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In case you didn’t get chance to join us live during this year’s Post-16 Careers Week Evening Event, ‘What’s next at 18+...

Missed our Live Event? View the full recording from our Evening Q&A What's next after GCSEs? An Introduction to cho...

As part of #Post16CareersWeek, we’ve recorded 15 minute Daily Reels to help you get a quick summary on each of our five ...

Discover your career options after finishing your GCSEs or leaving college/sixth form.

As you prepare to leave school or college, there may be problems or setbacks you face along the way. If you're str...

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Check out our top tips for stress-free studying and conquering test anxiety.

Moving up from secondary school to college or sixth form and later to university or HE college are significant milestone...

Let’s take a quick look at some of the choices available at 16+ and 18+, then consider the practical things you’ll need ...

As you start to think about your next steps after school or college, it's important to know all the facts about you...

Find out how to gather evidence of your skills to showcase on college applications or in interviews for jobs and apprent...

Being asked to 'sell yourself' and demonstrate self-promotion is a daunting prospect for most students and you...

As you start to think about your future career, it's important to explore what you’re good at and how the skills yo...

Lifelong learning isn't a choice; it's a necessity in today's ever-changing job market. Find out more abo...

Not sure what skills you have? Even less confident about how they can be transferred from school or college to real life...

As part of Post-16 Careers Week 2023, we’ve created a range of free resources to help start conversations and spark idea...

Explore your options for further education and training after finishing secondary school with our Digital College & Sixt...

Want to know more about job sectors and careers in Stockport? Get the latest data for 2023 to help you make informed cho...

Not sure what hospitality means? Want to know what jobs exist in Public Services. Find out with our Quick Guide to Job S...

As you dream about your future career, it's crucial to ground those dreams in the reality of the job market. Check ...

Having a back-up plan is an essential plan tool that will help keep your career on track. Check out our blog on the impo...

College and sixth form open days are like sneak peeks into your academic future. Check out our top tips on navigating co...

Your first job is a significant milestone on your path to career success. Find out more about the power of your first jo...

Walk through crafting an impactful personal statement with help from our team.

Learn how to develop transferable skills with the Universal Skills Builder Framework, including why they are important a...

Find out what UCAS Tariff points are, how they are calculated and why their are important to consider when choosing your...

Building Tech Skills with Microsoft Learn and the Microsoft Learn Student Hub

Find out about the fantastic work experience programme with Stockport NHS Foundation Trust for 14-16 year olds in Stockp...

Whether you're just starting out or looking to make a career change, this article is a great resource for anyone in...

Apprenticeships and traineeships are two popular forms of vocational education that offer hands-on learning and career a...

Learn about different sectors, careers and companies in Stockport with our Stockport Employer day-in-the-life videos rec...

In case you missed our Live Event for students, parents and carers for Post-16 Careers Week, you can watch them back her...

Find out about the Ourpass membership to access free travel if you're aged between 16-18 as well as the other perks...

Find out about Stockport's homegrown talent in this article exploring Stockport Alumni using our Post-16 Careers We...

If you’re currently in Years 9, 10 or 11 with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), there’s a range of o...

Explore your options for further education and training after finishing secondary school with our Digital College & Sixt...

Find out what support is available when you turn 16 - from financial help to mental health and wellbeing services. Acces...

Whether you’re coming to the end of college, sixth form, an apprenticeship or other training course, there’s plenty of o...

Think Vocational Qualifications might be for you? Check out our guide to what courses you can study at 16+ from Apprenti...

Heading off to college or sixth form? Check out our guide to choosing A-Levels and T-Levels and the important things to ...

Understanding emerging trends and the latest LMI can help you ensure you make informed career choices. Use our resources...

From what time to expect your results to what happens if you don't like your grades, check out our top tips for wha...

On A-Level Results Day, hopefully you’ll get the exam grades you need. But if things don’t go to plan, don’t panic. Here...

Discover your career options after finishing your GCSEs or leaving college/sixth form with our fantastic resources and e...

Find a Seasonal Job in Stockport this Summer with Stockport Jobs Match

Watch our CEIAG Training Webinar for Careers Advisors about the latest LMI and future growth plans for Stockport to help...

Leaving school and considering what comes next? Learn about your choices at 16 or 18+ and what further and higher educat...

Find out more about accessing work experience in Stockport and what local employers are looking for.

Watch our Future World of Work Webinar to learn about our Plan to build a skilled, confident workforce and hear from emp...

Our Digital Careers Prospectus will help you explore the range of career opportunities on offer across Stockport - from ...

Check out our 20 minute Lunchtime Lite videos guiding you through Post-16 study options - from A-Levels to Apprenticeshi...

With thousands of apprenticeship opportunities and hundreds of employers to choose from, it’s important to consider all ...

Not sure what happens after school or college? Get your post-16 questions answered by our expert panel from local busine...

Ready to apply for college or sixth form but need some help completing your college application form? Check out our top ...

Not sure what’s the difference between A-Levels and T-Levels? Don’t know which option is the best one for you? Take our ...

Not sure what jobs you can do with certain qualifications? Or what qualifications are essential for a particular job rol...

Find out more about Higher Education with GM Higher and discover the advice and guidance they can offer to young people ...

A careers guidance interview is an impartial, one-to-one meeting between yourself and a professionally qualified careers...

Not sure whether you really need a school leaver CV after finishing secondary or college? Find out exactly why you do ne...

Not sure what career is right for you? Find your Career Match and become your own Careers Advisor with our quick Careers...

Worried about getting through your studies or placement with little or zero income? Check our top tips for creating a bu...

Discover the most common student concerns, worries, stressors and anxieties. Learn how to understand and support your fr...

Not sure what skills you'll need to work in a certain sector or apply for a specific job? Try our Key Skills and Se...

Creating a Career Pathway Plan will help you plan for your career goal - including understanding the skills, experience ...

Finding the perfect apprenticeship can feel like a daunting task with the pressure of choosing the right course, picking...

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Before considering whether to continue your studies after 18+, check out our bitesize guide to higher education, degrees...

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Before considering whether heading off to college or sixth form, check out our Bitesize Guide to A-Levels and T-Levels

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If you’re aged 14-19+ and want to know more about your options for work, study and training in Stockport, explore our Vi...

Check out our complete range of Student and Teacher Resources to help you learn about career pathways, training, further...

Worried about results day? Unsure what to expect or what to do? Here’s everything you need to know about getting your A-...

Are you tired of writing detailed, heartfelt cover letters to potential employers and not getting a response? Are you re...

With the sun shining and the school year almost over, teenagers across the UK will be looking forward to spending time o...

Careers fairs offer an amazing opportunity to meet and speak to several influencers, employers and experienced business ...

If you're considering your next step after school or college, start by exploring your long-term career goals and th...

Considering studying a non-traditional career route? If the obvious choices aren't right for you or you need additi...

If you’re considering studying VTQs (Vocational and Technical Qualifications), you can rest assured there’s something fo...

If you’re looking to understand that it’s like to start studying for A-Levels and T-Levels at College and Sixth Form, st...

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Thinking about studying for Vocational and Technical Qualifications after your GCSEs? Take a look at our complete guide ...

If you're thinking about next steps when you leave school, take a look at our guide to A-Levels and T-Levels. We ex...

If you're thinking about what happens when you leave school, take a look at our next step planning tools to help yo...

If you have a learning disability, you might benefit from some support when thinking about your options - from building ...

Download free resources to help you plan for National Careers Week

Work experience is a great way to learn about what a job involves or find out more about a particular area of work. You’...