The links below provide information on a wide range of topics and will be useful in identifying options and support decision making.
Job Information
National Careers Service
The National Careers Service has a range of information on making choices, career planning, courses, apprenticeships and information on writing CVs and completing application forms.
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/
CareersBox
CareersBox offers an online library of careers films, news and information.
https://www.careersbox.co.uk/
NHS Health Careers
This website contains information on the massive range of job opportunities in the NHS.
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/
Colleges
Priestley College
Warrington and Vale Royal College
Reaseheath College
Cronton Sixth Form College
Riverside College
http://www.riversidecollege.ac.uk/
Apprenticeships
National Apprenticeship Service
The government’s apprenticeship website has a range of information on becoming an apprentice and local and national apprenticeship vacancies.
https://www.gov.uk/topic/further-education-skills/apprenticeships
University
UCAS
The universities central admissions service has details of UK university courses, with information on the application process, finance & support.
www.ucas.com
Unistats
A website which compares different universities and courses.
https://unistats.ac.uk/
Prospects
Prospects has information on graduate jobs and careers.
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/
The Russell Group
The group represents the UK’s 24 leading universities, the website is a good source of higher education careers information & advice, including ‘informed choices’ a downloadable guide to making post 16 choices.
https://russellgroup.ac.uk/
Not Going to Uni
This website highlights the variety of opportunities that exist outside of university.
https://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/
General Information
Career Connect
A range of information and advice for young people.
https://www.careerconnect.org.uk/
Buzz Quiz
Take the Buzz test and in less than 5 minutes discover what your strengths are and get an insight in to your personality.
https://icould.com/buzz-quiz/
Target Careers Future Wise
Explore options for careers, university or apprenticeships and get help applying successfully.
https://targetcareers.co.uk/
National Citizen Service
NCS is the country’s fastest-growing youth movement, a rite of passage for all
teenagers aged 15-17 to discover who they are and what they can do.
It’s your chance to explore, be inspired and find your passion.
https://www.ncsyes.co.uk/
Careers Writers Association
Information from experts on a range of careers topics.