Working with young people
Connexions is a free service providing information, advice, guidance and support to all 13-19 year olds*
Through local Connexions partnerships it brings together all the services that help young people have access to a Personal Adviser, someone they can trust. The service can be accessed in schools, colleges, as well as at Connexions Centres and lots of other places.
Personal Advisers are well-qualified, passionate and enthusiastic practitioners who really get to know the young people they are supporting. They help smooth a young person’s path through difficult choices and understand what’s on offer.
Connexions Humber was established in September 2001 and is an innovative and exciting development in the world of young people’s services. It is about helping young people navigate their way through decisions about studying, jobs and careers. Through youth work Connexions helps young people get the personal development opportunities they need to fulfil their potential and become ‘active citizens of tomorrow.’
The organisation also provides help to access extra support and advice for those young people who need it. Connexions Personal Advisers work closely with social services; voluntary and community organisations; youth homeless agencies; the Teenage Pregnancy Unit and Youth Justice Board. If we don’t know, we know people who do.
* Up to age 25 in the case of young people with special needs.