Careers and Education Hub

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  Careers and Education

  
  

  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:

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

  This guide was made by Learn Hillingdon - Adult Community Education. 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.

  
  

  • Announcements Forum

    • Local Jobs for Local People -  For the latest jobs in and near the borough.

    • Careers Fair 2023

    
    
    
    
    
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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 team Learn Hillingdon 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 Learn Hillingdon
  • Apprenticeship (search for and become an apprentice)
  • Traineeship search to get you ready for work or apprenticeship
  • Volunteering opportunities in the borough and nationally
  • Skills for Life campaign
  • Barclays Life skills

  
  

  • Careers Advice Hub Book
  • Learn Hillingdon Careers Fair 2023 Book
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  EDUCATION ADVICE HUB

  

  
  

  This section includes information on:

  • Learn Hillingdon - Adult Community Education (ACE)- About the service, website and key documents
  • Hillingdon Schools - Provides information about schools in the borough
  • Universities and UCAS - Universities and colleges 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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  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