Useful Careers Resources & Websites

    CAREERS RESOURCES – YEAR 7-13

    Students at Urmston Grammar School have access to the Careers Library, based in the Learning Resource Centre, at lunch times and after school.

    Students also have access to the following Careers Software:

    Unifrog: https://www.unifrog.org/
    Working in partnership with employers and universities to help students explore the world of work and education, make the best choices, and submit the strongest applications

    Please contact the CEIAG Co-ordinator, Amy Marshall, for help with accessing Unifrog if required.

    USEFUL WEBSITES:

    CAREERS

    BBC Bitesize Careers: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/careers
    Explore future options and get advice from experts and young people

    Careerpilot: https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/
    Explore careers by school subject or job sector and pathways

    GMACS (The Greater Manchester Apprenticeship & Careers Service): https://gmacs.co.uk/
    Navigate choices and explore what Greater Manchester can offer 

    iCould: https://icould.com/ 
    Take the Buzz Quiz and watch videos of people talking about their jobs

    MYPATH: https://www.mypathcareersuk.com/job-of-the-week
    Watch Job of the Week videos 

    National Careers Service: https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
    Explore careers to view 800 job profiles detailing labour market information on the skills and qualifications required, what the job involves, the average salary and what the career prospects are like, and access information, advice and guidance on learning, training and work opportunities

    Prospects: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/getting-a-job/how-to-choose-a-career/
    Explore how to choose a career, and research job profiles and job sectors, university, apprenticeship, gap year, volunteering, working abroad and self-employment options

    USING LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION (LMI)

    iCould: https://icould.com/stories/using-lmi-careers-decisions/
    Explore how to use labour market information to help make career decisions

    UNIVERSITY & HIGHER EDUCATION (UK)

    Better Uni Choices: https://www.betterunichoices.com/
    Advice from a former Admissions Tutor expert on applying to university, including guidance on admissions tests, personal statements and finance

    Discover Uni: https://discoveruni.gov.uk/
    Explore student satisfaction ratings, average graduate earnings, and the percentage of students that go on to work or study 15 months after degrees at specific universities

    Informed Choices: https://www.informedchoices.ac.uk/
    Explore degrees at Russell Group universities linked to A Level choices (however please note that different universities accept different A Levels, so always check online or with Admissions Tutors at the universities of interest)

    Open Days: https://www.opendays.com/
    Explore the university open days directory with booking links

    Prospects: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/
    Explore career options linked to university degree choice 

    Push: https://www.push.co.uk/
    Independent guide to UK universities, student life, gap years, open days, student finance and all things student related

    SACU: https://sacu-student.com/?page_id=2850
    Take the free career quiz, the Spartan Test, to research university, higher education and career suggestions

    Student Finance England: https://www.gov.uk/student-finance-register-login
    Apply online for student finance and see how much you can get

    The Complete University Guide: https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/
    Includes information on university and subject rankings 

    The Uni Guide: https://www.theuniguide.co.uk/
    Explore what to study, where to go and how to get there, and access the A Level explorer to see where A Level subjects can lead

    UCAS: https://www.ucas.com/
    Research courses and entry requirements at UK universities and colleges, and explore subject guides and scholarships, bursaries and grants

    Whatuni: http://www.whatuni.com/ 
    Search for UK university courses and read student reviews

    UNIVERSITY & HIGHER EDUCATION (STUDY ABROAD)

    Eunicas: https://eunicas.ie/ 
    Information on studying in Europe

    Fulbright Commission: https://www.fulbright.org.uk/
    Information on studying in the USA

    Study Options: https://studyoptions.com/
    Information on studying in Australia or New Zealand

    APPRENTICESHIPS

    All About School Leavers: http://www.allaboutschoolleavers.co.uk/
    Explore apprenticeship information and search and apply for opportunities

    Amazing Apprenticeships: https://www.amazingapprenticeships.com/
    Explore higher and degree apprenticeship vacancies, and information on apprenticeships and technical education including T Levels and HTQs

    Apprenticeships: https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/apprentices
    Explore how to become an apprentice and what apprenticeships are available

    Find an Apprenticeship: https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
    Search and apply for apprenticeships in England

    Get My First Job: https://www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk/
    Search and apply for apprenticeship opportunities 

    Higherin: https://higherin.com/
    Explore apprenticeship and school leaver information including the top 100 employer ratings, read apprentice reviews, and search and apply for opportunities

    Not Going to Uni: http://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/
    Explore apprenticeships and other possible alternatives including gap year options

    Skills England: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/skills-england
    Explore occupational maps and apprenticeship standards to see what apprenticeships are available, including noting employers involved in creating the standard and training providers delivering standards of interest

    Student Ladder: https://studentladder.co.uk/
    Explore apprenticeship opportunities, work experience, internships and graduate schemes with well known employers

    Success at School: https://successatschool.org/
    Explore employer webinars and ask an apprentice

    The Apprenticeship Guide: https://apprenticeshipguide.co.uk/
    Information on apprenticeships

    UCAS Apprenticeships: https://www.ucas.com/explore/search/apprenticeships?query= 
    Search and apply for apprenticeships

    EMPLOYMENT & SELF-EMPLOYMENT

    Agency Central: https://www.agencycentral.co.uk/
    Find a recruitment agency in the local area and those specialising in specific sectors

    Find a Job: https://www.gov.uk/find-a-job
    Search and apply for full-time and part-time jobs in England, Scotland and Wales

    King's Trust: https://www.kingstrust.org.uk/how-we-can-help/support-starting-business
    Access free support for starting a business 

    GAP YEAR

    EDT Placements: https://www.etrust.org.uk/programmes-platinum-placements
    STEM year in industry paid 12 month placements for school and college leavers

    Prospects: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/gap-year/
    Includes useful information on gap year ideas and opportunities including volunteering in the UK and abroad

    Year Out Group: https://yearoutgroup.org/
    Explore gap year programmes and advice

    VOLUNTEERING

    Doit: https://www.doit.life/volunteer
    Search the UK's biggest database of volunteering opportunities

    Vinspired: https://vinspired.com/
    Connects volunteers with organisations to help find roles and can gain digital badges and certificates to prove skills

    Volunteering Matters: https://vinspired.com/
    Search and apply for volunteering opportunities

     

     

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