The new GuideLine Career Services (GCS) company is now in place!
From 25th February, GCS has changed from being a subsidiary of Connexions Nottinghamshire to being the sister company. GCS is a trading company, having specialist skills in supporting adults into employment, education and training. Our customers include the Learning and Skills Council, Nottingham City Council, Jobcentre Plus and a number of local employers including Boots, Asda and Sainsburys.
So, who are we?
The company is made up of the following 'teams' and 'activities':
- Nextstep - co-ordinating adult information, advice and guidance services in Nottinghamshire delivered by a number of partner agencies
- Nextstep Into Work-managing adult IAG services delivered by partners in the City, aiming to support people into sustainable employment
- GuideLine Career Services to adults - delivering career guidance services for adults (mainly unemployed)
- Business Solutions – providing support services to employers around recruitment, selection, redundancy counselling and skills development
- Business Improvement – evaluation and research services and direct support to employers (mainly local authority) relating to process management, assessment frameworks, peer reviews and specific management of projects
- Crime Diversion-managing a range of contracts to deliver positive activities to young people throughout Nottinghamshire