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Start is a free, online careers platform, designed to connect 11-18 year olds with their future career potential.
Mid-Essex CA encourage you to create an account and use this careers portal regularly in tutor time and at home.
Why?
KS3 Pupils
You will get the opportunity to explore and establish your suitability for various careers and start to understand the the importance of making the right choices when in school and decisions about your future.
By using Start you will build a picture of your career aspirations and start to learn about key skills you need to develop.
KS4 Pupils
You will be able to explore in more detail post-16 options and future career aspirations.
You and your parents or carers will be able to understand the application process and entry requirements for your intended Post 16 destination.
Start also gives you a platform to log experiences and achievements that will help you to stand out on paper and in person when applying for Post 16 opportunities.
The World of Work - information to spark an interest, dispel myths and stereotypes and help you to understand work, industries and employers
What to Study - information on qualifications, entry requirements and pathways to careers
Where to Learn - college, sixth form and training provider information to help you to identify suitable places to learn linked to subject and qualification choices
Employability Content - to help you explore and understand the importance of skills and prepare for work experience and future employment
Employability Action Plan - an action plan for you to set future study and career goals to stay on track, make the right choices and raise aspirations
Locker - An online record of achievement where you can organise evidence for future applications and presentation of your employability