activ8
What is activ8?
activ8 can help you:
- find a job / apprenticeship / college course / training course that you’ll enjoy
- find a work placement or a volunteering opportunity
- get involved in fun activities that will help you increase your confidence and prepare you for work and life.
Who can go on the activ8 programme?
If you’re 15 to 19 and living in Staffordshire or Stoke-on-Trent and you’re at risk of dropping out of school or college - or you’ve already left but you’re not in a job or on a training course – then activ8 could be for you.
How does activ8 work?
On activ8 you’ll get a wide range of help and support including:
- one-to-one support from an experienced Adviser
- help to learn new skills
- advice on doing a course of your choice
- help with organising a work placement
- help with finding a job
- the opportunity to take part in fun activities
- information on money for study
You’ll be able to get involved in activities such as:
- work placements
- volunteering
- training courses (like First Aid, FA Coaching, Life Skills, Sports and Fitness, Health & Safety at Work)
- team building (1 day course)
- fun activities (like go-carting, paint-balling, rock-climbing, dance, drama, DJing and much more)
How can I get involved?
Call our free Helpline on 0808 1000 434 or talk to your Connexions Personal Adviser at school, college or your local Connexions Centre.
Already involved in activ8?
If you’re already involved in activ8, we’d like to hear from you. Please complete our short surveys.
- ‘Induction to Activ8’ Survey
We’d like your comments on your induction to the Activ8 programme - please click on this link and complete the short survey.
- ‘Progression on Activ8’ Survey
We’d like your comments on your progression through the Activ8 programme - please click on this link and complete the short survey.
