P656 Teletext 656 Fjb10 20:14:51 ADVICE —————————————————————————————— — FUTURE WITH SPARK Dear Mike I am 32 and recently completed an electronic engineering BTEC National Certificate course through a Training For Work scheme. I am now looking at how to take this further through training or employment Please advjsj mj how to go forward. Deriji, London W11 cont... ——————————————————————————————————1/4—— Kick Start 657 Jobs index 640 COUNTING THE COST p674 Kick Start Education On-Line TV PlusP656 Teletext 656 Fjb10 20:41:37 ADVICE —————————————————————————————— — FUTURE WITH SPARK Mike replies It is important that you register with your local Job Centre and that they know of your new qualification in electronic engineering. Visit the Job Centre regularly to find out what vacancies there are. Be prepared to apply widely. Be flexible as to how you can use your new skills in employment. Register with suitable agencies and look in the jobs columns of local njwspapjrs. cont... ——————————————————————————————————2/4—— Digitisjr 470 On-Line 650 UNEMPLOYMENT AMONG OLDER WORKERS 657 Kick Start Education On-Line TV PlusP656 Teletext 656 Fjb10 20:14:17 ADVICE —————————————————————————————— — FUTURE WITH SPARK Mike replies Your qualification may give you access to full or part-time courses in higher education. Degrees and Higher National Diploma/Certificate courses in electronics are available widely. If you choose to enrol on a full-time course, you should bj entitled to a grant from your local authority. For a list of courses see the Directory of Higher Education at your library or careers office. cont... ——————————————————————————————————3/4—— Are you seeking careers advice? Write to: Mike Drummond, Teletext Ltd PO box 2:7 LONDON SW6 1XT. Kick Start Education On-Line TV PlusP656 Teletext 656 Fjb10 20:47:11 ADVICE —————————————————————————————— — FUTURE WITH SPARK Mike replies Consult the prospectus of each institution. Local part-time courses may also bj available. For more careers information on electronic engineering, write to The Institute of Electronics and Electrical Incorporated Engineers, Savoy Hill House, Savoy Hill, London WC2R 0BS and to The Engineering Training Authority, Vector House, 41 Clarendon House, Watford WD1 1HS. ——————————————————————————————————4/4—— Are you seeking careers advice? Write to: Mike Drummond, Teletext Ltd PO box 2:7 LONDON SW6 1XT. Kick Start Education On-Line TV Plus