The following organisations provide support for anyone who is making a decision about their next steps:
1. School or college
Speak to the school or college you’re currently at, or have just left, for support.
2. Local authority
Each local authority has an information, advice and guidance (IAG) offer, delivered by qualified advisers, for all of their young people, to discuss their local/regional education, employment and training options.
Northumberland:
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 07827 244027
Twitter: @NlandGuidance
It is better for young people to email or text with their contact details and let an adviser get back in contact with them.
North Tyneside:
Phone: 0191 643 6965
Email: [email protected],
Website: www.skillsnorthtyneside.org.uk
Facebook: @ConnexionsNT
Twitter: @ConnexionsNT1
Newcastle
Email: [email protected]
Phone (leave a voicemail): 0191 277 1944
Mobile: 07793 968884 or 07970 625644
Facebook: www.facebook.com/connexionsnewcastle
Twitter: www.twitter.com/CnxNewcastle
Gateshead:
To book an appointment with an adviser go to: https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/3668/Careers-Information-Advice-and-Guidance-IAG-
To get help to find a job go to: https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/1828/Find-a-job-in-Gateshead
Phone: 0191 433 2785
Sunderland:
Phone: 0191 5614084
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @SunderlandVoice
Instagram: @sunderlandyouthvoice_
Facebook: Sunderland Youth Voice
South Tyneside
Phone: 0191 4246657 or 4246690
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CnxSouthTyneside
Durham
Phone: 03000 262 930
Website (includes online chat): www.durhamworks.info
3. National Careers Service
You can also speak to a qualified adviser about your various options through the National Careers Service. They have a dedicated helpline as well as online chat facilities: National Careers Service webchat.