Halesbury Newsletter Archive: 

Using the menu on the right titled 'Careers Newsletter Archive' you can download PDF versions of previous issues of our Careers newsletter which contain advice, support and information about some of the careers-related activities that are happening within school.

 

Local College Open Days: 

Halesowen College - Wednesday 29th April 2026 - 5pm to 7.30pm                                                      Book here: https://www.halesowen.ac.uk/open-events/ 

Dudley College – Wednesday 10th June 2026 - 4pm to 7pm                                                              Book here: https://dudleycol.ac.uk/our-college/events/

Sandwell College (Main Campus) - Saturday 9th May 2026 - 11am to 3pm                                        Book here: https://www.sandwell.ac.uk/opendays/ 

Sandwell College (Cradley Heath) - Saturday 9th May 2026 - 11am to 3pm                                      No Booking Required 

Queen Alexandra College (QAC) -   Tuesday 3rd March 2026 - 9.45am to 12.00pm                                                                                         Wednesday 25th March 2026 - 4.30pm to 7.00pm                                                                                   Tuesday 21st April 2026 - 9.45am to 12.00pm                                                                                           Wednesday 6th May 2026 - 9.45am to 12.00pm                                                                                       Thursday 21st May 2026 - 9.45am to 12.00pm                                                                                         Wednesday 10th June 2026 - 9.45am to 12.00pm                                                                                   Wednesday 24th June 2026 - 9.45am to 12.00pm                                                                                  To book, call: 0121 803 5484

 

Supported Internship Opportunity: 

Mencap have partnered with DFN Project Search to develop a Supported Internship scheme in ASDA stores across the Black Country - which will include Merry Hill from September 2026. The scheme is designed to support learners aged 16-24 with an EHCP to enter the workplace and may be an appropriate alternative to further education for some learners. For more information, please see: https://trainingacademy.mencap.org.uk/opportunities/black-country-employer-led-supported-internships-asda 

They are also running several information sessions during February. Dates, times and booking info can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/information-sessions-supported-internships-with-asda-in-the-black-country-tickets-1981564172783?aff=oddtdtcreator  

 

Dudley Local Offer: 

Dudley’s Local Offer is an online resource that brings together information about education, social care, health, transport and other support services into one directory. The directory has been designed with SEND users in mind and has been created in order to try and increase the likelihood of young people, within Dudley, accessing some of the services, activities and opportunities that are available. 

Link: https://dudleyci.co.uk/send-local-offer

 

Preparing for Adulthood:

Funded by the Department for Education (DfE), this organisation provides expertise and support to local authorities and their partners to embed preparing for adulthood from the earliest years. They work to ensure that young people with SEND achieve paid employment, independent living, housing options, good health, friendships, relationships and community inclusion.

Link: https://www.preparingforadulthood.org.uk/

 

Your Future Black Country Website:

To help you navigate through the world of work, make the right career choice and find the right job we’ve set up the Information Hub. This contains a wealth of information and resources from post-16 study options to employment support to a wide range of careers information.

Link: https://yourfutureblackcountry.com/

 

Talking Futures Website:  

It is widely recognised that parents/carers play an important role in a young person’s career-based decision making. Talking Futures is a collection of resources designed to support parents and carers to have constructive careers conversations with their child. 

Link: https://www.talkingfutures.org.uk/about/