Advice for Parents (and Students)
To help parents and carers steer their children through the confusing world of careers choices, take a look at this Parent & Carers eBook.Parents & Carers eBookThis guide has it all – from university and apprenticeships to work experience and gap years.
- The START careers website offers valuable information and guidance on future career pathways: https://www.startprofile.com
- The aim of this site is to provide helpful information to parents and carers, many of whom feel at a loss about the best way to advise the young people in their care.
https://www.parentalguidance.org.uk/labour-market-information/top-jobs-of-the-future
- Jobs LIVE have worked successfully with companies like DWP, Balfour Beatty, Gatwick Airport, National Apprenticeship Service, Local Enterprise Partnerships, Network Rail, IBM, Health Education England and The NHS since 2015 to deliver careers advice, recruitment opportunities and health awareness broadcasts into schools, colleges, universities and communities across the U.K.
- ‘Springpod’ is a website where you can get information to support your future choices. There are links to free virtual work experience placements, university open days information, degree tasters and apprenticeship opportunities.
https://www.springpod.com/?_ga=2.186238505.1687324858.1645098686-1807551775.1645098686
- Real-life career videos, advice and information to inspire your career
- This website will help whether you’re deciding what to study, taking your exams, planning a career, or just curious, this site will help to explain the world of work, with advice from people who’ve found the right path for them.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/careers
- Career map are experts in the career sector which enables them to provide young people, students and graduates with up-to date labour market information and career support.
https://careermap.co.uk/careermag-students-teachers/
- All about careers website has a host of information to help, whether it’s looking for Career Opportunities, Apprenticeships, or University it also provides many guidance tools to support you on your journey.
https://www.allaboutcareers.com/
- Barclays LifeSkills helps to inspire young people to get the skills they need for a better future; Lifeskills works for teachers, parents and businesses to help young people:
https://barclayslifeskills.com/educators/
- Find full or part-time jobs in England, Scotland and Wales. Use the ‘Find a job’ service to search and apply for jobs.
- Career mag for parents and students