Connexions

The Connexions Service works closely with the Careers Team. Connexions is a youth service providing advice, guidance, support and personal development services for all 13-19 year olds. This is extended to age 25 if you have a learning difficulty or disability.

Personal Advisers from Solihull Connexions can offer support to you in the College, providing advice, guidance and information on training, education, employment, social and personal issues if you are aged 13 – 19.

What's on offer?

Connexions provides a range of free services to help you make informed choices, prepare for your future and tackle issues you may encounter.

• A service for all young people regardless of where you live, your background, gender, religion, race, ability or sexuality
• Advice and planning to achieve your educational and life goals
• Access to personal development opportunities to broaden your horizons and develop your talents
• Information and advice on health, lifestyles, housing, employment, benefits, careers, drugs awareness, relationships, personal development, stress and much more
• A job and vacancy service
• Career planning sessions
• A specialised service, where needed, for young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities
• Access to publications and software

To make an appointment to see a Connexions Personal Adviser call into Careers.