Do you have an idea of what you want to do, but no clue how to get there?  Whether you are looking at what to study going into Year 9, or you are weighing up your Post-16 choices and thinking about University, there are many places to find out information and ask for advice. 

Success at School is the place for young people to explore careers, get the lowdown on top employers, and search for the latest jobs, courses and advice.

Gameplan is a free games-based website provided by King’s College London that allows 10-14 year olds and their parents to explore university.

Whether it’s university study, finance, life and skills, future career options, qualification choices or even how to perform better in school, Gameplan will equip you with everything you need to know!

MODERN MUSE

Modern Muse will inform you about the working world, help you explore your subject choices and give you an idea of where those choices may lead. You can use the site to get career inspiration, connections, and advice from Muses and the companies they work for.

Muses are successful women, from a variety of backgrounds and Modern Muse gives you an insider’s view of their day-to-day work lives. There are so many career opportunities you may not know about, or perhaps you feel they are out of reach. That's not the case. Modern Muse shows you the many opportunities available as you prepare for your future.

What you’ll find on Modern Muse:

An intimate view of the Muses’ responsibilities, career paths, and the subjects they studied

A view of what it’s like to work for the companies Muses work for

A one-stop shop for career opportunities available at a variety of companies

WHICH JOB?

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/

National Careers Service advisers can provide you with information, advice and guidance on skills, learning and work. Explore the different ways to get in touch with an adviser.

EXPLORE CAREERS, BE INSPIRED, TAKE ACTION

Whether you’ve got a career in mind or you haven’t got a clue, Plotr can help you discover your future and guide you to careers you could be great at.

Start is a free and comprehensive digital platform, offering schools and colleges a single starting point to help simplify and improve careers guidance in schools. 

Find your local JobCentre Plus including address information, opening times and contact details.

Jobcentre Near Me makes it easy to find your nearest jobcentre plus offices and information about benefits and support.

Jobcentre - Universal Credit & Benefits Information (jobcentrenearme.com)

GENERAL INFORMATION, APPRENTICESHIPS, JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND LIFE SKILLS (POST 16).

https://uk.jobted.com

https://www.aldirecruitment.co.uk/

https://www.allaboutschoolleavers.co.uk/

http://www.aonearlycareers.co.uk/

http://www.bealandscapearchitect.com/

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-service-fast-track-apprenticeship

http://ukcareers.ey.com/schools

https://www.goconstruct.org/

http://www.ciat.org.uk

http://www.brightideastrust.com 

http://www.choiceltd.co.uk

http://www.barclayslifeskills.com

https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

http://www.propertyneedsyou.com/

http://apprenticeships.qa.com/

https://www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk/

http://www.real-world.org.uk/index.php

http://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/thinkcarecareers

National Apprenticeship Week 2023! - Monday 6th to Sunday 12th February

Find out more here: NAW2021 - Amazing Apprenticeships

Did you know if you undertake an apprenticeship you get paid while training?

The minimum wage is £4.81 (as 2023)

After one year, you get the national minimum wage – whatever that is at the time.

For more information about apprenticeships, see the useful links further down this page.

There are three levels of apprenticeship:

1. Intermediate (L2) – roughly equivalent to GCSE
2. Advanced (L3) – roughly equivalent to 2 A levels
3. Higher (L4-7) – above A level

Use the following website to help choose an apprenticeship:

www.apprenticeships.org.uk

Click on “search for vacancies”

Then what?

Choose an apprenticeship you like

Apply – they will ask for a CV and letter of application – There are tips on how to write these two documents on the same website.

Amazing Apprenticeships

A leading organisation in the education sector, founded to tackle misconceptions about apprenticeships and promote the benefits.

click for for Amazing apprenticeship website

Links:

click here for The Apprenticeship Guide website
click here for rate my apprenticeship website

UNIVERSITY LINKS

http://www.whatuni.com                                     http://www.harper-adams.ac.uk/

http://www.educanada.ca                                   http://www.arden.ac.uk

http://www.aoc.co.uk                                         http://www.bcu.ac.uk

http://www.canterbury.ac.uk                               http://www.city.ac.uk

http://www.coventry.ac.uk/cul                             http://www.wlc.ac.uk              

http://www.derby.ac.uk/research/icegs/                http://www.lsbu.ac.uk

http://www.mdx.ac.uk/                                      http://www.tees.ac.uk/

http://www.thestudentworld.com                          http://www.law.ac.uk

http://www.ucfb.com                                        http://www2.gre.ac.uk/

http://www.westminster.ac.uk                          http://www.wlv.ac.uk

https://www.prepmedics.com

SUBJECT SPECIFIC LINKS

SCIENCES

https://www.rsb.org.uk/

SOCIAL COMMUNICATIONS

https://www.aat.org.uk/

http://www.lse.ac.uk/home.aspx

http://www.escpeurope.eu/

http://www.icaew.com/

https://www.kpmgcareers.co.uk

http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/valuation-office-agency

EXPRESSIVE ARTS

http://creativeskillset.org/

http://www.backstage-academy.co.uk/

http://www.fourthmonkey.co.uk/

https://www.fashionretailacademy.ac.uk/

http://www.pointblankmusicschool.com

http://www.sae.edu/gbr/about-us

http://www.uca.ac.uk

TEACHER TRAINING

http://www.sccdtraining.co.uk/

https://www.bscteach.co.uk/ 

RAF

http://www.raf.mod.uk/recruitment

ARMY

http://www.army.mod.uk/join/

Royal Navy and Marines

http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/careers

https://www.sstg.org/

TECHNOLOGY

http://www.digitalme.co.uk/

http://www.edgehotelschool.ac.uk/

http://www.swisseducation.com

ENGINEERING

http://www.bmt.org/

NHS

http://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk

Medicine

http://www.gapmedics.co.uk/     

http://www.osteopathy.org/   

http://www.royaldeaf.org.uk

HUMANITIES

https://www.nchlondon.ac.uk/

Other useful links:

http://neuvoo.co.uk/  - Job search website

https://uk.jobted.com - Job Search site (over 90'000 Jobs)

T Levels are technical-based qualifications in England, developed in collaboration with employers and businesses, with content that meets the needs of industry and prepares students for work, further training, or study. T Levels are two-year courses that can be studied by 16-18 year olds after finishing their GCSEs"

Then add the following link:

See below if you need more information and how to apply