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On this page you'll find heaps of useful links to sites which provide information on everything from careers to further education and lots more besides. If you know of a great site which isn't featured on these pages, why not click here and let us know?
If you need some general advice on work experience or further education, have a read of our info pages first -
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So you wanna be a ...
Journalist!

If you've ever thought about a career in Journalism and wondered how to get started, check out some of these links.
- Click here for a handy file which lists key point about what its like to be a journalist and how to become one.
- Check out the Connexions site which has a page dedicated to this career.
- For courses, try searching these sites which both list heaps of options for studying journalism.
www.hotcourses.com and www.ucas.com

The National Council for the Training of Journalists has a great site packed full of info (click here) or you can phone them direct on 01279 430009 for more information.
A great way to get experience is to get involved with Youth FM's Pulse magazine, come along to one of our sessions & find out more!

We'll be featuring a different career every few weeks so keep checking back! If you have a suggestion for a career you'd like us to feature please click here and let us know!

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www.connexions-direct.com - careers
Connexions provides lots of information about choices in year 9, 11, further education and careers. You can also telephone Sutton Connexions on 020 8642 6442.

www.connexions-direct.com - jobs 4u
The people at connexions once again give lots of information about many different careers, from yoga practioner to firefighter and everything in between.

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www.hotcourses.com
Has information about degrees, non-degree courses, careers information and funding. It also has a tool which lets you compare different types of job.

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www.ucas.com
The people who are responsible for university entrance in the UK. Lots of information about courses and uni’s. It also has an A-Z course search.

www.ukcoursefinder.com
A really good site which takes what you enjoy and what you are doing at college or 6th form to give you a detailed view of subjects which may interest you and what universities they are available at.

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www.careersa-z.co.uk
This provides an overview of many different careers and job sectors. It also gives information about CV writing and university entry.

For more information Sutton Connexions Centre can be found at:
Connexions
236-238 High Street
Sutton (Opposite Asda)