Today’s students have more options open to them than ever before and will be entering a world where jobs and employment are changing. It is important that our students get the help and support they need, enabling them to make informed choices and start careers that are personally and economically satisfying.
The Careers team has identified a range of information sources, organisations and links, to help you support your children with their choices and plans.
Start platform
Start is an online careers platform that is used during tutorial and in lessons to help our students find out about jobs, careers and industries they may be interested in. Parents can also access the site here.
National Careers Service
This service provides jobs and careers information (including courses and LMI), including a free telephone service and support with career planning or updating a CV. Anyone who is 13 or over can call their helpline and those 19 and over can book an appointment. Click here to find out more.
Start in Leeds
Jobs, careers and course information for young people and their parents in Leeds. Click here to find out more.
Connexions Bradford
Support service for all young people aged 13–19, (up to 25 if they have learning difficulties and disabilities). They offer advice, guidance and support on a range of issues such as education, training, jobs, money and lifestyle decisions, to help them make a smooth transition to adulthood and working life. Click here to find out more.
Connexions Wakefield
Web advisers offer young people advice, guidance and support on a range of issues such as education, training, jobs, money and lifestyle decisions, to help them make a smooth transition to adulthood and working life. Click here to find out more.
Calderdale and Kirklees Careers
C&K Careers offer young people and adults advice about progression and job hunting (One-to-one appointments in all areas and telephone helpline).
Useful Resources
Higher Education Information for parents – Go Higher
Parents Guide to National Career Week 2021
UCAS (The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) advice for parents and guardians
Parent’s Pack
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