Connexions

Staff and Partners

Consider the possibilities... 

Local young people need employers to provide work experience placements that will offer them an insight into future careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (the 'STEM' subject areas).

By offering work experience placements to local 16 and 17 year olds, you can promote your industry to the workforce of the future.

Developing your skills

Developing your skills is your guide to the training, development and curriculum support opportunities across Tyne and Wear, provided for you by the Connexions Hub Services Training and Assessment Centre.

It is important that all staff have the best skills and knowledge available to support their individual needs in their job role. Through our Training Plan we will endeavour to ensure that we offer the right training for all staff.

Developing your skills is not an exhaustive list of the training available - keep an eye on the Connexions in Tyne and Wear intranet, the Connexions in Tyne and Wear website and the Tyne and Wear Assessment and Training Centre website for details of more courses to be delivered.

Tyne and Wear Assessment and Training Centre 

The Tyne and Wear Assessment and Training Centre is the largest provider of professional development opportunities in Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) in North East England and specialises in supporting professional development for organisations requiring Qualification Curriculum Authority (QCA) accreditation.

The Tyne and Wear Assessment and Training Centre is part of Connexions Hub Services in Tyne and Wear, providing support services to the five local authority Connexions services across Tyne and Wear.

To arrange a free consultation, please call Direct Line 0191 443 4221 or click onto the Tyne and Wear Assessment and Training Centre website.

Apprenticeships - Good for our Business 

The National Apprenticeship Service has announced a new way for people to find out which businesses employ apprentices.

Their research shows that over 80% of people are more likely to use a business if it offers Apprenticeships. The new Apprenticeship Employer Certificate recognises businesses for their commitment to and support of Apprenticeships.

For more information, visit the Apprenticeships website.

Connexions services in Tyne and Wear 

Connexions services in Tyne and Wear offer confidential advice and support for all 13-19 year olds (and up to age 25 for young people with special needs) who live in Tyne and Wear.

The Tyne and Wear Connexions services are committed to working closely with local organisations to help us all provide the best possible service to our clients.

Staff and partners can download a range of reports, statistics and labour market information to help provide an accurate picture of current events and trends.