Useful Websites

• Careers information and guidance to help make decisions on learning, training and work at all stages: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/
• Expert careers information and tools for 11-19 year olds: https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/
• The school has a subscription for Higher Ideas, a website that shows you how your interests, school subjects and careers ideas are related to opportunities in Higher Education - contact the careers office for our Access Code and instructions for joining: https://chas.careersoft.co.uk/
• The SACU Test is a free online careers quiz which can help you to identify what kind of careers you should have based on your responses to different pictures: https://sacu-student.com/
• Try the icould Buzz Quiz to discover your strengths and weaknesses and how they affect your career plans: https://icould.com/buzz-quiz
• Barclays LifeSkills portal for young people to help them think about their future: https://barclayslifeskills.com/young-people/
• Expert information and advice on the range of career possibilities available and the best routes into them: https://targetcareers.co.uk/
• National Careers Week website has lots of links to careers in different industries and advice about skills and employability: https://ncw2020.co.uk/
• BBC Bitesize careers website for exploring careers in different industries: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/
• People talking about their careers in videos which are matched with labour market information such as salary, qualifications and future employment: https://icould.com/
• Guidance in making decisions about future careers and professions: https://www.firstcareers.co.uk/
• Opportunities and advice for school and college leavers: https://www.milkround.com/school-leavers
• Find apprenticeships, courses, graduate programmes and many more: https://careermap.co.uk/
• Information about training and careers in the South West: https://hotswcareershub.padlet.org/

Medicine

• Explore different careers within the NHS: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/
• Find out about different requirements for entry to medical schools: https://www.medschools.ac.uk/
• Find out what is needed to become a doctor: https://www.gmc-uk.org/education/becoming-a-doctor-in-the-uk

Science

• Lots of userful resources and links about careers in science: http://www.sciencecareerpathways.com/career-resources/

Animals

• All about becoming a vet or veterinary nurse: https://animalowners.rcvs.org.uk/veterinary-careers/

Property/Estate Agents

• All about opportunities available in the property sector for students and parents: https://www.propertyneedsyou.com/

Food and Drink

• All about careers in food and drink for teachers, students and parents: https://tastycareers.org.uk/

Creative

• Directory of careers information and opportunities in the creative sector: https://discovercreative.careers/
• Courses and programmes for developing skills needed for creative careers: https://www.screenskills.com/

Higher Education (University)

• Search and comparre undergraduate courses in the UK: https://discoveruni.gov.uk/
• Search for courses and grade requirements: https://digital.ucas.com/search
• Information about applying for HE courses: https://www.gov.uk/higher-education-courses-find-and-apply
• All aspects of choosing and applying to university: https://www.theuniguide.co.uk/
• Search for courses: https://www.whatuni.com/
• Outreach programme based in the South West providing impartial information about HE: https://nextstepssw.ac.uk/
• Help choosing A Levels: https://www.informedchoices.ac.uk/
• University Centre Somerset (part of Bridgwater and Taunton College): http://www.somerset.ac.uk/
• Advice for postgraduate study: https://www.prospects.ac.uk
• Guide to student finance: https://www.gov.uk/student-finance

Apprenticeships

• National database of apprenticeship opportunities: https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/
• Advice about applying for apprenticeships: https://amazingapprenticeships.com/
• Database of Apprenticeships across the UK: https://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/
• Information about Apprenticeships and opportunities at Somerset County Council: https://choices.somerset.gov.uk/025/preparing-for-adult-life/finding-and-keeping-a-job/apprenticeships/
• Bridgwater and Taunton College: https://www.btc.ac.uk/find-a-course/apprenticeships/
• Weston College: https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/apprenticeships
• Strode College: https://www.strode-college.ac.uk/courses/whats-right-for-you/apprenticeships/apprenticeship-vacancies/
• Yeovil College: https://www.yeovil.ac.uk
• Degree Apprenticeships at Open University: https://www.open.ac.uk/business/develop-your-workforce/apprenticeships/your-guide-becoming-degree-apprentice

Apprenticeships by industry/profession

• NHS: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/career-planning/study-and-training/apprenticeships/nhs-apprenticeships
• Construction Industry Training Board: https://www.citb.co.uk/
• Train4All (independent training provider for construction apprenticeships based in Somerton): https://train4all.co.uk/apprenticships-traineeships/ 
• Microsoft Apprenticeship Network: https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/home/microsoft-apprenticeship-network/
• The Dyson Institute (engineering apprenticeships): https://www.dysoninstitute.com/
• Leonardo (apprenticeships in hardware and software engineering, business and cyber security): https://uk.leonardocompany.com/en/people-careers/apprenticeships
• Thales (engineering apprenticeships): https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/europe/united-kingdom/career/apprenticeships
• Energus (business administration, cyber security and nuclear): https://www.energus.co.uk/skills-training/apprenticeships/
• HSBC (banking): https://www.hsbc.com/careers/students-and-graduates/student-opportunities/uk-apprenticeship
• Co-op (food retail): https://jobs.coop.co.uk/apprentice-hub-landing
• Hinckley Point C: https://www.edfenergy.com/energy/nuclear-new-build-projects/hinkley-point-c/jobs-and-training/apprenticeships

Gap Years

General Information

• https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/gap-year
• http://www.oneworld365.org/

Government information on travelling and working abroad

• https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

Volunteering and Internships abroard

• https://www.projects-abroad.co.uk/
• http://gapwork.com/
• https://vinspired.com/
• https://www.aventure.co.uk/
• https://raleighinternational.org/
• https://www.theleap.co.uk/
• http://www.globalvolunteerprojects.org/

Volunteering for Green/Conservation Projects

• https://greenvolunteers.com/
• https://www.coralcay.org/
• https://conservationvolunteers.co.nz/
• https://www.conservationafrica.net/

Work abroad

• https://www.gapyearcanada.com/

Year in Industry (paid placements)

• https://www.etrust.org.uk/the-year-in-industry
• https://www.ibm.com/uk-en/employment/entrylevel/#Futures_12_Month_Placement_Scheme

Work experience in Medicine

• https://www.globalpremeds.com/

Expeditions

• https://www.britishexploring.org/
• https://www.questoverseas.com/

Sport Gap Years

• https://sportlived.co.uk/

Travel

• https://yearoutgroup.org/
• https://bunac.org/
• https://www.aventure.co.uk/
• https://www.studentuniverse.co.uk/student-travel
• https://www.oysterworldwide.com/

Summer Camp jobs

• https://www.ccusa.co.uk/
• https://www.campleaders.com/gb/
• https://www.pgl.co.uk/en-gb/about-us/jobs-at-pgl

Student jobs

• https://www.e4s.co.uk/

Courses

• https://www.orchardscookery.co.uk/ - links to ski resort work
• https://www.yearoutdrama.co.uk/
• https://www.tickettoridegroup.com/surf-courses-Gap%20Year%20Surfing