We have put together a collection of websites to provide further information, help you to explore your options and give an insight into particular sectors and industries and their related career possibilities.
Explains how quarrying gives us the rock, sand and gravel we need for places to live, work and play. It is an industry many take for granted but has a number of rewarding career opportunities in a vibrant, high tech and environmentally responsible industry.
Has an online tool to explore careers in construction and find out what a career in construction can offer you, whether you’re starting out or considering a career change.
Offers guidance and job roles in house building and trades such as bricklaying, carpentry, plumbing, groundwork, quantity surveying, sales advisor, roofing and others. Also gives details of typical tasks, earning potential, qualifications and career path
Has information about careers in architecture, entry pathways, available support and guidance on studying architecture.
Has useful information on careers and apprenticeships in the motor industry with videos showing over 150 different motor careers.
Provides opportunities for 11-21-year olds to enhance their technical, personal and employability skills through industry-led projects, industrial placements and specialised courses. It develops partnerships, build links between education and industry and helps organisations reach talent and connect with young engineers and scientists.
Is a training centre in Southampton which manages many apprenticeship programmes and the training for engineering apprentices.
Provides advice on what engineering is, things to consider and approaches to take in developing the skills required to become an engineer.
Brings together careers information and opportunities from creative organisations. Learn about careers in all areas of creative skills from dance, theatre and textiles to video games, coding and animation.
Has ideas of how to enter careers in the theatre, with information on how and where to start and helpful guides to support you.
Has information about careers in advertising, finding the right roles, taster programmes, sample job descriptions and how to get into a career in advertising.
Is the industry-led skills body for the screen industries – film, television (including children's, unscripted and high-end), VFX (visual effects), animation and games. ScreenSkills provides insight, career development and other opportunities to help people get into the industry and progress within it.
Is the industry's leading casting resource and is used by most TV, film, radio and theatrical companies throughout the UK, and many worldwide. Clients include small production companies, theatres, casting directors and large organisations such as the BBC and Sky.
Is a group of institutions providing conservatoire style vocational training for those who want to work as professional performers, theatre makers and technical theatre practitioners.
Explores training schemes to equip you to work in this multi-media industry.
Explains in detail the different types of psychology and why it is a growth area in both the US and UK. A number of UK universities offer courses in Psychology and related degrees
Discover what sociology is, what it is concerned with and careers related to this field.
Promotes excellence in psychology and provides information on becoming a Psychologist.
Offers events, development and networking opportunities for careers in criminology.
Has information about careers such as forensic scientist, crime scene investigator and fingerprint examiner, with information on forensic science, crime science investigation and applying scientific methods to investigating crimes
Offers information about the oil and gas industry. OPITO is the global skills body for the oil and gas sector that also offers training courses and details on apprenticeships and training providers.
Search and discover jobs in the fashion industry.
Is the UK professional institute for interior designers and offers design challenges and competitions along with advice on how to choose interior design courses.
Supports professional photographers and offers qualifications, events, training and competitions.
Is the cutting-edge centre for contemporary fashion, textiles and jewellery. Founded by iconic British designer Zandra Rhodes in London, the centre showcases a programme of exhibitions and runs courses for creative students and businesses.
Is the fashion and textiles industries skills body and helps identify training and career opportunities and the skills and qualifications required.
Is changing by finding new ways to serve the public, work more efficiently and make Government more transparent.
Provides information about the industry, careers in hospitality, leisure and tourism
Is a site for students teachers and parents with role descriptions, apprenticeship and job vacancies and information on careers in the food and drink industry.
Offers careers information about food science careers.
Supports housing professionals to create places that everyone can call home. The Housing Academy has details of apprenticeship opportunities, qualifications, and training.
All offer a range of training, development and career opportunities for school leavers and graduates. Find out what it is like to work for the secret services, what they do and what they can offer. There are many roles in this industry from IT and Technical to English Language or Language Specialists, Administrative, Software Engineering and Cyber Security.
Is a not-for-profit organisation committed to the development of an improved and sustainable workforce across the UK’s Justice, Fire and Rescue, Local Government and Armed Forces sectors.
All provide websites to explore careers in the armed forces.
An unofficial website aimed for those interested in becoming firefighters. Look at the Recruitment section for information and tips on completing application forms and going for interviews. Also provides contact details of UK fire and rescue services.
Offers general information on joining the police force in the UK. It also details opportunities to get into an apprenticeship with the Police, what the entry routes are.
Gives guidance on typical roles available in cyber security.
Is an American site that provides IT career path options and skills requirements - a useful resource but remember it is based in the States.
Unites employers and universities and provides details of courses and placement opportunities for students.
Provides events and insight into IT related skills and careers, alongside digital apprenticeships.
Provides advice and information about events and case studies for those interested in entering IT and digital careers.
Has details on the careers available in zoos.
Offers case studies and details about jobs and qualifications in the horse racing and thoroughbred breeding industry.
Offers a free guide to kickstart your career journey including 15 key conservation jobs to help protect the planet and save wildlife.
Offers land-based and environmental careers, training and qualifications.
Gives facts about jobs in animal care and how to become an inspector.
Gives an overview of how to become a vet or veterinary nurse
Is sponsored by the University of Law and has information about careers in law, apprenticeships and entry routes.
Explains why you should choose a career in law, what your career choices are and how to progress.
Offers the Future Lawyers Network, a resource to help current and prospective law students become successful modern lawyers. With expert advice and insight, they aim to help you understand the legal market, prepare you for interviews and manage the early stages of your career.
Provides information and training for roles at sea including Deck or Electro-Technical Officers, Engineers or part of a cruise ship crew. Merchant Navy training blends hands-on learning on board a shipping industry vessel, and university or college based study, with course fees and living costs covered by your sponsor.
Provides an insight and downloadable resources about careers in oceanography and marine science.
Has lots of information about different roles in the Maritime sector.
Has information about the specialist careers in port and harbours to ensure they are operated efficiently, such as harbour masters, marine pilots, operators of vessel traffic services and other marine personnel.
Provides an insight into careers in the UK seafood industry which is full of heritage and is embracing innovation for the future.
Has information about the training and certification required, and the various roles aboard a superyacht including deck hands, chefs, chief engineers, stewards - the rewards can be generous and it’s a great way to see the world in style.
Is based in Southampton and is one of the world’s top oceanographic institutions undertaking world leading research in large scale oceanography and ocean measurement technology innovation. The NOC supports scientists in universities and research institutes enabling the UK to harness the full power and diversity of its ocean science talent.
Provides advice on careers in the design, construction and maintenance of marine vessels and naval architecture.
Provides training and details of the superyacht cadetship.
Offers accountancy training and vocational qualifications as an alternative to A Levels.
Helps some of the largest, most influential businesses worldwide navigate ever changing markets and new technology through their Assurance, Consulting, Tax and Strategy and Transactions business areas. Learn more about their school leaver, undergraduate and graduate programmes to give you the experiences, skills and qualifications to get your career off to a great start.
Podcasts about the apprenticeships they offer in assurance and tax.
Explores the range of careers where mathematics plays a significant role.
Is a useful site if you are interested in finding practical solutions to problems in society and the world we live in and you enjoy working with numbers and people. The RSS’s Careers in Statistics provides all you need to know about being a professional statistician.
A useful site if you enjoy seeing people get the most out of each day and achieving what they want in life. It might mean working with babies and young children, children and young people, adults when they need extra help or people of any age – supporting them to turn their dreams into reality.
Covers careers in health, psychology and social work.
Provides insight into 350+ potential career options within the NHS.
Allows you to search and compare roles, their characteristics and requirements.
Is the representative body for UK medical schools and has useful information about different schools, entry requirements, UKCAT and BMAT.
A green jobs recruitment agency with lists of jobs in a variety of industries including, energy, renewables, planning, solar management.
Has advice on careers using physics.
Information on careers in meteorology, weather forecasting, observations, technology and engineering. The Met Office College offers a range of professional courses to understand the weather and climate.
Has advice on careers using biology.
Has advice on careers using chemistry.
For careers information, education and pathways into the environmental sciences.
Provides information on career opportunities, studying geography and information on summer schools and research.
Provides career information relating to science and maths, broken down into age categories for students with additional support for parents, teachers and careers staff.
Provides up to date information about getting into the teaching profession, find out about the different training routes and what a career in teaching has to offer.
Provides a travel industry career map, information about careers in the industry. Check link, correct or delete
Provides guidance on careers in the heritage industry including volunteering and work experience opportunities and information about areas of interest.
Provides information about careers in the hospitality industry, training and employment opportunities. Check link, correct or delete
Is the professional body of the travel industry.
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