Other people such as employers may be involved by giving talks. You may go on visits to employers and you should have at least one week of work experience, often in Year 10. If you go on to do a GNVQ course you may get some more work experience. The careers adviser will tell you about all of the options and will give you a Learning Card and an action plan to help you with your next steps. In some circumstances, free advice is also available for people over the age of 21.
Careers services operate under different names in different areas.
You can find out their local name, address, telephone number and their web site address on the Careers Service National Association web site. Alternatively, look in the telephone directory under Careers Service. You can get information and guidance free of charge until you are settled on a career direction. The Employment Service site, holds the address of your local job centre. If you are aged 18-24 and out of work, the New Deal site will help you develop your potential, gain skills and experience, and find work.