Job Information
National Careers Service
The National Careers Service has a range of information on making choices, career planning, courses, apprenticeships and information on writing CVs and completing application forms.
CareersBox
CareersBox offers an online library of careers film, news and information.
NHS Careers
This website contains information on the massive range of job opportunities in the NHS.
Nuevoo
Your job search starts here. A search for “trainee”, “school leaver”, “apprentice” will bring up lots of potentially suitable vacancies for you. You can also search using another region, city, industry, etc., and find all relevant jobs.
Film-Making. Law. International Politics. Architecture. Entrepreneurship.
Students interesting in any of these lines of work should access this link to explore some of the free live and online programmes available to young people from InvestIN Education.
Careers in the Construction and Property industry.
Click on the link above to find out more about Construction & Property - the industry responsible for the design, building and management of the built environment.
Apprenticeships
National Apprenticeship Service
The government’s apprenticeship website has a range of information on becoming an apprentice.
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University
UCAS
The universities central admissions service has details of UK university courses, with information on the application process, finance & support.
Unistats
A website which compares different universities and courses.
Prospects
Prospects has information on graduate jobs.
The Russell Group
The group represents the UKs 24 leading universities, source of careers information & advice including ‘informed choices’ a downloadable guide to making post 16 choices.
Not Going to Uni
This website lists a variety of opportunities that exist outside of university.
General Information
Careers World
Careers World lists general & regional careers resources including apprenticeship vacancies.
CareerPoint
CareerPoint is a resource for parents, young people and teachers with information on apprenticeships, labour market information and higher education.
Manchester Targeted Youth Support Service
The service aims to offer support into education, employment and training for young people.
Gatsby Benchmarks
The Gatsby Benchmarks are a framework of eight guidelines that define the best careers provision in secondary schools.
Buzz Test
Take the Buzz test and in less than 5 minutes discover what your strengths are and get an insight in to your personality.
Aptitude Test
Take the Aptitude test to find out your ability to perform specific tasks and react to a range of different situations.
Career Exploration Test
Take the Career Exploration Test to help you find a career path that suits your strengths, personality and interests.