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Year 11

Positive Steps at Post 16 (PS@16) The PS@16 website allows you to search for Colleges and the courses they offer. You can also complete applications for courses and track your progress.
https://www.ps16.co.uk/

For further information and downloads relating to PS@16 please visit Wigston Academy Apprenticeships Find out about all the different types of apprenticeship available here and how to apply. www.apprenticeships.org.uk

NHS Jobs Look here to find a huge amount of information regarding one of the largest employers in the UK, the NHS. The National Health Service offers a huge range of exciting and challenging opportunities for people who are passionate about making a difference. With more than 300 different careers on offer, there is a job for you no matter what your interests, skills or qualifications

www.healthcareers.nhs.uk – Explore the different roles.
www.jobs.nhs.uk – Apply for an apprenticeship or job in the NHS

Year 12 & 13

UCAS The UCAS website allows you to search Universities and Colleges and the courses they offer. You can also complete applications for courses and track your progress. www.ucas.ac.uk

Apprenticeships Find out about all the different types of apprenticeship available here and how to apply. www.apprenticeships.org.uk Not going to university Notgoingtouni.co.uk is a website full of information about other paths to lead other than going to university. From apprenticeships to debt free learning, there are literally thousands of other opportunities out there. www.notgoingtouni.co.uk Unistats Search, review and compare subjects at UK universities and colleges. Unistats is the official website to help you make an informed choice when deciding which UK University or college to apply to. It includes the results of the latest National Student Survey. www.unistats.com NHS Jobs Look here to find a huge amount of information regarding one of the largest employers in the UK, the NHS. The National Health Service offers a huge range of exciting and challenging opportunities for people who are passionate about making a difference. With more than 300 different careers on offer, there is a job for you no matter what your interests, skills or qualifications. www.healthcareers.nhs.uk – Explore the different roles. www.jobs.nhs.uk – Apply for an apprenticeship or job in the NHS Further useful websites and information Volunteering Find out about the wide variety of volunteering opportunities that are available today, there is bound to be something for everyone. www.volunteering.org.uk Gap Year So, you’ve decided you want to take a gap year but you’re unsure what you want to do. You will find everything you need to know here about choosing and planning a gap year in the UK and abroad. www.gapyear.com www.prospects.ac.uk icould Need some ideas for the future? Some inspiration on what kind of career might be right for you? Just want to find out what’s out there? icould can help you discover what you could do and how you could get there. www.icould.com National Bureau for Students with Disabilities Have a look here if you are a disabled young person who wants information about the various options and choices in education, training, volunteering and work post sixteen. www.skill.org.uk Work Experience Need a place to complete work experience in Year 10 and Year 12. Look no further than the LEBC (Leicester Education Business Company) Database to help you find the placement you need. leics.work-experience.co.uk Life Skills Barclays Life Skills Website Information, Advice & Guidance