Careers information, advice and guidance to young people aged 13-18 years.
Address1
Sandwell Careers Service
Address2
One Stop Shop
Address3
Oldbury Council House
Address4
Freeth Street
Town
Oldbury
Post Code
B69 3DE
Where do they provide service from?
Based in the Council House's One Stop Shop, Sandwell Schools, Colleges and Training Providers. Can also meet at a location to suit you across Sandwell borough.
Sandwell Careers Service is here to help you explore your options and plan your future. We support young people aged 13–18 who live or go to school in Sandwell. If you have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET), we can support you up to the age of 25, if you stay in touch with us. Our friendly, qualified Careers Advisers offer impartial advice that helps young people to make informed decisions about their future. We can help you understand all options so you can move into college, an apprenticeship, training or a job that’s right for you. Who we support We work with lots of young people, including: Children We Care For Young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Young people working with the Youth Justice Service Elective Home Education learners What we can help you with One-to-one chats with a Careers Adviser Finding out what jobs are out there with Labour Market Information (LMI) Creating a personal career action plan Applying for college, university or apprenticeships Job searching and CV support Linking you to other support services if you need them We also run careers events throughout the year, where you can meet employers, colleges and training providers. Working with others to support you We work closely with partners to make sure you get the right support, including: Employment and Skills Virtual School Youth Justice Service Sandwell Adult & Family Learning Black Country Careers Hub Sandwell College and local training providers
Referral route
By calling 0121 569 2955 and asking for a Careers Adviser, we can start working with you.
Specific ethnic group?
No
Summary of services
The Sandwell Careers Service provides statutory, impartial careers information, advice and guidance to young people, supporting informed decisions about education, training and employment and helping them progress into positive destinations.
To provide impartial careers information, advice and guidance (IAG) that helps young people—particularly those aged 13–18 (up to 25 with additional needs)—make informed decisions about education, training and employment, and to support their transition into positive destinations.
