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Two pints of lager and a packet of lies
Research from learndirect Careers Advice has revealed that 60% of 19 and 25 year old males have been stretching the truth a down the pub, in a bid to impress friends and people they’re attracted.
Research from learndirect Careers Advice has revealed that 60% of 19 and 25 year old males have been stretching the truth a down the pub, in a bid to impress friends and people they’re attracted.
Adult Learners' Week
Whether you want to gain new skills or qualifications to get a promotion at work, or want to learn more about a subject you’re interested in, adult learning could be the ideal solution.
Whether you want to gain new skills or qualifications to get a promotion at work, or want to learn more about a subject you’re interested in, adult learning could be the ideal solution.
Boost your IT skills with CLAIT
CLAIT stands for Computer Literacy and Information Technology and is a nationally recognised course. If you pass a CLAIT course it shows employers you can use the main applications on a computer.
CLAIT stands for Computer Literacy and Information Technology and is a nationally recognised course. If you pass a CLAIT course it shows employers you can use the main applications on a computer.
Volunteering in the health sector
If you’re a good listener, like helping people and have time to spare, why not think about volunteering in the health sector?
If you’re a good listener, like helping people and have time to spare, why not think about volunteering in the health sector?
Jobs With More Meaning
We spend a large chunk of our lives at work, so why not read here and think about how you can get a job you really care about?
We spend a large chunk of our lives at work, so why not read here and think about how you can get a job you really care about?
Case Studies
Teaching English in Africa
There's no doubt that Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) is an exciting opportunity to see the world. But living and working in a foreign country can seem like a big step to take.
Cliff Melhuish
43 year old Cliff Melhuish from Bridgnorth, Shropshire, had been working as a welder for the past 14 years and decided it was time for a change
Alex Chamouret
34 year old Alex Chamouret has moved from a City job to freelance translating, blending family responsibilities with an enjoyable career. And it’s thanks in part to learndirect.
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