Are you a young person in Youth Friendly Sandwell looking for careers advice and support with next steps? We’re here to help.
Get support from Think Sandwell
Support to find a job, including help with completing application forms, interview practice, or if you would like to benefit from employer links and exclusive vacancies, visit the Think Sandwell website.
Connexions are here to help
Connexions Sandwell gives statutory careers guidance to young people who live or are educated in the Sandwell area. We work with young people aged from 13-19 years – up to 25 years for people with Special Educational Needs (SEND).
The service is free and impartial. Connexions Sandwell are committed to providing young people with high quality independent impartial careers advice and guidance to enable them to take up work, an apprenticeship or further learning opportunities to fulfil their potential.
Get careers help with the Black Country Careers Hub
If you’re a young person living in Sandwell you can visit the Black Country Careers Hub for help with career ideas, employment, training and next steps. You’ll get support with finding a job, including help with completing application forms, and also interview practice (how great is that)!. Visit: www.blackcountryskillsfactory.co.uk or call 01384 471139
Qdos Careers App
You might find the Qdos careers app useful. You can download it from the Apple App Store for iPhones or from the Google Play Store for Android devices.
Youth Employment UK Careers Hub
The Careers Hub on Youth Employment UK offers:
- Career ideas (with tips on how to get your foot in the door)
- Inspiration (if you’re not sure what to do next)
- Free online Young Professional training you can use like a skills-building gym
- Apprenticeships info…
… and more.
Lifepilot – Helping adults into higher level study
Lifepilot offers a bunch of really helpful resources if you’re:
- Interested in an apprenticeship
- Want a Job/Career change
- Looking for retraining after COVID
- Wanting to get back into work after childcare/unemployment
Along with many more pages to help you progress in the world of work/study. See for yourself here!
Who else can help you figure out your career options?
- The Work Coach at your nearest local Jobcentre Plus
- Your college/university careers team
- The National Careers Service
- This handy LMI guide for The Black Country
They should all be able to help by giving you advice, answering any questions you have, and pointing you towards some exciting opportunities you might not have thought of.
Often you’ll want to talk through your options, so every young person (aged 19-29) can get a careers interview with a trained and qualified career development professional, leading to the development of a personalised careers plan. Careers advice and guidance is available in schools and colleges. Visit your local school or college website for more information.
The national Careers Service is available for those aged over 18. Visit https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk or call 0800 100 900
