What is around to help you on your way? Who are the experts who can help you make the right choice?
 
There are several organisations which can help you make big decisions about your future.
Nextstep, Learndirect, DirectGov, Jobcentre Plus and Connexions are all free services which can talk to you about your future, your learning and your work. There is also information available at all local training providers, adult and community learning centres, colleges and universities.
 
NEXTSTEP – advisers can offer free information and advice about learning and work in Surrey
0800 1954 700
www.nextstepsurrey.org.uk
 
LEARNDIRECT – offer free independent careers advice and deliver online learning
0800 100 900
www.learndirect.co.uk
 
DIRECTGOV – a website bringing together information about all public services in the country
www.direct.gov.uk
 
JOBCENTRE PLUS – provide information and help for you to find a job
0845 6060 234
www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
 
These services can all help you get Information about available opportunities, Advice on what you need to do now to start your new life or new career and Guidance on how to go about it. Some organizations will be able to meet you face-to-face. Some will help you with your questions over the phone, and some will offer you excellent information on their websites. Why not pick up the phone and see where it leads you!
 
I’d prefer help in another language…
If you would like to speak to an adviser who can help you in another language, Learndirect has the following helplines for speakers of other languages. Lines are usually open between 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday:

Farsi   0800 0931116
French 0800 093 1115
Gujarati 0800 093 1119
Polish 0800 093 1114
Punjabi 0800 093 1333
Somali 0800 093 1555
Sylheti 0800 093 1444
Urdu 0800 093 1118
Welsh