Links

Nextstep is the national branded 'face to face' information and advice service for adults funded by the Learning & Skills Council (LSC).  It offers a universal information service on learning and work and an advice service for adults aged 20 and above yet to achieve their first level 2 qualification.  If an adult does not have a first full level 3 and is referred from Jobcentre Plus or Learndirect-advice, or has a qualification that is now out of date, they may also be eligible for an advice session.

For more information, please click on the following links or download the documents attached:

www.nextstepstakeholder.co.uk
www.new-pathways.org.uk (Tyne & Wear and Northumberland)
www.nextstepteesvalley.org.uk/nextstep
www.nextstepcountydurham.org.uk

Learndirect advice provides free, impartial telephone information and advice on nearly a million courses and learning opportunities across the UK, as well as advice on careers, returning to work, funding and childcare.  Information, advice and guidance is key to helping people understand their career and personal development options. The learndirect advice service aims to make nationally co-ordinated information on learning and careers as accessible as possible. For more information visit www.learndirect-advice.co.uk/ or email an adviser.

Find Your Way: Are you not sure what you want to do next? put off by the number and variety of courses available? or want to land your dream job but don't know what it is or how to go about it?  Click on the above link which may be able to help.  There is information on different jobs, qualifications and links to loads of employers and professional bodies who can help find your dream career.

Other links to IAG information:

aclearn - IAG
Aim Higher - IAG
Braintree - IAG
Cegnet - IAG
Cimex - IAG
EEF - IAG
Lifelong Learning - IAG
Lifelong Learning Networks - IAG
LSC - IAG
niace - IAG
Opportunity Links - IAG
Skillset - IAG
SSA Trust - IAG
Teachernet - IAG
Unionlearn - IAG

For information regarding free resources available, please click on the following links:

Directories you can search quickly and easily

Funding Directory
Job Profiles
The Learning Directory

Essential guides to use independently or with support

Adult Careers Library Resource Guide
Basic Skills Agency: Identifying and Meeting Need
Disability Awareness
Engaging with Employers
Europass
Guide for Refugees and Asylum Seekers
LMI Learning
LMI Matters!
Mental Health Awareness Guide
Recommended Resources Guide
Sector-based Skills
Skills Coaching Handbook
Vision for Change
Working in HM Prisons
Working with Trade Unions to Support Learners

Essential tools to use independently or with support

Adult Decision Making Readiness Tool
CV Builder
Qualifications Calculator
Skills and Interests Assessment

Useful Job Websites:

www.3sectorsjob.com
www.abatec.co.uk
www.adecco.co.uk
www.advanceyourcareer.com
www.agencycentral.co.uk
www.akermaritime.com
www.alec.co.uk
www.all-temps.co.uk
www.anderselite.com
www.anyworkanywhere.com
www.bbc.co.uk/jobs
www.bbt.co.uk
www.bluearrow.co.uk
www.brookstreet.co.uk
www.capitaers.co.uk
www.caravan-jobfinder.co.uk
www.career-ahead.co.uk
www.careerseurope.co.uk
www.careerjet.co.uk
www.cavendish-boyle.com
www.centralemployment.co.uk
www.cityjobs.com
www.contract-services.co.uk
www.corerecruitment.co.uk
www.danielowen.co.uk
www.deltamarine.co.uk
www.derwentside.org.uk
www.dotjobs.co.uk
www.drakeintl.co.uk
www.driver-hire.co.uk
www.durham.gov.uk
www.e4jobnet.com
www.earthworks-jobs.com
www.employmentnews.com
www.engineeringjobs.com
www.expatsdirect.com
www.fasttemprecruitment.co.uk
www.fish4jobs.co.uk
www.fisitajobs.com
www.ftrassociates.co.uk
www.futurestep.co.uk
www.gateshead.gov.uk
www.gethobsons.com
www.gisajob.co.uk
www.gojobsite.co.uk
www.haysworks.com
www.hcareers.com
www.hotjobsonline.co.uk
www.hotrecruit.co.uk
www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
www.naric.org.uk
www.nrgplc.com
www.oilcareers.com
www.oilexec.com
www.oil-report.com
www.oil-rig-jobs.com
www.opportunities.org.uk
www.overseasjobs.com
www.peoplebank.com
www.pin-point.co.uk
www.pipefitter.co.uk
www.planetrecruit.com
www.portfoliointl.com
www.power-technology.com
www.primetime.co.uk
www.principal-people.co.uk
www.prospects.ac.uk
www.protocol-teachers.com
www.quantumjobs.com
www.reed.co.uk
www.scoot.co.uk
www.sector1.net
www.sedgefield.gov.uk
www.select.co.uk
www.shippingjobs.com
www.softwarejobs.com
www.solrecruit.co.uk
www.spa-jobs.com
www.srg.co.uk
www.s-tyneside-mbc.gov.uk
www.sunderland.gov.uk
www.technojobs.co.uk
www.theemploymentstore.com
www.topjobs.net
www.totaljobs.com
www.travelrecruit.co.uk
www.uk.plusjobs.com
www.volunteering.org.uk/vacancies
www.westrayrecruitment.co.uk
www.whitbread.co.uk
www.work4a.com
www.workfinders.net
www.workthing.co.uk