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Useful Resources
Below are some commonly used resources you might find helpful. Make sure you ask your tutor or
teachers at school or college for what advice and guidance they can offer.
All About School Leavers
The home of school leaver jobs:
www.allaboutschoolleavers.co.uk
Aspire
Aspire is designed to encourage sixth form students to aim high and broaden their horizons. Visit
aspire.upreach.org.uk to:
•Sign up to and attend frequent webinars covering a range of interesting topics all designed to
help sixth form students prepare for future careers and further education.
•View the Aspire Career Video Library to learn about different career sectors from experts in the
field
•Find videos of inspiring students talking about their experiences and tips for success
•Download an Assembly Pack for your teachers
•Register for free careers support worth £2,700 when you start university.
Please send your feedback to: aspire@upreach.org.uk
Cambridge University Shadowing Scheme
www.applytocambridge.com/shadowing/apply/
Discover Uni
To help you explore if university is for you:
www.discoveruni.gov.uk
Get Into Theatre
Information and opportunities to help you pursue a career in theatre: www.getintotheatre.org
National Careers Service
•Use the live webchat feature to speak with an advisor: www.nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
•Visit “Get the Jump” the National Careers Services’ content hub for clear and helpful information
about different post-16 and post-18 options: www.gov.uk/get-the-jump
Office for Students (OfS)
The independent regulator of higher education in England: www.officeforstudents.org.uk
Propel
Propel, a website from the charity ‘Become’, provides information and advice to care leavers about how
to access support from colleges and universities: www.propel.org.uk/UK
Prospects
Information, advice and opportunities for students: www.prospects.ac.uk
Save the Student
The student money website:
www.savethestudent.org
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