North Tyneside Council's Employment and Skills Service

The North Tyneside Employment and Skills Service is located within the Health, Education, Care and Safeguarding Directorate of North Tyneside Council and consists of a number of key services including:• Connexions North Tyneside providing Careers Education and Information Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) to young people and services linking schools with business through effective employer engagement • Employability projects supporting residents to upskill, career change and to overcome barriers to employment, move into the labour market and progress in their career.• Adult Learning Service, which holds contracts with the Education and Skills Funding Agency to deliver study programmes, traineeships, apprenticeships and adult learning courses for residents. The service contributes to delivery of the Council’s ‘Our North Tyneside Plan 2018-2021’ and in particular the aim by 2021 that:‘Our people will get the best start in life and have the right skills and abilities to achieve their full potential, find employment and live independently. They will be healthy and well, and be cared for and protected if they become vulnerable. Residents will be able to volunteer and do more for themselves and their local communities. They will have a council that works better for them.’Our Vision:To support Inclusive growth by ensuring that all of our residents have the skills & abilities to realise their ambitions and succeed in work and life; ensuring that nobody is left behind. Our Values:The Employment & Skills Service is proud to serve the people of North Tyneside providing a personalised service to the most vulnerable residents in the Borough. Our values include:• Raising aspirations for all• Helping people to fulfil their potential• Doing the right thing with honesty & integrity• Being passionate and creative• Never giving up on people whatever the challenges they face• Making a difference• Providing value for moneyE: [email protected]