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Career Resources

Please explore the resources below to help you make informed choices. 

Explore careers | National Careers Service - The National Careers Service can help you make career decisions throughout your life. From deciding your education route, planning a career change at any age or getting the job that is right for you.

Careerpilot : Plan your future work & study - Expert careers information and tools for 11-19 year olds, all in one place

icould - icould.com uses the power of personal stories to inform young people’s career choices.Run by the Education and Employers charity as part of Inspiring The Future, icould.com can be used as a standalone resource or to support Inspiring The Future’s core activities.

Labour Market insights Latest insights | Dorset LEP

Career o meter Careerometer – LMI For All 

FutureLearn - The FutureLearn website runs courses to help students to identify their strengths and how to use their time at university to explore career options and prepare for future job roles.


APPRENTICESHIPS

The central government dedicated Apprenticeship website has a range of information to help young people decide if Apprenticeships are the right route for them. This website can also be used to search for Apprenticeship vacancies.
https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/

UCAS

UCAS is an independent charity providing information, advice and admissions services. They help students to figure out what the next step in their education might be and support them when they take this step.
https://www.ucas.com/

Unifrog

Unifrog is an online destinations platform and is designed to support learners in making the most informed decisions about their futures and has a range of tools that are suitable for all year groups. Each student has their own account where they can explore all the career and next step options available to them and find information on everything from managing their own workload to writing a winning CV. Students have access to a wide variety of video and written content, and interactive quizzes and tests, including:

  • Quizzes: finding their interests, personality type, preferred work environment and skillset
  • Exploring pathways: Explore caress, career sectors, subjects, sign up to free webinars, explore free online course and find wider reading materials
  • Recording: Record their in class and extracurricular activities, record examples of their skills, and see the record of CEIAG events the college has added to their accounts
  • Searching for opportunities: Find scholarships, activities, and bursaries to support their HE journey. Find and compare degrees in the UK and Overseas, live apprenticeships, and FE courses
  • Application materials/ making applications: Write their CV, cover letter, personal statement, and more. Track their applications and record their Post 16/18 intentions