Jobchange
Information, Advice and Guidance Services
What do the Information, Advice and Guidance Services Offer?
The Information, Advice and Guidance Services helps people make informed education, career, and life choices by providing impartial and confidential Information, Advice, and Guidance to adults regarding their education, training, and career options. Our service is free of charge.
You can meet with a professional and qualified Guidance Adviser in a confidential setting to discuss your education and training needs. We also provide group information and guidance to adult education classes.
The Information, Advice and Guidance Services is for adults who:
- Are uncertain about their future.
- Are considering returning to or continuing with education?
- Are having difficulty in finding or keeping suitable employment due to a lack of appropriate education qualifications.
The service is open to the general public.
Our Service is:
- Free of charge
- Impartial – showing you all the options available not just in the City of Wolverhampton, Dudley and Walsall.
- Friendly and supportive
- Dedicated to enabling people to realise their full potential in life
The Guidance Adviser will help you to:
- Identify your unique strengths, experiences and potential.
- Support you to make decisions about your future education.
- Take a step-by-step approach to achieve your goals.
- Reach your full potential in life.
- Provide you with all the education options available that suit your needs.
- Research your education and training options.
- Help you understand the funding supports, entry requirements and qualification levels.
Wolverhampton Immediate Needs Support Initiative
Key Aims:
- Combating Vulnerability and Homelessness: We aim to break the cycle of unemployment and address the complex needs of vulnerable populations, including those at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
- Empowering Individuals: We strive to empower individuals to overcome barriers, achieve their full potential, and transition towards stable and fulfilling lives.
- Promoting Community Inclusion: We are committed to fostering inclusive communities where all individuals, regardless of their background or circumstances, have equal opportunities.
Key Activities:
- Direct Support and Advocacy: We provide personalised advice, guidance, and advocacy to individuals facing challenges such as unemployment, housing instability, and access to essential services.
- Targeted Training and Skills Development: We offer tailored training programs and workshops designed to enhance employability, life skills, and independent living skills.
- Community Outreach and Engagement: We actively engage with vulnerable individuals through outreach initiatives, building trust and connecting them with vital support services.
- Holistic Support: We address the multifaceted needs of individuals by providing support in areas such as housing, benefits, mental health, and substance abuse, alongside material support.
- Partnership and Collaboration: We work closely with partner organisations and community resources to ensure a coordinated and comprehensive approach to supporting vulnerable individuals.
Key Priorities:
Addressing the Needs of the Most Vulnerable: Our priority is to reach and support individuals with the most complex needs, including those experiencing homelessness, health, mental health challenges, and substance abuse issues.
Promoting Sustainable Solutions: We prioritise long-term solutions that empower individuals to achieve lasting stability and independence.
Building Community Capacity: We are committed to strengthening community capacity by providing training and support to local organisations and volunteers.
Tailored Support for Diverse Groups: We prioritise tailoring our services to meet the specific needs of diverse populations, including young people, over-50s, lone-parents, care leavers, those with disabilities, ex-offenders, refugees, migrants, people with health, mental health disorders and individuals from BAME communities.
Proactive Outreach: We will continue to proactively reach out to those in need, rather than waiting for them to seek assistance.
By focusing on these aims, activities, and priorities, Jobchange is committed to making a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals in Wolverhampton and contributing to a more inclusive and equitable community."