Information, Advice and Guidance
Careers Services
EBCF has been supporting communities across the Midlands for over 30 years with a range of services and resources.
National Careers Service
EBCF hold a subcontract to deliver the National Careers Service in Birmingham. The National Careers Service is available free to every adult aged 19+ or 18 if they are not in education, employment or training or claiming benefits in England. It provides information, careers and skills advice tailored to you.
Our qualified careers advisers provide advice and support tailored to each individual customer’s needs through digital technology, telephone and face-to-face meetings. We help customers identify and overcome any barriers they face to give them the chance to unlock their true potential and find a fulfilling career which offers opportunities to progress.
The National Careers Service makes it easy for everyone to find accurate information on learning and work, with professional advice to help you make the right choices. It’s free of charge and available online and over the phone.
Help is available online at https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk, with one of our careers advisers over the phone on 0800 100 900, or face to face at any National Careers Service centre including EBCF’s centres in Saltley and Winson Green.
Careers Services
CV and Cover Letters
CV – CLICK HERE
Cover Letters – CLICK HERE
Job Profiles – Link to NCS – Skills and Qualities
Please check the link for job Profiles – CLICK HERE
Recruitment Agencies
Recruitment Agencies in Birmingham & the West Midlands – CLICK HERE
How to find a job
Whether you’re still studying, have recently graduated or are employed and want a change of role, looking for a job can be a long process – make sure your effort is rewarded – READ MORE
Interview Tips
An interview is a chance for an employer to see if you’re the right person for the job. – READ MORE
Careerometer
To Read More – CLICK HERE
Education
Adult Education
We have a huge variety of adult courses that can be studied online and at college. Some can provide you with career-related skills that will help you to get a better job or get back into employment. Some will give you the knowledge and confidence to set up your own business and some will simply enable you to learn more hobbies and topics of interest.
See link to search providers