Garth Hill CollegeCareers Resources
Learning Resource Centre (LRC)
- Information on Post 16 options including full time education, apprenticeships and training.
- Prospectuses for local sixth forms and further education colleges and contact details for training providers.
- Information about Higher Education.
Online Resources
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The National Careers Service. On-line through https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/Pages/Homes.aspx and the phone 0800 100 900.
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https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/job-profiles/home - look at the "Job Profiles" section. Factual up to date information about careers.
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https://www.grows.ac.uk/resources - gives help with "A" level, degree and career choices.
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http://www.careerpilot.org.uk/ - gives help with choices at 14, 16 and beyond.
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http://www.icould.com/ - general careers advice and short careers film clips.
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http://www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk/ - information on everything to do with engineering careers.
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http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/ - access to the national apprenticeships database and general information.
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http://www.ucas.com/ - all university information and websites.
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http://www.careersbox.co.uk/ - short careers film clips.
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http://www.russellgroup.ac.uk/ - to access 'Informed Choices' booklet which gives definitive information on GCSEs, 'A' Level and I.B. subject choices.
If any pupil has problems accessing any of the websites at home, they are welcome to ask for help in using them at school in the LRC.
Careers Noticeboards
These located outside the LRC and the Sixth Form Study Area, they should be looked at by all pupils. Information on training opportunities, open days and other events is advertised on them.
Parents
Regular career updates are posted in the school's bulletin and include information on; apprenticeships, forthcoming events, open days, qualifications and post 16 options and opportunities. Careers Focus is sent to parents through the year by target year group.