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*[https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship Find an Appenticeship] - The Government website for searching for an apprenticeship  | *[https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship Find an Appenticeship] - The Government website for searching for an apprenticeship  | ||
*[https://www.prospects.ac.uk Prospects Careers Services] - A range of careers related material and links to other useful sites.  | *[https://www.prospects.ac.uk Prospects Careers Services] - A range of careers related material and links to other useful sites.  | ||
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*[https://www.russellgroup.ac.uk/media/5272/informedchoices-print.pdf Informed Choices] - Russell Group Uni guide  | *[https://www.russellgroup.ac.uk/media/5272/informedchoices-print.pdf Informed Choices] - Russell Group Uni guide  | ||
Revision as of 09:18, 20 May 2024
Contents
Introduction
The School's Careers Leader is Mrs Elliot, based in the careers Room located on the ground floor of the Turing Centre.
General Sites
- Unifrog logon - Careers advice, MOOCs, UCAS application process
 - UCAS Homepage -Links to all UK HE institutions and much more.
 - Not Going to Uni - An excellent website which lists current school leaver opportunities
 - Find an Appenticeship - The Government website for searching for an apprenticeship
 - Prospects Careers Services - A range of careers related material and links to other useful sites.
 - National Careers Service - Provides careers information, advice and guidance at all stages in your career.
 - Informed Choices - Russell Group Uni guide
 
Year Out (Gap Year)
- Independent Gap Advice - Independent advice on gap years.
 - CoolWorks - 75,000 paid and voluntary opportunities in National Parks, ski resorts and ocean and gold resorts in the US.
 - Year Out Group - supported by UCAS and the OfEE and has a section on advice.
 - Year in Industry - Operated by the eTrust, promotes taking a year out in industry
 
Studying Abroad
- A Star Future - Undergraduate courses taught in English in other countries
 - The British Council
 - PlotEU - Portal to learning opportunities in Europe
 - StudyCanada - Information of studying in Canada
 
Other useful sites
- OpenDays.com - provides lists of open days and how to get the most out of them.
 - Discover Uni - allows you to compare university courses and look at for example student satisfaction and employment after graduating.
 - Guardian University Guide
 - Push.co.uk
 - Student Loans Company - Money for Studying and Advice on Budgeting
 - The NUS - National Union of Students
 - Palgrave Study skills
 
Other
- New Scientist – provides an important gateway to science career sources
 - Lawcareers– vacation placements, mini-puplilages, etc
 - Know before you go, helping you navigate university life - Helping you navigate university life