Could a career in the Engineering or Construction industry be perfect for you?

Construction and Engineering Event
Solihull College - Woodlands Campus
Wednesday 25 June 2014
Prompt 6.00pm arrival

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.

What’s in it for me?

Construction & Civil Engineering

• 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.
• 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
• 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.

Engineering

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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.

Drop the knife: anti knife crime fundraiser at the NIA

The Anti Knife Crime Fundraiser is to raise awareness and money to help tackle knife crime in Birmingham.

Activities include:
11.30am–1pm: U-16s football tournament and fun games and inflatables (cost 50p donation per player/activity)
1pm–1.30pm: Raffle draw and refreshments (50p donations)
1.30pm–4pm: Senior 5-a-side football tournament (£1 donation per player)

WHO IS IT FOR?
Any families and young people in the Ladywood district

WHEN AND WHERE IS IT?
Saturday 24 May 2014, 11.30am–4pm at the NIA Sports & Leisure Centre (King Edwards Road, Ladywood, B1 2AA)

For more information or to enter a football team, contact Sport 4 Life by visiting www.youngleadersproject.com or calling 0121 456 1818.

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.

Help shape Mental Health Services for up-to-25 year olds

Young People’s event on Saturday 29 March 2014

Children, young people, parents and carers are welcome to come along to a day of supporting, learning and sharing to get their voices heard.

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.

Held on Saturday 29 March from 12 noon at:
Fazeley Studios
191 Fazeley Street
Birmingham
B5 5SE

Join the conversation and spread the word: #0to25yrsMHS

To book a place, go online: www.bhamsouthcentralccg.nhs.uk/0-25-mental-health-services

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

BBC3's "Free Speech" in Birmingham - 12 March

BBC3’s Free Speech is back, and looking to meet young people who want their voices to be heard.

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 12 March in Birmingham Central Mosque 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 short online application form. You’ll need to be free from 5.30pm to 9pm on the day. You can check out the show at www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01s4sk3

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

SHINE event for young women 16-25 marking International Women's Day - 14 March 2014

SHINE - Succeed, Healthy, Independence, Nurture, Empower

14 March 2014, 11am-2pm, St Andrews Stadium

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.

Activities include graffiti artist, music, body image demonstration, crafts, advice and support, inspirational speakers, childrens activities.

St Andrews is a child-friendly venue, with facilities such as baby changing, breastfeeding areas and a buggy store.

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).

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

Christmas and New Year 2013/2014

During the two holiday weeks, from Monday 23 December 2013 to Friday 3 January 2014, all Connexions outreach venues will be closed 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).
NORMAL HOURS WILL START AGAIN ON MONDAY 6 JANUARY 2014.
If you need careers advice during this holiday period, remember you can contact the National Careers Service which will be open except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

SEASON’S GREETINGS TO ALL OF YOU!

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.

Having your say on Birmingham's sexual health services

Birmingham City Council would like your views on sexual health services. 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.

The online consultation runs until 9 December, and you can find out more, and complete the online survey, at https://www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/adults-communities/sexual-health-consultation

Please note: the information you provide will be kept confidential and used only for the purposes of reviewing sexual health services.

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.

Exam results days — A Levels and GCSEs

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 Levels and GSCEs.

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