Careers, education and jobs

Links to careers information, education and training courses and job websites.

Qualifications and Curriculum Authority

The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) is committed to building a world-class education and training framework that meets the changing needs of individuals, business and society.

Learndirect

Learndirect is a network of online learning and information services. It's a government-sponsored initiative in flexible learning, intended to make possible the vision of a "learning society" where everyone can learn and upgrade their skills throughout life.

Apprenticeships Information

This site gives guidance to both learners and employers on apprenticeships.

jobswithballs.com

jobswithballs.com is the UK's leading job search and careers resource network for the sport and leisure industry.

leisurejobs.co.uk

If you are interested in leisure as your career then leisurejobs.co.uk is your ideal career partner.

leisureopportunities.co.uk

Jobs and news for for the leisure industry.

jobscircuit.co.uk

Connecting employer and jobseeker in sports, leisure and fitness.

The Management Standards Centre

The Management Standards Centre (MSC) is the Government recognised standards setting body for the management and leadership areas. Over the past two years, the MSC has been engaged in a publicly funded project to develop a new set of National Occupational Standards (NOS) for management and leadership.

National Council for Voluntary Organisations

The National Council Voluntary Organisation works with and for the voluntary sector in England by providing information, advice and support and by representing the views of the sector to government and policy-makers.

Russell Commission consultation on Youth Action and Engagement

The Russell Commission has been set up by the Government to develop a new national framework for youth action and engagement. It is part of Government’s wider programme to promote volunteering right across society, and to encourage active and engaged citizens.

Institute for Volunteering Research

The Institute for Volunteering Research aims to develop knowledge and understanding of volunteering in a way that is relevant to practitioners and policy makers. This site provides an overview of the work of the Institute as well as detailed summaries of research that it has undertaken.

SportBusiness

The SportBusiness Group is the world leader in the provision of commercial intelligence, insight and analysis to the International sports business and brand community.

VolResource

Information for voluntary and community organisations. VolResource aims to provide practical resources for people involved in charities, voluntary or community organisations, making use of communications technology such as this web site and our email newsletter. This site carries briefings, contact information, specialist sources, suppliers and more.