Useful CEIAG Websites

General Career Guidance

https://www.allaboutschoolleavers.co.uk/ - Career guidance for school-leavers
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/ - National careers Service — information, advice and guidance to help make decisions on learning, training and work
https://www.gov.uk/careers-helpline-for-teenagers - Careers helpline for teenagers (GOV.UK)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/careers - BBC Bitesize general careers information

For Students

For Parents

University Courses and Post-18

www.ucas.com – the official website for information about universities and for applying to courses. Also, lots of information about apprenticeships.
http://university.which.co.uk – Information about choosing courses from GCSE onwards; degree finder and course information
www.whatuni.com – search for foundation degrees, post graduate degrees and diplomas through Course finder.
www.studential.com – general advice on applications and a good section on personal statements.
www.prospects.ac.uk – official graduate careers website. Outlines what kinds of careers particular degree subjects lead to, has links to ‘careers advice’ and options with a subject.
https://www.theuniguide.co.uk/
https://www.opendays.com/
https://www.theguardian.com/education/universityguide

Student Finance

Studying abroad

http://www.eunicas.co.uk – comprehensive information about studying abroad
www.fulbright.co.uk – information about studying in the USA (Fulbright Commission)
www.erasmus.ac.uk – opportunities to work and study in Europe as part of a degree.
Step-By-Step Guide To Studying in the U.S. for International Students: This guide will help international students prepare for enrollment at a U.S. institution. It covers the application process, researching colleges, financial aid, post-graduation information, and information on individual states.

Gap Years

www.gap-year.com – comprehensive information about taking a gap year
www.yearoutgroup.org – Find out how to plan a year out and choose a programme – contains links to gap year organisations.
www.lattitude.org.uk – oversees voluntary projects with placements worldwide.
https://www.ucas.com/alternatives/gap-year/gap-years-ideas-and-things-think-about

Admissions Tests

Apprenticeships

https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearch
https://www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk/
https://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/ - Offers ideas about alternatives to university including apprenticeships, college courses, traineeships, work experience and internships:
www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship - National apprenticeship website
https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk - Information about all apprenticeships:
https://amazingapprenticeships.com/ - Information and opportunities for apprenticeships, T-levels and traineeships
http://www.apprenticeshipguide.co.uk/

Job Search

Volunteering and Work Experience

www.do-it.org – search for opportunities in your local area
www.tcv.org.uk – conservation volunteering opportunities
https://www.gov.uk/government/get-involved/take-part/volunteer - Government website with information about how to volunteer in your local community:
http://vinspired.com
www.charityjob.co.uk

Local Further Education Colleges