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Young people and adults need reliable information to help them make choices at different points in their life and career. The Calderdale & Kirklees Careers' Information Services Team provide a comprehensive collection of information to support these career, learning and life decisions. We offer:

• publications and information leaflets
• support to schools and colleges
• libraries, training and other services

Clients can access our information resources in various ways:

	through school and college Connexions libraries
	by visiting one of our Centres. Each Centre has a library of reference and free information available plus computer databases, programs and Internet access
	online via Careers Info
	by ringing or emailing the Learningline 0800 5 979 979, Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.

Professionals have access to a range of materials that:

	support the running of a school/college or careers/Connexions library, including a collection of professional materials available, by arrangement, at our John William Street headquarters.
	provide information resources to support careers education and work with students, including:

A comprehensive range of around 800 careers information leaflets, which include details of local opportunities and routes into many careers, all listed in our Catalogue. A reference set of leaflets produced by Calderdale & Kirklees Careers is available in schools/colleges for those that successfully bid for CII (Connexions Information Initiative) money. Each school/college has a catalogue and order pad. Individuals may order up to three leaflets at a time. These leaflets are also available through Careers Info

Other information services include:

	Helplines Directory - a directory of local addresses and websites: information from addiction to youth services targeted at PAs, IAG Partners and Connexions librarians. Printed copies are posted to most schools in Calderdale and Kirklees and the online version is updated monthly
	learningline - a freephone helpline 0800 5 979 979 and email service, learningline@ckcareers.org.uk, available to young people and adults in Calderdale and Kirklees who have enquiries about careers, education or training.

Training Services

The Information Team provides training on all aspects of information provision and promotion as part of school and college INSET training. The team also advises on information modules for IAG NVQ qualifications.

For details, contact Julie Tree, our Information Services Manager
T: 01484 226765
E: julie.tree@ckcareers.org.uk