See all resources available if you are looking for career ideas and next steps in Sandwell.
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!
The Government’s Find a Job website is a free webpage showcasing job opportunities available. You can create a profile, upload your CV and receive email alerts about new jobs: https://www.gov.uk/find-a-job
A new Careers App has been launched that may be useful.
Apple App Store link below from your iPhone or iPad is:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1524921452
The Qdos Careers App is now live on Google Store too, for Android devices, using this link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hongwei.careersapp
You may want to talk through your options too so every regional resident can get a careers interview with a trained and qualified career development professional, leading to the development of a personalised careers plan. The National Careers Service is available for those aged over 18. Visit:
www.nationalcareers.service.gov.uk or call 0800 100 900
Local Support in Sandwell
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.
In Sandwell, information, advice and guidance is available at: https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/info/200353/think_sandwell/4445/vacancies
Black Country Careers Hub
Visit www.blackcountryskillsfactory.co.uk or call 01384 471139
For 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 http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/thinksandwell
