What is Connexions
Connexions Staffordshire is a free and friendly service providing information and advice on jobs, learning and training to all adults living in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire.
- Experienced Advisers can give you in depth advice on all aspects of finding and applying for work or training.
- They will do in depth assessments to assess your needs and will recommend suitable courses of action.
- They will listen to you, and give you the advice that’s right for your situation.
- They will help you overcome any barriers holding you back.
- If you need more specialist help, they will signpost you to other organisations.
Our services are totally free and are available to adults who are aged 18 and over. We can support: people who are employed or unemployed, adults who have been made redundant, lone parents, adults who want to improve their reading and writing skills, and adults who have a history of drug misuse.
We have Adult Advisers based in our Centres in Burton, Hanley, Stafford and Tamworth and a dedicated Adult Centre in Cannock. We also have Advisers working in local communities and Advisers who are based in Jobcentre Plus offices.
We can offer face-to-face advice on an individual basis or we can offer support in group work. We also run 2-hour, themed, workshops, such as 'How to write the Perfect CV'.
Our services are free of charge to our clients and are funded by a range of organisations including: Jobcentre Plus and the European Social Fund.
Call into any of our centres to find out more, or call our free helpline on 0800 2980234.
