Garth Hill CollegeCareers Resources
Main School - D106 and Sixth Form – E108
- 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
The NATIONAL CAREERS SERVICE
nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
- Phone: 0800 100 900.
The NATIONAL CAREERS SERVICE
Take a look at the "Job Profiles" section, gives factual up to date information about careers.
nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/explore-careers
UNIFROG
Unifrog is a platform that helps students compare and apply for every university, apprenticeship, and Further Education course in the UK and abroad.
GROWS
Grows is a charity that offers information and guidance on further and higher education options for students and gives help with "A" level, degree and career choices.
https://www.grows.ac.uk/resourcesCAREER PILOT
Career Pilot gives help with choices at 14, 16 and beyond.
TOMORROWS ENGINEERS
Tomorrows Engineers have information on everything to do with engineering careers.
APPRENTICESHIPS
The Apprenticeships website has access to the national apprenticeships database and general information.
apprenticeships.gov.uk/apprentices/browse-apprenticeships
UCAS
UCAS has all the university information and websites.
CAREERS BOX
Careers Box has lots short careers film clips.
RUSSELL GROUP
Russell Group gives access to the 'Informed Choices' booklet which gives definitive information on GCSEs, 'A' Level and I.B. subject choices.
SUCCESS AT SCHOOL
Success at School is a website that helps students find the latest opportunities for apprenticeships, degrees and other jobs in various sectors and locations. You can also get career advice, tips and resources from employers, universities and experts.
successatschool.org/advice/subjects
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 are located in D106 in the main school and E108 in the Sixth Form, they should be looked at by all pupils. Information on training opportunities, open days and other events is advertised on them as well as in the Careers Focus.
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.