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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?
Advice for mums returning to work
If you're looking to return to work after looking after your kids, you might have a few decisions to make before taking the first step. You may be wondering how you're going to juggle childcare and work, or perhaps you'd like to update your skills.
If you're looking to return to work after looking after your kids, you might have a few decisions to make before taking the first step. You may be wondering how you're going to juggle childcare and work, or perhaps you'd like to update your skills.
Oscar winners behind the scenes
Have you ever watched the special effects in films like Star Wars or Pirates of the Caribbean and wondered 'how do they do that?'
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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