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APS Ltd
Contact: Mr Alan Paull
Email: alan@alanpaull.co.uk
Website: www.alanpaull.co.uk
APS helps publishers and other organisations involved in education, training and careers to create new electronic products and services and to manage existing ones, by providing data collection, data manipulation and data management expertise. APS provides project management for the entire project life-cycle with a professional results-driven approach, including Project Initiation, Planning, Execution and Completion. We also supply tailor-made services, from assistance with a feasibility study to managing the whole project from concept to completion.

British Educational Communications and Technology agency
Contact: Jackie McCartney
Email: Becta@becta.org.uk
Website: www.becta.org.uk
BECTa is the government agency for Information and Communications Technology in education. It supports and develops the use of technology to raise educational standards. Responsible for the National Grid for Learning, Becta also encourages schools and colleges to become effective and critical purchasers and users of ICT by supporting and disseminating good practice and quality in educational technology.

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Calderdale & Kirklees Careers Ltd
Contact: Katren North, Information Services Manager
Email: katren.north.csp@kirkleesmc.gov.uk
Website: www.workabout.org.uk
Calderdale & Kirklees Careers Service Partnership offers a guidance and information service to young people and adults. The Partnership maintains a Learning Information Database of over 6000 local training and education opportunities. The database is available to the public via the Learning Line telephone information service (0800 597 9979) and on the local Lifelong Learning Website, www.learningweb.org.uk, and on CD-ROM to schools and community organisations

CareerVision Ltd
Contact: : Mr Ian Crabb, Managing Director
Email: icrabb@careervision.co.uk
Website: www.careervision.co.uk

CASCAiD Ltd
Contact: Mr Allister Jordan
Email: enquiry@cascaid.co.uk
Website: www.cascaid.co.uk
CASCAiD has over 30 years of experience and expertise in careers guidance and is one of Europe's leading producers of quality resources and support materials for careers education and guidance.
Their software and publications are designed to help individuals of all ages and abilities with their important career decisions and to support the work of professionals working in careers guidance, education and counselling.
CASCAiD products are used extensively throughout the UK and overseas. We are happy to answer any questions regarding our products and services.

Cirencester College
Contact: Mrs Pat Bookwood, Head of Adult Guidance
Email: adult.guidance@cirencester.ac.uk
Website: www.cirencester.ac.uk

City College Manchester
Contact: Mr Melvyn Buckland
Email: mbuckland@ccm.ac.uk
Website: www.ccm.ac.uk
City College Manchester offers education and training courses across Manchester and is one of the ten largest Further Education colleges in the country. Each main centre has a Learning Resource Centre with library service and flexible learning tutoring in a wide variety of subjects. There is an Admissions unit on each of the main sites and an advice and guidance team available for students.

City of Dublin Vocational Education Committee
Contact: Mr J P Boland, Management Services Officer
Email: Jim.boland@cdvec.ie
Website: www.cdvec.ie
The City of Dublin VEC caters for 11,400 full-time students and attracts some 10,000 enrolments on part-time courses. It also provides specialist educational services to the unemployed, early school leavers and to the prison service. Its educational services are supported by its own Psychological Service and Curriculum Development Unit. The City of Dublin VEC operates from approximately 40 centres in the city and has a staff of approximately 3,000.

Connexions Cheshire & Warrington
Contact:Information and Research Manager
Email: info@connexions-cw.co.uk
Website: www.connexions-cw.co.uk
Connexions Cheshire & Warrington was one of the first Connexions Partnerships to go live in England as part of the Government's Connexions Strategy. The key objectives of Connexions are to help young people reach their full potential as they progress into adult life, support them in overcoming barriers to learning and employment, and encourage them to stay on in education and training. The needs of young people are very much at the heart of this service. Connexions Cheshire & Warrington covers all districts of Cheshire and Warrington Borough. Service delivery is primarily through a cohort of Personal Advisers who work from 110 schools and colleges and in the community. There are also 8 Connexions Centres throughout Cheshire and in Warrington town centre.
Please note that the former contact, Anne Rutherford, died late last year. She is much missed for her wise counsel on a wide range of issues.

Connexions County Durham
Contact: Ms Pam Brew
Email: info@connexions-durham.org
Website: www.connexions-durham.org
Connexions County Durham provides information, advice, guidance and support on all issues, in order to help young people reach their full potential.
Connexions can provide support on topics such as careers, education, training, health, bullying, relationships and many more, to young people in schools, colleges, training organisations or who are currently unemployed.
They operate a comprehensive client database, and an extensive range of occupational information databases and interactive software packages.
Connexions County Durham website also allows web users to access information on Connexions County Durham and how to contact us.

Connexions Norfolk
Contact: Mr David Poulter
Email: david.poulter@norfolk-careers.co.uk
Website: www.cnxnfk.co.uk

Continuing Education Gateway
Contact: Mr Sham Nath, Manager
Email: sham.nath@ceg.org.uk
Website: www.ceg.org.uk
Gateway is a public sector, not-for-profit organisation. Established in 1989, it provides a range of support services and materials to underpin the delivery of educational and careers guidance in Scotland.
Used by schools, colleges, Careers Scotland Centres, adult guidance agencies, employers and voluntary organisations, the all-age provision includes: PlanIT Plus: a careers and education online database, incorporating all FT/PT FE & HE provision in Scotland (www.planitplus.net).
Information resources in print or CD-ROM format including Careers in Scotland, Further Education in Scotland, Higher Education in Scotland, Moving On and Job Seeking Skills.
ICT Training and Staff Development: delivering training to guidance practitioners in the effective use and application of ICT. Gateway is Scotland’s only accredited Universities and Colleges Admissions Service web-based application system (ucasapply).
Programming and Web Design: developing and hosting websites for the education and guidance community.
Careersline: a freephone information and advice line (0800 44 22 22)

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Employment and Social Security
Contact: Mrs A Hamon, Adult Careers Guidance
Email:
Website: www.esf.gov.je
The Workwise - Employment Service was established to support Jersey residents find employment, and offer advice and guidance on all employment issues. The Employment Service offers career guidance and staff are trained on the Morrisby psychometric battery of tests. The Workwise team offer advice and guidance on supported employment issues. A library of publications and interactive CD's are available for loan and staff can support the creation of CV's and advise on interview skills.

Future Prospects
Contact: Ms Sandra Law
Email: admin@futureprospects.org.uk
Website: www.futureprospects.org.uk

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Graduate Prospects
Contact: Ms Claire Basinger, Information Development Manager
Tel: 0161 277 5200
Website: www.prospects.ac.uk
The UK's official graduate careers website which includes information and advice about jobs and employers, the graduate job market, work experience and working abroad.
You can also search for job vacancies and postgraduate course and research opportunities. Register with My Prospects to receive job vacancies and courses by email or text; create your CV and have it checked online before employers see it; apply for jobs and courses online; and email a Careers Consultant for free, confidential advice about jobs and study in the UK.

Greater Merseyside Connexions Partnership Ltd
Contact: Mr Iain Logan, Client Information Services Manager
Email: hq@connexions-gmerseyside.co.uk
Website: www.connexions-gmerseyside.co.uk
The Greater Merseyside Connexions Service covers the local education authorities of Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, St Helens, Wirral and Sefton. There are Connexions centres throughout these areas. Details of these can be obtained by calling free on 0800 214966. The Service provides a range of services to adult clients including one-to-one guidance, group sessions and jobsearch skills.

Higher Education Funding Council for England
Contact: Knowledge Centre Manager
Email:
Website: www.hefce.ac.uk
'The HEFCE is a non-departmental public body set up under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992. Our primary role is to distribute public funding for teaching and research and related activities in universities and colleges, within the context of the government's policy for higher education. In addition, we advise the Secretary of State for Education and Skills on the funding needs of the higher education sector.
Contact is no longer Pat Davey but new contact name not provided as at 28 Feb 2008.

Hints Books & Libraries
Contact: Mr John Simpson, Manager
Email: hints@vtis.com
Website: www.hintsonline.co.uk
Hints Books & Libraries (part of the Careers Management group) specialises in careers information. We are able to supply everything from a single book to a comprehensive, up-to-date (and updated) reference library. Our book service can supply everything for your careers library; from the standard works, posters, software and videos to specialist titles. Our comprehensive range of publications is contained in six catalogues: Pre-16, Connexions (Disaffection & Lifeskills), Adult, Special Needs and Resources for International Schools. Our exhibition service provides comprehensive resources fairs themed to the customer's requirements with workshops and seminars as required. We also offer a tailored ordering and distribution service to complement this service. Our library service provides a ready-made, up-to-date reference library tailored to the needs of the customer. Once installed it is kept up to the minute by updates of all the new and revised materials for your library. For more details please contact us.

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IAG Network York, North Yorkshire
Contact: Christine Harper, IAG Programme Manager
Email: charper@guidance-enterprises.co.uk
Website: www.signpostdirect.co.uk
The IAG Network for York and North Yorkshire brings together practitioners in the city and across the county, all of whom give information or advice about learning and work.

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Labour Market Consultancy, The
Contact: Andy Dean
Email: andydean@gmx.net
UK office: 29 Woodbridge Drive, Maidstone, ME15 6FU. tel 01622 751363
Mainland Europe office: Mittenwalder Strasse 17, 10961 Berlin, Germany. tel > 0049 30 693 8846. e mail labourmarket@gmx.net

The Learning Trust (Hackney Education Advice Service for Adults)
Contact: Ms Elena Brooks
Email: heas@hackney.gov.uk
Website:

Lincoln College
Contact: Mike Hoyer
Email:
Website: www.lincolncollege.ac.uk

Merlin Minds Ltd
Contact: Ms Pat McDermott
Email: pat.merlinminds@btinternet.com

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Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce
Contact: Mr Robert Russell
Email: info@northants-chamber.co.uk
Website: www.northants-chamber.co.uk
Northamptonshire Chamber is an accredited Chamber within the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) network. It is the single largest representative voice for business in Northamptonshire. Sounding panels and specialist groups, which comprise a cross-section of members, address a variety of issues including finance, tax, transport, planning and environmental protection. Business members are kept up to date with the effect that legislation and regulation may have on their business by a series of seminars and workshops. These are underpinned by a free legal helpline which offers initial advice on business related legal problems and a legal insurance scheme. Chamber Training offers competitively priced courses to improve skills in a wide range of topics from Information Technology and Team Building to Customer Care and Project Management.

North Yorkshire Tap/Learning Helpline
Contact: Tricia Broadhurst, Executive Manager/Lifelong Learning
Email: helpline@guidance-enterprises.co.uk
Website: www.learning-matters.co.uk
North Yorkshire TAP builds and maintains a database of learning opportunities available in York and North Yorkshire. The database comprises over 11,000 records representing the work of over 300 organisations. The TAP database is a free service and offers information to the public, via the website: www.learning-matters.co.uk and via the Learning Helpline. The helpline is GAB accredited and offers information and advice on local, regional and national learning opportunities and help to explore funding options, and is available by calling free on 0800 515547. TAP/Learning Helpline is also responsible for the building of Sign-Post Direct, a database of facilities, services and organisations who offer information, advice or guidance about learning and work in York and North Yorkshire.

Red Kite Learning Ltd (formerly LWTS)
Contact: Ms Debra Cornfoot, Chief Executive
Email: debra@rkl.org.uk
Website: www.rkl.org.uk
Red Kite Learning provides advice and guidance on training and educational opportunities targeted at offenders on probation in central London. We also compile and offer consultancy on the development of educational and learning opportunity databases for use in one-to-one, helpline and web-based services.

Reidmark Ebusiness Systems
Contact: Mark Carney
Email:
Website: www.reidmark.com

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The Scottish Government (Transitions to Work Division)
under negotiation

Simon Bysshe & Associates Limited
Contact: Mr S Bysshe
Email: sbassociates@btinternet.com
Simon Bysshe & Associates Ltd is a career and management consultancy which undertakes a wide range of research, development and evaluation projects in the fields of career guidance, lifelong learning and wider workforce development.
Research/development work in 2004 includes evaluating a range of 14-19 and enterprise development projects, national evaluation and strategy development work for LSC national office, and projects for RDAs, including the formative evaluation of an innovative e-based information and advice service.
We are happy to discuss members' questions in regard to these fields of expertise and experience.

Sussex Careers Services
Contact: Christa Lindner
Telephone: 01273 223040
Email:
Website: www.sussexcareers.com

Sutton Coldfield College
Contact: Mary Cartwright
Email: mcartwright@sutcol.ac.uk
Website: www.sutcol.ac.uk

Training & Employment Agency Careers & Occupational Information Unit (COIU)
Contact: Mr Joe Lavery
Email: coiu@delni.gov.uk
Website: www.teaonline.gov.uk
COIU provides an all-age careers information service for use by post-primary educational establishments, JobCentres, Training Organisations and members of the general public in Northern Ireland. COIU produces: o information on careers and related topics o the COIU Newsletter, which gives up-to-date careers and labour market information o the COIU Directory - a publication detailing all resources held at COIU, e.g. books, videos, group work materials and software packages. It also lists consultants willing to give information on specific careers and a checklist for those starting up or maintaining a careers library. o Higher Education Courses in Ireland - North & South - a guide to entry requirements for HE courses in Ireland

Tyne & Wear IAG Network
Contact:
Email:
Website:

University of Central England in Birmingham: Careers Service
Contact: Mr Nigel Moseley
Email: careers@uce.ac.uk
Website: www.uce.ac.uk

Van Heerden Associated
Contact: Annie van Heerden
Email: annievh@waitrose.com
Website:
Van Heerden Associates is a careers resources and special needs consultancy.
Exhibitions can be organised, set up, manned and run.
Seminars and workshops on new developments in careers resources and special needs materials can be delivered.
Marketing and Sales, Tele. Sales and Market Research undertaken.
Editing of written text for suitability for special needs at both primary and secondary levels offered.
Considerable links with the Connexions services, publishers and the special needs market constantly updated.
Consultation freely given to other ADSET members unless they are in direct competition.

YMR
Contact: Mrs Y M Reed
Email: ymr@waitrose.com
Website: www.zedx.co.uk
YMR is a consultancy set up in 1989 with a varied client list including various branches within the Department for Education and Employment, the Further Education Funding Council, QCA, the Open Learning Federation, Pergamon Open Learning, the Post Office, ADSET, Hobsons Publishing the Higher Education Funding Council, Worktrain and Cambridge Education Group. Areas of expertise include: qualifications; database management (data analysis, classification, collection, editing, indexing, inputting, maintenance and validation); and abstracting.

Please note that ADSET cannot accept responsibility for the content of external links. All primary links are checked before inclusion but we have not delved further.

Please contact Hazel Edmunds, General Manager if you have any queries.

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