Connect to work
Start work - stay supported
Connect to Work Sunderland offers free support to help you move quickly into a job that suits you. You will be matched with an Employment Specialist who will work with you on a one-to-one basis, getting to know your strengths, motivations and job goals. Together, you will explore what type of work suits you and build your confidence to move forward.
Would you like free, one-to-one support to help you into employment? To make an appointment to chat, get in touch with us at: [email protected]
If you or someone you know is looking for work, a resident of Sunderland, aged 18 or over and facing barriers because of disability, neurodiversity, mental health or other long term health conditions, we are here to offer support.
The Connect to Work supported employment programme offers you personalised and practical help. Our employment specialists will:
✔️work with you to help discover your strengths, goals, and the type of job that's right for you
✔️help you with job searching, applications and interviews
✔️talk to employers for you and help find the right job
✔️keep in touch with you for up to a year once you start work. We'll help you settle in, adjust and feel confident in your job.
For more information, visit: Connect to Work Sunderland - Education Development Trust
To to make contact, go to: Get started! Contact form - Education Development Trust
After the event, you can still make an appointment via [email protected]