careers information
for ks3 students
Welcome to the Avanti Park Student Careers Page!
Here you will find lots of resources to help you think about your GCSE options, post-16 routes and career paths.
It’s all free and super useful, so take a look!
General
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Student + Parents/carers Careers Padlet – Up to date careers info for students
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Current Careers Opportunities Padlet – Information and resources
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Career Pilot –Choosing your Y9 options. GCSES, Vocational subjects. Also jobs by subject.
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icould.com – lots of career resources and videos. Here you can see careers each option subject could lead to.
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National Careers Service – skills assessment. Explore careers
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Success at School – Explore career zones
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Different places you can study at 14; Somerset Studio School in Writhlington, Free Schools, Pre 16 college courses.
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plotr.co.uk –Information for Parents on GCSES. Alternatives to GCSEs
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russellgroup.ac.uk – Top UK Universities.
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Career Sense (by NatWest) including Find Your Potential quiz – www.mycareersense.com
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Learn Live – Live broadcasts & Videos on-demand
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LMI for All – Careersometer & Skillsometer
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My Path – Job of the Week (videos)
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National Careers Service – Careers Explorer
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National Careers Service – Post 16 Choices
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Youth Employment – Career advice & information for young people
Challenging Stereotypes
Key Stage 4 Options
Apprenticeships (including degree apprenticeships)
University
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Informed Choices (Russell Group)
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The Uni Guide – A Level Explorer
Skills Development
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Skills Builder. Explore and practise Skill Builder’s 8 Essential Skills through family activities at home
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Skills Builder also has a Launchpad tool for helping you to develop each skill and evaluate your progress
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Target Careers – Benefits of volunteering
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Youth Employment – Get Job Ready
Work Experience Opportunities & Guides (including virtual placements)
(Age restrictions may apply so check websites for further information)
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Youth Employment – Work Experience Guide
Examples of companies promoting opportunities.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Also look out for these annual careers awareness events
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National Apprenticeship Week (February)
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National Careers Week (March)
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Green Careers Week (November)