Students
Year 11 students are encouraged to read the Post-16 Information Booklet created by your Careers Advisor - Mr McArdle. This will help you throughout the decision making and application process for your next steps. This is available here
If you prefer videos, here is a great one that explains your different Post-16 options
All students have access to our unifrog platform which allows them to research options and opportunities, complete activities and record their careers-related interactions in one central place.
Students are encouraged to log on regularly to update their profile. Sign into unifrog here: https://www.unifrog.org/sign-in
1:1 Career Guidance
Students in Year 11 and 13 are encouraged to contact their form tutor to book a 1:1 career guidance interview with our Careers Advisor - Mr McArdle
Or, direct referrals can be made by email: s.mcardle@theacademycarlton.org
Below you will find a full range of useful resources to support your career-related learning as well information for parents/carers and teacher to support students at all levels and ages.
Career Advice and Labour Market Information:
Labour Market Information –
LMI Widget - http://www.lmiforall.org.uk/widget/
Career Advice –
Career Sectors: https://targetcareers.co.uk/career-sectors
National Careers Service: https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/
Job Profiles: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/
Job Descriptions: https://targetjobs.co.uk/careers-advice/job-descriptions
Find a course: https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/course-directory/home
National Career Service Web Chat: https://cxdirect.serco.com/visitor/EntryPage.htm
Choosing a Career: https://targetcareers.co.uk/careers-advice/choosing-your-career
Skills Health Check: https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/skills-health-check/home
Employability:
Skills Development Opportunities and Experiences –
National Citizen Service (NCS): https://www.ncsyes.co.uk/
Duke of Edinburgh Award (DoE): https://www.dofe.org/
Work Experience:
School Leaver CV:
Post 16 and Post 18 Options:
Choosing A Levels:
Apprenticeships –
To search and apply for apprenticeships: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearch
Apprenticeship Resources: https://www.gov.uk/topic/further-education-skills/apprenticeships
Get In Go Far: https://www.getingofar.gov.uk/
Amazing Apprenticeships: https://amazingapprenticeships.com/
Apprenticeship Vacancies: https://amazingapprenticeships.com/vacancies/
Apprenticeship Resources: https://amazingapprenticeships.com/resources/
Degree Apprenticeships: https://www.ucas.com/alternatives/apprenticeships/apprenticeships-england/what-apprenticeships-are-available/degree-apprenticeships
Traineeships –
Traineeships: https://www.gov.uk/find-traineeship
Get In Go Far – https://www.getingofar.gov.uk/traineeships
University –
Choosing Degree Course: https://targetcareers.co.uk/uni/degree-subject-guides
Choosing University: https://targetcareers.co.uk/uni/choices-about-uni
University Open Days: https://targetcareers.co.uk/uni/choices-about-uni/313867-how-to-make-the-most-of-university-open-days
Applying For University: https://targetcareers.co.uk/uni/applying-for-uni
UCAS: https://www.ucas.com/
Personal Statements: http://purepotential.org/
Student Finance: https://www.gov.uk/student-finance
Alternatives –
Sponsored Degrees etc.: https://targetcareers.co.uk/careers-advice/work-v-uni/20-alternatives-to-university-after-a-levels-highers-or-the-ib
Gap Year: https://targetcareers.co.uk/careers-advice/gap-years/180-how-to-have-a-well-planned-gap-year
If you can't find what you are looking for please do request support from our Careers Advisor - Mr McArdle - s.mcardle@theacademycarlton.org
