Southwark Connexions is a service providing advice, guidance, support and personal development for all 13 – 19 year olds. The Connexions Service helps young people to keep on track or get back on track. It raises their aspirations and encourages them to gain the qualifications they will need for further education and employment. That can mean stretching the most gifted, or providing help and support for those who are struggling, whether they are at school, in further or higher education, in or out of work, or in their personal life.

A Connexions Community Personal Advisor can:

• Give basic careers advice if you are unsure of the training and job opportunities open to you
• Offer access to personal development opportunities
• Help you build on your strengths and tackle your weaknesses
• Explore positive and exciting new ways of developing your talents and interests, for example volunteering, community projects, the arts, sport or other local activities
• Help you access the opportunities you want
• Support you through multiple problems, such as substance misuse, bullying, teenage pregnancy, homelessness or lack of confidence
• Empower and encourage you to articulate your problems and needs in making decisions, planning, and participating in your future.

And lots more… around Employment and Training

• CV preparation
• Job search
• One 2 One Support