Careers Websites and Further Information for Students and Parents
Good quality careers education will raise the aspirations of all young people. Students in Years 7-13 are encouraged to take responsibility for their future choices and to start researching and planning for their future. In addition to the support and opportunities that we offer in school, there are some very useful resources that can be accessed from home.
INCREASE YOUR CAREERS KNOWLEDGE
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WEBSITE LINK
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INFORMATION
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www.eclips-online.co.uk
(Password required – see your careers notice board in your form room or check careers assembly presentations.)
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- Search careers ideas in A-Z or job groups
- Specific job information
- Ideas linked to subjects and general information
- Use the Career Wizard
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www.icould.com
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- Take the Buzz Quiz personality test to discover your strengths.
- Real stories to inspire your career and provide ideas for your future
- Search and watch videos to find links between school subjects and careers.
- Get advice about important events such as option choices and employment after school.
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www.startprofile.com
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- Start is a free, online careers platform, designed to connect 11-18 year olds with their future career potential.
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www.careersbox.co.uk
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- Visit the on-line library of careers related film, news and information.
- There’s a wide range of case study films showing real people doing real jobs, giving insights into careers across all sectors to help you find the right career.
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www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
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- On this website, you can find out more about a job you are interested in such as the hours you would work, starting salaries, what the work would be like, entry requirements and exam qualifications you would need, skills, interests and qualities they would expect you to have.Get advice about completing CV’s and application forms etc.
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WHAT JOBS WILL THERE BE LOCALLY?
| Shape Your Future Booklets |
- The new Shape Your Future booklet for the North Yorkshire area 2021 will be available mid November 2020. A link will be placed here as soon as it is available.
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www.employmentskillsleeds.co.uk
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- Leeds Employment Hub (Harrogate is part of Leeds City Economic region) – click here to find out about relevant jobs, apprenticeships and courses
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STUDY OPTIONS POST 16
STUDY OPTIONS POST 18
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www.russellgroup.ac.uk
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- The Russell Group informed choices website helps identify which A level choices provide open option for students.
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www.ucas.com
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- Advice and information services to Post 18 education.
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www.unifrog.org
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- One stop shop for preparing students for course choices at school and beyond.
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www.notgoingtouni.co.uk
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- Focuses on other opportunities from apprenticeships, gap years, distance learning and jobs.
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www.gapyear.com
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- Provides information on things to do on a gap year.
- Advice on planning a gap year.
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www.amazingapprenticeships.com
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- Apprenticeships explained
- Search for current apprenticeship vacancies
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RESEARCHING UNIVERSITY COURSES
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