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This is the publicly funded careers service in England for adults and young people aged 13 or over. The service includes:</p> <ul class="govuk-list govuk-list--bullet"> <li>the National Careers Service website</li> <li>services delivered through the website</li> <li>the National Contact Centre</li> <li>face-to-face careers advice providers</li> </ul> <p class="govuk-body">When using the National Career Service, you agree to the following terms and conditions. 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