Useful Careers Resources & Websites

    Careers Resources – Year 7-13

    Students at Urmston Grammar have access to the Careers Library, based in the Learning Resource Centre, at lunch times and after school.

    Students also have access to the following Careers Software:

    Xello: Xello Login

    Xello is a software platform that helps students to navigate their future careers paths. Students can access this directly via the Student Sharepoint.

    eClips: http://www.eclips-online.co.uk/
    eClips is useful for researching specific careers or careers relating to subjects of interest

    Please contact the CEIAG Co-ordinator, Amy Marshall, for the Passwords for these software platforms if required.

    Useful Websites:

    Careers

    GMACS: GMACS | Inspire, Explore, Apply | The Greater Manchester Apprenticeship & Careers Service
    The site brings together different stages of the career planning process. It helps students navigate the choices open to them and showcases what Greater Manchester can offer. The site also provides a direct way to find out about and apply for courses, jobs, and apprenticeships.

    Career Companion: http://www.careercompanion.co.uk/
    Independent and impartial careers information

    iCould: http://icould.com/
    Take the Buzz Quiz and watch video clips of people talking about their jobs

    careersbox: http://www.careersbox.co.uk/
    Careers films/videos showing real people in real jobs

    LMI (Labour Market Information)

    LMI for All: http://www.lmiforall.org.uk/
    LMI information

    UKCES: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/452078/15.01.05._UKCES_Career_Brochure_V13_reduced.pdf
    Careers of the Future resource

    Bridge GM: http://bridgegm.co.uk/labour-market-information
    Information on LMI in Greater Manchester

    STEM

    STEMNET: http://www.stemnet.org.uk/

    Tomorrow’s Engineers: http://www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk/

    Higher Education

    UCAS: www.ucas.com
    UCAS is useful for researching degree courses and entry requirements at universities

    Which? University: http://university.which.co.uk/
    Researching degree courses and useful for advice

    UKCourseFinder: http://www.ukcoursefinder.com/
    Take the Morrisby Study Interests Questionnaire to help assess which degree courses may be suitable

    SACU: http://sacu-student.com/?page_id=2850
    Take the Spartan Test to research higher education and career suggestions

    Push: http://www.push.co.uk/
    Independent guide to UK universities, student life, gap years, open days, student finance and all things student related

    What Uni?: http://www.whatuni.com/
    Search for UK university courses and university and college course reviews

    Uni Compare: https://universitycompare.com/
    Information on applying to university in the UK

    The Complete University Guide: http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/
    Includes information on UK university rankings as well as information on studying abroad

    Fulbright Commission: http://www.fulbright.org.uk/
    Information on studying in the USA

    Study Options: https://www.studyoptions.com/
    Information on studying in Australia or New Zealand

    Eunicas: http://www.eunicas.co.uk/
    Information on studying in Europe

    Open Days: http://www.opendays.com/
    Open day directory

    Prospects: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree
    Useful graduate careers website which includes information on career options linked to university degree choice and links on to what graduates do

    Russell Group Universities: Informed Choices | Informed Choices
    Informed Choices Guide to making post-16 decisions (Please note that choices of A levels will vary between different departments at universities so always check with the Admissions Tutor at the universities of interest)

    Student Finance England: https://www.gov.uk/student-finance-register-login
    Apply online for student finance

    Apprenticeships

    National Apprenticeship Service: Apprenticeships
    Apprenticeships is useful for researching vocational career pathways and searching and applying for vacancies

    Find an apprenticeship: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearch
    Search and apply for apprenticeships in England

    Amazing Apprenticeships: https://amazingapprenticeships.com/
    Useful resources from films/webinars to application advice

    The Apprenticeship Guide: http://www.apprenticeshipguide.co.uk/
    Apprenticeship information

    Get My First Job: https://www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk/
    Search and apply for apprenticeships

    All About School Leavers: http://www.allaboutschoolleavers.co.uk/
    Apprenticeship and work information

    Not Going to Uni: http://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/
    Explore apprenticeships and other possible alternatives including Gap Year options

    Rate My Apprenticeship: http://www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk/
    Explore options, search for opportunities and read apprenticeship reviews

    UCAS Career Finder: https://careerfinder.ucas.com/
    Sign up for job alerts and search for Post-18 work and training opportunities

    Employment

    Success at School: https://successatschool.org/
    Includes useful information about work experience, employability skills and vocational skills

    Find a job: https://www.gov.uk/jobsearch
    Search and apply for full-time and part-time jobs in Great Britain

    Agency Central: http://www.agencycentral.co.uk/
    Useful for finding a recruitment agency in the local area and those specialising in specific sectors.

    Gap Year

    The Year in Industry: http://www.etrust.org.uk/the-year-in-industry

    Year Out Group: http://www.yearoutgroup.org/
    Explore volunteering, culture, languages, expeditions, courses and work placements at home and abroad

    Gapforce: https://gapforce.org/gb
    Includes useful advice on taking a gap year and the benefits of volunteering abroad

    Volunteering

    vInspired: https://www.vinspired.com/

    National Citizen Service: http://www.ncsyes.co.uk

    National Careers Service – Job Profiles

    The National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work opportunities.

    Parents / Carers and students can access online careers information, advice, guidance and much more on this site including job profiles on almost 800 different types of jobs. Each one details the skills and qualifications required, what the job involves, the average salary and what the career prospects are like by referring to labour market information (LMI).

    https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

     

     

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