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LONDON CAREERS HUB

POST-16 PATHWAYS

Get the Jump: explore your education and training choices | National Careers Service
16+ Choices | CEC Resource Directory (careersandenterprise.co.uk)
Startprofile.com (Enfield)
Prospects - Provides detailed job information, advice on CV writing and cover letters, and links to relevant resources
Start - A free online platform that helps young people explore career options and connect with their future potential.
Success at School - Focuses on careers advice for schools and students aged 13-19

APPRENTICESHIPS

Amazing Apprenticeships
The apprenticeship guide - what they are? are apprenticeships for you? and how you can apply for one.

Find an apprenticeship GOV.UK - https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
Guide to apprenticeships - The Apprenticeship Guide listing all apprenticeships available
Get In Go Far – official apprenticeships site
Future Talent (apprenticeships and other alternatives to uni) - Future Talent | Inspiring Young Musicians

Notgoingtouni - search and apply for apprenticeships, jobs and sponsored degrees

JOB SITES

CAREERS QUIZZES

CAREER VIDEOS

Careers Box - free online library of careers related film, news and information
Careers4u - videos on loads on different jobs and students talking about apprenticeships, uni, jobs etc
Amazing apprenticeships – Meet apprentices, case studies, day in the life and careers games
Bitesize - explains the world of work, with advice from people who have found the right path for them.
First Careers - Search through over 150 job profiles and discover career opportunities, inspiration, and advice.

FINANCE

Student finance – official site for applications
Care To Learn - help pay for childcare costs if you are studying and under 20
Student Cash Point - guide to finding financial support (bursaries/awards etc) to assist with the cost of uni

GAP YEARS

Gap Year Advice - National Career's Service
Gap Force - How does a gap year bridge the gap between education and employment
Gap Year - official government information on gap year travel
Year in Industry - offers internships to undergraduates and HE students in Engineering, Business, Marketing and IT

INTERVIEWS

National Careers Service - interview advice from what to wear, answering difficult questions

JOB PROFILES

eCLIPS - Impartial and trusted information on over 1,000 jobs and lifestyle topics, login to
National Careers Service - job profiles plus job seeking advice for adults and young people

SELF EMPLOYMENT

Livewire - support, information and advice for 16–30 year olds wanting to set up their own business
The Prince's Trust Enterprise programme - support for unemployed young people age 18-30 to determine if their business ideas are viable and whether self-employment is right for them

STUDENT/PART-TIME JOBS

Thebigchoice - part-time/temp/summer/seasonal jobs for students
Just Student Jobs - part-time, holiday, seasonal, temporary, festival and gap year jobs at home and abroad
Studentjob - part-time jobs and internships
Your Rights at Work - Citizens Advice Bureau guide to working whilst studying, young people's employment rights, minimum wage and working conditions

VOLUNTEERING

Vinspired - volunteering guide for 14-24 year olds. Search and apply for opportunities
Do It - national volunteering site, search for current opportunities
Reach Volunteering – Volunteering opportunities across the UK

WORK EXPERIENCE