The Source – quality information, support and advice for young people

What is The Source website?

www.thesource.me.uk provides information and sources of advice and support on the issues young people may face in their everyday lives.

All the information provided on The Source is impartial and unbiased – it won’t tell you what to do, but enable you to make the right choices for you.

Website design

Key new features include:

• An overview of all content is visible from the homepage for easy access

• Increased use of video content across the site

• The website is now mobile responsive for easy use on a mobile or tablet

Following our face-to-face research with young people, The Source was redeveloped in September 2014 to suit the ways that young people access online information and support.

LearningChoices at 16+• Options available when you leave school• What does RPA mean for me?• Opportunities for young people with additional needs

Where do I start?Get inspiration and start exploring your options with our careers advice.

ApprenticeshipsWhat are they?Paid work and learning.

Is it right for me?We can help you decide with detailed information and advice on:

• What’s involved• What industries you can work in• What levels there are• Support available for you

Apprenticeships SuffolkApprenticeships Suffolk’s Young Person’s Service can help you with securing an apprenticeship.

We offer:

• Free one-to-one support• Help with applications• Emails with vacancies that suit your interests

Get our free yojo app

• Search apprenticeship vacancies from 10 industry sectors

• Sort vacancies by distance, pick your favourite industries and short list the jobs you like

• Get notifications of new jobs matching your interests

CV builder

Our CV builder helps you to create a CV from scratch.

You enter your details, and we put it into a CV format!

With tips and advice along the way to help you make the most of your skills and experience.

Careers advice

• Growth sectors – which industries are growing in Suffolk?Follow the opportunities!

• Job hunting – help with finding apprenticeships, filling in application forms, and preparing for interviews

• A-Z Careers Library – browse careers you’re interested in and access fact files, real life stories and videos

It’s not all about work…

HealthInfo and advice on general and mental health issues.

RelationshipsHaving safe and healthy relationships, gender and sexuality, friendships, bullying.

Life OnlineSexting, cyberbullying, trolling, gaming, digital footprint…Keep safe online & make the most of your online presence.

My Health

Have your say!

• Things to do?• Safety?• Mental health?• Transport?

You have the power to improve things for young people.

Make your voice heard with Suffolk Assembly of Youth.

SAY is a network for young people in Suffolk to share the issues important to them and influence local decision-makers.

Any questions?• Email thesource@suffolk.gov.uk• Twitter: @sourcesuffolk• Facebook: www.facebook.com/thesourcewebsite

Interested in SAY? Find out more:www.thesource.me.uk/say

• Twitter: @SuffolkSAY• Facebook: Suffolk Assembly of Youth

Visit www.thesource.me.uk to view everything it has to offer.