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9 The supplying of careers guidance information focuses on: • Providing information on vocational and training opportunities that are relevant to the clients’ needs. • Developing a practical data bank to supply information useful to the clients’ needs. The supplying of careers guidance advice focuses on: • Carrying out a complete, in-depth analysis of the different combinations of factors that influence the decision processes. • Assisting the client in drawing up a realistic personal action plan to include aims, timescales, courses of action, contacts, and resources. The main information services are: • Self-help information services usually delivered through websites (developed by employment offices and careers guidance organizations) or printed materials placed inside employment or careers guidance offices. • Information interview ( colloquio di accoglienza or colloquio informativo ), usually delivered at a counter or by telephone or email message on a first come, first served basis. The face-to-face or telephone information interview lasts 10-20 minutes. • Group (small ones also) information sessions ( incontri informativi di gruppo ). The main advice services are: • In depth targeted orientation interview, 60mins long (or more) consultations are usually delivered by appointment in a reserved space. • Balance of competences, several in depth weekly interviews to help an adult to identify a professional target and to develop an action plan. • Small group sessions and courses, usually addressed to 10-20 people on themes such as job search techniques and/or how to choose a profession Malta In Malta, the main providers of career guidance are situated within the state educational institutions and the public employment service. Their role is complimentary, such that educational institutions support students in their course/career choice whilst they are in education. The National School Support Services of the Ministry for Education is responsible for services offered within state schools for students attending compulsory schooling (till 16 years of age). Their services are offered to students, locals and foreigners (including migrants) alike. A number of career advisors work in each State college and any student who would like to enquire about careers, job opportunities, post-secondary education and about the labour market in general, can request an appointment with the career advisor or guidance teacher within the respective college. Apart from holding one-to-one sessions upon request, Career Advisors and other career guidance practitioners also hold mainstream activities with students across all compulsory schooling years, particularly before students leave compulsory education. The Malta College for Science and Technology (MCAST), is the main vocational college in Malta and offers the service of career guidance and counselling within their Integration Unit.