Bristnall Hall Academy Family –  We’re now extending our Careers Programme to Parents and Carers.  See attached many training and apprenticeship opportunities for those looking for a career change, enhance skills, qualifications or just  looking for Inspiration. Look out for regular updates and job opportunities.

Level 1 – Preparing to Work in Schools Qualification Contact_SAFL@sandwell.gov.uk

Sandwell Adult and Family Learning: Offer a wide range of courses from Mental Health, Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Maths, English, Business Administration and many more.  Some courses just a few hours long and can be done in your own time.  Majority are funded. www.learnsafl.ac.uk

Open University have a wide range of online free courses available including:  Health, Sports and Psychology, Education and Development, History and The Arts, Science Maths Technology, Mental Health Awareness and many more.  All courses very accessible and starting with just a few hours of your time from introductory to advanced.  Beautiful certificates on completion.  https://www.open.edu/openlearn/free-courses/full-catalogue

Sandwell College: https://www.sandwell.ac.uk/adult-courses/

Halesowen College: https://www.halesowen.ac.uk/

Dudley College: https://www.dudleycol.ac.uk

Birmingham Metropolitan College: https://www.bmet.ac.uk

You’re never too old to start an Apprenticeship, it’s just a new opportunity to gain more qualifications or get new skills in a new industry.  An Apprenticeship goes beyond that; It’ll develop your job; qualifications and your career so will cover and expansive journey to help you become an expert; www.apprenticeships.gov.uk

All public sector jobs in the West Midlands can be found here:  https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/

West Midland Combined Authority jobs:  https://www.wmca.org.uk/careers/current-vacancies#!/

JCP – https://www.gov.uk/find-a-job

Jobs in the local Smethwick area – scroll down to access: https://www.jobcentreguide.co.uk/job-search?q=&l=Smethwick

Local Labour Market link: BCC Parent and student guide 2020 Final Digital Version.pdf (blackcountrylep.co.uk)

Family Matters (project helps anybody who is unemployed with advice issues that may be affecting their ability to get into education, volunteering or employment) – familymatters@citizensadvicesandwell-walsall.org

 

Could the attached link please be added to the Parent/Carer careers provision on website as follows:

 

“Another opportunity to gain a certified qualification in Mental Health Awareness online, please register your interest using the attached link”

 

https://www.learnsafl.ac.uk/enquiries/new

Another opportunity to gain a certified qualification in Mental Health Awareness online, please register your interest using the attached link: Sandwell Adult and Family Learning Service :: Enquiries / Contact and Find Us . If you need to contact us, then please feel free to telephone us at 0121 557 0837 or email and one of our staff will be happy to help. www.learnsafl.ac.uk

Please explore the learn live platform to access a wealth of career opportunities, information and a chance to talk to professionals about your interests”.  From NHS, Local labour market opportunities, apprenticeships and post 16 information, there is so much to explore https://learnliveuk.com/partner/bristnall-hall-academy/