Training and Employment Advice
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UK Government website
The official UK government website for citizens
Website: www.direct.gov.uk|
Jobcentre Plus
Provides help and advice on jobs and training for people who can work and financial help for those who cannot
Website: www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk|
Telephone (finding employment): 0845 6060 234
Torfaen Training
Training provider operated by Torfaen County Borough Council which provides work based training for people aged 16 and over
Website: www.torfaen.gov.uk|
Telephone: 01633 875929
Torfaen Voluntary Alliance
Torfaen Voluntary Alliance support, promote, develop and represent voluntary and community groups in the county
Website: www.torfaenvoluntaryalliance.org.uk|
Telephone: 01495 756646
Citizens Advice
Provides information about the service and the location of Citizens Advice Bureaus
Website: www.citizensadvice.org.uk|
Itech Training
Leading provider of training and recruitment solutions across South Wales
Website: www.cardiffitec.com|
Telephone (Pontypool office): 01495 764529
Want2work
Advisers meet people on a voluntary basis in community venues (rather than Jobcentres) and provide advice and support to help people get back into work
Telephone: 07976 017355
Genesis Project
Assist individuals back to work and training through a series of measures tailor made to suit each Local Authority area.
Telephone: 01495 742112
Bridges into Work
Provide free career guidance, advice and information as well as support with job searches, CV writing and personal presentation skills to help people succeed at interviews.
Telephone: 01633 647743
Job Match
Help people with training and gaining new qualifications, as well as linking people with suitable job opportunities, and encouraging self-employment
Telephone: 0800 066 5452
justjobs4students.co.uk
Provides part-time, seasonal and temporary jobs for college and university students.
Website: www.justjobs4students.co.uk|
Education and Learning Wales (ELWa)
Provide education and training in Wales for people aged 16 and over.
Phone: 08456 088 066.
Website: www.elwa.ac.uk|
Education Maintenance Allowance
Provides information the education maintenance allowance
Website: http://ema.direct.gov.uk/|
Email: EMAWales@slc.co.uk
Telephone: 0845 602 8845