10 April 2012
Waveney MP Peter Aldous today welcomed the launch of a new National Career Service.
The new service will:
Mr Aldous said:
“I welcome the new National Careers Service which will be available to people at all stages of their careers and encourage Waveney residents to take advantage of this tool.”
The new service will:
- Provide information and advice for approximately 370,000 young people through the use of the helpline and website.
- Offer face to face advice to 700,000 adults each year in a range of locations in local communities.
- Provide detailed sector by sector labour market information so people can discover which industries are growing in their area.
- Provide tools such as a CV builder and a Skills Health Check on the website to help people identify their skills strengths and gaps.
- Allow people to open a Lifelong Learning Account, which gives them clear information and advice on skills, careers and financial support in a single, personalised online space.
Mr Aldous said:
“I welcome the new National Careers Service which will be available to people at all stages of their careers and encourage Waveney residents to take advantage of this tool.”