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Employment During the Credit Crunch

Beat 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 website for further 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.

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

Warwickshire County Council
Warwickshire County Council offers plenty of advice on starting and running your own business.
http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/startingabusiness

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

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council
Elizabeth House, Church Street,
Stratford-upon-Avon
Warwickshire CV37 6HX

Tel: 01789 267 575
Fax: 01789 260 007
Minicom: 01789 260 747

Printed 17 May 2012 at 01:06 hrs by 38.107.179.214

Stratford on Avon District Council