Work and learning
What job do you want to do? Which course is right for you? Where should you learn?
1. Education
- Directgov has loads of information on courses, qualifications, colleges and finance
- NIACE encourages all over 18s to carry on learning
- Hotcourses is the UK's largest course finder with over a million courses and reviews
- Colleges and London Colleges have all of the information you need when looking for a college
- learndirect will help you get the essential qualifications you need in English, Maths and IT
- BBC Learning has useful learning tips and links to more specific sites
2. Training
- Directgov also has excellent information on training and apprenticeships
- For more information on apprenticeships, visit Apprenticeships
3. Volunteering
Improve your chances of getting the job you want with unpaid work experience.
- vinspired connects 16-25 year olds with volunteering opportunities in England
- Do-it makes volunteering easier
4. Work
Once you're qualified and have perhaps trained or volunteered, what can you do to get the job you want? Start with these sites:
- Contact a Connexions Direct Adviser for information, advice and support
- Prepare your CV or create it online and then improve it
- Search for vacancies on recruitment sites like Jobsite, Monster and Totaljobs