Work and Training
Get paid for learning and gaining nationally recognised
qualifications in a wide variety of industries.
Job applications can be daunting, but a Connexions Centre Personal
Adviser may be able to help you. They can also help with creating
your CV and brushing up your interview skills.
Helpful information for young people aged 16 to18 who are looking
for work.
If you're aged between 18 and 24 and have been claiming Jobseeker's
Allowance for six months or more, New Deal can give you the
chance to gain new skills and experience, helping you off benefits
and into work.
Organisations within the borough that can help if you're
unemployed.
Workplace rights vary from job to job - make sure you know
what you're entitled to.
Trade unions represent people at work, protecting and improving
people's pay and conditions of employment. Find out more about
unions for your type of work.
How the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 affects you and your
job.
Advice and guidance on applying for jobs, completing CVs and cover
letters and job applications. You can find a guide to
using LinkedIn and how social media can help you start a
career and reach out to potential employees.
Get Connex'd
The ‘Get
Connex’d’ app is available free on all mobile phones with
internet access.
Search for jobs, and get information on work and training,
events in the local area, apprenticeships and volunteering, college
information, cv and interview tips, and personal and money
matters.
Visit Get Connexed and register onto
the app to receive updates.