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Learning in Kent

Discover Your Next Step in Kent

We are here to help adult learners make confident, informed choices about their future.

This hub brings together clear and accessible careers education, information, advice and guidance. It also highlights a wide range of learning opportunities across Kent. These resources can support you if you want to find work, progress in your current role, or return to employment.

You will find practical tools and useful links, including the National Careers Service. You can also explore our Find Your Path section: Careers Guidance and Learning Opportunities for Every Stage of Your Journey.

This section offers tailored guidance for adults at different points in their learning or career journey. It can help if you are changing direction, starting again after a break, developing new skills, or balancing study with caring responsibilities.

Employers and partner organisations can also use this hub to find information and refer people to our services.

Whatever your goals, Learning in Kent helps you explore pathways that can move you forward.

Find Your Path: Careers Guidance and Learning Opportunities for Every Stage of Your Journey

Whether you're taking your first steps into the world of work, planning a career change, or returning after a break there are a wide range of opportunities available for adults in Kent. This section brings together some of the support, resources and services available across Kent - so you can explore your options, build your confidence and move forward with a plan that works for you.
No matter your starting point, you'll find tailored guidance to suit your journey. Choose the path that best describes you to get the support you need. Whatever your ambitions, we're here to help you make informed decisions and move towards a brighter future. Ready to start your journey?

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16-18 year olds, school leavers and college leavers

Discover local opportunities, training and one-to-one guidance to help you take your next steps.

Learning Opportunities for 16-18 Year Olds
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Graduates

Explore career pathways, enhance your employability skills and find the right role to launch your career.

Learning Opportunities for Graduates
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Starting a new career

Get advice on retraining, transferable skills and moving into a fresh and fulfilling direction.

Learning Opportunities for Starting a New Career
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Returning to work

Access support to rebuild confidence, update your skills and re-enter the workplace successfully.

Learning Opportunities for Returning to Work
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Parents, Carers and Grandparents

Enhance your family's wellbeing and improve essential skills with Family Learning courses available in Kent.

Learning Opportunities for Parents, Carers and Grandparents
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Employer and client referrals

Find out how to connect individuals with our services or partner with us to support Kent's future workforce.

Employer and Client Referrals to Our Services
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Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance

Community Learning and Skills (CLS) aims to provide learners with high quality Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG).

We are committed to providing informative, impartial CEIAG that is relevant to the individual and their interests and aspirations.

We have a collection of Useful Documents available to you, which can help you to take the next step on your learning journey. CLS Moodle also contains informative Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance which you may find useful. Visit CLS Moodle here. If you do not have a login, scroll to the bottom of the page where you can select 'Access as a guest', then select Careers, Information, Advice & Guidance from the menu at the top of the page.

If you have a question about Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance, our team can help. Contact us and a member of our team will be in touch.

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National Careers Service

The National Careers Service provides careers information, advice and guidance. They can help you to make decisions on learning, training and work at all stages in your career. The service is available to anyone aged 13+ no matter what stage of the careers journey you're at.

The National Careers Service can help you learn more about your skills and match them to potential new careers, choose from over 800 career profiles to discover what a job involves, look for learning and training opportunities local to you, get advice to help you make the right career choice for you, discover great tips for CVs, interviews and more.

Visit National Careers Service for more information
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Kickstart Your Career Journey with the National Careers Service and Kent Adult Education

Explore your career options with Kent Adult Education's Introduction to the National Careers Service courses. These free, online information sessions are designed to help adults gain clarity and confidence in their career journey. Whether you're looking to change jobs, return to work, or simply explore your next steps, you'll receive expert guidance on CV writing, interview skills, job searching and more. With a range of dates and times available, it's easy to find a session that fits your schedule. Start building your future today with support from the National Careers Service.

Browse our Introduction to National Careers Service Sessions

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Skills assessment

Find out about careers that might be right for you by taking one of National Careers Service's skills assessments.

Review your skills
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Explore careers

Find out what a job involves and if it's right for you with information from National Careers Service.

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Need further help?

If you have a question about Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance, our team can help. Contact us and a member of our team will be in touch.

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