GCSE Results Day is almost here. It's an anxious time for teenagers waiting to hear how they've got on and their parents too. Here are our top tips to help reduce the stress.

The key to getting through this stressful time is to be prepared for any eventuality, so...

It’s an anxious wait for teenagers and their parents/carers as the moment of truth draws closer - 16th August, A Level Results Day. Hopefully the day will bring relief and celebration, but what if the results aren't as expected? Here our experienced careers advisers...

Apprenticeships having undergone a transformation. They now offer great opportunities for individuals of all ages and abilities. Here, our National Careers Service Adviser Joanne Williams gives an overview of the changes and a customer describes how an...

Our latest regional career spotlight focuses on the town of Newbury in West Berkshire.

Newbury is a market town in West Berkshire with a population of over 38,000. Known as the crossroads of Southern England, Newbury has excellent transport links with direct...

This year the theme for National Apprenticeship Week is 'Apprenticeships Work' so we asked our former apprentice Sam Cornish to tell us how his digital marketing apprenticeship with Adviza worked for him.

Q: What did you enjoy about your apprenticeship and which...

The New Year is often a time of change: when we make resolutions to improve our lives and ourselves. For those considering a career change, our National Careers Service adviser Debbie Pym gives her top tips to consider before making the leap.

A career change isn’t...

Our latest career spotlight focuses on the city of Oxford, which is located in the north of our Thames Valley region.

Oxford is a city that combines history and modern culture, attracting tourism worldwide. It is well known as the home of the University of Oxford,...

If you're not sure whether to do work experience (especially if you've got to give up a week of your holiday to do it) then read this! Work experience is your opportunity to find out about the world of work from the inside. Here we list the benefits and some tips to...

Our Lucky Break Captain of My Ship mentoring programme is helping to change the lives of young people in the Thames Valley. Funded by The Careers & Enterprise Company who today launch their #UnexpectedMentor campaign, it supports 12-15 year olds in school to build...

For this year's National Mentoring Day and the launch of The Careers & Enterprise Company's #UnexpectedMentor campaign, guest contributor Tochi shares his experience of being a volunteer mentor. He volunteers at Brunel University through the National Mentoring...