Useful Websites
Birmingham Careers Service
Birmingham Careers Service – Guiding Young People
National Careers Service
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobfamily/Pages/default.aspx
Use the job profiles to find out about different careers. These include sources of information and regulatory bodies for the relevant profession.
National Careers Week
Welcome – National Careers Week
Target Careers Resources: https://targetcareers.co.uk/parents-and-teachers/384373-resources-for-national-careers-week
The National Apprenticeship Service
http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/
You don’t have to go to university! The NAS has been designed to increase the number of Apprenticeship opportunities and provide a dedicated, responsive service for both employers and learners.
icould
http://icould.com/
icould is about inspiration, encouragement and discovery. The idea is to help you make the most of your potential and talent, by showing how others have used theirs.
Careersbox
Home – CareersBox
Careers films on the web for a wide range of careers.
http://www.careersbox.co.uk/skillsexplorer/
Skills Explorer is a FREE new way for students to connect with the extensive and Careersbox library of world-of-work and job profile films and videos.
The Guardian Careers
http://careers.guardian.co.uk/
STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths
STEM Learning
Careers resources for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Engineering
Inspiring Tomorrow’s Engineers – Tomorrow’s Engineers (tomorrowsengineers.org.uk)
Accountancy and Finance Careers
http://careers.icaew.com/
Careers in the NHS
http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/index.shtml
The updated NHS website http://www.stepintothenhs.nhs.uk/ offers case studies and videos on the range of career options in the NHS.
Physics
Institute of Physics – For physics • For physicists • For all : Institute of Physics (iop.org)
Society of Biology
http://www.societyofbiology.org/home
Institute of Zoology
http://www.zsl.org/science
Royal Society of Chemistry
http://www.rsc.org/
British Psychological Society
http://www.bps.org.uk/
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
http://www.csp.org.uk/
Get into Teaching
Inspire the next generation | Get Into Teaching GOV.UK (education.gov.uk)
Social Work Careers
http://www.basw.co.uk/social-work-careers/
Discover Creative Careers
Find your perfect role in the creative industries – Creative Careers (discovercreative.careers)
National Council for the Training of Journalists
http://www.nctj.com/
Law
http://www.lawsociety.org.uk
http://www.lawcareers.net
http://www.law.ac.uk/futurelawyers/(Future Lawyers Network)
Royal Institute of British Architects
http://www.architecture.com/
Prospects
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/
Graduate Prospects is the UK’s leading provider of information, advice and opportunities to students and graduates. We publish a wide collection of journals and directories, as well as provide an extensive graduate careers website.
Beetroot
Beetroot.com | Graduate Jobs, Apprenticeships, Placements
Rate My Apprenticeship
- https://www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk/search/jobs
- What to expect at an Apprenticeship assessment centre: https://www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk/advice/students/apprenticeship-assessment-centres
- How to write an Apprenticeship CV: https://www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk/advice/students/apprenticeship-cv
HIGHER EDUCATION
UCAS
http://www.ucas.com/
UCAS – Applying for Universities and colleges in the UK
Russell Group Universities
Informed Choices (russellgroup.ac.uk)
A Russell Group guide to making decisions about post-16 choices. If you are uncertain about which AS level subjects to choose then this guide may help you make your decision.
Student Finance England
https://studentfinance.campaign.gov.uk/
The Guardian University Guide
http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/universityguide
The Guardian’s university guide
Office for Students
https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/
The Uni Guide
http://university.which.co.uk/
The free & independent way to search & compare UK degree courses & universities from Which? – find the best one for you, with insider tips from unis & students.
The Complete University Guide
http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/
Alternatively ~ You may feel that University is not the option for you:
Not going to Uni
http://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/
Find out about apprenticeships, distant learning courses, gap year, sponsored degrees or employment opportunities.
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteering made easy
https://doit.life/volunteering
The Duke of Edinburgh Award is for young people aged 14-24 and offers a chance to gain Bronze, Silver and Gold awards.
www.theaward.org
Vinspired is the national youth volunteering programme for 16-25 year olds
https://vinspired.com/
The Prince’s Trust is a youth charity that helps change young lives. You can apply for funding to get a small business off the ground or other worthwhile enterprise.
http://www.princes-trust.org.uk/default.aspx
You can also contact local charities and community organisations.