Useful Links

Below are links to websites and resources we think you will find useful.  Click on the websites which will open in a new window.  There are lots of links for both individuals or organisations and we hope you find them interesting.

www.careerswales.com - Free careers information and advice for young people, adults, parents, employers and professionals in Wales.
www.cliconline.co.uk - An online channel and a quarterly magazine offering information, news and advice for all young people aged 11-to-25 in Wales.
www.collegeswales.ac.uk - The national organisation that represents all of Wales' 24 further education colleges and institutions. (Previously called 'Fforwm')
Education conference – Emotional and Social Wellbeing  - Alongside skillscymru, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills is hosting an educational conference on the 17 September. The conference will focus on the emotional and social wellbeing of pupils, students and teachers in Wales.
www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk  - Job hunting advice and support.
www.jobswales.co.uk - Recruitment and jobs in Wales.
www.learndirect.co.uk - Find about about courses, qualifications, business training or improve your job prospects.
www.mylocalcollege.com - Find your local college and information about courses.
The National Training Awards -  The National Training Awards dinner is the annual showcase that highlights the efforts and achievements of those most committed to developing skills in Wales. The event is happening on Thursday 16 September at the National Cricket Centre in Cardiff.
www.open.ac.uk - The Open University provides high-quality university education to all.
Skills Conference - How leadership and skills can make the difference - Alongside skillscymru, there is a skills conference on the 16 September on strong leadership and skills can help you find opportunity in these difficult times. Find out how with Newsnight’s Gavin Esler and prominent business speakers including Rachel Lomax, Laura Tension and Lesley Griffiths AM.
www.ucas.ac.uk - Helps students get into higher education.
www.ukces.org.uk - An organisation that aims to raise UK prosperity and opportunity by helping to develop world-class employment and skills systems.
www.unistats.com - Search, review and compare subjects at universities and colleges across the UK.
www.wales.gov.uk - The Welsh Assembly Government is the devolved government for Wales - find out what it's doing for you.
www.worldskillslondon2011.com - WorldSkills is an exciting International skills competition that is coming to London in 2011, find out more.
www.worldskillsuk.org/wales - Skills competitions in Wales and across the UK that you can enter.
www.yourfuturechoiceaction.org.uk - If you want to reach your full potential and enjoy a successful career, this website may help.