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Home Programmes and Strategies Jobs and Skills Jobs and Skills Learn how the Mayor is delivering the skills to help Londoners into good work, support businesses to thrive, and grow the economy. Find adult learning courses near you On this page Information for Londoners Information for employers Information for training providers The impact of our work Find out more about our work in Jobs and Skills Latest news from Jobs and Skills Get involved Employability skills and jobs for Londoners The Mayor is helping Londoners to get the skills they need to access good jobs and lead happier, healthier lives. He's dedicated committed to ensuring London’s skill system reflects the needs of our economy, can drive growth and ensure that Londoners can get good work in growth sectors. The Mayor's priority for jobs and skills are outlined in the Inclusive Talent Strategy. We will: Put employers in the driving seat of our skills system, to unlock the opportunity of inclusive growth in the capital. Build a more integrated skills system, working with partners including government, skills providers, employers, careers and health services to connect Londoners with the right pathways to training and employment. Tackle barriers to retaining talent in London by ensuring Londoners have the support they need to stay in work including fair pay, information on employment rights and support on housing and childcare. London and national government, London’s skills, health and community sectors, and our business community are joining forces to deliver inclusive growth.  Learn more about the Inclusive Talent Strategy Information for Londoners Skills Bootcamps for Londoners Skills Bootcamps training courses help Londoners aged 19+ develop new skills that employers are looking for. Apprenticeships: Information for Londoners Apprenticeships are real, paid jobs. They are for anyone who's over the age of 16 and not in education. Work experience: Information for young people, parents and carers Work experience can provide young people gain an understanding of the work environment, as well as helping them develop essential skills for life and for work. The Mayor's Skills Academies programme We're connecting Londoners to skills training and employment opportunities in London's growth sectors. Employment Rights Hub Find out about what employment rights you have in London. Find adult learning courses near you Find a course that's right for you Information for employers Inclusive Talent Strategy Download the Inclusive Talent Strategy, a key action of the London Growth Plan. Support for your business Find out what programmes and opportunities are available to help businesses. Work experience: Information for employers and education providers Work experience gives young people an understanding of the work environment and helps them gain essential skills for their future career. Information for training providers Jobs and Skills funding opportunities As part of the Skills for Londoners initiative, funding is available for training providers, employers and learners. Governance and partners Find out more about the governance arrangements put in place by the Mayor to drive his Skills for Londoners Strategy. Research and strategy Find out more about our research and strategy, including the Skills Roadmap for London. Apprenticeships: Information for employers and education providers Apprenticeship offer a way to find new employees or give existing staff the skills your business needs. The impact of our work Learner stories So many people have already started learning in London. Read their stories, how we supported them, and get inspired to take your skills to the next level. Find out more Find out more about our work in Jobs and Skills Jobs and Skills funding opportunities As part of the Skills for Londoners initiative, funding is available for training providers, employers and learners. Adult Skills Fund The AEF funds education and training for adults aged 19 plus. Find out more, see resources for providers or get in touch. Governance and partners Find out more about the governance arrangements put in place by the Mayor to drive his Skills for Londoners Strategy. Research and strategy Find out more about our research and strategy, including the Skills Roadmap for London. Latest news from Jobs and Skills Research and engagement View insight from our consultations, engagement, research and data analysis, and responses to government consultations. Jobs and Skills press releases Read the latest Mayor's press releases about Jobs and Skills. Jobs and Skills blogs Read the latest blogs about Jobs and Skills in London. Get involved Working at City Hall Find out about our job vacancies and apprenticeship schemes, and what it's like to work at City Hall. Jobs and Skills newsletter Sign up to the Skills for Londoners newsletter. Join Talk London's online community to have your say on our Jobs and Skills policies. Join Talk London Share this page Share via email