Connexions Centre
Connexions is an information, advice, guidance and support service for all 13-19 year olds, whether they are still at school, in further or higher education, training or employment, unemployed or doing voluntary work. Connexions aim to help young people to fulfil their potential and to make an effective transition to work and adult life. It encourages young people to stay in education or enter work with training and aims to increase the numbers achieving vocational qualifications.

Many young people require general information on a range of issues including careers, housing, money, leisure opportunities etc. Young people may decide they need advice or in-depth guidance to progress an idea or issue. They will be able to access their Personal Adviser in school/college or via their local Connexions Centre. If the Personal Adviser feels the young person requires additional support, s/he will refer the young person on for more specialist help.

The Connexions Service provides employers with free high quality targeted recruitment of young people across Essex.

The Connexions Service is open Monday 10am to 6pm; Tuesday 10 am to 6pm, Wednesday 10am to 6 pm, Thursday 10 am to 1pm; Friday 10am to 5 pm and Saturday 12 noon to 4 pm.

Harlow One Stop Shop, Occasio House, Playhouse Square CM20 1AP

0800 587 6013
Email: harlow@estconnexions.co.uk
Website: www.estconnexions.co.uk

Nextstep Essex
This free service is provided by colleges, voluntary bodies and careers services for adults aged 20-65 or over. It provides information on jobs and courses from leisure learning through to degree level and professional qualifications. The advice service can also include help on college and childcare costs, CVs and job interviews. Phone the free Helpline for sources of help local to where you live.

12 East Gate Business Centre, Basildon SS14 1EP

0800 917 8790
Email: NextStepEssex@vtplc.com
Website: www.nextstepessex.org.uk