Connexions & Contacts
What is Connexions?
Connexions is a national organisation which aims to give every young person the best start in life. It can help you:
- explore career ideas
- find information
- find advice and support
- apply for jobs
Connexions Tyne and Wear provide advice and guidance to young people aged 13 - 19. They can help with almost anything from employment and training to problems at home or work.
Contacting Connexions
There are a number of ways you can contact Connexions in Gateshead.
- There is a Connexions Adviser attached to each Secondary School.
- You can call them FREE on 0800 073 8700.
- You can also contact Connexions Tyne and Wear at any of the centres listed below.
- You can also visit the Connexions Tyne and Wear website ... www.connexions-tw.co.uk
Where to Get Help
Advice and information about course and job choices is available at the following locations in Gateshead..
- Interchange Centre, West Street, Gateshead, NE8 1BH.
- Gateshead Council, Student Support Section, Civic Centre, Regent Street, Gateshead
- Youth Information Shop, 45 Garden Walk, Metro Centre, NE8 1BH.
- Connexions Access Points in local Community and Youth Centres
Aim Higher
After completing level 3 courses like A Levels many students go on to study at auniversity. To find out what universities have to offer, try the AimHigher website. www.aimhigher.ac.uk.
It enables you to view the range of higher education courses that are available. It also offers advice on career choices and student finances.
Each Gateshead School has appointed an AimHigher Co-ordinator whose job it is to encourage people to go on to higher education. They will be able to help you start looking and even visit some universities. They will also be able to tell you about Summer Schools and Residentials.