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​Careers

Finding out about different careers can be very challenging. There is so much out there, it's sometimes hard to know where to start. Well right here! Without moving from your computer you can watch videos and read real-life stories about peoples' careers. What they did, who they spoke to and what they're doing now. 
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You  never know, you might find out about a really interesting career that you'd never considered before. Or click to find out about apprenticeship options, higher and further education pathways. Use the links below to help you discover more about yourself, research options and create a plan.

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Apprenticeships

Higher & Further Education

On The Job

My Story Case Studies

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Subject option choices at 14 and 16 

Subject options vary depending on your particular school, but these short videos help you to think about how to make your choices. Most have to choose GCSEs but many schools now offer vocational choices too, such as BTECs and NVQs. You can read more about this by clicking on the Higher & Further Education link above. If you need more help, speak to the Careers Advisor at your school or get in touch with us.

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How about a career using STEM?

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​Careersbox is a free online library of careers-related films. Have a look at the huge range of jobs, search for ones you'd like to find out more about. Careersbox aim to deliver the right information at the right time to careers advisers and job  seekers.

How do we start to work out what we should do as a career?  There are lots of things that are important to think about before you start your working life. To get you started, watch this clip from  video jug for some useful hints.

National Careers Service

The National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work opportunities. The service offers confidential and impartial advice, supported by qualified careers advisers.
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The website allows you to browse job profiles, so you can get an idea of different careers, as well as a skills assessment tool, to help you identify your strengths and improvement needs.

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Watch the video and use the search to help find out about choosing your career.