Opportunities

BTEC Subject Printable Posters & Subject Quiz Links

BTEC works for students BTECs cover the skills, knowledge and behaviours of different career sectors, with a focus on real-life application. View all the BTEC subjects or take our 3-minute quiz to uncover your strengths and get information based on your inspirations and aspirations. TAKE OUR BTEC QUIZ VIEW ALL THE BTEC SUBJECTS

upReach Programmes – Opportunity for 6th Form & FE Students to Access

Eligibility Criteria Applies upReach helps disadvantaged students from across the UK realise their potential by investing in pioneering technology to facilitate, deliver and evaluate highly personalised programmes of support. Through successful partnerships with top employers and universities, we offer students access to a comprehensive range of opportunities and activities to broaden their horizons, understand career pathways and develop the skills, networks and experiences needed for professional success. We also collaborate closely with other charities in our sector to expand the support offered and maximise our joint impact.

World Skills UK Free Information and Resources

We are an independent charity and a partnership between employers, education and governments. We offer free resources, careers advice, information and competitions for young people around the benefits of vocational education and training. Together, we are using international best practice to raise standards in apprenticeships and technical education so more young people and employers succeed.

Discover Creative Careers – There’s a career for everyone in the creative industries.

Discover Creative Careers is a government-funded, industry-led programme working to ensure there is a larger and more diverse intake of talent into the creative industries. It aims to inspire and inform young people aged 11-18 from all backgrounds, through hybrid activities, events and resources. Hybrid activities, events and resources.

Working Options in Education – Free Resources for Careers Education – Ongoing

Working Options in Education is an employability and life skills charity that has been helping young people to aim high and fulfil their potential since 2010. Working Education's Career Pathways programme is delivered free in state schools, colleges and online by industry volunteers and helps students (aged 14-19) to identify and pursue their career options. Through practical help and advice, they build their skills, and become confident to face their future after education, with choices. The programme is designed to benefit all young people, but we prioritise those from the most under-served areas of the country.

What do employers think of your CV?

Resources that look at common myths related to your CV and discussions about what employers really think.

Xello – Careers Platform – Cost Involved

Xello offers a whole school approach to careers planning and planning for their future. it is powered by Cascaid which is an established careers company. They are happy to provide tours and give you information on how to make the best use of the site.

Advanced Mathematics Support Programme – Free Information for Schools and Colleges (Ongoing)

The Advanced Mathematics Support Programme is funded by the Department of Education (DfE) and started in May 2018. There are three downloadable .pdfs which include information about the AMSP and how they can support with GCSE and A-Level Maths courses!

Huzzle – 1# for UK Graduate Jobs, Schemes and Internships

Huzzle is an early careers network connecting students, student organisations and companies. You could say it's like Indeed, but rebuilt for Students. We collect over 4,000 entry level graduate jobs, internships & events from employers across the UK, and only match you to relevant opportunities based on your career preferences.

upReach – Free Resource for post 18 students (Ongoing)

upReach works to create conditions for undergraduates from less-advantaged backgrounds to access and sustain top graduate jobs. They're offering free support worth up to £2,700 including personalised careers coaching, exclusive internship, networking and job application support!

Free Resources from CEC Designed for Schools, Special Schools, Colleges and ITPs (Ongoing)

The Digital Hub is a shared workspace for a range of complementary activities, designed to support communication and continuing professional development from the CEC. There are resources for Careers Leaders, Governors, Teachers and other educational professionals.

FREE STEM Resources Secondary School (Ongoing)

STEM Learning resources house a comprehensive collection of over 14,000 freely available, quality-assured digital STEM education resources to help educators inspire young people about STEM. There are resources specifically designed for secondary education.