Recommended Resources for Students, Parents & carers

Career Exploration

• National Careers Service
  They provide information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work.
  National Careers Service

  The National Careers Service￿provides information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work. They have resources to help you complete your CV, run a skills health check report and find a course.￿ Please click here to visit the National Careers Service website

• Careers in STEM
  Opportunities in science, technology, engineering and maths.
  Careers in STEM

  STEM Careers￿is a digital toolkit for students and parents. It helps to make the link between the Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths subjects students study in school, college or university and the world of work. Its goal is to bring alive the huge range of opportunities which are open to anyone who pursues STEM subjects.

• Labour Market Information
  Labour market information includes information on skills and career pathways in your local area.
  Labour Market Information

  Labour market information tells you about what is happening in the job market at national, regional and local levels and includes information about jobs and salaries, what skills employers are looking for in different industrial sectors, conditions, communities and future trends. This future labour market infographic supports students and parents and will help them make an informed decision about their future study and career choices.

  Please click here to view the Careers of the Future Infographic￿

• ICould Buzz Quiz
  Start thinking about careers with this fun, quick quiz which looks at your strengths.
  ICould Buzz Quiz

  Start thinking about careers with this fun, quick quiz which looks at your strengths. There are 16 possible results, each linked to an animal type.

  Take the buzz quiz here

• UCAS Progress
  Use UCAS progress to find and apply for opportunities, from A-levels to apprenticeships.
  UCAS Progress

  The UCAS Progress tool allows you to search institutions by postcode and course, allowing them to find a destination suitable and sustainable for them.

  Please click here to visit the UCAS Progress website

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• Russell Group: Informed Choices
  Use Informed Choices to help you understand which subjects open up different degrees, particularly at Russell Group universities.
  Russell Group: Informed Choices

  What you study at sixth form or college can affect your options at university and your future career.

  Use Informed Choices to help you understand which subjects open up different degrees, particularly at Russell Group universities.

 University Resources & Tools

• WhatUni
  Compare the best University & degree courses for free - Degree course rankings, university reviews, degree course details, university profiles to help you make an informed choice
  WhatUni

  Whatuni helps students find universities and courses using our comprehensive data and handy University Comparison Tool.

• UCAS: Students
  UCAS connects people to University, post Uni studies including teacher training, apprenticeships & internships. Find all the information for your next step.
  UCAS: Students

  • To find out how to apply to university click here
  • To find out how to write￿ a personal statement click here
  • To find out how to pursue a career in the performing arts at a conservatoire click here

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• UCAS: Parents & Guardians
  Advice for parents and guardians
  UCAS: Parents & Guardians

  We￿ve got lots of resources and information dedicated to helping parents and guardians support students applying to uni. Sign up to the dedicated newsletter here

 Apprenticeship Resources & Tools

• Find an apprenticeship - GOV.UK
  Register your profile, search vacancies and apply for an apprenticeship
  Find an apprenticeship - GOV.UK

  Register your profile, search vacancies and apply for an apprenticeship here

• Not Going To Uni
  Find apprenticeships in Not Going to Uni, the online apprenticeships guide that offers you advice on how to become an apprentice
  Not Going To Uni

  So￿...you are thinking about not going to university ￿￿congratulations! You have just proved that you can think differently.

  From apprenticeships to debt-free education, there are literally thousands of other opportunities out there. The Not Going to Uni team are here to help you find apprenticeships, college courses or work experience to start building your future.

• A parent's guide to apprenticeships
  Information for parents about the benefits of apprenticeships and the opportunities they provide.
  A parent's guide to apprenticeships

  A parent￿s guide to apprenticeships factsheet

 Opportunities

• NCS: National Citizenship Service
  When Was The Last Time You Felt Unstoppable? Get Ready For an Amazing Summer! Make Your Mark. Grow Your confidence. Meet Incredible People. Get a killer CV. UCAS Recommended.
  NCS: National Citizenship Service

  The National Citizenship Service works closely with HACA to provide assemblies, workshops and lunchtime stalls to make sure you get the best opportunity to sign up!

• Sussex University Partnership
  As the University of Sussex is our Higher Education partner, you have exclusive access to their student portal which allows you to apply for the following:
  Sussex University Partnership

  Apply here for:

  • Sussex Academic Days
  • Sussex Study Experience￿
  • Sussex Summer Schools

  Please note, these opportunities are in addition to our annual Sussex University trip and subject specific trips.