CONNEXIONS Sandwell is hosting its annual ‘New Year, New Start’ event this month to help the borough’s young people who are looking for work, training or further education.

The event – which is aimed at people aged 14 to 19 – will take place at Sandwell College’s Central Sixth campus in West Bromwich between 10am and 2pm on Saturday, January 20.

There will be around 45 colleges, universities, apprenticeship/training providers and professions including law and accountancy at the event to give young people advice.

Big name companies will have also exhibits including Aldi, EY (formerly Ernst & Young), Carillion, meat and butchery specialists Tulip and West Midlands Ambulance Service.

There will also be stands from local colleges and universities including Sandwell College, Walsall College and the University of Wolverhampton.

For those who attend, there is also the chance to be entered into a prize draw to win an iPad.

Councillor Simon Hackett, Sandwell Council’s cabinet member for children’s services said: “Last year’s event was really successful and attracted more than 1,300 people.

“I urge young people to come along and get advice that could help in making choices about qualifications and careers.”

For more information about the event, which parents and carers are also welcome to attend, call Connexions Sandwell on 0121 569 2955.