CEIAG Useful Resources
We have collated a number of websites and resources available to both students, parents/carers and staff that provides information, advice and guidance. This will support our students during their academic career at Bolton St Catherine’s Academy and help them to make informed decisions on Post-16 opportunities.
All About School Leavers: www.allaboutschoolleavers.co.uk
Apprenticeship Guide: www.apprenticeshipguide.co.uk
Apprenticeships.org: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Army: https://apply.army.mod.uk/how-to-join/entryoptions/soldier-junior-entry/afc-harrogate
BBC Bitesize Careers:https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/careers
Carers Box: https://www.careersbox.co.uk/
Etrust: www.etrust.org.uk A Year in Industry placements before University
Future Morph: Career opportunities from science to maths.
Get into Teaching: Get into teaching with support and advice from the Department for Education.
How2become:https://www.how2become.com/
Job Applications:
https://uk.job-applications.com/
Kaplan: Shaping the development and careers of finance professionals.
Law Careers: A comprehensive, one-stop online resource created for future lawyers.
MIDAS Invest in Manchester: Attracting inward investment into the city region by promoting Manchester as a leading European business location.
My Career Springboard:
NHS Careers: Make a difference with a career in health. Get all the information you need to take the next step in your career.
Not Going to UNI: www.notgoingtouni.co.uk
Office of National Statistics: https://www.ons.gov.uk/
Prospects: https://www.prospects.ac.uk
Rate My Apprenticeships: https://www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk/
Russell Group: https://www.russellgroup.ac.uk/
Start Profile: www.startprofile.com
Student Ladder: www.studentladder.co.uk (website for work experience, insight days and gap year placements)
Success at School:https://successatschool.org/
TARGET Careers:https://targetcareers.co.uk/
The Apprentice Academy- Specialists in business, finance and professional services apprenticeships.
UCAS: www.ucas.com
University – Which: https://university.which.co.uk
Volunteering
Do-it.org: www.do-it.org (website to find local volunteering opportunities)
Screen Skills - The industry-led skills charity for the screen industries (film, television, VFX (visual effects), animation and games).
Guidance for Parents:
Parental Guidance: http://www.parentalguidance.org.uk
Careers Advice for Parents: https://www.careeralchemy.co.uk
Interactive Activities:
Speakers for Schools
WHAT IS A VTALK?
A VTalk (virtual talk) is a way for students who are studying at home to attend live streamed free talks from a network of today’s leading figures. VTalks are one-way video callswith interactivitythrough an online Q&A. Much like a face to face event. VTalks give students the opportunity to engage with speakers from anywhere in the UK!
What do students need to do?
- Access to the internet via a mobile phone, tablet, laptop or computer
- Am internet Browser (not Internet Explorer) to attend the talk via Microsoft Teams.
- Questions for the speaker for the Q&A
Here is next week’s full VTALK Schedule.
HOW TO JOIN THE VTALKS
- Join 10 minutes before the VTALK to be ready
- You can join without needing an account – Watch how here
- For full speaker descriptions visit the VTALK Schedule here
VTALK LIBRARY & MORE
- Watch pre-recorded VTalks from our library here
Success at School:
Online guides detailing careers in various subjects:
Brilliant Club:
http://thebrilliantclub.org/the-brilliant-club-for-pupils/info-for-pupils/
Prospects Careers research: https://www.prospects.ac.uk%20
Access Ed Research Based Curricula
Resources and activities for different subjects: https://www.access-ed.ngo/research-based-curricula
Keys Stage 4:
Bolton College Study Programmes
Applied Science:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlIBrLmWXAkpYcwqxWWhxHoRK05RRnv_D
Beauty Therapy:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlIBrLmWXAkoBKyJVGy5VOp5c-3Lzf1TB
Business & Professional Services:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlIBrLmWXAkrmF52cEVp8pxReo-uBLz_K
Childcare:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlIBrLmWXAkrp5JRp8332dMYPjJbPSJiL
Computing & IT:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlIBrLmWXAkp1Zub_FM8P2l5P-5eTfyMo
Construction & Professional Building:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlIBrLmWXAko9fd85dTPHZKCKWl4caV-V
Engineering:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlIBrLmWXAkrVQlafH0wj_c1232MyPAxc
Event, Hospitality & Catering Management:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlIBrLmWXAkr_KUDe2K6N3VRr_EJF8X47
Hairdressing, Make-up Artistry & Barbering:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlIBrLmWXAkqGFzfxx-PRFszA4t29kDS0
Health & Social Care:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlIBrLmWXAkqTRX9vnoQPUolrF8tVu3h8
Motor Vehicle:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlIBrLmWXAkpd8DLtusJxgWSZfg88unPi
Performing Arts:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlIBrLmWXAkqTJkLhJeD3VQKgsbEWc6dh
Public Services:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlIBrLmWXAkqJtoLstOBPwhc0twjeyICR
Sport & Fitness:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlIBrLmWXAkqpDLN4KbTwPJFdxjy-KYTU
Teaching Assistants:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlIBrLmWXAkpoxRtOH9P2RvOTZJlPskz4
Travel & Tourism:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlIBrLmWXAkokdtn1uCF1jfG6yceHz6St
Visual Arts:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlIBrLmWXAkpZA4f0a7UigggdZLPeT_lb
Enrichment:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlIBrLmWXAkpLBw956b6hZKicXSidoSva
Other
Awards & Success:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlIBrLmWXAkoMwbEC52G7dwPD2IHuL2WB
Enrichment:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlIBrLmWXAkpLBw956b6hZKicXSidoSva
Support:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlIBrLmWXAkqh-SUyWa8tiHgRgatcExUu
T Levels:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlIBrLmWXAkqvyFxJGVtQHwOqRGeTITmM
All Playlists:
https://www.youtube.com/user/BoltonCollege/playlists
My Tutors Online School:
Live tutorials on core GCSE subjects as well as recorded tutorials:
https://email.mytutor.co.uk/5PMK-WYI-C48MA-ELMG-1/c.aspx
Key Stage 5:
Not Going To Uni: https://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk
The Good University Guide: https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk
UK Course Finder: https://www.ukcoursefinder.com
UNISTATS: http://www.unistats.ac.uk
University League Tables: https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/university/life/do-league-tables-matter-how-to-make-sure-youre-choosing-the-right-university?gclid=Cj0KCQjw4s7qBRCzARIsAImcAxbJ-4S507VXEyrXuuBaTd2_DGwXrCDz2PMQz1u_433FhgZiTNsICbMaArW1EALw_wcB
UCAS: https://digital.ucas.com/search
Which? University: https://university.which.co.uk
Money Saving Expert:
Student Money Matters: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/students/
Repayment Calculator – Student Loans: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/students/student-finance-calculator/
Student Finance
You will find everything you need to know about student finance on this student finance zone: http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk