Support for young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) for all ages

The Careers and Participation Service work with 16-18 year olds (to 25 years with an EHCP) who find themselves not in education, employment or training and are unsure as to what to do next. The team is made up of appropriately qualified Careers Advisers and Transition Mentors.

The team can offer impartial careers information, advice and guidance about all post-16 options available, in and around Staffordshire including all education and training opportunities, and advice around employment options.

Advice can be offered flexibly to suit the young person, by telephone, video calls, face to face meetings at local venues or possibly in their own home. Advice and support can be offered to young people directly, or to parents/carers initially. Parent/carers or young people can contact the service to discuss their needs and explore options that suit them.

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Who can use the service?
  • Young people aged 16 and 17 who have not received an offer of education, employment or training.

  • Young people aged 16 and 17 who have left learning or are at risk of leaving.

  • Young people aged 18 who are not in education, employment and training and require support and guidance to re-engage.

  • Older learners identified as a priority group - Care Leavers (aged up to 20 years)

  • Young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan (aged up to 24 years).
Are there any costs?

No.

How can I refer?

If you are an Adviser / Key Worker for a young person:

You can refer young people aged 14 to 18 (Year 10 to Year 13) to us by completing the Careers and Participation Referral Form (which can be found in the documents section on the right hand side of the page, or under the page content on a mobile device) and sending it to careersparticipation@staffordshire.gov.uk.

If you are a young person: 

Speak to your Adviser / Key Worker and they can make a referral for you or email careersparticpation@staffordshire.gov.uk with your name, date of birth and postcode and a Transition Mentor or Careers Adviser will be in touch.

What happens after referral or getting in touch?

A Transition Mentor or Careers Advisor will work with the you to develop an action plan to support you in gaining an education, training or employment offer.

Who will we see?

A Transition Mentor or Careers Advisor.

What happens when I come to the service?

A Careers Adviser or Mentor will talk to you, and your parents or carer if you wish, about your options and help you decide on your next steps. They will also explain the support they are able to offer including careers guidance, job/course searching, CV writing and interview skills.

What happens when I become an adult?

This service is available to:

  • Young people aged 18 who are not in education, employment and training and require support and guidance to re-engage.
  • Care Leavers (aged up to 20 years). 
  • Young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan (aged up to 25 years).

For other young people 18 or over see the National Careers Service web pages for information, advice and guidance.

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