What is Connexions?
Connexions is the information advice guidance and personal support service for all 13-19 year olds (up to 25 for those with additional needs) in the Bury area
Connexions Bury brings together the services that can help young people succeed in life especially as they move from adolescence to adulthood. These services include:
- Information advice and guidance on education, employment , training and careers
- Health educational and personal development advice and information
- Qualified and trained Personal Advisers provide the Connexions service. They work in schools, colleges, Connexions centres and local community bases/centres. Every young person can use the Connexions Service and have their own Personal Adviser.
What can young people expect?
- Help to recognise their potential and to set goals
- Personal help and support to tackle barriers and achieve goals
- Information and access to personal development opportunities to broaden horizons and develop talents
- Information, advice and guidance on planning for the future including education, employment and careers
- Information and guidance on health, lifestyle, housing and other personal issues.
- Information and advice on leisure and volunteering opportunities