These agencies and websites offer information and advice:
nextstep Yorkshire and the Humber
Do you need help to decide your nextstep in learning, skills and work?
nextstep is a free careers advice service for adults:
nextstep offers a huge range of information and advice to help you improve your skills and your job prospects, whether you are in work or not.
Working with you face-to-face or in group activities we will:
To access nextstep telephone 0845 052 1040 and visit our website.
Jobseekers' advice from Leeds Library and Information Service
You can find out about free one-to-one advice sessions in libraries using the link on the right. The Library is a partner in nextstep.
You can also visit the Library's jobseeker's website for information on finding vacancies, making CVs, interview preparation, etc.
Jobshops
Leeds City Council’s Jobshops provide advice on employment and learning opportunities for people looking for work.
Jobshops offer a free, impartial, face-to-face service, where you can talk in confidence to a fully qualified advisor. We will look at your individual needs, and explain what support is available to help you move into work. We offer help with CVs, job applications and interview skills, the latest information on local job vacancies and internet access for jobsearch. If we cannot meet your needs, we will point you to an organisation which can. Jobshops are a partner in nextstep.
For information about your nearest Jobshop call 0113 247 5465 or email jobsandskills@leeds.gov.uk
Careers Advice Service
Careers Advice offer practical advice to help you make the right career choices whether you want to learn new skills, change career or return to work. The website includes profiles on over 700 jobs and learndirect-futures which lets you match your skills and interests to specific jobs.
Freephone 0800 100 900
Leeds Connexions Centre
If you have left school, or are not attending school, and you are aged 13-19, you can get help at The Connexions Centre. You can get help up to age of 25 if you have a learning difficulty or disability. Their website includes details of local Connexions Access Points and other resources.
The Connexions Centre, Eastgate, Leeds, LS2 7LY. Telephone: 0113 226 2180
Jobcentre Plus
Help and advice on job hunting and benefits. Jobcentre Plus is one of the main advertisers of job vacancies. Details of local offices, information about different types of support for people of working age, and a job search facility, can be found on their website using the link to the right.
Colleges and Universities
A link to the websites of colleges and universities in Leeds is available on the right. You can also consult a range of further and higher education directories and prospectuses at Leeds Central Library to help you to find courses.
Yorkshire and Humber Training Access Point (YHTAP)
Use the link on the right to search this extensive database of local training and educational opportunities.
The employment section of Directgov includes information and advice about jobs, careers, training and New deal, as well as information about your rights if you are working.