WITH thousands of young people across the county about
to leave full-time education later this month, staff at Connexions
Northamptonshire are working hard to help them plan what they
are going to do next.
Personal Advisers from the Connexions Service are continuing
to visit schools throughout Northamptonshire, in advance of
this year’s official school leaving date on June 27,
advising 16 to 19 year olds about the apprenticeship and employment
opportunities available to them.
Almost 1000 young people have already shown an interest in
finding work-based learning such as Apprenticeships in Northamptonshire,
while staff at the Connexions Central Vacancy Unit (CVU),
which works with local employers and offers a free vacancy
service to market vacancies to young people aged 16-19, have
also been working hard, speaking with employers to identify
possible vacancies for young people.
Connexions Northamptonshire’s CVU Manager, Kerry Senatore,
said: “We currently have some fantastic opportunities
suitable for school leavers. Apprenticeships can offer a good
progression route for young people whilst working and earning
at the same time. Funding is also available to employers to
assist with training costs and can be an ideal way to bring
new fresh skills and talent into their business.”
Another huge benefit to young people and employers has been
the launch of Connexions’ new jobs website, Jobs4You2,
which can be accessed by visiting www.4you2.org.uk.
Launched last year, the interactive site attracts an average
of 2000 hits each month and has meant vacancies are advertised
live within an hour of Connexions being notified. Young people
can view full job details and make their own individual match
of suitable jobs.
Connexions free vacancy service means each vacancy will be
matched to the young work seekers on the database. Vacancy
details will be e-mailed or posted to young people’s
homes, advertised on the Connexions website and displayed
in one of the local Connexions Access Points around the county.
Any employers who would like more information can call 01604
614939 or e-mail cvu@connexions-northamptonshire.org.uk
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