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Directgov-public services all in one place

Directgov-public services all in one place

Including: Education and Learning, Health and well-being, Employment, Travel and Transport and much more

OTHER LOCAL AREAS

OTHER LOCAL AREAS

View the Area Prospectus for:
Birmingham: www.aqua.bham.org.uk/youchoose
Dudley: www.fourteen2nineteen.com
Sandwell: www.4teen9teen.com
Staffs and Stoke: www.way2go.me.uk
Wolverhampton: www.area-prospectus.com

Financial Advice

Financial Advice

EDUCATION MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE: http://ema.direct.gov.uk/

GENERAL INFORMATION (includes benefits, tax and debt): http://www.adviceguide.org.uk

HIGHER EDUCATION: http://www.ucas.com/students/studentfinance


 

Way To Go

Way To Go

A basic introduction to the work of Connexions across the Black Country.

World Of Work

World Of Work

A brand new website launched September 2009!

A Black Country LMI website for use by young people and professionals.

www.wowbc.co.uk

Information for Parents & Carers

Information for Parents & Carers

A guide for parents and carers of young people. The booklet outlines the help, support and advice on offer from Connexions, the key decisions made by young people in Years 9-11, and 12-13 if they stay in education, plus how and where to find up-to-date information they may need.

Look It Up!

Look It Up!

Wherever you are - in education/ training or visiting a
Connexions centre, you can expect to be able to find and use a wide range of books, leaflets and information on computers to help you to plan your life.

Jobs4U

Jobs4U

Are you looking for careers information?

Look no further!

www.connexions-direct.com/jobs4u

Connexions Direct

Connexions Direct

Are you 13-19? If so, Connexions Direct can offer you all the information and advice you need to make the decisions and choices in your life. This is a national Connexions site and can be used alongside the local Black Country Connexions website.

www.connexions-direct.com

Fast Tomato

Fast Tomato

Fast Tomato is a fully integrated careers education and guidance system, designed for all individuals aged 13 upwards who are considering their future career options. It is already used in over 1400 schools and colleges in the UK and internationally.

www.fasttomato.com

From Here On Up!

From Here On Up!

A complete guide to options in education, work-based learning and employment for young people in years 11 and 12.

Copies available in schools and colleges in Walsall.

Connexions Black Country Website

Connexions Black Country Website

Information on your future options in education, employment, training and volunteering.

Also you can search for jobs in the Black Country.

www.connexions-bc.co.uk

Aimhigher

Aimhigher

Have you thought about your future? Do you know that Aimhigher exists to help YOU find the facts.

Do you know what higher education can do for you?

Higher Education – What is it? How does it work?

Choosing a course – How? When? Which one?

Going to University – What is it really like? How much will it cost?

Choices after you graduate?

To find out more go to: www.aimhigher.ac.uk or visit the Black Country site at www.aimhigherwm.org Information includes a course search facility plus a link to the Jobs4U careers database.

Higher Education Information

Higher Education Information

Are you thinking about going to University?
Do you need more information about higher education?
Do you want to find out which course would be best for you?
Do you want to know when the university open days are?
Do you want to find out about finance and what you are entitled to?
If you answer yes to any of these questions then go to the HE Guide website
http://www.heguide.org.uk/


 
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Volunteers Wanted!!

Volunteers Wanted!!

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Volunteer Today and improve your life

Volunteer Today and improve your life

If you are interested in volunteering some of your time to undertake an activity in your community, maybe you want to learn a new skill, gain hands on experience or share your knowledge and experience with others then WVA can provide you with opportunities that meet your needs. Volunteering is very fulfilling whatever your age, skills or circumstances may be.

Please visit www.do-it.org or call us on 01922 619840 for further information.

Travel Information

Travel Information

Travel information for Walsall Schools just a mouse click away...



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