Working with local businesses

 How can businesses help us and young people?

       //    Employers play a vital role in preparing young people for the adult world of work

       //    You can help young people access employment and training and provide them with valuable understanding and experiences of the world of work

 How can we help businesses?

       //    We are the biggest vacancy service for 16-19 year olds in Cumbria

       //    We have direct access to all young people aged 16-19 who are looking for work, their qualifications and experience

       //    We will help you SAVE TIME AND MONEY by helping you recruit the right person

       //    We offer a FREE service

       //    We have professionally trained local teams to help you

       //    We will promote your vacancies FREE OF CHARGE in high street based centres across Cumbria, in schools and colleges, and via our unique Jobs Online service which provides access to jobs and training opportunities on our website: www.connexionscumbria.co.uk

How the vacancy service works

 Connexions Cumbria offers a FREE fast and efficient vacancy service for your business.

 All you have to do is:

       //    Contact your nearest Connexions Centre – FREEPHONE 0800 435 709

       //    Tell us what you need

 We will:

       //    Listen to what you want

      //    Agree timescales and other details with you

       //    Actively promote your vacancy to suitable candidates

       //    Keep you informed on progress

       //    Help you to shortlist and select the right people, and support you in getting them started in work

 Other Services Available

 //     Connexions can act as a mediator between relevant parties if any problems/issues arise.