www.city-and-guilds.co.uk

City and Guilds need no introduction, as they are currently the leading vocational awarding body in the UK. They award almost half of all National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and are also a global organisation providing unique internationally recognised qualifications across the world through City & Guilds International.

City and Guilds have been encouraging education and training in and for the workplace since 1878. They are a charity and in 1900 were granted a Royal Charter to provide the means and motivation for individuals, corporations and communities to achieve their goals.

In order to identify and then provide training in the skills needed to support the UK economy, City and Guilds have established close links with industry, government and training organisations.

There are more than 8,500 approved City & Guilds centres scattered across the globe, offering qualifications in almost all sectors – from agriculture to hairdressing. The organisation also provide a range of office-based and management qualifications through the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM).

The City and Guilds website provides a regularly updated ‘news’ area, keeping its learners up to date on information about jobs and training schemes.

www.city-and-guilds.co.uk