Connexions Lifetime Careers - October 2004

Introduction

Background

Information

Advice

Guidance

Contacts

Introduction

The group welcomed John Carberry and Maralyn Cook from Connexions Lifetime Careers in Rotherham who gave an interesting talk on their roles and the support provided to young people through Connexions. After the talk they took questions from the group. Back to top

Background

Lifetime is a partner in the delivery of the Connexions service for young
people across the Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham communities.
Specialising in career planning and advice, Lifetime is here to help young
people make informed choices about progressing into successful employment.
Our service is delivered across three flexible and complimentary levels, we
can create a unique programme of help based on our Information, Advice and
Guidance approach. Back to top

Information

General and wide ranging information is available through a range of
different leaflets, posters and brochures. This is a useful starting point
and may be all you require if you have a good idea of where you are heading
and what you need to achieve. Back to top

Advice

More detailed advice on careers and qualification requirements is available
through our website, help line or face-to-face discussions with our Personal
Advisers. This level of involvement will direct young people to other
literature and information resources. Back to top

Guidance

Working one-to-one to produce specific career strategies for those of you
who will benefit from a higher level of input. Lifetime works with other
specialist agencies and Connexions partners to offer a fully co-ordinated
plan to help you overcome barriers to progression in employment and
learning. Back to top

Contacts

Lifetime operates four modern Careers and Connexions Centres in Barnsley,
Doncaster, Mexborough and Rotherham, a head office in the Dearne Valley.
Services can be accessed by calling in, calling us on 0800 169 9338 or
clicking on to www.lifetime-careers.co.uk/bdr Back to top