Useful Careers Websites
- National Careers Service https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/
Offers lots of information on careers, training, apprenticeships, CVs etc. Ten
different ways to get in touch and available 8am to 10pm, 7 days a week.
- National Citizen Service https://www.ncsyes.co.uk/
Open to all 16 and 17-year-olds in England. Helps build your skills for work and
life, while you take on new challenges and meet new friends. It runs over the
summer holidays after Year 11. You’ll have a short time away from home and
take part in a team project that will help your community.
- National Apprenticeship website https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/
Main website providing information on what apprenticeships are, what
apprenticeships are available throughout the UK with employers
- Goconstruct https://www.goconstruct.org/
Industry led, funded by CITB levy. An initiative that aims to attract and retain
a talented workforce for the construction and built environment sector
- Get my first job https://www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk/
A national web-based service that links employers and training providers to
young people interested in work, apprenticeships etc. Supports young people
to get an apprenticeship or traineeship.
- Lancashire County Council https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/jobs-employment-and-volunteering/
Information on Lancashire County Council opportunities.
- NHS Careers https://www.stepintothenhs.nhs.uk/
Information on individual job roles throughout the NHS and what
qualifications are required – includes apprenticeship vacancies.
https://www.allaboutschoolleavers.co.uk/
A national project to raise awareness of apprenticeships and the fantastic
range of job opportunities available in England.
- World of Work https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/
Organisation that aims to help make the most of career potential throughout life. Listing information on news, career ideas, learning, work, and partners.
- Not Going to Uni https://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/
The one stop site for apprenticeships, gap years, distance learning and jobs as
an alternative to university.
Start is a free, online careers platform, designed to connect 11 to 18 - year olds
with their future career potential.
A careers website that helps make the most of individuals’ potential by
showing real life stories to inspire. Take the Buzz Quiz: see what kind of
animal you are – and what that means!
Free online library of careers related videos, news and information showing
real people doing real jobs.
All students have a personalised log in and can explore hundreds of different
careers, check out universities and start to work on personal statements.
For all queries about careers, courses, colleges, apprenticeships, etc.
please call in at the Careers Hub or email: halstead.i@fishermore.lancs.sch.uk