Useful Links
Need some online support? The links below may be useful for students, parents and carers...
Career quizzes
- Sacu - a unique career quiz used by students at thousands of UK schools and colleges; offers independent and impartial careers information
- Gameplan - this King’s College London site uses gaming to encourage learning about higher education and career options
- Buzz Quiz - a quiz for students to discover their strengths and what makes them tick; understand how others may see them; and explore subject choices and jobs that could suit them
Advice on next steps
- Morrisby Careers - provides the research tools needed to help students discover the world of work and pathways forward
- All About School Leavers - helps school leavers find jobs and understand career paths
- How2become - guidance on how to write a CV, complete an application form, pass psychometric tests and succeed in interviews
- Digital Talent Programme - The Mayor of London’s Digital Talent programme funds new industry-approved digital technology training courses for young people; it aims to attract more women and Londoners from a variety of backgrounds to the sector
- YMCA Training - a national charity with an impressive track record of transforming the lives of young people and adults through work-related apprenticeship training and employment support
- Careerpilot - explores choices at 14, 16 and 18 with combined study and work options
- Not going to uni - information and guidance on apprenticeships, gap years, distance learning and jobs
- Medic Mentor - mentoring for future doctors, dentists and vets
- UCAS Careers Advice - connects people to universities, postgraduate studies including teacher training, apprenticeships and internships
- Unifrog
Guidance on future careers
- National Apprenticeship Service - information on the range of available apprenticeships
- Career Comp@nion - an independent and impartial gateway to careers information on the net
- First Careers - guidance for students making decisions about future careers and professions
- icould - real-life career videos, advice and information to inspire your career
- Careersbox - a careers film library which shows hundreds of real people doing real jobs
- National Careers Service - the government's information, advice and guidance service
- All About Careers - a one-stop shop for everything careers-related
- Future Finder - connects today’s A level choices with tomorrow’s careers and shows employment areas that are growing; matches A level choices with potential earnings
Careers Magazines
- Careermag from Careermap - up-to-date info on apprenticeships, courses & grad programmes
- Jobs and Careers Magazine - a recruitment and training guide with expert advice on careers, employability and taking the next step on the career ladder
- What Next? - the latest information for parents, students and teachers about post-school options
Parent-focused support
- Start - updates parents re: the latest education and career pathways available for their children
- Parent Advisor - advice for parents about career options for their children
- MyTutor - parents' guide to teaching teens about online safety
Understanding Labour Market Information (LMI)
- LMI For All - information and intelligence re: the UK labour market plus quizzes to help identify future career paths
- U-Explore - an EdTech company specialising in careers guidance for young people in schools and colleges
- SkillsMatch - provides analysis of skills gaps and trends