What next?
This page will help if you:
• Have finished a WEA course but are not sure what to do next
• Can't find a suitable WEA course
• Want help with finding a higher level course
• Want help with your career or with finding a job
• Would like more one-to-one advice or guidance
The first port of call may be your tutor or your WEA Regional Office. However, there are many organisations that can help if you need help beyond the WEA.
Useful Organisations
Nextsteps
If you are over twenty , you can get help free of charge from your local nextstep service. Ask your tutor or your Regional Office, or visit the nextstep website.
Connexions
If you are under twenty , you can get help from your local Connexions. Ring their national line on 080 800 13219 or visit the connexions website.
learndirect
Learndirect is the national learning advice centre. Visit the learndirect website or contact the helpline free of charge on 0800 100 900. The helpline is open from 8am until 10pm and can give you local contact details and offer you telephone advice.
Learndirect can also offer:
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“Email an Adviser" service |
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Typetalk |
18001 568 865 |
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Bengali line |
0800 093 1444: Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm |
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Farsi line |
0800 093 1116: Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm |
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French line |
0800 093 1115: Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm |
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Gujurati line |
0800 093 1119: Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm |
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Polish line |
0800 093 1114: Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm |
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Punjabi line |
0800 093 1333: Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm |
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Somali line |
0800 093 1555: Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm |
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Syhleti |
0800 093 1444: Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm |
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Urdu |
0800 093 1118: Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm |
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University of the Third Age
The University of the Third Age (U3A) website offers some online courses and links to local groups. It is a self-help organisation for people no longer in full time employment, which aims to provide educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a friendly environment.
Further Education
There is a helpful list of all the further education colleges in the UK on the Higher Education and Research Opportunities (HERO) website.
Many colleges offer free information, advice and guidance sessions as well as information about their courses.
Higher Education
The Government has a website that provides information and advice to anyone thinking of entering Higher Education. Click here for general information
For information about student finance, click here..
This site also provides more general information about education. Click here to find the home page.
If you need help with university entrance, contact UCAS.
If you need further information to that listed here, the WEA produces a leaflet called 'What Next?' which provides more detailed information on some of the services listed here.
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what next?