Do you want a job in IT?

• Want to meet people looking to hire?
• Need to know what skills to develop to increase your employability?
• Want to know more about working in the Oracle space?

If you answered “Yes” than NextGen events are for you, and there’s a local event coming up...
Thursday 15 May 2014, at Birmingham City University
Register your interest or find out more at www.ukoug.org/nextgen and you can upload your CV for employers to view, and/or attend the event — and it’s all free!
#ukoug_nextgen

Job, Career and Advice Fair at The Pump, Thursday 1 May, 12 noon – 3 pm

A range of local organisations and businesses will be available during the day to offer advice and support.
There will be stands to offer help with:

• advice on looking for work
• careers advice
• information on alternative pathways
• training and learning opportunities
• apprenticeships
• job opportunities

The Pump
286 Kitts Green Road
Birmingham B33 9SB
Terl: 0121 675 8381

“Routes to Success” Job Fair in Castle Vale, 2 April 2014

Routes to Success Jobs Fair

Wednesday 2 April 2014, 10am–2pm

The Sanctuary, Tangmere Drive, Castle Vale, B35 7PX

Come along ready to present yourself and your CV to prospective employers and advisers offering access to:

• “live” job vacancies
• apprenticeship opportunities
• workshops including CV and Interview Skills
• work experience placements
• benefit and debt advice
• business start-up advice
• training opportunities

To find out more information about the event:

• Call 0121 748 8189
• Email carlab@cvcha.org.uk
• Twitter @cvnpb

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.

Pop Up Talent Shop in Northfield, Monday 31 March

Calling all 16-25s!
You're invited to come and check out the friendly local Pop Up Talent Shop, on Monday 31 March, between 12noon and 3pm, at 741 Bristol Road South, Northfield, B31 2NG

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.
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.

See you there?

www.popuptalent.org
Facebook /PUTBirmingham
Twitter @PUT_Brum

Pop Up Talent Shop in Birmingham city centre, Friday 28 February

Calling all 16-25s!
You're invited to come and check out the friendly local Pop Up Talent Shop, on Friday 28 February, between 12noon and 5pm, at The Square Shopping Centre (Oasis Market), Birmingham City Centre B4 7LJ

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.
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.

See you there?

www.popuptalent.org
Facebook /PUTBirmingham
Twitter @PUT_Brum

Opportunities event in Kingstanding: 30 January 2014

Unemployed, 16-19* and looking for a college course, job, training or apprenticeship?

Come along to our
OPPORTUNITIES EVENT on
THURSDAY 30 JANUARY 2014 from 1pm to 4pm at
610 YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE

(610 Kingstanding Road, B44 9SH, between Hawthorn Road and Kingstanding Circle)

Opportunities available in:

• Childcare
• Construction
• Customer Service
• Business Administration
• Hair & Beauty
• Hospitality
• Motor Vehicle
• Sports

Interviews arranged on the day with immediate start dates available for some opportunities. For more information, contact Connexions Birmingham on 0121 675 5200.

*up to 25 with a learning difficulty or disability

Open day @ The Pump - new courses for 16-18 year olds

On Tuesday 26 November 2013, there's an ADULT EDUCATION OPEN DAY at the Pump. Come along between 10am and 3pm and check out courses starting in January 2014.

The Pump is at 286 Kitts Green Road, B33 9SB. Find out more at thepump.org.uk or phone 0121 675 8381.

New opportunity for young people to meet employers...

The Pump is at 286 Kitts Green Road, Kitts Green, B33 9SB

More details at thepump.org.uk

“what next?” events for young people aged 13-19 with a learning difficulty and/or disability - or their parent/carer

7 November 2013 at the Saffron Centre
13 November 2013 at the Drum

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:

• colleges
• work related training
• careers advice
• independent living
• social worker services
• parent and family support

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:

• planning for transition
• social care
• family information

HOW TO FIND US:
The Saffron Centre, 256 Moseley Road, B12 0BS (just off Highgate Middleway; car parking is available, or get bus number 50 or X50 from Moor Street Queensway)
The Drum, 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)

For further information, contact Keisha Campbell on 0121 675 6198 or email her keisha.campbell@birmingham.gov.uk

The what next? events have been organised by the Disabled Children’s Social Care Team and Connexions Birmingham.

SP1 South - for young people aged 16-18 who are not in full time education or employment

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...

Courses start 4 November 2013, recruiting now and until 25 November 2013.


MAYPOLE YOUTH CENTRE
For more info contact Jadieal Millwood on jadieal.millwood@birmingham.gov.uk or 0121 464 6172

THE FACTORY
For more info contact Becky Crampton on becky.crampton@birmingham.gov.uk or 0121 464 8852

*This is means tested

Beyond 16 - new booklet and webpages launched

Beyond 16 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.

Your can visit the Beyond 16 webpages, or download a copy of the booklet from our Download our publications page.

Jobs and Travel Fair: The Lighthouse, Wednesday 14 August 2013

16-19 years old and looking for work?
Need travel information or support for getting to interviews or a new job?
Need help finding a job or other opportunities?

Connexions Birmingham and WorkWise present a
JOBS AND TRAVEL FAIR
on Wednesday 14 August 2013, between 11am and 3pm at The Lighthouse (100 Alma Way, Aston, B19 2LN)

Free drinks and cake for all...
...free bus, rail and metro scratch card for the first 50 people attending

• EMPLOYMENT ADVICE AND INFORMATION from Connexions Birmingham Personal Advisers, training providers and others
• TRAVEL SUPPORT INFORMATION 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...

For more information, contact Shanara on 0121 214 7441

East Birmingham Youth Jobs Fair: 5 July 2013

EAST BIRMINGHAM
YOUTH JOBS FAIR
Friday 5 July 2013, 10am-3pm
Birmingham Metropolitan College: Matthew Boulton Campus (Jennens Road)
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

What’s on?

• Employers and trainers recruiting for job vacancies on the day
• Apprenticeships, work experience and voluntary work
• Turn your creative ideas into business, self employment or social enterprise
• National Careers Service advice and guidance, including CV help
• Job search help and support with Universal Jobmatch

Young Talent for Business 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 www.birmingham.gov.uk/youngtalentforbusiness

Confirmed attendees include:

Continuing in learning: Raising the Participation Age

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 continuing in learning, 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 RPA - Raising the Participation Age, 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.

The Real Apprentice: Monday 25 March 2013

The Real Apprentice event is at the Holte Suite, Aston Villa FC, Trinity Road, Birmingham B6 6HE. It’s open between 3.30pm and 8pm on Monday 25 March 2013.
The Real Apprentice is a FREE showcase to find out more about Apprenticeships — it’s your chance to find out more, ask questions and meet the people with the answers.
Find out more at www.therealapprentice.org.uk or phone free on 08000 321 222.

Our guide to getting a job - all updated!

Our website’s Getting a job section has just been revised and fully updated for 2013. It’s a step-by-step guide to help you find, apply for and get the job you want, and contains information on everything from job hunting and work experience to application forms, CVs, interviews / assessments and starting work. Plus you can download all this help in our Getting a job PDF booklet.

Aged 16-19? GET CONNECTED at our event in Kingstanding

Aged 16–19? Let Connexions Birmingham help you to become a success. Come along to the 610 Centre, 610 Kingstanding Road, B44 9SH on Thursday 22 November 2012 between 1pm and 4pm.

• Careers Advisers available
• Benefits/Housing advice
• Training Providers offering opportunities in varied career areas

Turn up on the day, or call us on 0121 675 4782 for more information.
WIN, WIN, WIN... come along and be entered into our prize draw. Bus Tokens also available

Aged 16 or 17 and NOT FIXED UP?

If you are 16 or 17, and

• struggling to find a job or Apprenticeship...
• college not for you right now...
• confused about what to do next...?

Drop in to our “NOT FIXED UP” event at Broad Street Connexions Centre, Tuesday 16 October 2012 between 10am and 2pm, and meet people who can help you get back on track
Can’t make it that day? Just pop in anytime during our normal opening hours. Contact details, opening times and maps are all on our website’s VISIT US section.

What next? information events for young people with learning difficulties or disabilities

18 October 2012:
The Saffron Centre
256 Moseley Road, Birmingham B12 0BS
Drop in between 1pm and 8pm

31 October 2012:
Carrs Lane Church Centre
Carrs Lane, Birmingham B4 7SX
Drop in between 3pm and 8pm

If you are a young person aged 13-19 with a learning difficulty and/or disability, or their parent/carer, or a professional supporting a young person with learning difficulties, this is your chance to find out about:

• Colleges
• Work Related Training
• Careers Advice
• Independent Living
• Social Worker Services
• Parent and Family Support

At both events there will be a programme of workshops that you can attend, starting at 6pm and lasting for about 20 minutes. The workshops will cover:

• Planning for Transition
• Social Care
• Family Information

Comments about last year's events:

• "Much wider range of support options than I was aware of" (parent/carer)
• "It's really helpful and it helps me know what to do in the future" (young person)

Coming to Birmingham in November - The Skills Show

The Skills Show is at the NEC, 15-17 November 2012. It gives you a chance to:

• meet top employers and talk to real people about real jobs
• try interactive Have A Go’s, offering you the chance to try a bite-size taster of a new skill, trade or profession
• speak to experts from some of the biggest names in skills, careers, Apprenticeships and education, to get free, impartial advice
• speak to colleges, universities and learning providers from across the UK, about the different entry routes into a host of different career sectors.

Entry is free — find out more and register at theskillsshow.com