Useful Websites

The following websites can be used to research possible careers and explore ideas about your next step.  It may offer ideas about which subjects to study in further education, particularly as some careers need specific qualifications. Some careers will also require a university degree whilst it is an option for others. There is also a lot of information about apprenticeships/degree apprenticeships.

Careers Information

National Careers Service – a general site for finding out more about different job roles, pay and entry routes.  You can complete a skills assessment and explore some careers that might suit you.

Careers advice - job profiles, information and resources | National Careers Service

iCould - Career ideas and information for your future - This is a really good site for seeing things as they really are. You can watch a 5-minute video of people working in a particular industry and find out how they got their job, and the training required.

Careers - BBC Bitesize - Whether you're deciding what to study, planning your future career or just curious about the world of work, this website can help with advice from experts and from young people who've found a path that suits them.

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships – A great site for finding out more about apprenticeship – what they are, the difference types and how to get one. 

Find an apprenticeship - GOV.UK  - Use this service to search and apply for apprenticeships in England.  Many local and national employers advertise opportunities on their own websites, so check those out too!

There is also some detailed LMI (Labour Market Information) available, which tells you where jobs are available geographically, and what you would earn.

Post-16 Providers

For more information about post-16 providers click on the links below:

Hereford Sixth Form College - Home - Hereford Sixth Form College

Herefordshire College Herefordshire College - HLNSC

Holme Lacy College Herefordshire College - HLNSC

Hartpury Hartpury University and Hartpury College

Hereford College of Arts. Hereford College of Arts | Home

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Group Training Association (HWGTA) Apprenticeships & Training Programmes In Hereford & Worcestershire | HWGTA

Riverside Training Home - Riverside Training

Hoople Study Programme - Hoople Group