Careers Resource Gallery
https://www.lifecoach-directory.org.uk/
This is a general website that can provide some useful support
https://icould.com/
This website is an excellent resource that will allow you to watch video clips of people who have experience of working in a wide range of job sectors from property management, science, marketing, PR and many more.
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/types_of_jobs.htm
Profiles on jobs and occupations
https://www.careersbox.co.uk/
This is similar to the icould.com website and it provides short films on various careers from Medical, Science, Creative & Media to name but a few.
https://targetcareers.co.uk/
Advice for school leavers, with a section for parents & teachers too.
Wirral Grammar School for Girls recognises that students with Special Educational Needs and/or disabilities, at any age within the school may find it harder to access the careers curriculum. They may find the process of applying for careers or education beyond the school to be more difficult than other students. To minimise any anxieties and/or difficulties they may have, and to help them to overcome those difficulties and thrive, each SEND student is given particular assistance and additional time receiving guidance from the independent careers adviser in school, and agreed bespoke support when visiting Liverpool University in Year 11, and the UCAS Exhibition in Year 12, where this will be beneficial. In addition, they will be assigned bespoke support from Year 10, so that reasonable adjustments can be made to support each student individually in applying for apprenticeships, careers or universities, working with parents/carers to ensure that the student is supported appropriately.
https://www.gov.uk/recruitment-disabled-people/encouraging-applications
https://www.jobcentreguide.co.uk/jobcentre-plus-guide/34/disability-employment-advisors
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/Pages/disabilities.asp
Job Profiles and job families
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobfamily/Pages/default.aspx#JobProfileSearch
Warwick University Labour Market Trends
https://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/ier/ngrf/lmifuturetrends/
Labour Market Information website.
https://www.lmiforall.org.uk
Labour Market Information
https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket
Find out what the graduates from the previous year did- how many had jobs, the types of jobs they went into, and how many went on to further study. This information will help you to get a better understanding of the job market.
Prospects: What do Graduates do?
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/what_do_graduates_do.htm
Higher Education Careers Services Unit: What do Graduates do?
https://www.hecsu.ac.uk/current_projects_what_do_graduates_do.htm
Help with A-level Options: The Russell Group Guide to making decisions about post-16 education
https://www.russellgroup.ac.uk/informed-choices/
Please note that choices of A levels will vary between departments at universities, so please use this as an overall guide not as a definitive resource. The best way is to contact the Admission Tutor for the subject(s) you are interested in applying to study.
www.allaboutschoolleavers.co.uk
Includes information about new School Leaver Programmes
www.apprenticeships.org.uk
National Apprenticeship Service official website
www.gmlpf.net
Work based learning providers across the Merseyside area
https://www.gmlpf.net/mappedout/?gclid=CJ_1l-iFitACFUeVGwodjaoOXQ
Mapped Out resource for Apprenticeship provision.
www.juiceacademy.co.uk
Digital skills/social media apprenticeships
https://www.stepintothenhs.nhs.uk/
NHS Careers
www.notgoingtouni.co.uk
www.unisnotforme.com
www.neuvoo.co.uk
A one stop shop for young people looking for alternatives to university
www.Allaboutschoolleavers.co.uk/
The essential springboard into the job market for school and college leavers
www.directions.org.uk
For careers in the Finance Sector
www.gov.ukJob
Centre (18+ jobsearch)
www.totaljobs.com
www.connexionslive.com
Apprenticeship/job vacancies
www.indeed.co.uk
www.monster.co.uk
www.merseyside.fish4jobs.co.uk
www.myliverpooljobs.co.uk
www.reed.co.uk
www.gumtree.com
www.future-talent.com
Apprenticeships, jobs and training for school and college leavers
www.schoolleaverjobs.co.uk
www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/jobs
www.sefton.gov.uk
www.knowsley.gov.uk
www.liverpool.gov.uk
www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk
www.plotr.co.uk
www.sscalliance.org
Vacancies/apprenticeships in 18 industry sector skills areas
Voluntary opportunities for 14 – 25 year olds
Local volunteering opportunities
www.volunteerenquiries@aintree.nhs.uk
Aintree Hospital Trust volunteer service
National Citizenship Service programme – take on new challenges, learn new skills and help out your community.
Stem
Degree Course Finder – https://degreecoursefinder.pearson.com
UCAS- https://www.ucas.com/
Push – Guide to UK universities- https://www.push.co.uk/
Independent guide to UK universities, student life, gap years, open days, student finance and all things student related.
What uni – university search site – https://www.whatuni.com/
Easy searching for university courses, university course reviews and college course reviews in the UK.
bestCourse4me – https://www.bestcourse4me.com/
Shows you the link between what people study and their employment record afterwards.
Open University- https://www.open.ac.uk/
Not sure you want the expense of university? Then you could consider an Open University course. Find out more by visiting the above website.
Your Career Connect Career Adviser is Elaine Meredith.
Elaine is a professionally qualified Careers Advisor with 17 years’ experience working in the career sector for Career Connect, schools, colleges, training providers and employers across Merseyside. Elaine is Qualified up to QCF Level 7.
Elaine’s aim is to help and support pupils to be independent careers researchers; to encourage students to develop the skills and knowledge they need to successfully navigate their own career path.
“As a careers professional I believe my role is to encourage and support young people with their aspirations as well as broadening their horizons to possibilities.”
Elaine is in school each week
For an appointment:
- Speak to your Form Tutor or Careers Coordinator
You can contact Elaine on:
Email: elaine.meredith@careerconnect.org.uk
Elainecan provide information advice and guidance to help you take those important first steps in making the most of your career, for example:
- Employment
- Volunteering
- CV Support and interview technique
- Pathways and progression
- Career planning
- Psychometric Assessments
- Moving on to Higher Education
- Apprenticeships
- Making decisions
