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 Calderdale
& Kirklees Careers is a social enterprise not-for-profit company limited
by guarantee. Any surpluses are used to develop the
services provided to all our customers.
We have been delivering high quality information,
advice and guidance services to both young and old alike
since 1995 with the key aim of reducing the number of
local people not in employment, education or training.
Our Board of Directors
Our Directors are three appointed members of staff
from each of the
partner members: Calderdale and Kirklees
Local Authorities, National Children's Centre
and the University of Huddersfield, plus two independent directors.
The Chair of the Board is Cllr
Molly Walton and the Chief Executive is Mr Gerald Hey
(pictured above).
Mission Statement:
Helping people to realise their full career and learning
potential.
Values:
- involving users in the design, delivery and governance
of our service
- working with other providers to deliver a better
service to our users
- providing independent and impartial advice and advocating
on behalf of our users
- treating staff and users with honesty, openness
and respect
- valuing diversity, innovation and excellence.
Detail of Services:
Working under contract to both Calderdale and Kirklees Councils and in partnership with
specialist organisations, C&K Careers brings together a range of Connexions services in schools,
colleges and through Connexions Centres that can help young people in all aspects of their
lives including careers, education, health, money and housing.
Through Next Step
the Careers 4 Adults division of C&K Careers also provides employment-related careers, education and training information, advice and guidance to adults over the age of 19. Careers 4 Adults and Connexions services are available from Connexions Centres in Huddersfield, Halifax and Dewsbury.
Among the company’s other main activities are its well respected and successful training
arm, C&K Training, and its Education Business contracts with the local authorities to arrange 8,000 work experience placements each year for school and college students.
Calderdale & Kirklees Careers Limited,
Registered Office:
78 John William Street
Huddersfield
HD1 1EH
Company number: 3039360
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