Introductory information for employers
If you are an employer and would like to recruit and train a young person then Connexions can help you.
The Connexions service is provided by Careers Solutions on behalf of the local authority. Connexions works with schools, colleges and other organisations to provide impartial information, advice and support to young people between the ages of 13 and 19, and to 25 for young people with learning difficulties and disabilities. We offer:
A free of charge vacancy advertising service
Your vacancy will be advertised in our Connexions Centres, local schools and colleges, and on our vacancy website cnx2jobs
Advice and information on a range of education, employment and training issues, including
- Education qualifications and initiatives
- Local education and training provision
- Employment legislation affecting young people
- Equal opportunities at work.
Why recruit a young person?
- You can ensure that they develop the skills and expertise essential to your business, thereby avoiding the skills gap when older workers retire
- They bring fresh ideas, and can motivate your existing employees
- There could be financial support towards the cost of their training programme.
By working together and matching their interests and abilities to your needs we are able to offer a free, fast and efficient service whenever you need to recruit a young person.
We are already working with national and local employers of across a variety of sectors. Talk to Connexions and find out how we can help you.
If you have a vacancy or would like advice on recruiting large numbers of young people across a number of locations please call our cnx2jobs Team on 0161 245 4945 or submit a vacancy online to cnx2jobs.