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Where can I go for help with my career journey?

Looking for help with your career journey? Whether you’re thinking about university, volunteering, work experience, or career planning, these websites can guide you every step of the way. There are many websites out there which will help you explore the world of education, training, volunteering and work. Below are just a few examples. Click any card to explore more...

🎓 Higher Education & University

https://www.ucas.com/

UCAS is your go-to for university applications, but also packed with really useful for information on higher education and university. It also has links to employment, apprenticeships, internships and many more.

🤝 Volunteering Opportunities

https://vinspired.com/

Find volunteering projects to gain experience, make an impact, and meet new people.

💼 Work Experience & Internships

https://www.springpod.co.uk

http://www.futuresforall.org/

Discover work experience (virtual and in person) and insight days across a variety of industries.

🏢 Prepare for the World of Work

https://careerready.org.uk/

Helping you prepare for the world of work by learning essential employability skills, attending workshops, and connecting with mentors.

🧩 Career Quizzes & Guidance

https://www.adviza.org.uk/who-am-i/young-person/useful-websites/

 Adviza offers online career quizzes, student finance information, and resources to explore your options.

📚 Learning, Training & Careers

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/

 National Careers Service provides guidance on careers, training courses, apprenticeships, and job search tips.

🖥️ School Career Platform

https://www.unifrog.org/

This is an online career platform that students have signed up to at school and have used during Personal Development Lessons. They can access it at anytime and it has really useful resources on the following: guidance on GCSE, post 16 and post 18 options, information about university, apprenticeships, and the full range of academic and vocational qualifications available at every stage of education, as well as Labour Market Information. There are also activities and quizzes to complete, and online courses.

 

  Resource Focus Area   Link
🎓 UCAS Higher Education & University Your go-to for university applications, plus info on employment, apprenticeships, and internships. Explore UCAS
🤝 Vinspired Volunteering Find volunteering projects to gain experience, make an impact, and meet new people. Explore Vinspired
💼 Springpod Work Experience & Internships Discover placements and internships across a variety of industries to boost your skills. Explore Springpod
🏢 Career Ready Prepare for Work Learn employability skills, attend workshops, and connect with mentors to succeed in your career. Explore Career Ready
🧩 Adviza Career Quizzes & Guidance Take career quizzes, explore student finance, and access a variety of helpful resources. Explore Adviza
📚 National Careers Service Learning, Training & Work Guidance on careers, training, apprenticeships, and job search tips. Explore National Careers Service
🖥️ Unifrog School Career Platform Login anytime to explore guidance on GCSE, post-16 and post-18 options, including university, apprenticeships, and different academic and vocational qualifications. It also offers labour market information, plus activities, quizzes, and online courses. Explore Unifrog