Useful Links
Higher Education
- www.unifrog.org - Every student has their own log-in for this website
- www.ukcoursefinder.co.uk Search for University courses
- www.ucas.com The University go to website
- www.informedchoices.ac.uk/ A Russell Group Publication to help students choose the right A levels to get on the right course for them
- www.helpyouchoose.org Useful information with links to NCS to help you make choices at times of Transition.
- https://aspire.upreach.org.uk/ Information, inspiration, and advice to help sixth formers understand their university and career options.
- www.gov.uk/student-finance-register-login For information on what financial help is available and to apply for student finance
- https://sacu-student.com/ Use the Career Cloud - Match your A levels to University courses and much more
- www.opendays.com University & College open day information
- www.unitasterdays.com lists information for all taster days and direct links to universities
- www.whatuni.com Compare the best Universities and Degree courses
- www.gooduniguide.com University League tables
- www.getting-in.com Information for all school leavers - Information on getting into University, College and live apprenticeships vacancies. Useful CV templates for students and subject tips
- www.mystudenthalls.com Information and prices of Students Halls, just type in your University City
- www.thestudentroom.co.uk useful information and tools to help with university applications
- www.studyin-uk.com/course-search/ Enter your course choice and all Universities and courses are at your fingertips! Also search for available SCHOLORSHIPS on this site
- www.fulbright.org.uk For HE studies in America
- www.studyinaustralia.gov.au HE studies in Australia
- www.turingscheme.org.uk This is a new scheme for students who wish to spend some time studying overseas. This is something that is arranged by your Higher or Further Education provider.
- www.studee.com Information on studying abroad
- www.BIMM.co.uk British and Irish Music Institute- courses include Event management
- www.ppmabest.org.uk This is a Training company that specialises in Engineering
Further Education
Apprenticeships
- www.amazingapprenticeships.com Explore key information, guidance and resources all about apprenticeships
- www.notgoingtouni.co.uk Apprenticeship information
- www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeships
Careers Websites
- https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/webchat/chat/ If you would like to speak to a careers adviser then you can call us free on
0800 100 900 or chat to us live through webchat. The website is being amended at present - www.springpod.co.uk A great website to help students find work experience, virtual and face to face.
- www.getintotheatre.org Name a job in theatre and it will be on this website! A must for all creatives.
- www.icould.com Lots of video clips on a wealth of careers
- www.getmyfirstjob Hints and Tips on how to get you first job, including apprenticeships
- www.targetcareers.co.uk Good website for careers with your option choices
- www.careersbox.co.uk Useful video clips and information on specific work-related areas
- www.gov.uk Government website with up-to-date jab vacancies
- https://www.charityjob.co.uk Job opportunities within the charity sector
- www.indeed.co.uk Job search website
- www.Lawcareers.net Information and advice for Law careers
- www.careerpilot.org.uk Help to make the right choices at times of transition; at ages 14, 16 and 18
- www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship Live Job vacancies
- www.bbc.com/bitesize/careers Video clips on lots of different careers by people that actually do them!
- www.totaljobs.com/ All kinds of Engineering jobs available
- www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/findyourcareer Over 350 jobs within the NHS
- www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/Healthcare-science Science Roles in the NHS
- www.medicmentor.org Website by Volunteer Doctors giving advice to students thinking of Medicine as a career
- www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles Good website for job profiles including, Job descriptors, skills required, average salary and lots more.
- www.how2become.com/careers e.g. Police, Fire Fighter, Civil service, Armed forces
- www.raf.mod.uk/recruitment/how-to-apply/eligibility-check
- https://apply.army.mod.uk/how-to-join
- https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/careers/joining
- www.creativecareers/#/ Find out more on all kinds of creative subjects.
- https://www.brightknowledge.org/ A really useful website with clear articles about different jobs, entry requirements etc, and the worst bits about that job!
Start Your Own Business
- www.princes-trust.org.uk Help and advice for starting up a small business
- www.gov.uk/starting-up-a-business Government website to help start-up businesses
- www.shell-livewire.org Website to help young entrepreneurs
Gap Year Ideas
- www.projects-abroad.ac.uk/
- www.frontier.ac.uk
- www.ucas.com/alternatives/gap-year/gap-years-ideas-and-things-think-about
- www.studentuniverse.co.uk/gap-year/gap-year-ideas
- https://www.oysterworldwide.com/projects/paid-work/
Work Experience and Volunteering
- www.lincstalentacademy.org.uk/work-experience/ Work experience placements in various healthcare roles, clinical engineering, administration, plus shadowing for students on a pathway to becoming a doctor.
- www.etrust.org.uk/the-year-in-industry A Year in Industry – Companies who offer a 1 Year, paid professional placement, usually within a STEAM industry before starting University.
- www.my-work-experience.com/ A weeks placement in Geneva working at the United Nations
- www.do-it.org Volunteering opportunities in your area
- www.tcv.org.uk/ Conservation volunteering opportunities
- www.voluntarycentreservices.org.uk Church Lane, Sleaford, Volunteer Centre
- https://vinspired.com/ Volunteering opportunities
NB: Please report any dead links to careers@kshs.uk