Careers News
Through this page we will provide careers news and resources during the coronavirus outbreak.
Careers Coordinator Mrs J Power
With university open days on hold, the UK University & Apprenticeship Search Virtual Fair will be returning on 17 March 2021 to help students from Years 11, 12 and 13 explore their post 18 options, with over 100 universities, colleges and apprenticeship providers from across the UK attending. Students will be able to speak directly with admissions teams and recruitment officers from Russell Group, Red Brick, Modern & Specialist universities, along with higher & degree apprenticeship providers. The event will also feature virtual campus tours so students can explore universities from their laptop.
View the list of exhibitors who’ve signed up so far
10 live webinars on a range of subjects will run throughout the day such as Choosing a Course, Careers & Employability, Degree Apprenticeships and Student Finance.
The webinars will be available to view until Wednesday 31 March 2021.
Aimed at Year 12 students, University and Apprenticeship Search will be running three webinars designed to support students as they start thinking about their post-18 options. Led by experts from universities and apprenticeship providers, each session will give students an insight into how they can discover their next steps and boost their applications.
Webinar Wednesdays Are Back!
Each webinar will be followed by a Q&A session so students can get their questions answered by a panel of experts.
Applying to Creative Courses (Portfolio Advice) - Wednesday 24 March 12:00
Exploring apprenticeships
- Amazing Apprenticeship at home resources
- Degree Apprenticeship Webinars
Exploring careers
- YC Hertfordshire careers section
- HOP resources
- Start modules (register to use resources)
- icould Buzz test & video
- WOW Show careers videos
- Youth Employment UK Skills & Careers activities booklet
Money and budgeting
- Young Enterprise money and budgeting resources
University
- UCAS virtual tours
Virtual employer encounters and work experience
For parents
- YC Hertfordshire support during coronavirus
- Success at School parent advice
- Amazing Apprenticeships parents' pack