General Links
As part of our own research and through groups discussions with our learners that we have carried out, we hope that the links to sites we have sourced below will aid your development:
www.smartscreen.co.uk
Talk Training subscribes to Smartscreen, which provides guidance and support for learners of over 112 City & Guilds qualifications and contains unique resources to enhance learning and achievement. Please ask your tutor for the password to enable you to log on.
www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk
The National Grid for Learning is managed by WJEC on behalf of WAG. This site contains nearly 3,000 high quality downloadable educational resources which support all Key Stages of the Curriculum, from Early Years to Post 16.
www.cliconline.co.uk
National Information and Advice Service on subjects such as education, employment, housing, money, health and more, for young people in Wales 11 to 25.
www.thecvstore.net
Provides great FREE advice and tips on writing C.V's and application forms and also provides advice for before and after interviews.
www.careerplanner.com
This site has proved extreamly useful to learners at our centres. It has detailed job descriptions and career paths to help you decide the route you wish to take; as well as job searches, career tests and councelling.
www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise
BBC Skillswise enables adults to improve reading, writing and number skills. Level 1 literacy and numeracy resources - worksheets, quizzes, games, factsheets etc
www.careerswales.co.uk
provides advice and guidance on studying and working here or even abroad, starting your own business and much more.
www.learndirect.co.uk
Provides great advice on further training and how to best achieve your goals. Helpline: 0800 101901
www.questia.com
An interactive Library, a great aid for any kind of research.
www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
Provides help and advice on jobs and training for people who can work and financial help for those who cannot. Site offers information on job hunting.
www.worktrain.gov.uk
An organisation which provides jobs and careers information from Jobcentre Plus, including online searches for jobs and courses.
www.dogpile.com
Dogpile is a metasearch engine, using this gets the best combined results from a variety of engines, industry leading engines like Google, Yahoo! , Ask.com, LookSmart and more, as discovered by our learners at our Blackwood office.
www.talktofrank.com
A-Z of drugs for people with worries and concerns. No 'real' names are needed; ask about drugs and FRANK will get back to you. Tel: 0800 77 66 00
www.ntfw.org
The National Training Federation for Wales (NTFW) represents the interests of Training Providers and Learners to inform them about all aspects of the education and training agenda in Wales.
www.gbrworkwear.com
GBR Workwear is a major supplier of wholesale workwear. They supply a vast range of high visibility, safety, waterproof and executive clothing as well as industry specific workwear. If you need any form of workwear to start a new job, then this site can supply it for you.
www.equalityhumanrights.com
The Commission is working to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to participate in society. Their site provides advice for individuals, organisations and advisers on rights in all areas of life.