► Useful links

Aim Higher - Developed to provide those contemplating entering HE with access to the necessary information from which to make effective decisions.

ACAS - Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Service - Working with employers and employees to improve organisations and improve working lives through employment relations.  Providing information, advice, and training.

AGCAS - Assocation of Careers Advisory Services - AGCAS is the professional association of careers professionals in Higher Education

AGR - Association of Graduate Recruiters - Representing organisations which recruit and employ graduates, or which offer services in connection with graduate recruitment.

AIRE - Advice on Individual Rights in Europe - The Centre's advice, information and representation service covers all aspects of the rights of individuals in Europe under international law.

AISA - Association for the International Students Advisors - A membership organisation providing workshops on current issues affecting international students in the UK.

AMOSSHE - Association of Managers in Student Services in Higher Education - Bringing together those who have responsibility for the management or coordination of a range of learner support and guidance services for students.

AMSU - Association for Managers in Students Unions - Membership organisation for managers within Students' Unions.

ASET - Association for Sandwich, Education and Training - The National professional body for work based learning practitioners.

British Council - The UK's official organisation for the promotion worldwide of British education, culture and language.

British Chamber of Commerce - A national network of quality accredited Chamber of Commerce. 

Business Link - Practical advice for businesses including a database directory.

Citizen's Advice Bureau - Registered charity the Citizen's Advice service provides free information, advice and guidance to people.

Central Office of Employment Tribunals (England and Wales)

Central Office of Employment Tribunals (Scotland)

CETL - Centres for Excellence in Teaching and Learning - A HEFCE initiative to reward excellent teaching practice, and to further invest in the practice.

CIHE - Council for Industry and Higher Education - To advance learning through the fostering of mutual understanding, cooperation and support between HE and business.

CIM - Chartered Institute of Marketing - The professional body for marketing professionals

CIPD - Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development - The professional body for those involved in the management and development of people.

Connexions - Confidential careers advice and support and information for 13 - 19 year olds.

CRA - Centre for Recording Achievement - National network organisation and a registered educational charity.  Working to promote awareness of recording record of achievements.

CRAC - The Careers Research and Advisory Centre - An independent educational charity aimed at advancing the education of the public, and young persons in life long career related learning for all.

CRB - Criminal Records Bureau - The CRB is responsible for processing Discolsure application forms identifying candidates who are looking to work with children or vulnerable members of society. 

CRE - Commission for Racial Equality 

DRC - Disability Rights Commission - An independent body introduced to eliminate discrimination and promote equality for disabled people.

Equal Opportunities Commission - Working towards the prevention of sex discrimination.

GO Wales - Graduate Opportunities Wales - Offers a wide range of services designed to help students, graduates, and businesses in Wales.

Graduate Prospects - Working in partnership with the most prominent official bodies in the field of Higher Education, Graduate Prospects has been bring students, graduates, and recruiters together.

HE Academy - Aims to help institutions, staff, and discipline groups in providing the best possible education and learning experience for their students.

HECSU - Higher Education Careers Service Unit - Is the commercial arm of Graduate Prospects.

HEFCE - Higher Education Funding Council for England - Distributes public money for research and teaching to universities and colleges in England, aiming to promote high quality education and research.

HEFCW - Higher Education Funding Council for Wales - Distributes public money for research and teaching to universities and colleges in Wales, aiming to promote high quality education and research.

HERO - Higher Education and Research Opportunities in the UK - Provides up to date, accurate and informative database of links to all the key HE websites on the internet.

Home Office - The government department working towards a safe and fair society for individuals to live in, in England and Wales.

IAS - Immigration Advisory Service - Independent non-government organisation, giving free and confidential legal advice to those who are eligible, and representation tailored to each clients needs.

ICG - Institute of Careers Guidance - Professional organisation working to promote the development of careers guidance management services.

IND - Immigration and Nationality Directorate

Insight Plus - Accredition programme which intends to recognise the learning that students in sixth form colleges and universities gain from part-time jobs and voluntary work.

IPA - Institute of Practitioners in Advertising - The Uk's trade and professional body for the advertising media and marketing sector.

IPR - Institute of Public Relations - The UK's professional body for the public relations industry

Job Centre Plus - Information and support for people of working age, including national vacancies.

KTP - Knowledge Transfer Partnerships - Enables private and public sector research organisations to apply their research knowledge to important business problems.

LSC - Learning Skills Council - Works to improve the skills of England's young people and adults to ensure and maintain a positive workforce.  Responsible for planning and funding high quality vocational education and training.

NCGE  - National Council for Graduate Entrepreneurship - Supports graduates into business and the fostering of a more entrepreneurial culture that inspires students and graduates to consider the option of starting their own business.

NCWE - National Council for Work Experience - Promotes supports and develops quality work experience for the benefits of students, employers, and the economy.

NSEA - National Student Employment Association (US) - US equivalent of NASES

NUS - National Union of Students - Provides students with high-quality information on welfare issues.

QAA - Quality Assurance Agency - For Higher Education to safeguard help, improve the academic standards and quality of HE in the UK.

REC - Recruitment and Employment Confederation - Professional body representing the commercial employment agency sector.

SCOP - Standing Conference of Principals - The representative body for Higher Education colleges in England and Northern Ireland.

SFC - Scottish Funding Council - Provides strategic overview of education in Scotland to improve high quality learning and research.

SKILL - National Bureau for Children with Disabilities - A national UK charity promoting opportunities for young people and adults with disability in post-16 education, training and employment.

STEP - Shell Technology Enterprise Programme - Promotes the impact of undergraduates on small businesses, and offers undergraduate project-based work within small to medium enterprises.

TUC - Trade Union Congress - "The voice of Britain at work."

UCAS - Universities and College Admissions Service - The central organisation that processes applications for full-time undergraduate courses in UK institutions.

UK NARIC - The National Recognition Information Centre - The Uk's official organisation for the provision of evidence of comparability between international and UK qualifications.

UKCISA - The Council for International Student Affairs - A membership organisation providing information, advice, and training on the recruitment and support of international students.

UKTI - UK Trade and Investment - A government organisation, supporting companies in the UK, trading internationally and international companies seeking to establish themselves in the UK.

UNIAID - A student charity helping young people overcome financial hurdles into and through Higher Education.

UUK - Universities UK - The Committee of Vice Chancellors and Principles of the Universities of the UK

UVAC - University Vocational Awards Council - The UK not-for-profit organisation representing the higher and further education sector's voice, influencing development and training to relate to and improve relating to higher vocational learning.

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