Information, Advice and Guidance
Making Choices; Swarthmore's Information & Advice Service - helping you to make the right choice
As a member of the NextStep partnership, Swarthmore aims to provide impartial, high-quality information and advice about learning and progression opportunities both within the centre and in the wider local community.
Learning opportunities
- Confidential interviews with well trained and qualified workers
- Information workers to help you find relevant information on training courses or further study
- Verbal and printed information available from Reception about Swarthmore courses
- Signposting or referrals to other agencies who might be able to help you further
Support for job search
- Free Internet access to web sites providing information on career choices, qualifications required and job vacancies
- Printed information on a range of job opportunities as provided by local voluntary and community sector organisations
- Access to Adult Directions careers software
- Support with preparing a CV, letter of application or completing an application form
- Signposting or referrals to other agencies who might be able to help you further
Information access points
We have 2 main areas where you can access information and advice:
Reception
- Verbal and printed information about Swarthmore courses
- Book an appointment with our Education Advice Worker
Information Access Point in the coffee bar (including community notice boards)
- A wide range of local learning and job opportunities
- Information about local events & activities
- Range of local volunteering opportunities
Contact Pam Exley, Education Advice Worker (via reception), for further information.