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.

Connexions Birmingham holiday opening

Seasons greetings from Connexions Birmingham to all the young people we are working with!

Broad Street Connexions Centre will be opening between 12.30pm and 3.30pm over the holiday period but will be CLOSED on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day. Connexions outreach venues won’t be opening during Christmas and New Year. We will be back to normal opening times from Wednesday 2 January 2013. Our website’s Contacting us pages have details of how to get in touch with us, so you can check by phone or email about opening times before making a journey to visit us.

Connexions outreach now available in Aston

We've just opened a new Connexions Outreach service, at the Lighthouse, 100 Alma Way, Aston, B19 2LN. It's an appointment-only service, and is open between 1pm and 4pm on Wednesdays. Contact details, including phone, email and an interactive location map, are on our Connexions West Outreach webpage.

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

Visitors to the Broad Street Connexions Centre please note...

From Monday 5 November 2012 the Broad Street Connexions Centre will be open from 12.30pm to 4pm, Monday to Friday. If you are visiting Connexions Birmingham, full details — including maps — are in our Contacting us/Staying in touch webpages.

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)