All parents should have open access to up to date impartial relevant careers information, advice and guidance delivered through the careers education information and guidance programme within college in line with the equal opportunities policy.
Bideford College is committed to helping parents and carers support their children to make informed career decisions by providing detailed information about careers provision at the college and links to alternative and helpful websites. In addition, we are happy to meet parents to talk about their child’s career or work experience plans.
Useful Links for Careers Research for Students and Parents
Universities:
The UCAS website is the prime site for researching higher education courses at universities and colleges. There are other information sections on student finance, higher and degree apprenticeships and taking a year out
http://www.gooduniguide.co.uk/
A multi-media directory of all the universities and higher education colleges across the UK, currently available free of charge
https://www.theuniguide.co.uk/
A collaboration since February 2020 of formerly Which? University guide and The Student Room. This is a trusted, independent information source for students
University and college open day directory
https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/applying-university/admissions-tests
Sitting an admissions test is required for entry to some university courses areas. Find out more on this website
https://www.gov.uk/browse/education/student-finance
Financial support for higher education
https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/student-services
Financial help for certain health care and social work students.
Employment and apprenticeships:
https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
Government website for applying for apprenticeships of all levels nationwide
https://www.petroc.ac.uk/courses-search/interested-in-apprenticeships
Petroc in Barnstaple and Mid Devon both offer apprenticeship training where industry specific skills can be developed locally through on the job and classroom training
https://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/
Job and apprenticeship vacancies
Job search engine for North Devon
Labour Market Information:
Career Pilot – Expert careers information and tools for 11-19 year olds, all in one place
Career Pilot HotSW LMI – Heart of the South West local labour market information by sector
Planit Posters – A series of subject career posters that you can print
LMI For All – A quiz for finding jobs that suit you and a way of comparing LMI for different jobs
My World of Work Lesson Inserts – Activities for a wide range of subjects that bring in Labour Market Information
My World of Work Partner Resources – Lesson plans on a range of careers based subjects
BBC Bitesize Careers – Information for students about a wide range of careers
Prospects – What Can I Do With My Degree? – Shows the jobs that different degrees can lead to
Amazing Apprenticeships – Information about apprenticeships for parents, students and teachers
Gov.UK Find an Apprenticeship – Government search for apprenticeships
Start – Explore by Industry – Information about a wide range of industries and job roles
NHS Explore Roles – A list of all the job roles available at the NHS
Go Construct – A quiz and information about construction industry jobs
How 2 Become – Resources and information for a huge range of careers
UCAS Explore – Explore higher education, including apprenticeships, by subject and area
National Careers Service Explore Careers – search by industry and see LMI for a huge range of job roles
For any careers enquiries please contact Kimberley Gilbey on 01237 477611 ext 2 or email kgilbey@bidefordollege.org