Universities

ucas.com/corporate/news-and-key-documents/news/new-ucas-hub-encourages-students-shoot-stars (New Hub that has replaced UCAS progress)

russellgroup.ac.uk/ (represents 24 leading universities, source of careers information & advice including ‘informed choices’ a downloadable guide to making post 16 choices)

gov.uk/student-finance  (Student finance)

universitycompare.com/ Comparing different universities)

universitycompare.com/rankings/  (University rankings)

Apprenticeships

gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

ucas.com/apprenticeships-in-the-uk

apprenticeships.gov.uk/

prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/apprenticeships

allaboutapprenticeships.co.uk/

amazingapprenticeships.com/resource/parents-pack-november/

Useful Career websites

nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/ (provides information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work)

www.careersbox.co.uk/ (A great source of up-to-the-minute job profile films)

icould.com/ (Career videos to find out about a wide range of careers and opportunities. Take the Buzz Quiz – it’s great fun!)

gov.uk/government/publications/careers-of-the-future (what does the future hold!)

successatschool.org/ (gives clear and comprehensive information about a range of Career Zones (sectors)

notgoingtouni.co.uk/ (opportunities if you decide university is not for you)

uk.job-applications.com/ (has useful videos, demonstrating how to complete the online applications for many top companies in the UK, as well as providing detailed information on salaries and interviews. Applications forms can be printed off directly from this site.)

talkingjobs.net/ (An online video player that delivers a series of career case studies)