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Employment During the Credit Crunch

The current economic condition has effected employment all over the country. This has left many people unemployed or uncertain about their jobs. This section aims to provide help for individuals in a variety of different circumstances.


Between Jobs

Stratford District Community Service
Many people between jobs are choosing to offer help to the voluntary sector. It's a chance to support the local community and is a nice addition to anybody's CV.
www.vasa.org.uk


Looking for work

Directgov
Directgov provides a wealth of information for people looking for work and people looking for careers advice.
Visit the Directgov Employment Information or the DirectGov Careers Advice Information

Jobcentre Plus
Jobcentre Plus provides help and advice on jobs and training for people who can work and financial help for those who cannot. Site offers information on jobs, help with training and benefits for people of working age.
www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk

Warwickshire County Council
The County Council offer help and guidance with seeking jobs through these difficult times. More information can be found on the County Council's Recession Advice pages.

Workfirst
Prepares people who have been unemployed to return to work throughout Coventry and Warwickshire.
www.work-first.co.uk

Monster
Monster is the leading provider of online careers and recruitment resources committed to connecting organisations with individuals.
www.monster.co.uk


Looking for training

Directgov
Directgov provides a wealth of information for people looking training and courses.
Directgov - education and learning and Directgov - find a course

Learndirect
If you are looking for careers advice or courses, Learndirect can offer you a wide range of options and qualifications.
www.learndirect.co.uk

Apprenticeships
Whether you are an individual looking for an Apprenticeship, or an employer looking for an apprentice, there is a whole range of information here to help you decide if Apprenticeships are the right route for you.
www.apprenticeships.org.uk

Adult and Community Learning Service
Warwickshire County Council Adult and Community Learning Service provide a wide range of learning programmes and activities.
visit the WCC Adult and Community Learning Webpage

Warwick Centre for Lifelong Learning
The Centre for Lifelong Learning (CLL) offers an exciting range of flexible Higher Education opportunities.
www2.warwick.ac.uk/study/cll/

The Open University
The Open University (OU) is the United Kingdom's only university dedicated to distance learning. Visit their website to see the large list of courses available.
www.open.ac.uk

Colleges
Warwickshire is home to the following colleges;


Start your own business

Business Link
The Business Link website offers helpful information for people starting a new business. There is helpful guidance before you start as well as great information to those who have recently set up their own business.
Business Link Startup webpage

StartQuest
Warwickshire County Council Business Support Service offers a FREE e-mail course in Starting and running your own business.
www.warwickshire.gov.uk/startquest

Startups
This website offers a great online resource for starting a business.
www.startups.co.uk

Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce
Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce are one of the regions most active membership-based business support and networking organisations. They offer a 'start up pack' to make starting a business easier.
Visit the CWCC Business Startup webpage


External links:
Voluntary Action Stratford on Avon District | Directgov - Careers Advice | Job Centre Plus | learndirect | Adult & Community Learning | Open University | Stratford College | (WCC) Recession Advice - Employment | Workfirst | Monster | Apprenticeships | Centre for Lifelong Learning | Warwickshire College | North Warwickshire College | Directgov Careers Advice | WCC - StartQuest | Startups | Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce | Directgov - Find a Course | Directgov - Education and Learning | Business Link - Startups



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