Focus on Careers: local web-based careers information
www.focusoncareers.org.uk
Developed by the Vocational Pathways Strand of Aimhigher West, Focus on Careers is a free web-based resource offering students, parents and teachers the low-down on careers information in their area. Its careers areas mirror the subject areas of the new Diplomas and there are links to Local Area Prospectuses, Connexions, Jobs4U, universities and colleges in the South West and a host of other useful organisations offering information and advice to young people.
Initially trialled as an interactive CD rom in Gloucestershire schools, the materials have now been developed into a website covering Wiltshire and Swindon, West of England, Gloucestershire and Somerset. Information on the site is updated and the website has free, downloadable lesson plans for teachers, which are also available via a separate address www.careerlessonplans.org.uk
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