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If you’re interested in a career in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), opportunities are available on the new ICT apprenticeship scheme. The closing date for applications is 5.00 pm on 8 September.
The scheme has more than 30 apprenticeships available in various software development and IT infrastructure roles.
This innovative apprenticeship scheme, involving government and a number of ICT employers, is an excellent opportunity to start a career in ICT.
It will make sure that, when you’re seeking employment, you’ll have the necessary skills to take advantage of potential opportunities.
Details on how to apply can be found on this page:
If you’re successful in being recruited as an apprentice, you will be given the opportunity to develop skills, achieve qualifications and enhance your career prospects.
The GCSE results are out. Now it’s time to make important decisions about your future and there are many options available for you to consider.
The Careers Service has a team of professionally-qualified careers advisers who offer impartial careers information, advice and guidance.
To contact a careers adviser, you can:
Careers advisers will be available from 9.00 am to 7.30 pm to provide support to GCSE students on Thursday 24 and Friday 25 August.
Careers advisers can provide advice and guidance on:
Further information on the many options available to you are also available in the following section:
If you have a query on any issue relating to your exam results (for example appeals, re-marks or re-sits) then contact your school, college, or the Council for Curriculum Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) helpline:
The helpline will be open 9.00 am to 5.00 pm until Wednesday 30 August.
Following the recent heavy rainfall, there is an emergency scheme for householders affected by related flooding. Individual householders who have suffered severe inconvenience can claim a £1,000 payment from their local council.
If you feel that you may be entitled to the payment, contact your local council as soon as possible.
Your local council will arrange for an urgent inspection of your property. If the council decides that your claim is eligible, you will receive your payment promptly.
You can find contact details for all local councils on the page below:
The payment is an offer of practical help to those who have suffered severe inconvenience, to make sure homes are made habitable as quickly as possible. It is not a compensation payment.
You can also find useful information about making an insurance claim at this link:
People are also asked to keep an eye out for elderly and vulnerable neighbours and check that they are ok.