Useful websites

In this section you’ll find a number of general IAG (Information, Advice and Guidance) websites alongside more specialized IAG websites all relating to education in general and higher education specifically.

All the websites contain information useful to specific or general groups of learners in order to help them make the right life and educational choices.

View more useful websites:
  • Focus on Careers is an interactive resource to help young people in secondary schools and colleges find their way through the maze of career choices
  • Aimhigher is a national programme that exists to encourage young people to stay in education and study what they love at college and university
  • Are you considering a university degree as a way into a professional career? But need more careers information and possibly a work experience placement.
  • Lifepilot - helping adults into higher education
  • Learn direct is a useful service for adults looking for learning and careers information. Includes: Funding information, Job profiles, Job search tips, Skills and interest assessment, Decision making style. Advice Line: 0800 100 900.
  • Next Step - The new adult careers service helps you to make more effective skills, careers, work and life choices
  • Lifetracks - a programme which supports young people to make informed choices about learning, training and work
  • Directgov is the UK government's digital service for people in England and Wales. It delivers information and practical advice about public services, bringing them all together in one place. Information about education and learning is available here
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