Are you looking for information on careers and the world of work? Impartial, high quality careers and labour market information can help you decide what pathways might be best for you.
Here are some websites and resources that will help you to explore different topics and kick-start your research.
Amazing Apprenticeships www.amazingapprenticeships.com
apprenticeships | opportunities | ‘behind the scenes’
Apprenticeships (Gov.UK) www.apprenticeships.gov.uk
apprenticeships | opportunities
Find an Apprenticeship www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
search and apply for apprenticeships
Get My First Job www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk
apprenticeships | traineeships | opportunities | advice articles | industry guides
Higher and Degree Apprenticeships www.gov.uk/government/publications/higher-and-degree-apprenticeships
guide to higher and degree apprenticeships | latest vacancies
Notgoingtouni www.notgoingtouni.co.uk
apprenticeships | work experience | opportunities | college courses | work | advice articles
Prospects www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/apprenticeships
degree apprenticeships | jobs and careers information for graduate level jobs | advice articles | skills matching | work experience | gap year
Rate My Apprenticeship www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk
apprenticeships | traineeships | advice articles | work experience | industry guides
Advancing Access www.advancingaccess.ac.uk
CPD resources and events for teachers and advisers | support progression to leading universities
Amazing Apprenticeships www.amazingapprenticeships.com
apprenticeships resources
Barclays Lifeskills www.barclayslifeskills.com/teachers/lessons
skills | portfolio building
D2N2 Gatsby Benchmark Video Series bit.ly/2zTogNe
guidance and good practice | Gatsby Benchmarks
Into Film www.intofilm.org/resources/274
free resources for schools | careers in the film industry
National Careers Week nationalcareersweek.com
free resources for schools | Gatsby Benchmarks | blogs | Key Stage 2, 3 and 4
Panjango panjango.online
virtual world of work | activities | careers in the curriculum
Pinterest www.pinterest.com/helenjanota
labour market information (LMI) | infographics | free resources and activities for schools
Spark www.sparkcareers.org/careers
live streamed broadcasts from employers and careers experts
STEM Learning www.stem.org.uk
find STEM ambassadors | STEM resources and activities
The Compass Toolkit www.compasstoolkit.ox.ac.uk
careers activities and lesson plans for young carers
The WOW Show www.thewowshow.org/ | bit.ly/TheWowShow
online channel | recordings of live shows from The WOW Show
WorldSkills Careers Advice Toolkit www.worldskillsuk.org/educator-resources/careers-advice-toolkit/
free resources for schools | employability skills and careers information
Please note: some industry websites also include resources for schools
Assessment Day www.assessmentday.co.uk
practice aptitude tests
National Careers Service nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice#getting-a-job
interviews | CV advice | job search | networking
Reed www.reed.co.uk/career-advice/school-leaver-cv-template
school leaver CV template
Success at School successatschool.org/advicedetails/200/Skill-Up:-My-First-CV-Template
first CV template
Target Careers targetapprenticeships.co.uk/advice
CV tips for school leavers | school leaver programme interviews and applications
Ucas www.ucas.com/careers-advice
how to write a CV | what skills are employers looking for?
Explore jobs and careers further with websites from industry experts. Click here to visit page.
Also see ‘Money matters’ for financial support and advice in higher education
16-19 Bursary Fund www.gov.uk/1619-bursary-fund
financial support to help vulnerable young people or those in financial hardship to stay in education
British Council study-uk.britishcouncil.org/options/scholarships-financial-support
extra help with funding for international students planning on studying in the UK
ButtleUK www.buttleuk.org
grants to help remove the material barriers to education, training or wellbeing | support for care leavers
Childcare grant www.gov.uk/student-finance/extra-help
financial support for full-time students with children
Hardship funds www.gov.uk/extra-money-pay-university/university-and-college-hardship-funds
information on how to find out if you’re able to apply for financial support for studying at university or college
Helena Kennedy Foundation www.hkf.org.uk
bursaries | work shadowing placements | e-mentoring
NHS bursaries www.gov.uk/nhs-bursaries
information on financial support if you’re studying certain NHS medical, dentistry or healthcare courses
Peterson’s www.petersons.com/college-search/international-students-guide.aspx
international student's guide to US colleges and scholarships
Social work bursaries www.gov.uk/social-work-bursaries
financial support for social work students
Teacher training funding www.gov.uk/teacher-training-funding
undergraduates and postgraduates can get help with the costs of their teacher training
The Scholarship Hub www.thescholarshiphub.org.uk
search and apply for UK scholarships, grants or bursaries for university and degree apprenticeships
Turing Scheme (replaces Erasmus) www.turing-scheme.org.uk
financial support if you are considering studying at a European university
Turn2Us grants-search.turn2us.org.uk
search for charitable grants and get more information
Which?University www.which.co.uk/extra-funding-university
what types of extra funding are available to help you at university?
Au Pair in America www.aupairamerica.co.uk
Au Pair programme for America
British Exploring Society www.britishexploring.org
join an expedition in remote or challenging parts of the world
Bunac www.bunac.org/uk
summer camps in the USA and international work
Camp America www.campamerica.co.uk
summer camp work in the USA
GapForce www.gapforce.org
international gap year programmes and expeditions
National Trust www.nationaltrust.org.uk/volunteer
volunteering with the National Trust in Great Britain
The Year in Industry www.etrust.org.uk/the-year-in-industry
high-quality, paid placements for students in their gap year before or during their degree course
Volunteering Matters volunteeringmatters.org.uk
volunteering opportunities in the UK
Year Out Group www.yearoutgroup.org
international gap year programmes
Aspiring Professionals Programme (APP) www.socialmobility.org.uk/programmes
supporting high achieving individuals from low income backgrounds to go to uni
DiscoverUni discoveruni.gov.uk
official information for finding and comparing uni courses
Helena Kennedy Foundation www.hkf.org.uk
provides bursaries and support to disadvantaged FE students for higher education
Higher and Degree Apprenticeships www.gov.uk/government/publications/higher-and-degree-apprenticeships
guide to higher and degree apprenticeships | latest vacancies
Medical Schools Council www.medschools.ac.uk
information on medical school including entry requirements
Opendays.com www.opendays.com
search for university open days
Prospects www.prospects.ac.uk
jobs and careers information for graduate level jobs | advice articles | skills matching | work experience | gap year | degree apprenticeships
Russell Group www.informedchoices.ac.uk
information on the 24 leading UK universities
Sutton Trust www.suttontrust.com/our-programmes
supporting young people from less advantaged backgrounds to access leading universities and careers through a range of programmes and summer schools
The Student Room www.thestudentroom.co.uk/student-finance
finance advice for uni from Student Finance England
The Uni Guide www.theuniguide.co.uk
search courses | university profiles | advice articles | where can your A levels take you?
Times Higher Education www.timeshighereducation.com
world university rankings | where to study?
UCAS www.ucas.com
search and apply for courses | open days | advice articles
Uni Taster Days www.unitasterdays.com/ondemand
watch 'on demand' video subject guides
Universities and colleges virtual tours | UCAS www.ucas.com/undergraduate/what-and-where-study/open-days-and-events/virtual-tours
take a virtual tour around lots of university and college campuses
What do Graduates Do? luminate.prospects.ac.uk/what-do-graduates-do
what are graduates doing 6 months after graduating?
Zero Gravity www.zerogravity.co.uk
double your chances of achieving a top university offer — and the grades to meet it — by connecting with a mentor once a week
Adzuna www.adzuna.co.uk
search for vacancies | local labour market information
Career Coach: Derby College derby-college.emsicc.com
local labour market information for the Derby College region linking to courses at Derby College
Careerometer (LMI for All) ideas4careers.co.uk/careerometer
labour market information | jobs and careers information | compare earnings | future trends
iCould www.icould.com
labour market information | videos | quizzes | advice articles
Nomis www.nomisweb.co.uk
official labour market statistics
Prospects www.prospects.ac.uk
graduate careers | labour market information | future trends
Start www.startprofile.com
labour market information | career planning | jobs and careers information | careers matching
Start in D2N2 d2n2.startprofile.com
what are the key sectors in Derby, Nottingham, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire? | labour market information for D2N2
What do Graduates Do? luminate.prospects.ac.uk/what-do-graduates-do
what are graduates doing 6 months after graduating? | graduate trends
Also see ‘Funding, scholarships and bursaries’
Benefits explained www.gov.uk/browse/benefits/entitlement
a guide to checking your benefits entitlement
E4S www.e4s.co.uk
search for part-time and temporary work to support your studies
Money Saving Expert www.moneysavingexpert.com
advice on all things financial including budgeting and best deals
National Minimum Wage rates www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates
the hourly rate for the minimum wage depends on your age and whether you’re an apprentice
NUS Extra www.apprenticeextra.co.uk
discount card for UK apprentices
Save the Student! www.savethestudent.org
banking and budgeting advice for young people
Student Finance Calculator www.gov.uk/student-finance-calculator
estimate student loans or extra student funding
Student Job www.studentjob.co.uk
vacancies for students
The Money Charity themoneycharity.org.uk/work/young-people
a guide to all things student finance and student money related
undergraduate student finance and support
Unitemps www.unitemps.com
recruitment agency specialising in temporary job vacancies, student jobs and internships
Higher and Degree Apprenticeships www.gov.uk/government/publications/higher-and-degree-apprenticeships
guide to higher and degree apprenticeships | latest vacancies
Notgoingtouni www.notgoingtouni.co.uk
apprenticeships | work experience | opportunities | college courses | work | advice articles
Prince's Trust princes-trust.org.uk
platform that supports young people into education, employment and enterprise
Shell Livewire www.livewire.shell
providing support to young people wanting to set up their own business
Ucas www.ucas.com/alternatives-to-university
apprenticeships | traineeships | school leaver programmes | internships | gap year
Youth Employment UK youthemployment.org.uk/careers-advice-help
all the information you need to look for your first role in the workplace
Amazing Apprenticeships Parents' Resources www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/influencers/resources-for-parents
resources for parents to help support young people in making informed career choices
Institute of the Motor Industry www.autocity.org.uk/index.php/parents
guide for parents on careers in the motor industry
Into University intouniversity.org/content/information-parents-guardians
provide a quiet, safe and stimulating classroom environment for disadvantaged children and young people
Parental Guidance www.parentalguidance.org.uk
careers information and advice for parents from the Careers Writers Association
For open days and events for colleges accessible from the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire area please visit ideas4careers.co.uk/resources/opendays
16Personalities www.16personalities.com
quiz that helps to identify strengths and weaknesses
Future Finder futurefinder.yourlife.org.uk
potential career paths based on qualifications and traits
iCould Buzz Quiz (via UCAS) www.ucas.com/careers/buzz-quiz
possible career paths matched to personality and courses studied
Sacu Spartan Test sacu-student.com
in-depth database providing guidance on degrees, apprenticeships and future jobs matched to your interests
Start careers.startprofile.com/page/profile-page
professional development toolkit | employability builder | CV writing
Sector quizzes
A Question of Care www.aquestionofcare.org.uk
quiz to see if a career in care could be for you
Adult Social Care www.adultsocialcare.co.uk/could-you-care-quiz.aspx
quiz to see if a career in adult care could be for you
Chartered Surveyors Training Trust www.cstt.org.uk/Home/Find-a-Career/Careers-Quiz
designed to identify careers of interest that you may not have considered
Find your health career www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/career-planning/career-tools
identify careers in the NHS suited to your interests
Go Construct Career Explorer www.goconstruct.org/construction-careers/what-jobs-are-right-for-me
find roles in construction suited to you based on your interests, skills and qualifications
Hospitality Guild www.hospitalityguild.co.uk/A-Career-in-Hospitality/Career-tools/Personality-Test
hospitality career map visual and information
Step into the NHS - Take the Test www.stepintothenhs.nhs.uk/careers/take-the-test
quiz to identify potential career pathways in the NHS, with over 350 roles to choose from
Which landscape career? www.chooselandscape.org/choose-your-career
view different opportunities in landscaping
BBC Bitesize Careers www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/careers
Explore careers through videos, articles and more
Bright Knowledge www.brightknowledge.org
what can you do with a subject? | advice articles
Careerometer ideas4careers.co.uk/careerometer
jobs and careers information | labour market information
iCould www.icould.com
videos | quizzes | labour market information | advice articles
National Careers Service nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
jobs and careers information | earnings | job hunting
Prospects www.prospects.ac.uk
jobs and careers information (graduate level jobs) | advice articles | skills matching
Start www.startprofile.com
career planning | jobs and careers information | labour market information | skills matching
Success at School www.successatschool.org.uk
jobs and careers information | info and advice for school leavers | opportunities
Target Careers www.targetcareers.co.uk
jobs and careers information | info and advice for school leavers | opportunities
The Guardian www.theguardian.com/careers
info and advice articles | opportunities
Ucas www.ucas.com/careers-advice
helping you find your dream job | jobs and careers information
Barclays Lifeskills barclayslifeskills.com/young-people
interactive tools, films and activities for young people
National Careers Week ncw2020.co.uk/activities | ncw2020.co.uk/booklets-guides
help with identifying your skills and qualities which will help when you come to apply for courses or jobs in the future
Skills & Careers Activities Booklet For Young People | Youth Employment UK www.youthemployment.org.uk/free-skills-careers-activities-booklet-for-young-people
ideas for boosting your skills and thinking about your career ideas
Skills Builder www.skillsbuilder.org/homelearning
short activities to help young people build their skills
Start home learning activities careers.startprofile.com
build your profile and explore your future
Access to Work Factsheet www.gov.uk/government/publications/access-to-work-factsheet/access-to-work-factsheet-for-customers
extra help if you have special educational needs, disability or a long-term health condition
Benefits explained www.gov.uk/browse/benefits/entitlement
a guide to checking your benefits entitlement
Disability Confident www.gov.uk/government/publications/disability-confident-employers-that-have-signed-up
list of employers who are committed to supporting people with disabilities in work
Evenbreak www.evenbreak.co.uk/en
connecting employers with disabled talent
Gov.UK www.gov.uk/student-finance/extra-help
disabled students support
Supported Internships ideas4careers.co.uk/resources/supported-internships
information about supported internships
Summer schools and internship programmes are open for applications for a short time each year; please check to see if you are eligible to apply. You can also find out about university summer schools around the UK on individual websites.
Aspiring Professionals Programme www.socialmobility.org.uk
KPMG Vacation Programmes www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/undergraduate/vacation-programmes
Medical Schools (MSC) www.medschools.ac.uk/our-work/selection/msc-summer-schools
Nuffield Research Placements www.nuffieldfoundation.org/students-teachers/nuffield-research-placements
PWC School and College Leaver Programmes www.pwc.co.uk/careers/student-careers/school-careers/our-programmes.html
RVC (pre-vet summer school) rvc.ac.uk/study/rvc-is-open-for-all/visit-us/pre-vet-summer-school
RZSS (research and conservation in a zoo setting) rzss.org.uk/education/science-summer-school
Sutton Trust summerschools.suttontrust.com
Adzuna www.adzuna.co.uk
Find a job www.gov.uk/jobsearch
Find an apprenticeship www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
Get My First Job www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk
Indeed www.indeed.com
Rate My Apprenticeship www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk
Totaljobs www.totaljobs.com
Do-it doit.life/discover
volunteering opportunities
National Citizen Service wearencs.com
a range of experience opportunities to strengthen skills
Prime primecommitment.co.uk
law-related placements
Prince's Trust princes-trust.org.uk
platform that supports young people into education, employment and enterprise