Recommended Websites and Labour Market Information Updates

RECOMMENDED WEBSITES

• http://www.nextstep.direct.gov.uk– enables you to look at the” Job Profiles” section and it has factual up to date information about careers.
• http://www.opendoorsmedia.co.uk– enables you to look at local careers information and has links to other useful sites.
• http://www.careerpilot.org.uk– gives help with choices at 14, 16 and beyond.
• http://www.icould.com– gives general careers advice and short careers film clips.
• https://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk– The Not Going to Uni team are here to help you find apprenticeships, college courses or work experience to start building your future.
• https://www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk– gives information about a range of apprenticeships available in over 170 industries.
• http://www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk– gives information on everything to do with engineering careers.
• http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk– gives access to the national apprenticeships database and general information.
• http://www.ucas.com– all university information and websites.
• http://www.careersbox.co.uk– gives short careers film clips.
• http://www.russellgroup.ac.uk– gives access to ’Informed Choices’ booklet which gives definitive information on GCSE and A-level subject choices.
• What A Levels do I choose and what degree course can I study with my choice of A Levels?  https://my.sacu-student.com/sacustudent/f?p=SACU_BROWSE:331:0
• https://resources.amazingapprenticeships.com/live-broadcasts/ – Live Broadcasts about potential apprenticeship opportunities
• https://findapprenticeshiptraining.sfa.bis.gov.uk/A brilliant search portal for all apprenticeships and you can search for all providers on here, as some national ones will deliver in Worcestershire
• http://www.skills4worcestershire.co.uk/careersportal/info/10/worcestershires_employment_market/7/worcestershires_employment_market/2: Look at this information and think about the careers you want based on it. Sit and look at it with a parent or carer to help you make sense of it or come and see your form tutor for help.
• amazingapprenticeships.com: Apprenticeships Explained.
• https://practicereasoningtests.com/psychometric-tests/  – a complete guide for students in dealing with psychometric  tests during interview processes for internships and first full-time jobs.
• https://practicereasoningtests.com/practice-aptitude-tests– a page with all our free practice tests, including numerical, verbal and inductive reasoning tests
• https://practicereasoningtests.com/aptitude-test-infographic/ – infographic information for employment seekers
• https://amazingapprenticeships.com/vacancies/ – This Webpage shows Students a selection of very well-known Companies and Familiar Brands that employ Apprentices.
• https://amazingapprenticeships.com/vacancies/
• https://amazingapprenticeships.com/live-broadcasts/– A selection of bite-size videos (each about 15 minutes long) Interviewing Apprentices from different sectors to talk about their experiences.
• Vacancy Snapshot – This Webpage shows Students a selection of very well-known Companies and Familiar Brands that employ Apprentices.  Great to add the link to your School Careers Website, and great to share with Students to explore during tutor time or PSHE sessions for example.  https://amazingapprenticeships.com/vacancies/
• Live Broadcasts – A selection of bite-size videos (each about 15 minutes long) Interviewing Apprentices from different sectors to talk about their experiences.  Great to add the link to your School Careers Website, and great to share with Students to explore during tutor time or PSHE sessions for example.  https://amazingapprenticeships.com/live-broadcasts/

Labour Market Information (LMI) provided by National Careers Service

This is information is obtained from the Office for National Statistics and Gov.UK.  

• Black Country LMI – January 2020
• Greater Birmingham & Solihull LMI – January 2020
• Worcestershire LMI – June 2021