Careers advice

[emzi27]

Where can I go to get careers advice?
My job centre doesn't offer it and work around my area is very limited.
I would love to train in something and gain a qualification but I am 22 and on job seekers. I am also in a lot of debt so can not afford to pay for a course.
Is there anywhere I can go to get advice?

[Buenchico]

The 'official' (i.e. Government funded) source of careers advice for adults is through Learn Direct. They offer advice either by e-mail or over the phone [phone]):
http://www.learndirect-advice.co.uk/

Chris

[Scarlett]

Go to your local FE College, where they will advise you on what courses are available. If you are on Job Seekers you shouldn't have to pay for it.

[lemmo]

if you live in wales then you can go to your local careers wales office (www.careerswales.com)

if you live in scotland then it's careers scotland (www.careers-scotland.org.uk)

if you live in England then you need to visit Connexions (www.connexions.gov.uk)

the websites will give you your nearest office to visit. both will give you impartial careers advice.

hope this helps, good luck!

[Careers_Advice_Service]

Hi there,

If you're still looking for information on careers, learning and jobs, learndirect advice is now the Careers Advice Service and we're here to help.

Call us on 0800 100 900 - our friendly advisors are here from 8am to 10pm, seven days a week. Or visit us at http://www.direct.gov.uk/careersadvice to browse our Job Profiles, work on your CV, search for a course or email an advisor.

We'd love to hear from you!

Thanks,

Careers Advice Service