🌐 Useful Careers Websites

A simple collection of trusted websites to help students, families and staff explore careers, college options, apprenticeships, courses, volunteering and transition planning.

Tip: Start with one or two websites at a time. Write down any jobs, courses or questions that interest you, then talk them through with school staff, family or your careers adviser.

🧭 Careers Ideas and Job Research

National Careers Service

Job profiles Skills

Explore different jobs, what people do at work, what qualifications may help and how to get started.

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BBC Bitesize Careers

Videos Real stories

Useful careers videos, job stories and subject links, especially helpful for students exploring early ideas.

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Careerpilot

Routes Choices

Information about different routes after school, including further education, apprenticeships and future study.

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ECLIPS

Careers library Research

A careers information library used in school. Students can research jobs, courses and future pathways.

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🏫 Local College and Course Websites

City of Liverpool College

Entry-Level 3+ Vocational

Courses across many subject areas, including supported learning, vocational pathways and progression routes.

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Hugh Baird College

Level 1+ Supported options

Further education courses, supported programmes and vocational options across the Liverpool City Region.

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Knowsley Community College

Vocational Local courses

Courses for young people and adults, including practical vocational options and progression pathways.

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Greenbank College

SEND support Entry routes

Inclusive college provision with courses and support for learners with additional needs and disabilities.

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🛠️ Apprenticeships, Training and Work

Find an Apprenticeship

Vacancies Training

Search live apprenticeship vacancies and learn more about different apprenticeship levels.

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GetMyFirstJob

Apprenticeships Traineeships

Search for apprenticeship and training opportunities, with helpful guidance for young people starting out.

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Not Going To Uni

Alternatives Jobs

Explore apprenticeships, school leaver jobs and training routes that do not require university.

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Indeed

Job search Local vacancies

Search local job vacancies and see what employers are looking for in different roles.

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🤝 Volunteering and Supported Employment

Do IT Volunteering

Volunteering Experience

Search for volunteering opportunities that can help build confidence, skills and experience.

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Strawberry Field Liverpool

SEND Work readiness

Offers programmes and support connected to employment, independence and confidence for young people with barriers to work.

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DFN Project SEARCH

Supported internship SEND

Information about supported internship programmes that help young people with learning disabilities and autism move towards work.

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Preparing for Adulthood

SEND Transition

Helpful information for young people with SEND, families and professionals about planning for adult life.

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How to Use These Websites Well

  • Choose one career idea and read about what the job involves.
  • Check what subjects, skills or qualifications may be useful.
  • Look at Entry Level, Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 course options where available.
  • Write down questions to ask at open events, college interviews or careers meetings.
  • Talk through any worries about travel, support, independence or course level before applying.