North East LEP

FOR THE YOUNG PERSON

These websites are mainly for students in school or college, or those who may be studying elsewhere. They are designed to help young people navigate the world of education, training and career choices. Some sites require free registration for access to all functions.

www.icould.com

Large selection of careers videos and broad range of articles including a fun personality test

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/

Job profiles, skills health check, and help to get a job. Sign up for an account

www.startprofile.com

All-inclusive career planning tool. Can upgrade with payment. Includes teachers’ area.

https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/clips/zdqr87h

Careers information on BBC Bitesize. Includes series of videos on relevant career/life topics

www.studentladder.co.uk

Wide range of resources including school leaver schemes and sponsored degrees; mainly Y11+

https://successatschool.org

Explore career zones, top employers and jobs, courses and advice

https://www.firstcareers.co.uk/

General careers information including subject links and videos

https://targetcareers.co.uk/

A comprehensive information site on sectors, pathways and LMI

https://www.planitplus.net/

Information about courses, apprenticeships, finding a job and an ‘easy CV’ tool

https://careermap.co.uk/careermag-students

Free subscription magazine as part of a wider careers website for young people

https://mywayin.campaign.gov.uk/

Individuals sharing stories and advice on video about what it’s like to be in work

www.mycareerspringboard.org

Register for an account and start your own career journey

www.allaboutschoolleavers.co.uk

Register for an account and find information on options, industries and job-seeking

www.futuremorph.org

The website for 11-19 year olds interested in all areas of STEM

https://sacu-student.com/

Interactive site drilling down from labour market sectors to labour market information

www.prospects.ac.uk

Careers information for graduates/postgraduates and those researching HE opportunities

https://www.discoveruni.gov.uk/

The new website to replace Unistats: compare courses and check student satisfaction

https://www.theuniguide.co.uk/a-level-explorer?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=alevelchoices

Interactive ‘A Level Explorer’ on the Uniguide website

https://www.ucas.com/ucas/after-gcses/find-career-ideas/explore-jobs

Link job families-subjects-skills to find out how HE studies links to individual jobs and sectors

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/

“The largest student community in the world”

https://www.unitasterdays.com/

A directory of university events including open days, lectures and tours

GENERAL SUPPORT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

www.themix.org.uk

More than just careers information for young people – health, wellbeing and support

https://www.youthemployment.org.uk/

Support site for young people including employability toolkit and advice to join LinkedIn

https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/help-for-young-people

Resources to help young people start a business, write a CV or build confidence

https://wearencs.com/what-is-ncs

If you are 16 or 17 years old check out the National Citizen Service

COULD GO TO UNIVERSITY BUT MIGHT NOT WANT TO…?

https://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/

The website that looks at alternatives to university

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/higher-and-degree-apprenticeship-vacancies

A list of current and future higher level apprenticeship vacancies