Useful Links
You may also find the following websites of use:
Department of Education and Skills (DfES)
0870 000 2288
www.dfes.gov.uk/employers/
Advises companies on what help is available to help recruit, train and develop staff
Job Seekers Direct
0845 606 0234
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Jobseekers
Search for a job, training, career information,
voluntary work and childcare provision anywhere in the UK
Learndirect
0800 100 900
Provides IT courses and information as well as
advice and guidance services by telephone.
Learning and Skills Council
0870 900 6800
www.lsc.gov.uk
Provides details of high quality education and training for everyone in England other than those in university
Learning and Skills Council Information on Apprenticeships
08000 150 400
www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Information on Apprenticeships
Lifelong Learning UK
0870 757 7896
The new sector skills council responsible for the professional development of all those working in the field of lifelong learning. It supports learning providers in meeting the challenges of the current skills and education agendas.
Nextstep - 0800 107 4060
www.nextstepgreatermanchester.org.uk
Adult information, advice and guidance service for
England; providing face-to-face services at local level
Oldham College Student Services
- 0161 785 4191 / 4054
Advice and guidance on careers, financial advice,
counselling services, childcare provision, educational
support and advice about courses.
Other topics
Self Employment
www.oldham.gov.uk/working/business-advice.htm
Skills Development
www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/
www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/learning
www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/Workplace
www.move-on.org.uk/testyourskills.asp
Course Progression
www.aimhigher.ac.uk/college4us/
* all websites were correct at time of writing