Sites for the Gifted and Talented

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SITES FOR THE GIFTED AND TALENTED – We have researched websites that support special gifts and talents.

GENERAL LINKS

	Jobs4U - www.connexions.gov.uk/jobs4u/ Careers advice and vocational guidance with comprehensive details of the majority of jobs. Each occupation is described in detail including details of the work, work environment, skills and interests, entry requirements, training, opportunities, pay and conditions, prospects, related occupations and a list of addresses and publications for further information. You also get plenty of case studies and a chance to search options if you need ideas. Search options help if you need ideas.

	Connexions - www.connexions.gov.uk “Confidential advice, support and information via telephone, e-mail, webchat for everyone aged between 13 and 19. You can also search on a wide range of topics, including learning, careers, health and relationships.” The Connexions Card part of the site is now closed, but you can still access sections aimed at young people or practitioners.

	Careers Wales - www.careerswales.com Suite 6, Block D, Van Court, Caerphilly Business Park, Van Road, Caerphilly CF83 3ED Tel: 02920 854880 or freephone 0800 100 900 “Careers Wales is the national brand for the new all age careers information, advice and guidance services. Established on April 1st, 2001, it combines the strengths and best practices of the seven Careers Companies working in Wales.” Sections for under 16s, 16-19s, adults, professionals and employers, covering everything from careers info to learning or jobs in Wales makes this site a must for anyone in Wales.

	Careers Scotland - www.careers-scotland.org.uk Careers Scotland provides a ‘one-stop’ online portal to some excellent resources for careers, learning and support information in Scotland. Here you will also find job hunting, application and CV and interview as well as help with a career change.

	CEGNET - www.cegnet.co.uk CEGNET is the website of the national support programme for careers education. This site is aimed at teachers and guidance professionals who will find help in designing and delivering Careers Education programmes and providing careers info as well as professional support and development.

	NGFL Career Development - http://careers.ngfl.gov.uk Tel: 024 7684 7095 ”The Career Development site is designed to support careers practitioners. It also acts as a signpost to careers information for other groups.”

	Careers A-Z - www.careersa-z.co.uk Easy-to-use independent careers website offering an a-z of careers each with its own careers, job and course info plus links to publications and professional organisations connected with each career.

		Careers Gateway - www.careers-gateway.co.uk Careers, job seeking and higher education information, but also magazine style articles that get to the interesting and topical issues.

	Fast Tomato - www.fasttomato.com Interactive careers guidance and information for teenagers – and fun! Check out your career ideas or use this to generate new suggestions based on the type of person you say you are.