About Us

What is Connexions West?

Connexions West can help you think about your future and make plans.

It works with young people aged 13-19. Those with learning difficulties and/or disabilities may be supported up to the age of 25.

Connexions West provides services to young people in Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (Filton and Kingswood).

It gives advice and information about:

• staying at school

• going to college

• getting some training

• getting a job.

It also gives advice and information on:

• health

• housing

• money

• relationships

• travel

• the law and your rights

• personal development 

• confidence building

• volunteering

• things to do in your spare time.

Connexions West works in partnership with a wide range of organisations that also help young people get the best from their lives. 

These organisations include youth services, schools and colleges, voluntary and community groups, education welfare services, training providers, police, local education authorities, youth offending teams and employers.

Connexions West, along with its partners, works to ensure young people: 

• achieve economic well-being

• be healthy

• enjoy and achieve

• make a positive contribution

• stay safe.

Connexions West is part of Learning Partnership West