Resources for Advisors

This section is aimed at providing key messages and materials on Professional and Career Development Loans for individuals that provide impartial information, advice and guidance to potential learners, such as University or college careers advisers, Jobcentre Plus advisers, Next  Step advisers and Union learning representatives.

Materials included in this section should not be used by learning providers that are on the Professional and Career Development Loans Register as an inducement to encourage learners to enrol on their courses. Learning providers must act responsibly in helping individuals choose learning and support that is relevant to their needs and abilities.

ToolKit

E-Newsletters 
pdf Professional and Career Development Loans e-newsletter January 2010

pdf Professional and Career Development Loans e-newsletter October 2009

pdf Professional and Career Development Loans e-newsletter September 2009

pdf Professional and Career Development Loans e-newsletter August 2009 

pdf Professional and Career Development Loans e-newsletter July 2009 

pdf Professional and Career Development Loans e-newsletter June 2009 

pdf Professional and Career Development Loans e-newsletter May 2009


Big Picture

This is a desk aid which IAG professionals can use to help them advise learners about Professional and Career Development Loans.

pdf Download Big Picture

When using this desk aid, please be aware that the Careers Advice Service is now part of Next Step. The contact number has remained the same.

Quick Reference Guide
pdf Quick Reference Guide

Seminar Presentation
During June, July and November 2009 we held a series of seminars to update you on the changes to Professional and Career Development Loans. Below is a link to the presenation slides that were shown at these events for your information.

pdf Professional and Career Development Loans presentation  

pdf Professional and Career Development Loans presentation - Northern Ireland events

To find out how to contact us for information and advice, visit the Contact page.