Careers information 26/05/202
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Durham County Council are advertising a large number of apprenticeships.
Please follow this link for more details
Thinking about an Apprenticeship but not sure in what career?
Find out more information on WorldSkills UK’s Website here
Other Apprenticeship Searches
www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearch – live apprenticeship vacancies
www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk – live apprenticeship vacancies as well as internships
www.notgoingtouni.co.uk – live apprenticeship vacancies, as well as other post 18 options.
UCAS Information on Apprenticeships
Interested in an Apprenticeship in the NHS?
Click here for more information.
You can also find a YouTube video on NHS Apprenticeships here
You can search for jobs in the NHS here
Looking for a job after leaving school?
www.indeed.co.uk – live vacancies, recruitment support and CV matching service.
www.fish4jobs.co.uk – live vacancies, recruitment support and CV matching service.
www.jobsite.co.uk – live vacancies, recruitment support and CV matching service.
Explore Careers on the World Skills Website: Browse over 40 different career routes across multiple sectors
Explore Success at School’s Career Zones to find out all about the different jobs you can do, what to study and how to get there, whether you’re planning to leave school or heading to college or uni. Each career zone has helpful interviews, advice and links to set you on the right path to career superstardom.
SKILLS CHECKER
Take a 5 to 10 minute assessment to find out what job categories, and which particular job roles, might suit you. You don’t need to sign in or create an account to save your assessment. You can also complete it later and look at your results again at any time.
Go to the National Careers Service website
Want to know more about careers in the construction industry?
Go Construct showcases the many career opportunities available in construction and the built environment. https://www.goconstruct.org/
Careers in Sport
The latest news, jobs and careers advice in the Sports Industry. https://careers-in-sport.co.uk/
Looking for a STEM-based career?
STEM has compiled together the 10 main skills that employers value. Employability Skills are often based on knowledge, technical skills and attitude skills which employers greatly value in their employees. Nevertheless, these skills apply to many non-STEM careers too.
Are you a parent who wants some information on apprenticeships to support your child?
Visit the parent and carer zone on the Amazing Apprenticeships website for more guidance:
Parent Zone – Amazing Apprenticeships
Not sure where to study next? Links to some Local college and 6th Form websites are below:
Queen Elizabeth 6th Form College Darlington
St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form
King James I Academy and Sixth Form
Advice on choosing your A levels
- Choose the best A levels, options for your future, whether you want to go to university or get a job straight after school or college: Advice on choosing your A levels
- https://targetcareers.co.uk/careers-advice/a-level-choices/315491-what-a-level-subjects-should-i-take
Want to know more about T-Levels?
Watch the T-Level explainer film where the key facts about T Levels are explained by students, teachers and employers.
Click here to access the film.
Career Pilot – Information on Post 16 Choices
Use the Government’s ‘Find a Job’ service to search and apply for jobs on their website. Click here to go to their website.
Here is a link to the National Careers Service website which is also on the careers section of the school’s website. Use the skills assessment on their site to identify some career ideas and then use the “Explore Careers” section for more information.
The National Careers Service is also available to offer support with careers, jobs and learning over the phone, online and through social media. If you, or someone you know needs support, get in touch on 0800 100 900 or find them online.
Not sure what careers is right for you? Research careers below:
BBC Bitesize Careers
Whether you’re deciding what to study, taking your exams, planning a career, or just curious, we’re here to explain the world of work, with advice from people who’ve found the right path for them, visit the BBC Bitesize Careers website. Careers – BBC Bitesize
CAREER GUIDES
How to become a GP https://www.mcghealthcare.co.uk/blog/how-to-become-a-gp-a-career-guide/bp202/
How to become an A&E nurse in the UK https://www.mcghealthcare.co.uk/blog/how-to-become-an-a-and-e-nurse-in-the-uk/bp211/
How to become a fertility clinician https://www.fertilityfamily.co.uk/blog/how-to-become-a-fertility-clinician/
How to get into investment banking https://www.amttraining.com/knowledgebank/productivity-enhancers/how-to-get-into-investment-banking/
How to become an accountant https://www.dolanaccountancy.com/resource/how-to-become-an-accountant/
How to become an intellectual property analyst https://www.govgrant.co.uk/knowledge-hub/how-to-become-an-intellectual-property-analyst/
How to become a criminal solicitor https://www.lawtonslaw.co.uk/resources/how-to-become-a-criminal-solicitor/
How to become a family lawyer https://raydensolicitors.co.uk/blog/how-to-become-a-family-lawyer/
How to become an HGV driver https://haulageexchange.co.uk/blog/how-to-become-a-hgv-driver/
What qualifications do you need to be a dog groomer? https://groomarts.com/blogs/2020/what-qualifications-do-you-need-to-be-a-dog-groomer
How to become a stonemason https://www.memorialsofdistinction.co.uk/useful-guides/a-stonemason-career-guide
How to become a scaffolder https://hertstools.co.uk/how-to-become-a-scaffolder/
How to become a construction manager https://hertstools.co.uk/how-to-become-a-construction-manager/
Army Careers
Interested in a career in the Army? More details here
Electrical Careers Website
A careers website from The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP) which contains lots of useful information including routes into the industry. Click on the heading above to find out more.
North East Opportunities Website
North East Opportunities is a website where you can search for available jobs across the North East and explore different career areas. It also has up to date Labour Market Information on what industries currently have the highest number of vacancies in the North East. You can access the website through this link.
Staindrop’s Post 16 Providers Page
Wondering where to go after Y11? Check out our Post 16 Providers page here
We also have a page on our website dedicated to careers. This can be found here
Got a question about careers or do you need help applying to a Sixth Form, College or Apprenticeship? If so you can contact Mr Marwood at p.marwood@staindropschool.com.