Useful Contacts
Below are national organisations that can help with education, apprenticeships, careers, volunteering and support for care leavers. Use these contacts to find programmes, advice and local services, or ask your Personal Advisor (PA) to help you get in touch.
- Higher education support - NNECL (National Network for the Education of Care Leavers) helps care leavers access university and college support. Visit the NNECL website for information about bursaries, outreach and university contacts.
- Apprenticeships and careers - The National Apprenticeship Service lists live apprenticeship vacancies and guidance; you can also call the helpline on 0800 015 0400 or visit the National Apprenticeship Service website. The National Careers Service offers careers advice and job‑search tools at the National Careers Service website.
- Training, mentoring and youth programmes - The Prince’s Trust runs employability programmes, mentoring and training for young people. Visit the Prince's Trust website or call 0800 842 842 for more information.
- Care Leaver Covenant - The Care Leaver Covenant connects care leavers with employers, training and discounts. See MyCovenant for sign‑up and offers.
- Volunteering - Do‑it.org is a national search site for volunteering opportunities: Visit do‑it.org for opportunities.
- University applications - UCAS handles higher education applications and information about courses and deadlines: Visit UCAS.
