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www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk provides careers advice and information on a wide range of jobs, training courses, resources and funding (look under Job Profiles) www.russellgroup.ac.uk gives useful information on post 16 subject choices www.apprenticeships.org.uk – Register on the National Apprenticeship website set up alerts, complete the application form and apply for available apprenticeship vacancies www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk specialises in the recruitment of Apprentices so register your details on the site www.thelightbulbapprenticeships.com for Apprenticeships in Business, Child & Health & Social Care www.gov.uk/jobsearch for any available full time jobs www.careersa‐z.co.uk has a large resource of links to online careers information www.careerswales.com look under tools and resources and then leaflets you will find an A‐Z list with detailed information on each individual career option www.careercamel.com addresses the needs of young people in today’s job market. Gives students an understanding of what a career entails and how to go on to secure employment. Also includes online tools such as CV templates, a CV builder and covering letters. www.AllAboutSchoolLeavers.co.uk for information on where your qualifications can take you and latest job information www.AllAboutCareers.com is a careers information site for 16‐24 year olds looking for graduate schemes, graduate jobs, apprenticeships, placements & internships. www.bestcourse4me.com/ an independent and free guide which shows the link between what you study, what you earn and the jobs you can get www.careersbox.co.uk/ the national online careers film and video library featuring real people in real jobs to help young people make informed decisions www.future‐talent.com alternatives to attending University including apprenticeships, entry level jobs and training courses, which you can research and apply for at the click of a button www.prospects.ac.uk the UK’s official graduate careers website www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/ alternative ideas if you are not going to University www.ucas.com to research and apply for a place at University www.unistats.direct.gov.uk is another good website to check out when researching universities www.applytouni.com & www.parentadviser.co.uk for you and your parents/carers www.careersworld.co.uk/east‐of‐england/home features training providers and jobs in your region www.creativeskillset.org/careers/ helps you to identify new opportunities in the creative industries sector www.remit.co.uk for Apprenticeships in the Motor Vehicle Industry www.skillnet.org.uk for Apprenticeships in the Automotive, Transport & Logistics Industry www.citb.co.uk the national training organisation for construction in the UK. The site provides news, advice and information on careers, education &training along with CSCS Card information www.jtltraining.com for those interested in Apprenticeships as either an Electrician or a Plumber www.hittraining.co.uk for those interested in Apprenticeships in Catering www.easihair.co.uk or www.j‐ettraining.com for Apprenticeships in Hairdressing www.vts.ac.uk for Apprenticeships in Health & Social Care or Child Care www.essex‐eyjobs.co.uk/ available job opportunities within the Child Care sector 
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www.careersthatmove.co.uk/ for information on careers in the Passenger Transport & Travel Industry www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/ an information service for careers within the NHS www.rcn.org.uk/nursing/becoming_a_nurse_or_midwife Information on becoming a Nurse or Midwife www.education.gov.uk/get‐into‐teaching for information on routes into Teaching www.army.mod.uk for information on how to join the British Army www.raf.mod.uk for information on how to join the Royal Air Force www.royalnavy.mod.uk for information on how to join the Royal Navy www.careersatsea.org for information on careers in the commercial shipping industry www.policecouldyou.co.uk for employment opportunities in the Police Force www.lawsociety.org.uk , www.lawcareers.net & www.lawbritannia.co.uk/How2.htm for information on a career in Law www.allaboutlaw.co.uk for information on law jobs, courses and general advice www.cimaglobal.com and www.accaglobal.com for information on becoming a Chartered Accountant For research on where STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) subjects can take you:  www.wherestemcantakeyou.co.uk/signposting  www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk  www.futuremorph.org  www.sciencecareerpathways.com  www.girls‐aloud.co.uk Volunteering Opportunities  www.vinspired.com a charity which connects young people with volunteering opportunities  www.volunteeressex.org for information and contact details for volunteer centres across Essex 
www.bdvsa.org.uk for volunteering opportunities in the Braintree area