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New College Durham’s online applications are now up and running for 2025. Please advise your students wishing to apply online to select ‘Courses’ > ‘School leavers’ ( School Leavers (newcollegedurham.ac.uk) ) and find the course they are interested in. Once they’ve selected their course they can apply directly through the ‘Apply now’ button on the page. Scroll down the page and start by filling in DOB selecting ‘Lets get started’. If students have any questions during the application process email admissions@newdur.ac.uk
Houghall Campus Saturday Morning Open Day – 28th September 2024
9.30am – 11.30am
Thinking of coming to study at EDC’s Houghall campus, in Durham, in September 2025? We’re hosting a special open day at Houghall on Saturday 28th September 2024 from 9:30am to 11:30am. Due to the size of the site, last entry is kindly requested by 10:45am. |
https://www.careersbox.co.uk
Find out what different occupations are like by listening to and watching people who do them.
Virtual Parent & Carer Open Evening to DISCOVER!
A virtual evening to introduce you to the types of jobs & career paths available in the creative industries & initiatives to find out more and book your place click on the link below.
Virtual Parent & Carer Open Evening to DISCOVER! Tickets, Tue 1 Oct 2024 at 18:30 | Eventbrite
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
Not sure where to study next? Links to some Local college and 6th Form websites are below:
New College Durham
Durham Sixth Form Centre
Bishop Auckland College
Queen Elizabeth 6th Form College Darlington
Durham Johnston Sixth Form
St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form
King James I Academy and Sixth Form
South West Durham Training
East Durham College
Darlington College
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
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.
Careers Days – Online Careers Days to find out more about different jobs
Career Days give students an insight into different careers that might appeal to them, advice on subject choices and how to apply to university, followed by work experience in the afternoon to help them see what the career may be like. Students receive a certificate confirming their work experience.
Students who are aged 13-18 can register to join the online days by visiting www.careerdays.co.uk
The Upcoming careers days are below:
Medicine Career Day – Saturday 5th October 2024
Dentistry Career Day – Sunday 6th October 2024
Business Career Day – Saturday 12th October 2024
Psychology Career Day – Saturday 19th October 2024
Architect Career Day – Saturday 26th October 2024
Performing Arts Career Day – Sunday 27th October 2024
Law Career Day – Saturday 2nd November 2024
Vet Career Day – Saturday 9th November 2024
Computer Science Career Day – Saturday 23rd November 2024
Engineering & Technology Career Day – Saturday 30th November 2024
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
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.
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/
Career Pilot – Information on Post 16 Choices
https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/information/your-choices-at-16/help-with-choosing-your-post-16-options
Government’s ‘Find a Job’ service to search and apply for jobs on their website. Click here to go to their website.
Durham Works:
Wondering what to do next? DurhamWorks can work with you to explore employment, education and training. You can talk to one of our advisors on our online chat facility about your future career visit www.durhamworks.info and look for the green icon on right hand side, call us on 03000 262 930 or contact us via the website https://durhamworks.info/your-future/get-started
Twitter @WorksDurham
Instagram: durham_works
LinkedIn: DurhamWorks
Facebook: facebook.com/DurhamWorks
Website: www.durhamworks.info
Explore Careers on the World Skills Website: Browse over 40 different career routes across multiple sectors
https://www.worldskillsuk.org/careers-advice/?utm_source=Partner&utm_medium=Careers_Week&utm_campaign=Skills_Days
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.
https://successatschool.org/careerzones
National Careers Service – 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:
http://www.careersbox.co.uk/
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 |
