Useful Links for online Careers research for taster day students:
If you would like to research different career areas, you can use the websites below to find out about different career paths, their entry requirements and the skills and qualities needed in this industry.
https://successatschool.org/careerzones
https://www.ucas.com/ucas/after-gcses/find-career-ideas/explore-jobs
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/explore-careers
Here are some examples of websites which has useful information on different career areas that are popular with students at New College Pontefract.
Business:
https://barclayslifeskills.com/i-want-virtual-work-experience/school/virtual-work-experience
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-categories/business-and-finance
Computing/IT:
Engineering:
https://www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk/students/career-finder/
Law:
https://targetcareers.co.uk/career-sectors/law/192-what-types-of-jobs-and-employers-are-there-in-law
Media, and Journalism
https://www.bbc.co.uk/careers/
https://careers.channel4.com/4talent
Teaching:
https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/
Health Care (including Nursing and Midwifery), Medicine and Vet Medicine:
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/discover-dentistry
https://www.bva.co.uk/your-career/careers-advice/
Public Services:
https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/jobs-volunteer/police-officers/police-officers
Performing Arts and Music:
Sports and Coaching:
Science based careers
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-categories/science-and-research