Elevate Me Wokingham - Advice and support on employment, training and education

The Wokingham Elevate service provides information, advice and guidance to 16 - 18 year olds in Wokingham, who are not in education, employment or training (and young people aged up to 25 with SEND). This can sometimes be referred to as NEET.
We can help you look for the right training, education, apprenticeships or work experience placement and support you with the job application process.
Below you can find links to help guide you with:
Contact information
- Telephone
- Charmian Shute, Team Leader: 07710 117650 Charmian Shute, Team Leader: 07710 117650 Kully Kaur, Careers Adviser: 07554 437421 Kully Kaur, Careers Adviser: 07554 437421 Jennifer Riches-Bishop, Careers Adviser: 07776 495242 Jennifer Riches-Bishop, Careers Adviser: 07776 495242 Ilaria De Bonis, Customer Service Apprentice: 07801 664397 Ilaria De Bonis, Customer Service Apprentice: 07801 664397
- elevate@wokingham.gov.uk
- Social Media
When is it On/Open ?
- Date & Time Information
Make an Appointment
If you are not currently in education, employment or training and would like to meet with one of our Careers Advisers, we are now working at Rainbow Park Community Centre, Winnersh, RG41 5SG on Monday and Friday mornings, from 9.00am-12noon.
Appointments can also be made at alternative venues across Wokingham.
If you would like to talk to one of our team then then please contact us to arrange an appointment, which can be in person, over the phone or online (over Zoom or Teams).
We are not currently able to offer a drop-in service without an appointment but if you have any queries about the support we can offer then please do give us a call.
If you are currently in school or college and are looking for careers advice, please speak to the careers team in your school or college (or alternatively, your Tutor, Head of Year or Careers Co-Ordinator) for further help and support.
Costs and Fee Information
- Service/Activity is Free
Accessing this service
- Age Ranges
- 16 - 18 year olds (and young people aged up to 24 with SEND)
- Booking and Registration Notes
When you meet us you will be asked to complete a form with some basic information to help us to offer you the right support.
Provision For
- Supporting people with
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Visual impairment
Learning and Communication
Mobility problems
Sensory Impairment
Autism Spectrum Conditions
Hearing impairment

Local Offer - Support available for children and young people with additional needs
- Description
Optalis partners with us and can provide work coaches and employment support for young people aged 16 - 24 years and adults with special educational needs or a disability.
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