Construction
 | DJ Wright Electrical Contractors trainees. |
Available in a range of trades from beginners through to improvers and skilled tradesmen. Subcontractors are also required. For full details of current opportunities in construction call Julie Lamb - 0121 776 6784.
Self Employment
 | Sallyann Rose set up a book-keeping service. |
Are you interested in setting up your own business? If so, you can call Vince Brennan at the Merlin Venture on 0121 776 8880 or e-mail him on vince@merlinventure.co.uk
Adult Education 2003
For details of courses telephone Pauline Anderson on 0121 303 9299. Course venues include:
ASTRAL CENTRE, CASTLE VALE
(Access via the school Car Park), Farnborough Road, Castle Vale, B'ham, B35 7NL
For more information on courses avaliable at the Astral Centre telephone 0121 464 9222
CASTLE VALE COMMUNITY LEISURE CENTRE
Farnborough Road, Castle Vale, Birmingham, B35 7NL
For more information on courses at the Castle Vale Community Leisure Centre telephone 0121 747 6226
Castle Vale Learning Centre
Are you looking for a job? Do you want new skills? Then visit One Stop Centre in Tangmere Drive (Castle Vale Shopping Centre).

Castle Vale Learning Centre
They are open for information, advice and guidance on jobs and training. Confidential support and assistance is offered on C.V.'s, applications and job interviews. A unique matching service is provided for both unemployed and employed residents providing access to employment and training opportunities. Access is available to local and national newspapers as is the use of the telephone for job seeking. In addition, Sutton College provide a state of the art computer room to enable people to access learning packages through the Internet.
For more information call 0121 730 4600.

The 'FACE' Bursary Scheme
Do you wish to go to College or University?
Is there a course that you want to attend, but need some extra support?
Well, the Bursary Scheme is here to help!
The scheme is funded by Castle Vale HAT and is available to anyone
- Living on Castle Vale
- Aged 16 years and over
- Wishing to pursue a further or higher education course
If you are interested in the scheme and would like to know more about how you can be awarded a grant of up to £2000 towards:
- Course fees
- Equipment
- Materials
- Clothing
- Travel costs
- Childcare
Contact Carrie Sambrook at Castle Vale HAT on 0121 749 8314 or email face@cvhat.org.uk