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  Education and Careers

  
  

  This page and its resources  have been put together to provide you with education and careers advice and guidance. Our team is here to support you in making fully informed choices that will help move you towards realising your ambitions and unlocking your potential. 
  

  The information in this hub has been put together in the following sections:

  • Education Advice Hub
  • Careers Advice Hub
  • Information for businesses and employment

  This guide was made by Hillingdon Adult and Community Learning. We offer many types of courses for adults and many of these are free. You can find out more information on our courses and how to join them on our website. 

  In addition, we have a special page for you during this time of the Corona virus. If you would like to learn something new while you're stuck at home, click here for our 'Beat the Corona Boredom' page. Our tutors from different subject areas have put together some very useful ideas and information for you.

  
  

  • Announcements Forum

    Click on  HACL JOBS NEWSLETTER, put together by our team, to find the most eligible jobs available in and near the borough.
    Click here to view this months School & early years Jobs Newsletter.
    Click here to view jobs in Floristry and Horticulture.
    Subscribe to HACL jobs newsletter to have our newsletter emailed to you every month.
    
    Please call our centres to book a free 1 hour telephone career advisory session with National Careers Service adviser, taking place on 20th and 30th November.
    

    
    

    
    
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  EDUCATION ADVICE HUB

  

  
  

  This section includes information on:

  • Hillingdon Adult and Community Learning (HACL)- About the service, website and key documents
  • Hillingdon Schools - Provides information about schools in the borough
  • Universities and UCAS - Further education, Universities in and around Hillingdon and course search links to UCAS
  • Adult Learning - Links to adult learning resources and websites
  • Bursaries, Grants and Funding - Eligibility criteria and how to apply
  • Hillingdon Libraries - Information and links to Hillingdon Libraries and the services offered

  • Education Advice Hub Book
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  CAREERS ADVICE HUB

  

  Are you looking for a job? Is apprenticeship the right step forward for you? We have put together useful information to support you with developing your skills, careers and the job market. 
  

  This section includes information on:

  • Careers advice and guidance from HACL team to help you make informed decisions about your future
  • Job Hub with useful information to support you with job search
  • National Careers Service resources and support at HACL
  • Apprenticeship (search for and become an apprentice)
  • Traineeship search to get you ready for work or apprenticeship
  • Volunteering opportunities in the borough and nationally

  
  

  • Careers Advice Hub Book
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  BUSINESS AND SELF EMPLOYMENT

  
  

  This section includes information on: 

  • Job Centre Plus - How to contact, find a job and make and discuss benefit claims
  • Businesses and self employed - Starting and growing your business with guidance on tax and registering
  • Working, jobs and pensions includes information on workplace, your rights and state pension
  • Benefits - Information on how benefits work, universal credit and tax credits
  • Money and tax includes information on income tax, National Insurance and self assessment
  • Disabilities and information for carers - Benefits, financial help and carers allowances

  
  

  • Business and Employment Book
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  HACL Careers & Education Advice Hub

  
  

  Are you looking for a job? Is apprenticeship the right step forward for you? We have put together useful information to support you with developing your skills, careers and the job market. 

  
  

  Click on the red button below to enter the 'Careers Hub'