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Welcome to Connexions Northamptonshire

It's National Apprenticeship Week 2012

Monday, 06 February 2012 13:20

NOW in its fifth year, National Apprenticeship Week takes place between 6-10 February 2012 with activities and events across the country to:

  • highlight the range of Apprenticeships and progression routes;
  • highlight the talent and skills of apprentices; and
  • engage and persuade employers to the advantages of employing and supporting apprentices in their workplace. 

There are currently 170 job vacancies countywide on our http://www.jobs4you2.org.uk/ website.  All of these vacancies have either in-house training or apprenticeship training so that you can continue to learn and develop whilst in the workplace.

For more information about events happening locally during the week visit http://goo.gl/By4HL or watch the film ‘Understanding Apprenticeships’ at http://goo.gl/typ47

 

 

 

Last Updated on Monday, 06 February 2012 13:30
 

Northamptonshire Higher Education Conference 2012

Wednesday, 01 February 2012 11:37

The Northamptonshire UCAS Higher Education Conference, organised by Connexions will be held at the University of Northampton, Park Campus on 18th & 19th April 2012.  Northamptonshire schools are encouraged to attend on 18th April, with 19th being mainly for Milton Keynes & Bucks schools, and other out of county schools.  Booking is done by schools and colleges online at www.ucasevents.com/conventions and the event code for 18th April is northamptonshire12.  To attend on 19th the code is mk12.  If your school or college has not booked you to attend you can book independently on the same website.

There will be over 110 higher educaton institutions exhibiting and a range of some 27 different talks covering general HE topics as well as a variety of subjects.  This is a great opportunity to explore higher eduation options.

We will produce a booklet for the event which will be delivered to schools and colleges before the end of this term, so that they can prepare for their visit.  There will also be preparation material on the UCAS conventions website.  For further information contact Jane Shearer by email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or on 01604 614932 (Wednesdays and Thursdays).

 

 

 

Last Updated on Thursday, 16 February 2012 15:56
 

Are you looking for a job?

Thursday, 26 January 2012 00:00

Our latest Job Brief publications have been posted or emailed to all young people requesting the vacancy service from Connexions.  For the most up-to-date vacancies visit www.jobs4you2.org.uk

Last Updated on Thursday, 26 January 2012 14:10
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Government changes to the age at which young people can leave learning

Thursday, 19 January 2012 13:24

From September 2013 young people must continue in education or training to age 17 and from September 2015 young people must continue in education or training to age 18. The government is changing the age at which young people can leave learning known as the Raising of the Participation Age (RPA). This doesn’t mean you have to stay at school, read what your options are in our leaflet or visit the Department for Education.

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Find more information on the Department for Education website

Last Updated on Thursday, 19 January 2012 17:02
 

Happy New Year

Wednesday, 04 January 2012 10:32

Happy New Year Everyone! We hope you had a fantastic break.

If you’re back at school or college then remember your Connexions choices advisers provide impartial information, advice, guidance and support about your future education, training or employment.

If you are not in education or employment and need information or advice or help finding a job you can contact us on Freephone 0800 73 13 2 19 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  and dont forget you can view job vacancies on www.jobs4you2.org.uk

 

Last Updated on Wednesday, 04 January 2012 10:41
 
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