Unison, which represents careers and Connexions workers in Surrey, was informed of the cuts by Babcock, the company contracted by Surrey County Council to manage the services.
The move will halve the number of teams from four to two covering the whole of the county.
"We are all aware of the challenges on council budgets, especially given the impending results of the spending review," said Chris Leary, communications officer for Surrey County Unison.
"But to slash young people’s provision for training, education and employment will do much more harm in years to come, and will completely overshadow any very short gains with the budgets."
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