Success in love is about the quality of your 'little black book'. Here we give
you some really useful addresses that will help you love your future.

Apprenticeships
Find out all about the great opportunities that an Apprenticeship offers.

Connexions
A support service for young people aged 13 to 19 in England, Connexions can offer advice on anything from choosing the right courses and careers to drug abuse and homelessness.

Learndirect
Get the latest on career opportunities, skills and qualifications.

need2know.co.uk
Click here for essential information and links for everything to do with work, learning and training. It's also got vital information on relationships, drugs, sexual health, travel and the law.

Learning and Skills Council
The Learning and Skills Council exists to make England better skilled and more competitive. We have a single goal: to improve the skills of England’s young people and adults to ensure we have a workforce of world-class standard. The LSC is responsible for planning and funding high quality education and training for everyone in England other than those in universities.

Get Set for Life
Get Set for Life is a campaign from the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) encouraging you to achieve the minimum set of qualifications needed to get on in life. For many these qualifications will be five GCSEs at grades A*-C, but it could also be a vocational qualification or an Apprenticeship.

Department of Education and Skills (DfES)
The DfES has been divided into new departments:

Department for Innovations, Universities and Skills (DIUS)
The Department aims to deliver the Government’s long-term vision to make Britain one of the best places in the world for science, research and innovation. It works to ensure that the UK has the skilled workforce it needs to compete in the global economy.

Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
The Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) is responsible for improving the focus on all aspects of policy affecting children and young people, as part of the Government’s aim to deliver educational excellence.

Jobcentre Plus
Jobcentre Plus offers work and benefit services all over the country. To find your nearest office, click here: www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk

SafeLearner Line
The Learning and Skills Council has set up a free service for learners to contact confidentially if they have concerns over health, safety and welfare issues at work. The initiative is part of the LSC’s round-the-clock commitment to the safety of learners. Learners can send an SMS text to 07781 472 568 or send an email to safelearners@bss.org

Construction Careers 4U
This site is aimed at anyone interested in getting involved in construction. It has all the latest local news together with information on courses available, local events, job opportunities and Apprenticeships.

Further advice
For local job listings, check local papers and company websites, listen to local radio and talk to local recruitment agencies. If you're already working, your Human Resources Manager may be able to help with advice about training. Connexions Personal Advisers in your school or college can give advice on your career choice and information on training opportunities in your area.