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.
Start www.startprofile.com
career planning | jobs and careers information | labour market information (LMI) | skills matching
BBC Bitesize Careers www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/careers
Explore careers through videos, articles and more
iCould www.icould.com
videos | quizzes | labour market information (LMI) | advice articles
Prospects www.prospects.ac.uk
jobs and careers information (graduate level jobs) | advice articles | skills matching
Ucas www.ucas.com/ucas/after-gcses/find-career-ideas/explore-jobs
what can you do with a subject? | jobs and careers information
Careerometer https://ideas4careers.co.uk/careerometer
jobs and careers information | labour market information (LMI)
National Careers Service https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
jobs and careers information | earnings | job hunting
Bright Knowledge www.brightknowledge.org
what can you do with a subject? | advice articles
Target Careers www.targetcareers.co.uk
jobs and careers information | info and advice for school leavers | opportunities
Success at School www.successatschool.org.uk
jobs and careers information | info and advice for school leavers | opportunities
The Guardian www.theguardian.com/careers
info and advice articles | opportunities
Explore jobs and careers further with websites from industry experts. Go to page.
Apprenticeships (Gov.UK) www.apprenticeships.gov.uk
apprenticeships | opportunities
Find an Apprenticeship www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
search and apply for apprenticeships
Notgoingtouni www.notgoingtouni.co.uk
apprenticeships | work experience | opportunities | college courses | work | advice articles
Amazing Apprenticeships www.amazingapprenticeships.com
apprenticeships | opportunities | ‘behind the scenes’
Student Apprenticeship Guide https://amazingapprenticeships.com/app/uploads/2020/03/Interactive-Student-Guide_2020.pdf
interactive guide about apprenticeships for Years 12 and 13
Get My First Job www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk
apprenticeships | traineeships | opportunities | advice articles | industry guides
Rate My Apprenticeship www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk
apprenticeships | traineeships | advice articles | work experience | industry guides
Prospects www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/apprenticeshipswww.prospects.ac.uk
degree apprenticeships | jobs and careers information for graduate level jobs | advice articles | skills matching | work experience | gap year
Higher and Degree Apprenticeships www.gov.uk/government/publications/higher-and-degree-apprenticeships
guide to higher and degree apprenticeships | latest vacancies
UCAS www.ucas.com
search and apply for courses | open days | advice articles
The Uni Guide www.theuniguide.co.uk
search courses | university profiles | advice articles | where can your A levels take you?
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
The Student Room www.thestudentroom.co.uk/student-finance
finance advice for uni from Student Finance England
Prospects www.prospects.ac.uk
jobs and careers information for graduate level jobs | advice articles | skills matching | work experience | gap year | degree apprenticeships
What do Graduates Do? https://luminate.prospects.ac.uk/what-do-graduates-do
what are graduates doing 6 months after graduating?
Russell Group www.informedchoices.ac.uk
information on the 24 leading UK universities
Opendays.com www.opendays.com
search for university open days
DiscoverUni https://discoveruni.gov.uk
official information for finding and comparing uni courses
Times Higher Education www.timeshighereducation.com
world university rankings | where to study?
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
Uni Taster Days www.unitasterdays.com/ondemand
watch 'on demand' video subject guides
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
Aspiring Professionals Programme (APP) www.socialmobility.org.uk/programmes
supporting high achieving individuals from low income backgrounds to go to uni
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
Helena Kennedy Foundation www.hkf.org.uk
provides bursaries and support to disadvantaged FE students for higher education
Notgoingtouni www.notgoingtouni.co.uk
apprenticeships | work experience | opportunities | college courses | work | advice articles
Ucas www.ucas.com/alternatives-to-university
apprenticeships | traineeships | school leaver programmes | internships | gap year
Higher and Degree Apprenticeships www.gov.uk/government/publications/higher-and-degree-apprenticeships
guide to higher and degree apprenticeships | latest vacancies
Get Hired (Prince's Trust) https://gethired.org.uk
recruitment platform for young people
Looking for Work careers booklet www.youthemployment.org.uk/looking-for-work-careers-booklet
all the information you need to look for your first role in the workplace
Shell Livewire www.livewire.shell
providing support to young people wanting to set up their own business
Careerometer (LMI for All) https://ideas4careers.co.uk/careerometer
labour market information (LMI) | jobs and careers information | compare earnings | future trends
Start in D2N2 https://d2n2.startprofile.com
What are the key sectors in Derby, Nottingham, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire? Labour market information for D2N2
Career Coach: Nottingham College www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk/about-us/schools-liaison/support-information-and-resources-for-schools/find-the-right-career-for-you-with-career-coach
local labour market information (LMI) for the Nottingham area linking to courses at Nottingham College
Career Coach: Derby College https://derby-college.emsicc.com
local labour market information (LMI) for the Derby College region linking to courses at Derby College
Career Coach: Chesterfield College https://chesterfield.emsicc.com
local labour market information (LMI) for the Chesterfield area linking to courses at Chesterfield College
Start www.startprofile.com
labour market information (LMI) | career planning | jobs and careers information | careers matching
iCould www.icould.com
labour market information (LMI) | videos | quizzes | advice articles
Adzuna www.adzuna.co.uk
search for vacancies | local labour market information
Prospects www.prospects.ac.uk
graduate careers | labour market information (LMI) | future trends
What do Graduates Do? https://luminate.prospects.ac.uk/what-do-graduates-do
what are graduates doing 6 months after graduating? | graduate trends
Nomis www.nomisweb.co.uk
official labour market statistics
For open days and events for colleges accessible from the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire area please visit https://ideas4careers.co.uk/resources/opendays
Also see ‘Money matters’ for financial support and advice in higher education
16-19 Bursary Fund https://www.gov.uk/guidance/16-to-19-bursary-fund-guide-2021-to-2022-academic-yearwww.gov.uk/guidance/16-to-19-bursary-fund-guide-2020-to-2021-academic-year
financial support to help vulnerable young people or those in financial hardship to stay in education
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
NHS bursaries www.gov.uk/nhs-bursaries
information on financial support if you’re studying certain NHS medical, dentistry or healthcare courses
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.
Turn2Us https://grants-search.turn2us.org.uk
search for charitable grants and get more information
Childcare grant www.gov.uk/student-finance/extra-help
financial support for full-time students with children
Which?University www.which.co.uk/extra-funding-university
what types of extra funding are available to help you at university?
The Scholarship Hub www.thescholarshiphub.org.uk
search and apply for UK scholarships, grants or bursaries for university and degree apprenticeships
British Council https://study-uk.britishcouncil.org/options/scholarships-financial-support
extra help with funding for international students planning on studying in the UK
Turing Scheme (replaces Erasmus) www.turing-scheme.org.uk
financial support if you are considering studying at a European university
Peterson’s www.petersons.com/college-search/international-students-guide.aspx
international student's guide to US colleges and scholarships
Helena Kennedy Foundation www.hkf.org.uk
bursaries | work shadowing placements | e-mentoring
ButtleUK www.buttleuk.org
grants to help remove the material barriers to education, training or wellbeing | support for care leavers
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.
Sutton Trust https://summerschools.suttontrust.com
Aspiring Professionals Programme www.socialmobility.org.uk
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
KPMG Vacation Programmes www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/undergraduate/vacation-programmes
RZSS (research and conservation in a zoo setting) www.rzss.org.uk/rzss-education/science-summer-school
Also see ‘Funding, scholarships and bursaries’
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
Student Finance Calculator www.gov.uk/student-finance-calculator
estimate student loans or extra student funding
Benefits explained www.gov.uk/browse/benefits/entitlement
a guide to checking your benefits entitlement
undergraduate student finance and support
NUS Extra www.apprenticeextra.co.uk
discount card for UK apprentices
E4S www.e4s.co.uk
search for part-time and temporary work to support your studies
Unitemps www.unitemps.com
recruitment agency specialising in temporary job vacancies, student jobs and internships
Student Job www.studentjob.co.uk
vacancies for students
Money Saving Expert www.moneysavingexpert.com
advice on all things financial including budgeting and best deals
The Money Charity https://themoneycharity.org.uk/work/young-people
a guide to all things student finance and student money related
Save the Student! www.savethestudent.org
banking and budgeting advice for young people
Year Out Group www.yearoutgroup.org
international gap year programmes
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
Volunteering Matters https://volunteeringmatters.org.uk
volunteering opportunities in the UK
Raleigh International www.raleighinternational.org
international volunteering programmes
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
VSO www.vsointernational.org/volunteering/ICS-youth-volunteering
10-12 week volunteering programmes overseas
British Exploring Society www.britishexploring.org
join an expedition in remote or challenging parts of the world
Au Pair in America www.aupairamerica.co.uk
Au Pair programme for America
National Trust www.nationaltrust.org.uk/volunteer
volunteering with the National Trust in Great Britain
TimeBank www.timebank.org.uk
rewarding volunteering on mentoring projects in the UK
GapForce www.gapforce.org
international gap year programmes and expeditions
Skills Builder www.skillsbuilder.org/homelearning
short activities to help young people build their skills
Launch Yourself Booklet (National Careers Week) https://nationalcareersweek.com/ncop-launch-yourself
help with identifying your skills and qualities which will help when you come to apply for courses or jobs in the future
Barclays Lifeskills https://barclayslifeskills.com/young-people
interactive tools, films and activities for young people
Start home learning activities https://guest.startprofile.com/workbook/module/84
build your profile and explore your 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
National Careers Service https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice#getting-a-job
interviews | CV advice | job search | networking
Success at School https://successatschool.org/advicedetails/200/Skill-Up:-My-First-CV-Template
first CV template
Ucas www.ucas.com/careers-advice/getting-job
how to write a CV | what skills are employers looking for? |
Target Careers https://targetcareers.co.uk/careers-advice/applications-and-interviews
CV tips for school leavers | school leaver programme interviews and applications
Reed www.reed.co.uk/career-advice/school-leaver-cv-template
school leaver CV template
Assessment Day www.assessmentday.co.uk
practice aptitude tests
Adzuna www.adzuna.co.uk
Find a job www.gov.uk/jobsearch
Find an apprenticeship www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
Indeed www.indeed.com
Totaljobs www.totaljobs.com
Get My First Job www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk
Rate My Apprenticeship www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk
Do-it www.do-it.org
The Prince's Trust www.princes-trust.org.uk
National Citizen Service https://wearencs.com
Prime (law-related placements) https://primecommitment.co.uk
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
Gov.UK www.gov.uk/student-finance/extra-help
disabled students support
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
Supported Internships https://ideas4careers.co.uk/resources/supported-internships
information about supported internships
Evenbreak www.evenbreak.co.uk/en
Connecting employers with disabled talent
iCould Buzz Quiz (via UCAS) www.ucas.com/careers/buzz-quiz
Start www.startprofile.com
Sacu Spartan Test https://sacu-student.com
Future Finder https://futurefinder.yourlife.org.uk
16Personalities www.16personalities.com
Sector quizzes
Step into the NHS - Take the Test www.stepintothenhs.nhs.uk/careers/take-the-test
Find your health career www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/career-planning/career-tools
Space careers quiz https://spacecareers.uk/?p=mars_quiz
Go Construct Career Explorer www.goconstruct.org/construction-careers/what-jobs-are-right-for-me
Hospitality Guild www.hospitalityguild.co.uk/A-Career-in-Hospitality/Career-tools/Personality-Test
Everyday is different (quiz for caring sector) www.everydayisdifferent.com/could-you-care-quiz.aspx
A Question of Care (quiz for caring sector) www.aquestionofcare.org.uk
Which landscape career? www.chooselandscape.org/choose-your-career
Chartered Surveyors Training Trust www.cstt.org.uk/Home/Find-a-Career/Careers-Quiz
Parental Guidance www.parentalguidance.org.uk
careers information and advice for parents from the Careers Writers Association
Amazing Apprenticeships Parents' Resources https://amazingapprenticeships.com/parents-resources
Into University https://intouniversity.org/content/information-parents-guardians
provide a quiet, safe and stimulating classroom environment for disadvantaged children and young people
Institute of the Motor Industry www.autocity.org.uk/index.php/parents
guide for parents on careers in the motor industry
National Careers Week http://nationalcareersweek.com
free resources for schools | Gatsby Benchmarks | blogs | Key Stage 2, 3 and 4
Pinterest www.pinterest.com/janetcolledge / www.pinterest.com/helenjanota
labour market information (LMI) | infographics | free resources and activities for schools
Amazing Apprenticeships www.amazingapprenticeships.com
apprenticeships resources
Barclays Lifeskills www.barclayslifeskills.com/teachers/lessons
skills | portfolio building
WorldSkills Careers Advice Toolkit www.worldskillsuk.org/directions/careers-advice-resources/careers-advice-toolkit
guide with lessons to support young people with employability skills and careers information
D2N2 Gatsby Benchmark Video Series http://bit.ly/2zTogNe
guidance and good practice around the eight Gatsby Benchmarks
Panjango https://panjango.online/
virtual world of work | activities | careers in the curriculum
The WOW Show www.thewowshow.org/pilot-show
https://bit.ly/TheWowShow
recordings of live shows with Q & A from The WOW Show
Spark www.sparkcareers.org/careers
watch live streamed broadcasts from employers and careers experts
Into Film www.intofilm.org/resources/274
introduce students aged 11 to 16 to a range of potential careers in the film industry
STEM Learning www.stem.org.uk
find STEM ambassadors | STEM resources and activities
Cegnet www.cegnet.co.uk/resources/category/teaching-learning
careers activities
The Compass Toolkit www.compasstoolkit.ox.ac.uk
careers activities and lesson plans from Oxford University Widening Participation
Advancing Access www.advancingaccess.ac.uk
provides a variety of CPD resources, online events and offline conferences for teachers and advisers to help them support students’ progression to leading universities
Please note: some industry websites also include resources for schools