Your local jobcentre can help you identify your skills, experience, career aspirations and potential training needs. They could also help arrange training for a specific trade or craft and work experience if you’re eligible.
Voluntary work can be a great way to help you get new skills and build confidence in a different field of work. Find out what is on offer at www.gov.uk/government/get-involved/take-part/volunteer or contact your local volunteer centre. You can find your nearest volunteer centre here: https://www.ncvo.org.uk/ncvo-volunteering/find-a-volunteer-centre
If you are considering a change in career or want to understand your finances, the mid-life MOT is available as an online signposting package to help you plan for important changes.
It can act as a useful stocktake to encourage better planning around the areas of work, finances and health. The work and skills section of the mid-life MOT can signpost you to the support you need to return into employment.
To find out more go to www.yourpension.gov.uk/mid-life-mot/
Remember to update your CV with your new skills, training and experience.