Welcome to the Avanti Park Student Careers Page!

Here you will find lots of resources to help you think about your GCSE options, post-16 routes and career paths.

It’s all free and super useful, so take a look!

Choosing options at GCSE

Post-16 Routes

Post-18 Routes

Careers Resources for Students and Parents

Discover our Careers ChatBot!

General

  1. Student + Parents/carers Careers Padlet – Up to date careers info for students
  2. Current Careers Opportunities Padlet – Information and resources
  3. Career Pilot –Choosing your Y9 options. GCSES, Vocational subjects. Also jobs by subject.
  4. icould.com – lots of career resources and videos. Here you can see careers each option subject could lead to.
  5. National Careers Service – skills assessment. Explore careers
  6. Success at School – Explore career zones
  7. Different places you can study at 14; Somerset Studio School in Writhlington, Free Schools, Pre 16 college courses.
  8. plotr.co.ukInformation for Parents on GCSES. Alternatives to GCSEs
  9. russellgroup.ac.uk – Top UK Universities.
  10. https://bbc.co.uk/bitesize/careers
  11. Career Sense (by NatWest) including Find Your Potential quiz – www.mycareersense.com
  12. Learn Live – Live broadcasts & Videos on-demand
  13. LMI for All – Careersometer & Skillsometer
  14. My Path – Job of the Week (videos)
  15. National Careers Service – Careers Explorer
  16. National Careers Service – Post 16 Choices
  17. UK Government guidance on child employment
  18. Youth Employment – Career advice & information for young people

Challenging Stereotypes

Key Stage 4 Options

Apprenticeships (including degree apprenticeships)

University

Skills Development

Work Experience Opportunities & Guides (including virtual placements)

(Age restrictions may apply so check websites for further information)

Examples of companies promoting opportunities.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Also look out for these annual careers awareness events