Useful links

Your best friend for this one is of course Google, but there are some other really useful resources out there.

The most comprehensive is the National Apprenticeship Service, which has loads of information.

If you're 19 or under, www.connexions-direct.com is well worth a visit, and can put you in touch with dedicated advisers.

You can search for a job at the JobCentre Plus site.

Directgov website
www.direct.gov.uk

The official UK Government website offers loads of useful careers information for young people. On this site you can:
• apply for a Jobseeker’s Allowance
• plan your career using the Next Step service
• build your CV
• search and apply for jobs via Jobcentre Plus
• contact a careers advisor
• and lots, lots more.
There’s a whole host of advice that might be useful to you, about careers and many other aspects of your everyday life.

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