experience

See a list of opportunities below:

Barclays · Ages 13+

British Red Cross · Ages 15–18

Imperial College Medicine · Years 11–13

Rolls-Royce · Work Experience

UCAS · Virtual

British Airways · Year 10

Imperial College London · Year 12

HIYOS (healthy In Your Own Skin)

Transport for London · Ages 14+

West London NHS Trust · Years 10–13

WEX Finder · All Ages

I'm a Practitioner

I'm looking for support for my young people

West London Youth Services Map

A searchable directory of youth services across West London, helping practitioners identify support, strengthen referrals and explore local provision.

Download Excel Map

The West London Youth Integration Network (YIN) helps improve support for young people aged 16–24 who are NEET or at risk of becoming NEET across West London.

Need more information?

For information about the Youth Integration Network (YIN), membership opportunities or featuring on the services map, please contact Deborah.

aladerund@ealing.gov.uk

West London Youth-Services Map Screenshot

​ Opportunities for

Under 25's

What opportunities are available?

​​​I'm not in eduction, employment or training

Diffusion Elite Security Training Services

The Change Project

Pathway Group

EFL Training Ground Programme

START – Lyric Hammersmith Theatre

REACH + Succeed – London Borough of Hounslow

I have additional needs or a disability

Supported Internship Guide 2026

Get Ahead Work Experience Programme

BBC Extend

London Autism Group Charity

Ambitious About Autism

Barnet Mencap

Centre for ADHD and Autism Support

Work Experience with Evri

NHS SEND Programme

Ealing SEND Information and Advice Support Service

National Autistic Society

EK Outreach Service

Arts Depot – SEN Work Experience

Transport for London – Steps into Work Programme

Find SEND Support in Your Area

Contact Your Local SEND Team

General Opportunities

Brent Youth Futures

Futures 4 All

Go Construct

BBC 'Get In' Taster Experiences

Degrees of Opportunity

Get Ahead Work Experience Programme

The Skills Centre

The King's Trust

Transport for London – Employability and Young People Outreach Programmes

NHS Work Experience Programme

Under 25's Careers Guide

Work Experience

Barclays · Ages 13+

British Red Cross · Ages 15–18

Imperial College Medicine · Years 11–13

Rolls-Royce · Work Experience

UCAS · Virtual

British Airways · Year 10

Imperial College London · Year 12

HIYOS (healthy In Your Own Skin)

Transport for London · Ages 14+

West London NHS Trust · Years 10–13

WEX Finder · All Ages

I'm a Practitioner

West London Youth Services Map

Need more information?

Opportunities for

I'm not in eduction, employment or training

Ambitious
About Autism

Barnet
Mencap

Centre for ADHD
and Autism Support

Ealing SEND Information
and Advice Support Service

National Autistic
Society

EK Outreach
Service

Arts Depot
– SEN Work Experience

Transport for London
– Steps into Work Programme

Brent Youth
Futures

Futures 4
All

Go
Construct

Get Ahead Work
Experience Programme

The Skills
Centre

The King's
Trust