We're pleased to announce our collaboration with the National Careers Service to provide information, advice and guidance, employability skills and training to our customers.
As partners, we will work together to support our customers, as well as anyone living within our Community Investment Zones – eleven areas identified across our geography – who is ready to engage with employment support and training. Through this partnership we will be able to reach many people in communities including Salisbury, Gosport and Portsmouth, Southampton and East Hampshire.
The National Careers Service provides free and personalised careers information, advice and guidance to adults and young people, enabling people to make informed decisions about learning, training and work. Our Employment, Support and Training team will work closely with them to empower people to increase confidence, learn a new skill and gain work-related qualifications.
Stuart Cumber, National Careers Service Area Manager for Solent and Isle of Wight said: “We are delighted to be working in partnership with Abri Group to support their customers across Sussex, Hampshire and Wiltshire. The specialist advice and guidance that our careers advisers can provide will ensure Abri’s customers make the most of the opportunities available to them and are well placed to progress with their career journey.”
Our Employment and Training Manager, Chris Adams, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for two like-minded organisations to work together to further improve the support and opportunities for residents living in the communities we serve. The working partnership will ensure a cohesive approach across our areas and we are looking forward to the outcomes it will achieve.”
Our employment colleagues work year-round to increase sustainable career pathways and training opportunities; offering interview guidance, digital workshops, and personalised careers advice. Find out more about their offering here.
To book an appointment with one of our Employment Support Advisors call 0800 432 0570, Monday to Friday from 9am – 5pm. To book an appointment with a qualified National Careers Service adviser call 0800 100 900. Lines are open 7 days a week from 8am – 10pm.
Find out more about the National Careers Service and access their range of digital tools and resources here.