Useful Websites
In the current economic climate it is important that you give yourself the best possible chance to find information about all the education and training you can access when you leave school. At The Barlow we ensure that all our pupils and their parent/carer are provided with useful information and guidance to help with those important career choices.
Over the course of your time at The Barlow you will be making some big decisions about your future.
“Our Futures” provides a careers service to the school. You will take part in a one to one career guidance interview in school with our careers advisor Mrs J Dawson.
To help you to prepare for your interview the following websites are useful:
- https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/Pages/Home.aspx and http://www.plotr.co.uk
- http://www.theapprenticeshiphub.co.uk/
- www.apprenticeships.org.uk – apprenticeship vacancies (updated regularly)
- www.ucas.com – information on university courses
- www.prospects.co.uk – careers advice
- www.stemnet.org.uk – creates opportunities to inspire young people in Science, Technology,
- Engineering & Mathematics www.investinmanchester.com -MIDAS Invest in Manchester
- http://neweconomymanchester.com – Manchester New Economy
- https://discovercreative.careers/– Creative Industries Information
- https://www.screenskills.com/ – Creative Industries Information
- www.nhscareers.nhs.uk – Health Careers Information
- https://www.studying-in-uk.org/medical-schools-in-uk/ – UK Medical School Information
- Education Careers Information – Education Careers Information
- www.tes.co.uk – Education Careers Information
- Jobs.telegraph.co.uk/careers/cv-writing-advice
- www.lawcareers.net – Overview of the Legal Profession
- http://careers-in-accounting.com – Finance Careers
- www.theapprenticeacademy.co.uk – Digital/Media/Business Apprenticeship
- https://apprenticeshipguide.co.uk/apprenticeship-category/industry-sectors/energy-apprenticeships/ – Energy Industry Apprenticeship Information
- Law and Legal apprenticeship – Legal Career Apprenticeship Information
- http://financial.kaplan.co.uk – Accountancy Apprenticeship Information
- www.apprenticeshipsorg.uk/about-us/national-apprenticeship-serviceaspc – National Apprenticeship Service
- http://allaboutlaw.co.uk/ – Information on careers in Law
- https://www.founders4schools.org.uk/ – Opportunities available through the website include careers talks or attendance at careers fairs, mock interviews and workplace visits.
- https://www.workfinder.com/ – A free app allows young people to find work experience opportunities in their local area and to give feedback on their experiences.
Useful careers websites and resources:
- Bitesize Careers: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/careers
- Creative Jobs and Careers https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-categories/creative-and-media
- BBC Apprenticeships: https://www.bbc.co.uk/careers/trainee-schemes-and-apprenticeships
- Jobs in the NHS: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/
- Careers in Sport: https://careers-in-sport.co.uk/
- Careers in Construction: https://www.citb.co.uk/
- Careers in Engineering: https://www.ecitb.org.uk/
- Careers in Law: https://www.allaboutlaw.co.uk/
- Careers in Education: https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/
- Carers in Physics: https://www.iop.org/careers-physics
- STEM Careers: https://www.stem.org.uk/secondary/careers
Apprenticeships:
- Become an Apprentice https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/apprentices
- Motor Trade: Remit: https://remit.co.uk/
- Heavy Vehicle: Stagecoach: https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and-offers/national/apprenticeship-schemes-with-stagecoach-bus
- Business & Finance: https://theapprenticeacademy.co.uk/
- Find an Apprenticeship: https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
- The Growth Company Vacancies: https://www.gceducationandskills.ac.uk/apprenticeship-vacancies/
- Degree Apprenticeships: MMU https://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/apprenticeships
- Milk Round for School Leavers: https://www.milkround.com/jobs/school-or-college-leaver-schemes/school-leaver
- Not Going to University: https://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/
- Jobs: https://stockport-jobsmatch.co.uk/
University:
- University entrance requirements: http://www.ucas.ac.uk
- Informed Choices: Choosing the right A levels at Post 16: https://www.informedchoices.ac.uk/
- Graduate jobs: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/
Volunteering:
- DoE: https://www.dofe.org/thelatest/volunteering-ideas/
- Voluntary work at 16: https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/information/your-choices-at-16/work-or-voluntary-work-route
- National Citizenship Service: https://wearencs.com/
- St Johns Ambulance: https://www.sja.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer-opportunities/
- VInspired: https://vinspired.com/volunteer