Parents/Carers
“72% of young people look to their parents when making decisions about what to do when they are older. Families were found to be a very important source of occupational ideas for young people, this includes extended families.”
Joseph Rowntree Research 2011
USEFUL LINKS
Careermap is an online career resource that provides live post-16 opportunities, such as apprenticeship vacancies, School courses, university and graduate options. They also offer career advice and guidance so young people can make well-informed decisions to enhance their futures!
http://www.adviza.org.uk/who-am-i/young-person/useful-websites/
Target Careers Parent Guide
https://targetcareers.co.uk/sites/targetcareers.co.uk/files/.../parents_guide_2017.pdf
Parent Adviser - advice for parents/carers about career options for their children
APPRENTICESHIPS
Get In Go Far - official apprenticeships site
Apprenticeship Guide - what they are, if they are for you and how you can get one
Apprenticeships - search and apply for vacancies
Future Talent - advertises apprenticeships and other alternative routes to uni
GetMyFirstJob - once registered they will help you find an apprenticeship