All there is to know about job training

It is important to be well-informed of the type of training that is required for the career that you want to pursue. It may be that there are pre-requisites such as formal qualifications or perhaps an apprenticeship or first-hand experience is desired.

A good starting point when researching job training is Directgov. Click on the Training tab, type in or select the industry or type of job that interests you, and read about all the different training options. You can search for any type of job, from construction to marketing to medical careers and more.

If you are looking specifically for tertiary courses then visit the Guardian’s University Guide. Here, you can research the different types of university courses and degrees available and the types of careers they can lead to. There is also an Advice section, articles on student life and lots more information about the road to university.

If it is an apprenticeship that you are searching for, check out Apprenticeshipswebsite. Not only can you search for apprenticeship vacancies but you can also read up on loads of information about the benefits of this type of job training and subscribe to newsletters so you can keep up-to-date with what’s happening in the world of apprenticeships.

Another great site is Jobs Word. You can find all sorts of short courses in a variety of industries. This includes online, at-home and onsite courses from basic to advanced levels.