Multi-sector recruiter Specialist Recruitment Services is to provide free universal careers advice to adults across the West Midlands under its Nextstep West Midlands Brand from the 1 April  to 31 July.

The service is open to adults aged 20 or over and to 18 and 19-year-olds, who have been referred by Jobcentre Plus.

Simon Dean managing director says the new contract award is a key stepping stone for the business allowing it to provide comprehensive careers advice services, alongside its current jobsearch support services to adults across the whole of the West Midlands region. 

Nextstep West Midlands is funded by the Learning and Skills Council & European Social Fund and managed by Coventry Solihull and Warwickshire Partnership.