Filton College
FIlton College provides a vast range of further education full-time courses for over 2,500 14-19 year olds in both academic and vocational areas. Over 10,000 adult learners study part-time courses at the College or at over 50 locations within the community that are delivered by a team of community based tutors. For more information on the courses offered by Filton College, please see the web link opposite.
City of Bristol College
With 8 faculties offering over 1,000 full and part-time day and evening courses, the City of Bristol College offers courses that include provision in all 15 subject sector areas and at all levels – from pre-entry through to higher education. Please see the web link opposite for more information.
University of the West of England
The University of the West of England (UWE) offers more than 600 courses at undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and short course levels. With around 30,000 students and 3,000 staff, UWE is the largest provider of Higher Education in the South West of England. For more information please see the web link opposite.
Options
If you are unsure on what career path to take, there are several online resources and assessments that can help you to gain a better understanding of what your strengths and interests are. One tool available is via the Direct Gov website; the link 'Help with your career' can be found on the right-hand side of the page. The assessment asks a series of questions and then summarises the areas where your strengths lie and jobs that match these areas.
Professional and Career Development Loans
A Professional and Career Development Loan could help you pay for learning that enhances your job skills or career prospects. It’s a bank loan that you pay back once you’ve finished the training. For more information visit the Directgov - PCDL web link opposite.
Jobs
To search for jobs, visit your local Jobcentre Plus or use the web link on the right-hand side to search online.
Considering self-employment?
Business Link can help you decide if you've got what it takes to become self-employed and can offer guidance and information on preparing business plans, developing your business idea, finance and premises. For more information call Business Link on 0845 609 006 or see the web link opposite.
Redundancy
For help and advice with dealing with redundancy visit directgov online using the web link on the right-hand side.
Business Link can also provide information on your rights as an employee being made redundant and coping with redundancy using the web link on the right-hand side.
If you are 16-17 years old, Connexions can provide specific advice on redundancies and next steps. See the web link opposite for more information.
ACAS can help employers and employees with redundancy and notice through the recession, visit the web link opposite for more information.