You can now search for local jobs and apprenticeships on the Black Country Connexions website. You can search in your local area or across the Black Country. Please visit the Black Country Connexions Website to view latest vacancies.
To search for Apprenticeship Vacancies please click here
It's Your Choice provides information and advice about the choices open to young people when they complete compulsory education at age 16. Visit the It's Your Choice website find out more.
Here to help inspire the next generation of Scientists, Technologists, Engineers and Mathematicians in Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton.
As in all developed countries, the Uk recognises the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (the "STEM" topics) as essential tools for wealth creation,and balancing high standards of living with sustainability and environmental issues.
There is a need for young people with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics skills to live and work in the Black Country to contribute towards economic regeneration.
The Black Country STEM Hub enables young people to make informed decisions about gap, assist teachers in delivery of the STEM curricula and constantly work towards raising the profile of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in the Black Country.
For more information about The Black Country STEM Hub please visit their new website www.blackcountrystem.co.uk
ARE YOU AGED 16 - 18?
NOT SURE WHAT TO DO NEXT?
LEARN EARN AND PROGRESS WITH TBG LEARNING
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TBG Learning can help you improve your skills and qualifications so you can go onto college or further education, secure an apprenticeship or find employment.
You can enrol anytime. For more information contact us at:
TBG Learning West Bromwich
Suite 2, Third Floor Lanchard House
Victoria Street
West Bromwich
B70 8ER
Tel: 0121 525 5498
email: customerservice.westbromwich@tbglearning.com
On 9th March,O2 working with UK Youth and the National Youth Agency, launched Think Big - a new social action programme supporting young people who want to make a positive difference in their communities UK Youth will be heading up all of the training involved in the project, providing young people and their O2 helpers with all the tools they need to run a successful programme and to become inspired to reach their full potential.
Think Big wants to hear from young people with bright ideas for projects that will bring people together and benefit communities. Successful applicants will receive a £300 grant towards project costs and a days training with Uk Youth in the skills they will need to get their idea up and running. If this project is a success, they will then have the opportunity to apply for an additional grant of up to £2500, and four days leadership training. O2 employees will support the projects by volunteering as on-line helpers and mentors.
The Think Big programme focuses on young people aged from 13 to 25 and Uk Youth will be providing all the relevant training they need to elevate their skills, ensuring they get the very best out of themselves and their projects. UK Youth will help support the young people in developing leadership skills, to become positive role models, to build self confidence and will help to challenge negative perceptions and stereotypes that exist about young people, with the aim to bring about lasting positive change.
Think Big aims to harness the incredible talents of young people to bring together in their communities. The Think Big team wants to help young people make the most of their potential and inspire others. If they've got a great project idea, we'll help them get it off the ground. We'll give them support, training and funding to make it work.
For any general enquiries or information about the Think Big programme please feel free to email kate@ukyouth.org
or visit www.o2thinkbig.co.uk
To apply to join the Youth Action Team in your area contact: Lovina Ramsey on 0121 553 5819 or email vflex@sandwell@rathbone.org.
The new look Connexions Sandwell service was launched on Thursday 1st October 2009. The service is now part of Sandwell Council's Integrated Young People's Support and Community Safety Services.
Connect with a Personal Adviser
Connexions Personal advisers can give you:
Connexions can help you
To speak to a Connexions Personal Adviser call us free on 0800 358 4800 (Free from a landline only) or visit your local Connexions Centre: Wednesbury Connexions Centre 40 Lower High Street Wednesbury WS10 7AQ
West Bromwich Connexions Centre 155-157 High Street Princess Parade West Bromwich B70 7QX
To view the latest edition of Connexions Sandwell, West Bromwich Connexions Centre Newsletter please click here
If you are 14 and over, and you need more time to reach a Level 2 qualification (GCSE A* - C or equivalent), Sandwell 14-19 learning through schools, colleges and alternative providers will be able to offer you Foundation Learning qualifications.
FLT qualifications allow you to follow a more personalised learning programme, gaining credit-based qualifications at Entry Level and Level 1. The balance of functional skills, personal and social development and vocational subject-based learning will help you to develop the skills you need for employment, further study or independent living. Foundation Learning aims to provide you with clear progression opportunities allowing you to make the most of your skills and aspirations. If you need further information please contact your local school or college. Connexions will be able to advise you too. Alternatively you can look up courses on this Local Area Prospectus.
The Diploma arrived in Sandwell from September 2009 in a number of delivery hub and feeder schools. The Diploma in Sandwell provides a flexible and balanced curriculum which will enable students to gain a real understanding of six different lines of learning: Creative & Media, IT, Construction & The Built Environment, Hair & Beauty Studies, Business, Administration & Finance and Engineering. The emphasis on employer involvement in delivering learning and in quality work experience will ensure that students develop skills which employers are looking for. Diploma students will also study functional skills in English, maths and ICT alongside their chosen Diploma subject. Diplomas will be offered at 3 levels:
Guaranteed Places in Higher Education for Sandwell Learners
For Sandwell learners on the Level 3 Hair & Beauty Studies Diploma which starts in September 2009 and Level 3 Sport and Active Leisure Diploma which has a provisional start date September 2010, have been guaranteed a place in Higher Education at
The Progression Agreement between Sandwell Local Authority and UCB means that students who have completed their Diploma course will automatically gain access to any foundation Degree or Bachelors programme offered by UCB
Diplomas in 2010
The Diploma in Sandwell is set to expand in September 2010 when students will have the opportunity to study five additional lines of learning including: Public Services, Retail, Sport & Active Leisure, Travel & Tourism and Society, Health & Development.
Your questions and answers.... Who can join the project?
How will this project help you?
One to one support A Youth Support Adviser will work with you to put together an individual learning plan to help you achieve your future goals. Weekly allowance of £30 for up to 15 weeks As long as you have shown commitment and met the weekly requirements in your individual learning plan we will transfer £30 into your bank account each week. How do I find out more? Please contact Krunch - Tony Morrison 07767 004539 or email:jamo@krunch.org.uk Nacro - Dylan Stanley 07796 993968 or email:dylan.stanley@nacro.org.uk SWEDA - Brenda Murphy 07798 534313 or email:brenda.murphy@nacro.org.uk - Tina Banner 07798 572321 or email:tina@sweda.org.uk Connexions - 0121 525 5161 or 0121 502 7400
Open evenings are a good opportunity to find out more about a school or college and to see what courses are on offer to students. Its a great way for Year 11 pupils and their parents to get a sense of the place and meet the staff and other students as well as being able to see what facilities are on offer.
Open Evenings in Sandwell
Do you either live in Sandwell, attend college or a school in Sandwell or are you employed in Sandwell?
Are you looking to experience something new?
Do you want to be part of exciting new opportunities?
If you've answered YES to any of the above questions, then become involved in vinvolved!
We are looking for young, motivated individuals who want to make a change and do something for their community.
What do v do?
The aim of vinvolved is to promote youth volunteering throughout Sandwell and develop a youth volunteering culture.
Whatever you want out of volunteering your local vinvolved team can help you find it in your area! It is a good opportunity for young people to observe good practice and attend training and build up relevant skills and knowledge.
What do Vflex offer?
Vflex aims to place volunteers within the setting of their choice, matching an opportunity to their experience, skills and aspirations!
F - Flexible
L - Lend a Hand
E - Enjoyable Experiences
X - Xciting
"that's what youth led - volunteering is all about"
So if you are interested in developing new projects, or just want to engage in something you're passionate about, we want to hear from you!
What you will get out of v?
* Enhance your personal abilities
* Gain new skills
* Meet new people
* Community involvement
* Organizing events
* Fundraising for charities
For more information please contact Kelly Cranston or Lovina Ramsey at: Vflex Sandwell, 12 New Street, Ringway, West Bromwich B70 7PN, telephone 0121 553 5819 or email vflex.sandwell@rathboneuk.org or visit their website www.vinspired.com