tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10453245588977766732024-03-14T08:17:40.633+00:00Connexions BirminghamThe latest newsflashes, items of interest or useful links for young people across BirminghamJon Hawtinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06239825659565665442noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1045324558897776673.post-92167955819399409542014-06-23T11:11:00.004+01:002014-06-23T11:16:26.335+01:00Could a career in the Engineering or Construction industry be perfect for you?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Solihull College - Woodlands Campus</b><br />
<b>Wednesday 25 June 2014</b><br />
<b>Prompt 6.00pm arrival</b><br />
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Solihull College are hosting this exciting event aimed at informing young people about the wide range of career opportunities available in the sectors of construction and engineering. This will include talks from key industry professionals, information about courses at Solihull College, ‘have-a-go’ taster sessions, university representation and tours of the brand new facilities.<br />
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<b>What’s in it for me?</b><br />
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<i>Construction & Civil Engineering</i><br />
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<li>The sector is forecast to grow by 2% per annum, or better, over the next decade with 200,000 more employment opportunities expected to arise.</li>
<li>Civil Engineering graduates average starting salary in 2012 was £26,545, with two thirds being in employment within 6 months of graduation and 92% being in employment or further education</li>
<li>The Construction industry Training Board’s ‘West Midlands Skills report (2012-2016)’ identifies a need to recruit an additional 3,730 skilled workers per annum within the Construction and Civil Engineering sector in the West Midlands alone.</li>
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<li>Demand for graduates in Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering is expected to outstrip supply with an estimated 100,000 new engineering graduates required each year to meet demand</li>
<li>The sector is suffering from a shortage of highly skilled workers and forecasts a requirement to recruit an additional 80,000 new workers by 2020</li>
<li>Currently, 45% of the workforce is educated to Level 3, and over 30% are educated to degree level, however, the demand for skilled workers educated to degree level is set to exceed 40% by 2020</li>
<li>graduate engineers start on an average of £21,000 per annum in the West Midlands, increasing to an average of over £50,000 with experience.</li>
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Jon Hawtinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06239825659565665442noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1045324558897776673.post-79137108308356216352014-05-14T13:55:00.002+01:002014-05-14T13:55:33.626+01:00Drop the knife: anti knife crime fundraiser at the NIA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Anti Knife Crime Fundraiser is to raise awareness and money to help tackle knife crime in Birmingham.<br />
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<b>Activities include:</b><br />11.30am–1pm: U-16s football tournament and fun games and inflatables (cost 50p donation per player/activity)<br />
1pm–1.30pm: Raffle draw and refreshments (50p donations)<br />
1.30pm–4pm: Senior 5-a-side football tournament (£1 donation per player)<br />
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<b>WHO IS IT FOR?</b><br />Any families and young people in the Ladywood district<br />
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<b>WHEN AND WHERE IS IT?<br />Saturday 24 May 2014, 11.30am–4pm at the NIA Sports & Leisure Centre (King Edwards Road, Ladywood, B1 2AA)</b><br />
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For more information or to enter a football team, contact Sport 4 Life by visiting <a href="http://www.youngleadersproject.com/">www.youngleadersproject.com</a> or calling 0121 456 1818.Jon Hawtinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06239825659565665442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1045324558897776673.post-36973024376009901242014-05-09T11:16:00.001+01:002014-05-09T11:16:26.232+01:00Do you want a job in IT?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>Want to meet people looking to hire?</li>
<li>Need to know what skills to develop to increase your employability?</li>
<li>Want to know more about working in the Oracle space?</li>
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If you answered “Yes” than NextGen events are for you, and there’s a local event coming up...<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Thursday 15 May 2014, at Birmingham City University</b></span><br />
Register your interest or find out more at <a href="http://www.ukoug.org/nextgen">www.ukoug.org/nextgen</a> and you can upload your CV for employers to view, and/or attend the event —<b><i> and it’s all free!</i></b><br />
#ukoug_nextgenJon Hawtinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06239825659565665442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1045324558897776673.post-56322231097564872442014-04-25T10:27:00.002+01:002014-04-25T10:27:53.395+01:00Job, Career and Advice Fair at The Pump, Thursday 1 May, 12 noon – 3 pm<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A range of local organisations and businesses will be available during the day to offer advice and support.<br />
There will be stands to offer help with:<br />
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The Pump<br />286 Kitts Green Road<br />Birmingham B33 9SB<br />Terl: 0121 675 8381Jon Hawtinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06239825659565665442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1045324558897776673.post-7191966055608406222014-03-28T11:37:00.002+00:002014-03-28T11:40:45.856+00:00“Routes to Success” Job Fair in Castle Vale, 2 April 2014<b><span style="font-size: large;">Routes to Success Jobs Fair</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Wednesday 2 April 2014, 10am–2pm</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The Sanctuary, Tangmere Drive, Castle Vale, B35 7PX</span></b></div>
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Come along ready to present yourself and your CV to prospective employers and advisers offering access to:</div>
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<li>apprenticeship opportunities</li>
<li>workshops including CV and Interview Skills</li>
<li>work experience placements</li>
<li>benefit and debt advice</li>
<li>business start-up advice</li>
<li>training opportunities</li>
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To find out more information about the event:<br />
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<li>Call 0121 748 8189</li>
<li>Email <a href="mailto:carlab@cvcha.org.uk">carlab@cvcha.org.uk</a></li>
<li>Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/@cvnpb" target="_blank">@cvnpb</a></li>
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This event has been organised by the Castle Vale Jobs, Training and Enterprise Sub Group which has been set up to improve employment opportunities in the local area. The event is supported by Castle Vale Neighbourhood Partnership, Castle Vale Tenants & Residents Alliance, Castle Vale Community Regeneration Services, Birmingham City Council including Connexions Birmingham, and Merlin Venture Ltd.</div>
Jon Hawtinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06239825659565665442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1045324558897776673.post-6158667199606642782014-03-18T09:24:00.000+00:002014-03-18T09:25:32.924+00:00Help shape Mental Health Services for up-to-25 year olds<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Young People’s event on Saturday 29 March 2014</span></b><br />
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Children, young people, parents and carers are welcome to come along to a day of supporting, learning and sharing to get their voices heard.<br />
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Let us know what you think, this is your opportunity to change the way that Community Mental Health Services for 0-25 year olds in Birmingham are delivered.<br />
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Held on Saturday 29 March from 12 noon at:<br />
Fazeley Studios<br />
191 Fazeley Street<br />
Birmingham<br />
B5 5SE<br />
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Join the conversation and spread the word: <b>#0to25yrsMHS</b><br />
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To book a place, go online: <a href="http://www.bhamsouthcentralccg.nhs.uk/0-25-mental-health-services">www.bhamsouthcentralccg.nhs.uk/0-25-mental-health-services</a><br />
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Jon Hawtinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06239825659565665442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1045324558897776673.post-47327178991627375272014-03-17T09:06:00.000+00:002014-03-17T09:06:00.434+00:00Pop Up Talent Shop in Northfield, Monday 31 March<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Calling all 16-25s!</span></b><br />
You're invited to come and check out the friendly local<b> Pop Up Talent Shop, on Monday 31 March, between 12noon and 3pm, at 741 Bristol Road South, Northfield, </b>B31 2NG<br />
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The Pop Up Talent Shop connects young people with employers and people in work. Inside the shop you can talk, hear, ask and show... You can demo your talents and take part in hands-on career tasters too.<br />
After the shop you'll get the chance to sign up online where you can get linked up with work opportunities, mentors, training and development and even investment in your own talents for work.<br />
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See you there?<br />
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<a href="http://www.popuptalent.org/">www.popuptalent.org</a><br />
Facebook /PUTBirmingham<br />
Twitter @PUT_BrumJon Hawtinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06239825659565665442noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1045324558897776673.post-17860295184723915342014-03-06T09:32:00.002+00:002014-03-06T09:36:52.137+00:00BBC3's "Free Speech" in Birmingham - 12 March<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">BBC3’s Free Speech is back, and looking to meet young people who want their voices to be heard.</span></i></b><br />
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This live political debate show, hosted by Rick Edwards, aims to give young people aged 16-34 a platform to voice their opinions to the people who can help make a difference. The first episode is on <b>12 March</b> in <b>Birmingham Central Mosque</b> and will be focusing on the issues that you want to talk about. If you’re aged 16-34 and are interested in being part of the interactive audience, you can fill in this <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1aSIsKkOzIRSgQnPvgL3fm_t0UC6Gdv6mvtM9QQhliPc/viewform" target="_blank">short online application form</a>. You’ll need to be free from 5.30pm to 9pm on the day. You can check out the show at <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01s4sk3">www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01s4sk3</a></div>
Jon Hawtinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06239825659565665442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1045324558897776673.post-53887741856391078482014-02-26T10:14:00.002+00:002014-02-26T10:14:58.141+00:00Pop Up Talent Shop in Birmingham city centre, Friday 28 February<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Calling all 16-25s!</span></b><br />
You're invited to come and check out the friendly local<b> Pop Up Talent Shop, on Friday 28 February, between 12noon and 5pm, at The Square Shopping Centre (Oasis Market)</b>, Birmingham City Centre B4 7LJ<br />
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The Pop Up Talent Shop connects young people with employers and people in work. Inside the shop you can talk, hear, ask and show... You can demo your talents and take part in hands-on career tasters too.<br />
After the shop you'll get the chance to sign up online where you can get linked up with work opportunities, mentors, training and development and even investment in your own talents for work.<br />
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See you there?<br />
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<a href="http://www.popuptalent.org/">www.popuptalent.org</a><br />
Facebook /PUTBirmingham<br />
Twitter @PUT_BrumJon Hawtinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06239825659565665442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1045324558897776673.post-54721012346494099622014-02-26T09:49:00.000+00:002014-02-26T09:50:41.533+00:00SHINE event for young women 16-25 marking International Women's Day - 14 March 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>14 March 2014, 11am-2pm, St Andrews Stadium</b></div>
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A group of young parents have teamed up with Support Workers from social business Bromford to launch a special event, open to young women aged 16-25, on 14 March at Birmingham FC’s St Andrews Stadium to mark International Women’s Day.</div>
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Activities include graffiti artist, music, body image demonstration, crafts, advice and support, inspirational speakers, childrens activities.</div>
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St Andrews is a child-friendly venue, with facilities such as baby changing, breastfeeding areas and a buggy store.</div>
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<i>For information on the event, follow on Twitter @2014SHINE or contact Senior Support Worker Laura Weston (07872 191 164) or Hannah Wilson (07515 191 338).</i></div>
Jon Hawtinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06239825659565665442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1045324558897776673.post-11717367891355363542014-01-16T08:51:00.002+00:002014-01-16T08:53:23.163+00:00Opportunities event in Kingstanding: 30 January 2014<b><i>Unemployed, 16-19* and looking for a college course, job, training or apprenticeship?</i></b><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><b>OPPORTUNITIES EVENT on</b></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><b>THURSDAY 30 JANUARY 2014 from 1pm to 4pm at</b></span><br />
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(610 Kingstanding Road, B44 9SH, between Hawthorn Road and Kingstanding Circle)<br />
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Opportunities available in:<br />
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<li>Childcare</li>
<li>Construction</li>
<li>Customer Service</li>
<li>Business Administration</li>
<li>Hair & Beauty</li>
<li>Hospitality</li>
<li>Motor Vehicle</li>
<li>Sports</li>
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<i><br />Interviews arranged on the day with immediate start dates available for some opportunities. </i><i>For more information, contact Connexions Birmingham on 0121 675 5200.</i><br />
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Jon Hawtinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06239825659565665442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1045324558897776673.post-73740563197332311352013-12-10T11:29:00.001+00:002013-12-17T14:15:35.224+00:00Christmas and New Year 2013/2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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During the two holiday weeks, from Monday 23 December 2013 to Friday 3
January 2014, <strong>all Connexions outreach venues will be closed</strong>
EXCEPT for the drop-in sessions at Clifton Road on Monday 23 December (1pm to
4pm), at The Pump on Thursday 2 January (12.30pm to 4pm) and at Erdington Library on Thursday 2 January (1pm to
4pm).<br />
<strong>NORMAL HOURS WILL START AGAIN ON MONDAY 6 JANUARY
2014.</strong><br />
<em>If you need careers advice during this holiday period, remember you can
contact the <a href="https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/" target="_blank">National Careers Service</a> which will be open except for
Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.</em><br />
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<span style="color: red;">SEASON’S GREETINGS TO ALL OF YOU!</span></h3>
Jon Hawtinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06239825659565665442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1045324558897776673.post-57570124368288010142013-11-21T14:47:00.000+00:002013-11-21T14:47:01.031+00:00Open day @ The Pump - new courses for 16-18 year olds<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On Tuesday 26 November 2013, there's an <b>ADULT EDUCATION OPEN DAY</b> at the Pump. Come along between 10am and 3pm and check out courses starting in January 2014.<br />
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The Pump is at 286 Kitts Green Road, B33 9SB. Find out more at <a href="http://thepump.org.uk/">thepump.org.uk</a> or phone 0121 675 8381.<br />
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<br />Jon Hawtinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06239825659565665442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1045324558897776673.post-68181717349785445022013-11-18T09:31:00.003+00:002013-11-18T09:31:36.207+00:00Having your say on Birmingham's sexual health services<div>
<b>Birmingham City Council would like your views on sexual health
services.</b> They are responsible for making sure that effective services are
available for the people in Birmingham and would really value your thoughts on
what works well and where they could make things better. They are carrying out a
review at the moment and your comments will help them decide how to improve
things. You do not need to have used sexual health services to do
this.</div>
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The online consultation runs until 9 December, and you can find out more, and complete the online survey, at <a href="https://www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/adults-communities/sexual-health-consultation">https://www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/adults-communities/sexual-health-consultation</a></div>
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purposes of reviewing sexual health services.</i></div>
Jon Hawtinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06239825659565665442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1045324558897776673.post-6794449046506975412013-11-12T11:52:00.000+00:002013-11-12T12:02:58.027+00:00New opportunity for young people to meet employers...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<br />Jon Hawtinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06239825659565665442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1045324558897776673.post-31832789547625230552013-10-29T13:32:00.001+00:002013-10-29T13:32:27.898+00:00“what next?” events for young people aged 13-19 with a learning difficulty and/or disability - or their parent/carer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>7 November 2013 at the Saffron Centre</b><br />
<b>13 November 2013 at the Drum</b><br />
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If you are a young person aged 13-19 with a learning difficulty and/or disability, or their parent/carer, this is your chance to find out about:<br />
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<li>colleges</li>
<li>work related training</li>
<li>careers advice</li>
<li>independent living</li>
<li>social worker services</li>
<li>parent and family support</li>
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Drop in at either event between 1pm and 7pm. There will be a programme of workshops that you may like to attend. The workshops will start at 4.30pm and will last for about 20 minutes each. The workshops will cover:<br />
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<li>planning for transition</li>
<li>social care</li>
<li>family information</li>
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<b>HOW TO FIND US:</b><br />
<b><i>The Saffron Centre</i></b>, 256 Moseley Road, B12 0BS (just off Highgate Middleway; car parking is available, or get bus number 50 or X50 from Moor Street Queensway)<br />
<b><i>The Drum</i></b>, 144 Potters Lane, Aston, B6 4UU (just off the A34 opposite Newtown swimming baths; car parking is available, or get buses 8A/8C inner circle, 33 or 51)<br />
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For further information, contact Keisha Campbell on 0121 675 6198 or email her keisha.campbell@birmingham.gov.uk<br />
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<i>The <b>what next?</b> events have been organised by the Disabled Children’s Social Care Team and Connexions Birmingham.</i><br />
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<i><br /></i>Jon Hawtinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06239825659565665442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1045324558897776673.post-45262045131302214592013-10-25T15:18:00.000+01:002013-10-25T15:18:21.816+01:00SP1 South - for young people aged 16-18 who are not in full time education or employment<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Improve your opportunities for employment and gain qualifications in English, Maths and ICT, gain a range of vocational skills, and learn and develop creative skills...<br />
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<b><i>Courses start 4 November 2013, recruiting now and until 25 November 2013.</i></b><br />
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<b>MAYPOLE YOUTH CENTRE</b><br />
For more info contact Jadieal Millwood on jadieal.millwood@birmingham.gov.uk or 0121 464 6172<br />
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<b>THE FACTORY</b><br />For more info contact Becky Crampton on becky.crampton@birmingham.gov.uk or 0121 464 8852<br />
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<br />Jon Hawtinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06239825659565665442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1045324558897776673.post-54591116565845061792013-09-19T10:22:00.001+01:002013-09-19T10:22:32.440+01:00Beyond 16 - new booklet and webpages launched<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Beyond 16</b> is our guide to post-16 options — a booklet and set of webpages designed to help you make decisions about what to do when you finish Year 11. It tells you about education, Apprenticeships, jobs with training, the new 16-19 Study Programme, and loads more.<br />
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Your can visit the <a href="http://www.connexions-bs.co.uk/main.php?section=5309" target="_blank">Beyond 16 webpages</a>, or download a copy of the booklet from our <a href="http://www.connexions-bs.co.uk/main.php?section=2635" target="_blank">Download our publications</a> page.Jon Hawtinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06239825659565665442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1045324558897776673.post-73623341280438660312013-08-15T08:20:00.000+01:002013-08-15T08:21:53.739+01:00Exam results days — A Levels and GCSEs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's A Levels today, and GCSEs next Thursday. There’s useful info on our website about what to do next when you get your results, whether you’ve done better, worse, or just about spot-on compared to your predicted grades. There are separate sections for <a href="http://www.connexions-bs.co.uk/main.php?section=5556" target="_blank">A Levels</a> and <a href="http://www.connexions-bs.co.uk/main.php?section=5558" target="_blank">GSCEs</a>.Jon Hawtinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06239825659565665442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1045324558897776673.post-22041695631636149432013-08-08T10:03:00.000+01:002013-08-08T10:06:51.737+01:00Jobs and Travel Fair: The Lighthouse, Wednesday 14 August 2013<b><i><span style="color: orange;">16-19 years old and looking for work?<br />Need travel information or support for getting to interviews or a new job?<br />Need help finding a job or other opportunities?</span></i></b><br />
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Connexions Birmingham and WorkWise present a<br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">JOBS AND TRAVEL FAIR</span></b><br />
on <b>Wednesday 14 August 2013</b>, between 11am and 3pm at The Lighthouse (100 Alma Way, Aston, B19 2LN)<br />
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<i><span style="background-color: white; color: orange;"><b>Free drinks and cake for all...</b></span></i><br />
<i><span style="background-color: white; color: orange;"><b>...free bus, rail and metro scratch card for the first 50 people attending</b></span></i><br />
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<li><b>EMPLOYMENT ADVICE AND INFORMATION</b> from Connexions Birmingham Personal Advisers, training providers and others</li>
<li><b>TRAVEL SUPPORT INFORMATION</b> from WorkWise Travel Officers – you may be eligible for up to 8 weeks worth of FREE TRAVEL to start a new job, or DAY TICKETS to attend interviews, or CYCLING SUPPORT including a bike...</li>
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For more information, contact Shanara on 0121 214 7441<br />
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<br />Jon Hawtinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06239825659565665442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1045324558897776673.post-74123134666203163672013-06-28T10:10:00.000+01:002013-06-28T10:10:21.744+01:00East Birmingham Youth Jobs Fair: 5 July 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>EAST BIRMINGHAM<br />YOUTH JOBS FAIR</b></span><br />
<b>Friday 5 July 2013, 10am-3pm</b><br />
<b>Birmingham Metropolitan College: Matthew Boulton Campus (Jennens Road)</b><br />
<i>Supporting the youth of Erdington, Hodge Hill, Washwood Heath, Bordesley Green, Shard End, Aston, Nechells, Soho and Ladywood — but ALL 16-24 year olds are welcome</i><br />
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<b>What’s on?</b><br />
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<li>Employers and trainers recruiting for job vacancies on the day</li>
<li>Apprenticeships, work experience and voluntary work</li>
<li>Turn your creative ideas into business, self employment or social enterprise</li>
<li>National Careers Service advice and guidance, including CV help</li>
<li>Job search help and support with Universal Jobmatch</li>
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<b>Young Talent for Business</b> is offering financial help and support through wage subsidies to employers so that they can open up apprenticeships and non-apprenticeship opportunities to young people. Find out more from <a href="http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/youngtalentforbusiness">www.birmingham.gov.uk/youngtalentforbusiness</a><br />
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Confirmed attendees include:<br />
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<br />Jon Hawtinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06239825659565665442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1045324558897776673.post-34325426281318968172013-06-27T13:31:00.002+01:002013-06-27T13:33:24.200+01:00World of work — new information to help you plan your future<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We have just completely rewritten and updated the <a href="http://www.connexions-bs.co.uk/main.php?section=5317" target="_blank">World of work</a> area of our website, designed to help you find out about the world of work and how labour market information, or LMI, can help you when planning for your future. It has 2 main parts: <b>World of work explained</b> where you can find out general world of work information and job trends in Birmingham, and <b>World of work job sectors</b> that give you information on each job sector including national and local labour market information. There’s also a new PDF download with all this information in a convenient booklet.Jon Hawtinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06239825659565665442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1045324558897776673.post-67928896506305827302013-05-15T11:33:00.001+01:002013-05-15T11:33:33.317+01:00You told us what you thought about Connexions and our proposed changes...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Connexions Birmingham needs to change in 2013-14 and our
aim is to provide a <strong>NEW SERVICE TO YOUNG PEOPLE IN BIRMINGHAM</strong>
that is <strong>LOCAL</strong> — meeting the needs of each area of the
city.<br />
<strong>WE ASKED YOU FOR YOUR VIEWS</strong> on our proposals, and we have now published a report on our website at <a href="http://www.connexions-bs.co.uk/main.php?section=6984" target="_blank"><b>Changes to Connexions Birmingham 2013/4: consultation report</b></a>. This summarises what young people, parents, school/colleges and other stakeholders told us. <strong><em>Thanks to everyone who helped us by responding!</em></strong><br />
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Jon Hawtinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06239825659565665442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1045324558897776673.post-39343756665410626222013-04-24T10:33:00.000+01:002013-04-24T10:34:36.806+01:00Continuing in learning: Raising the Participation Age<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixz2BAyNISbT65FUItAaU6aQ6ACsVOICSlbwYqIKGogx3reNOlncS1f_eo0SHsDbLSLIGenEJgyxqDjBrZ1ALlkJDQUpLtur3tU1F0hGBDDADfnkj9J5ISw8atndQhjOCS1coqWfbz042i/s1600/RPAyoungpeople.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixz2BAyNISbT65FUItAaU6aQ6ACsVOICSlbwYqIKGogx3reNOlncS1f_eo0SHsDbLSLIGenEJgyxqDjBrZ1ALlkJDQUpLtur3tU1F0hGBDDADfnkj9J5ISw8atndQhjOCS1coqWfbz042i/s1600/RPAyoungpeople.gif" /></a>The Government is raising the age at which young people need to continue in education or training. It isn’t about raising the school leaving age and it doesn’t mean young people can’t get a job. It’s all about <b>continuing in learning</b>, and you have lots of choice about how to do this in a way that suits you best. Find out more from our new website area called <a href="http://www.connexions-bs.co.uk/main.php?section=6963" target="_blank"><b>RPA - Raising the Participation Age</b></a>, which tells you more about whether RPA affects you, why it is happening, what your options are, and where you can find out more. There’s a new downloadable factsheet available there too.<br />
<br />Jon Hawtinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06239825659565665442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1045324558897776673.post-47217930644208492822013-03-04T15:05:00.000+00:002013-03-04T09:37:16.711+00:00Connexions Birmingham is moving...<br />
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BROAD STREET CONNEXIONS CENTRE CLOSED ON FRIDAY 1 MARCH 2013</span></h2>
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The Connexions service continues to be available through our growing network of CONNEXIONS OUTREACH venues.<br />
Check out the <a href="http://www.connexions-bs.co.uk/main.php?section=104" target="_blank"><b>Contacting us / Staying in touch</b></a> area of our website for Outreach details, or follow us on Twitter <b>@CNXBham</b><br />
<b>PLEASE ALSO NOTE:</b> we are moving our admin base, leaving the Broad Street offices after Friday 8 March 2013. We will get our phone lines and email up and running as quickly as possible. <b>WE’RE SORRY BUT THERE WILL BE SOME UNAVOIDABLE DISRUPTION</b> to our phone and email answering on Monday 11 March, and maybe for a day or two after that.Jon Hawtinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06239825659565665442noreply@blogger.com0