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Year 10 introduces you to your GCSE programme.  You can also start to explore your future beyond Holy Family.  This PADLET supports you to accumulate the knowledge you need to plan the right future for you.

The PADLET isn't designed for a one off visit from you! Keep revisiting the PADLET and connecting to the different links. Build your knowledge of your interests, skills and strengths.  Then look at what options are available. This will prepare you for deciding what choices best fit your future dreams and goals.

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When even next month seems like a long way off, thinking about your future can feel impossible. But career planning isn't about mapping out the next twenty years of your life. It's just about making a start. Take a look at these easy ways to help get you thinking.
Few people decide their chosen career path overnight. Career decisions are usually a gradual process involving a whole host of factors and a big dollop of chance. There is no correct way to make a career plan. However, thinking about your career little and often will help you develop a general sense of direction.

1. Take note - tune in to what you like. How could that relate to the world of work? Notice what others do and what possibilities are out there.

2. Make a vision board - get out the glue and scissors (or go digital). Collect images which suggest some aspect of your future life - where you might live, what you might do, places you'd like to go, things you like or are important to you. Then start to look for themes or try focusing on one idea.

It's easy to get caught up with the day-to-day - the project you need to hand in or that event next weekend. But looking just that bit further ahead can make a positive difference. Having time on your side means you can change your approach or investigate your options in more detail.

3. Reflect - what have you enjoyed most about your work or studies over the past year? How can you build on this? Is anything holding you back? What can you do about it? Who can help you? If you're struggling with one of your subjects for example, why not put in a bit of extra study or have a chat with your teacher?

4. Prepare - consult the calendar. Are there any major milestones coming up, perhaps exams or application deadlines? If there's nothing fixed on the horizon, think about your next move in general terms. What can you do over the next few months to prepare?

5. Make time - explore one thing you'd like to do. Try freeing up a few minutes each day - or set aside a slightly longer block of time each week or month and make a start.

Write down three things - however small - you can do over the next three months to start exploring your career. Set yourself a reminder and see what you find.

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Work Experience is a fantastic week in your school career that boosts your knowledge and skills. Work experience gives you the chance to develop soft skills (teamwork, communication, time management), offers real-world career insights that may inform your future paths, builds your professional network, and makes your CV and applications stand out to college admissions and employers by showing initiative and practical understanding. Check out the attached presentation for some top tips.

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The Careers and Enterprise Council has developed this questionnaire for Year 10 students to complete. Your responses will identify what you know/understand and what more you need to know before you can make safe decisions about your future. Alert Mrs Spivey or the careers adviser if there are information gaps in your current knowledge.

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GCSE Future Skills Questionnaire (Years 10 and 11) 25_26 v1

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Check the attached video out to learn how to start researching career sectors that are RIGHT FOR YOU!!

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In the Autumn term of Year 10 you will have the opportunity to develop your own C.V. (in preparation for seeking out work experience and for a mock interview).  This is a basic application form outlining key information about you to impress an opportunity provider. Good practice for when you apply to colleges or apprenticeships. If you want to practice creating your own C.V., have a go via the attached Barclays Life Skills site or try out Career toolkit: How do I write a great CV? - BBC Bitesize

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When you investigate career roles or courses - visualise yourself doing the role or studying the course in the future. When you visualise - can you do it easily?, does it feel good?, are you feeling positive?, can you imagine good sounds around you?, are you working in a cool environment? Many past students have fed back that they made poor choices when courses or job roles weren't what they expected. GET INFORMED! Use the links in the PADLET to support your research and visualisation.

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The National Careers Service career sector site is a good place to start finding out about a career role. There are further sites below to scroll through to explore careers that are available and inspiring your interest. Remember, when you investigate a job role:

1. Check - is the job role growing/offering plenty of opportunities?

2. Average salary you can expect?

3. Hours and shifts you may need to work?

4. The skills you will be using throughout your working day?

5. Further qualifications you may need beyond GCSE (are college or university courses required)?

6. Particular experience you need to pick up through volunteering or part-time work?

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To check out what careers are relevant to your skills and interests, complete the Career Matchmaker on Xello (see previous column). Bury College also host a Career Path Explorer on their website. You can find out about a wide variety of different jobs and click the link above to take the career profile quiz which asks you what skills you would like (or not like to use) in a job role. Remember that a quiz has a limited amount of questions it can ask you to determine your preferred career - so don't get too worried if you don't like what is suggested.

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Explore your career options. Pathways Explore supports you to search what qualifications you need for your chosen career. Simply enter the career you are interested in below and you can find out the various career paths available to you.

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CAREER ROLES LINKED TO PSYCHOLOGY/THERAPIES

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Psychology is a popular A level subject and studied by many students. The subject deepens your understanding of human behaviour through exploring psychological theories and develops your skills in research methods, data collection and interpretation and analysis. Most students studying psychology do not then train to be psychologists - but the subject is really useful across a wide range of careers. If you are considering psychology as a career the link highlights some of the roles available.

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The broadcaster, Jake Humphries, has developed an app on which he posts interviews with celebrities, sports stars, people from the world of business. The podcast guests talk about the highs and lows of their careers and offer some great tips.

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2 MINUTE CAREER VIDEOS - LOTS OF EXAMPLES OF DIFFERENT ROLES

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MYPATH hosts 'Job of the Week'. You can access hundreds of videos on different career roles and tips to support your future. CURIOUS? Click on the link above to EXPLORE.

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Get familiar with the Pathways open to you at the end of Year 11.  You can apply to one or more of the Pathways during the first term of Year 11. You should have received a Post GCSE Pathways booklet outlining the different options.

In the Summer Term of Year 10, you can book tasters with some of the local Pathway providers. Consider carefully which providers you'd like to visit and what subjects/courses you want to find out about.

At the start of Year 11, all colleges/sixth form colleges will host open events (from end of September to mid-December.) You can find dates of open events on college websites and information will be displayed around School.

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Apprenticeships are a paid job with an employer plus structured training with a college or other training provider. You'll spend 80% of your time working and 20% studying. Apprenticeships aren't just for people leaving school - you can do an apprenticeship at any time in your life.

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Whilst CJS doesn't want to turn away any genuine potential countryside workers we do want people to know it's not all sunshine and roses and in so doing perhaps help organisations from receiving speculative enquiries and make sure the recruiter's task is made easier by ensuring they receive only relevant applications from suitable candidates who have done their homework and know exactly what it is they're looking at and applying for.

Here are some profiles of the many varied job roles you might find across the sector. Written by people actually working in the field explaining exactly what the job entails, the qualifications and skills they need and offering a little advice to people looking at a similar career.

If you would like to submit a profile of your job role there are more details here.

Agriculture & farming

Arboriculture

Community Engagement

Countryside Management

Ecology and Biodiversity

Environmental Education, interpretation and volunteers

Horticulture

Marine

Policy

Rights of Way

Rural Advice

Support and admin services, including promotion and membership

Volunteer Management

A Focus on Nature has created a Careers Advice section where you will find interviews with people in the sector. Find out more here
These sites also have a good range of job profiles The Green Careers Hub
Green Jobs for Nature

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Job Profiles from Countryside Jobs Service

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Whichever Pathways you choose to apply to in Year 11 – you will be invited to an interview either face to face or by phone/Teams Chat. In the Summer Term of Year 10 you will have the chance to have a ‘mock interview’ with someone who will be invited into School.  Sounds worrying?  DON’T STRESS!  This is a chance for you to ‘give it a try’ and most students really enjoy the experience and learn lots about how to present themselves.

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A GCSE programme is equivalent to a Level 2 qualification (if five GCSE grades at 4 are achieved including maths & English). If you want to study at degree level (university), you will need to progress & achieve a level 3 qualification. The image above outlines the different English qualification levels.

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To support your career planning, you will be offered a career planning meeting with the school careers adviser during Year 10. Prepare by checking out this video https://youtu.be/ONKDYTVJrcY

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Complete the Work Values activity on your Xello Dashboard. You may be working for up to 50 years, so it’s important that you enjoy work roles and keep motivated.  Check out the list of work values attached. You get the chance to list your own values in PDP - you can print/cut them out and order them in what you think is important.  Remember that these values may change over time, depending on your experiences, and so you may change career direction as your experiences grow.

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Future Admissions Tutors and employers are interested in the skills and qualities you develop both in your school subjects and in activities you get involved in outside of your normal curriculum.  It is important to balance GCSE study with what you do outside of the class. Being involved in work experience, volunteering, sports clubs, fitness classes, faith-based activities boosts your chances of impressing someone at interview. Check out the link to see what activities you can get involved with.

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Browse the subjects on the left for different types of activities for the whole family, including sports clubs, parent and toddler groups, play centres, dance and drama classes and local museums and galleries.

Clubs, classes and tutorial sessions offer great ways for children and young people to develop their skills and confidence as well as having fun, but these services may not have to be registered with Ofsted or regulated by them. We advise that all parents considering using these services read the Safe After School Campaign advice

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Have you spoken to someone about a job role that sounds interesting? The link above takes you to a site where there are hundreds of videos of people describing their job roles. You can search for a career role by job type, by school/college subject or by your passion! There are also links to guides that can help you. When checking job roles research working hours, how many people you work around, the proportion of time you spend dealing with data, things or people, whether you will need further exams, where jobs are located (cities, towns, everywhere?), the work/life balance, employer expectations and IMPORTANTLY where opportunities are rising or declining. Some job roles are declining due to the impact of technology.

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Apprenticeships are jobs offered by employers with the chance to study for a qualification related to the job role you have applied for.  As part of your apprenticeship you can re-sit your maths or English GCSE, if you haven’t achieved a grade 4 in Year 11. Be aware, many recruiters prefer candidates who have achieved grade 4 by the start of the apprenticeship.

There has been a steady increase in people starting apprenticeships after studying at college or sixth form. Apprentices can study higher and even degree level courses alongside their work.   The video attached explains apprenticeships very clearly.

If you are interested in applying for apprenticeships, there are some websites that advertise opportunities.  You will need to show employers that you are work ready and can manage work load and studying at the same time. You could approach local employers yourself asking if they expect to take on an apprentice from summer 2027 onwards.

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Make sure you get maximum support from your careers planning meeting. Check out the Progression Plan that you (and your parents) will be emailed after your appointment. If you have been encouraged to investigate local courses or companies, set time aside to carry out your research.

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Joining the police is life-changing. Not just for you but for the people and communities you'll serve.

Why join the police?

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Police recruitment remains open, though there are changes to some of our processes to protect applicants and staff.

Who can join?

There are various ways to join the police, depending on your work, life and educational experience. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures and experiences.

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Being a police officer is varied and rewarding but also challenging, so there are some key qualities and skills you need to already have or be willing to develop in order to do the job well. Find out more about what's involved in being a police officer.

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Applying to become a police officer involves a number of stages, including physical, written and verbal tests and thorough background checks. Find out what's involved.

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Your working life can last 50 years - so doing something you enjoy is as important as what you get paid for your work! If you're interested in finding out about how much certain job roles pay use the cards above. You can also check out average pay across the U.K. Up to date salary statistics are also included in the career information platform on Xello.

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Greater Manchester Combined Authority have launched an online advice site that supports you to explore important issues such as the environment, health & well-being, politics & citizenship, relationships, work & studY, finance AND career planning.

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Useful information to help you prepare for adulthood.Made with young people in Greater Manchester, for young people in Greater Manchester.

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Nick Howes from LMI UK and presenter John Rose have a wholly unique format for careers information and guidance.

The Careers Podcast combines useful and inspiring personal development with practical insight into a whole variety of career opportunities, explained first-hand by those who are currently in that role. Scroll through to find out about careers and how to enter them.

They believe you can understand more about the richness of career opportunities that exist for you whilst also equipping you the means to achieve your career dreams

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Where you would you place qualities like communication, confidence and organisation if YOU were compiling a list of desirable or essential soft skills ( also known as power skills ) ?

One of the job search engines has published a top 20 soft skills chart of 2023 and it's thanks to careers consulting specialist Janet Colledge that this was brought to our attention.

We're happy to say that Janet explains her take on this, through this prism of her vast experience in this sector.

Jessica Shailes, who heads up the Ideal Marketing agency is also with us; she talks through the skill that's been valuable to her and how it's often undervalued.

There's also Will, a secondary school teacher from Wiltshire and he picks out a different soft skill to pick over. What works for teaching? Will brings his insight.

As ever, Nick Howes brings to bear his eloquent and vital analysis.

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The Careers Podcast * A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters

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Sixth Forms allow you to study 3 or 4 different subjects.  These can be A levels or a blend of A levels and Applied or BTEC style qualifications. Traditionally students completing A levels progress to university but many students now consider routes into advanced, higher or degree apprenticeships.  Minimum entry requirements for sixth forms are five GCSEs at grade 4.  Most Sixth Forms request higher grades in specific subjects.

The guide attached helps you to consider what subjects to study.

Local Sixth Forms:

Bury College Sixth Form

Holy Cross Sixth Form (Bury)

Rochdale Sixth Form

Cardinal Langley R.C. High School Sixth Form (Middleton)

Crompton House Sixth Form

Blue Coat Sixth Form (Oldham)

North Chadderton Sixth Form (Chadderton)

Xaverian Sixth Form (Manchester)

Loreto Sixth Form (Manchester)

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The Armed Forces offer the highest number of apprenticeship opportunities for young people. In addition the Forces also offer scholarships to students wanting to continue education. Follow this link to explore all three Armed Services and find out what opportunities you could take advantage of.

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What skills and qualifications will I need?

You may already have some of the skills required for a career in the military, including:

the ability to work on your own or as part of a team

physical skills like movement, coordination and dexterity

communication, thinking and reasoning skills

patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations

decision making and leadership

With so many different and unique roles, formal qualifications aren't always required. If you don't have GCSE passes in English and Maths, you will attain equivalent qualifications as part of your training. The Armed Forces are one of the UK's biggest apprenticeship providers, and apprenticeships are completed as part of the training for some roles.

Existing qualifications will give you more choice, for example enabling you to join as an officer or as part of a specific trade like engineer or a medical role.

You will need a basic level of physical fitness to pass selection and will be given lots of advice to help you. You will also need to pass a medical examination too. Your previous experience may be considered.

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Whether you choose the Royal Navy, British Army & Royal Air Force, a career in the Armed Forces can be like no other. The UK Armed Forces has hundreds of different types of roles, from soldiers to mechanics and engineers, from drivers to chefs and HR staff, from pilots to aircrew and police and from logistics to intelligence operatives and Marines.

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The World of Work is changing rapidly with developments in A.I./technology, changing needs in the population and the impact of climate change. The World Economic Forum has predicted that 65% of students today will be doing jobs in their lives that aren’t job roles that are currently advertised!

Boost your chances of keeping in good employment by keeping up with technological developments and keeping ahead of trends in employment opportunities. Check out via the link above what jobs may be available in the future. You can investigate further through watching https://youtu.be/9lalQlY25lw

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No one can predict all the jobs young people will be able to choose from in the second half of the 21st century but here are just a few of the jobs that are likely to be in demand over the next 15 years.

1. Cyber security expert No-one wants to fall victim to cyber-based crime which is why the government is trying to tackle the issue by providing apprenticeships to encourage young people to choose this growing sector.

2. Robotics engineer All types of engineer are in demand but those who are highly skilled in coding and software are needed in areas such as biomedical engineering, warehousing and logistics, agri-tech (agricultural technology) and hi-tech manufacturing such as driverless vehicles. Engineers are well paid and their skills are sought after around the world so if you like the idea of being able to travel it could be a good career.

3. Nurse A critical shortage of nurses continues in the UK with the Covid-19 pandemic putting further strain on the situation. Bursaries for nursing degrees have been replaced with fees but there are now more routes into the career with degree apprenticeships in nursing an option.

4. Software developer Computer programming skills are the most sought after area of expertise in the UK - they're needed everywhere! From cloud computing to artificial intelligence to business intelligence to gaming - and other possibilities yet to be imagined.

5. User experience (UX) designer User experience combines branding, design, function and usability for websites, apps and other digital platforms to help make the user's experience pleasurable and uncomplicated. It's a key area for online retail, education, banking and finance and many other digital services.

6. Carpenters and joiners The UK construction industry needs thousands of people every year to take up both manual and non-manual roles. Apprenticeships can help plug the gaps in skilled roles such as wood trades, bricklaying and electrics.

7. Data analyst How do we keep track of the vast amount of digital information stored about people, their behaviour and their preferences and what can it all tell us? Data analysts can help us to make sense of situations and scenarios by presenting complex data in a clear way.

8. Esports coach Competitive online gaming is getting more and more popular. With some big prizes to be won, players need to make sure they have that competitive edge. An esports coach can help with strategy, motivation and fair play.

9. Care worker By 2039 the number of people aged 75+ will have doubled (1) meaning a huge demand for people to work in care. Hugely rewarding, these can be careers with plenty of opportunities to progress.

10. Diagnostics technician (light vehicle) Cars are fitted with more electronics than you can shake a stick at these days and it's the job of a diagnostics technician to spot the fault. With more electric and driverless vehicles hitting the road every year can we manage without them?

11. Epidemiologist There will be lots of jobs in life sciences in the future. Epidemiologists research the causes and effects of viruses and diseases in an increasingly global society - following the recent Covid-19 pandemic are needed more than ever.

12. Countryside officer Nature conservation - protecting a particular habitat such as woodland, open moor or a stretch of coastline - helps to improve the environment as well as encourage people to enjoy and respect it. Countryside or conservation officers do work that we all benefit from in one way or another.

13. Smart meter fitter The government wants all homes and small businesses to be equipped with smart meters to measure energy use. How many fitters does it take to install smart meters in 50 million homes? Quite a few.

14. Agronomist Agronomists are experts in the science of soil management and aim to improve the growing of crops. With food supply a constant concern around the world, we must look to continuously adapt farming methods; cutting edge agri-tech is playing an increasingly important role in this 'in demand' job.

15. Artist Do you have an artistic streak? From video gaming, animation and virtual reality to packaging design, landscape design, fashion and advertising - a talent for art can be useful in a wide range of careers.

16. Accountant Businesses and individuals need accountants to keep on top of the financial running of their business. A mistake can be costly so good accountants are always in demand.

17. Teacher The numbers of children moving into secondary schools are growing but teachers - especially of physics, maths, computer science and languages - are in short supply. Education is a vital stepping stone for accessing a wide range of career opportunities and that's why we need teachers!

18. Maintenance technician Manufacturing companies create the products of today and the future and they are becoming increasingly hi-tech. Some jobs on the production line might be at risk of automation but humans will still be needed to make sure the machines run smoothly.

19. VFX / CGI It's all about the special effects these days! The UK TV and film sector is extremely good at creating these and to keep it that way we need homegrown experts.

20. Sales accounts managers All sectors need people skilled at selling things. There are lots of opportunities for those who can help to develop and grow the sales of a company.

21. Flood risk engineer Climate change is creating more extreme weather. Jobs related to increased flooding, drought and wildfires in locations around the world means solutions are needed fast.

Some areas of work may be growing fast but we'll always need people to replace those who leave. Remember though, jobs will be emerging that haven't yet been thought up - making sure you develop a range of skills, and keep learning new ones, will help you to jump to new roles.

Sources: 1 - Office for National Statistics
© Helen Janota, updated September 2021

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These programmes are offered at local colleges. The programmes build your knowledge and skills in a career area of your choice (click on the document above to find out about the range of programmes on offer). Bonus - if you don’t achieve a grade 4 in English and Maths GCSE, you can re-sit these subjects as part of this programme. There are different entry levels in most vocational areas so you enter a programme that matches your GCSE grade achievements. In the summer term of Year 10, you will have the opportunity to visit at least one college and experience a course taster.

Most of the local colleges host open events when you can visit (with your parent) during the Spring or Summer Terms. You can look at facilities, talk to tutors and chat to students about their experiences.

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Use this site to start to explore roles in the travel sector.

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Discover careers with Manchester Airports Group and see where your career can take you

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GREATER MANCHESTER - WHERE ARE THE JOB OPPORTUNITIES? 

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An important consideration when you develop your career plans is to consider employment trends and the factors that influence them (emerging technologies, the movement of workers, environmental threats, government priorities etc.) Keep abreast of developments through economic news. Greater Manchester Combined Authority study trends in opportunities across Manchester and update the publication above regularly.

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T Levels are offered at local colleges and offer a qualification equivalent in value to A levels. Students study one technical career related programme.  A significant part of the course is work based, so you can build up relevant work experience. Minimum entry requirements are four GCSEs at grade 4 or 5 (depends on T Level choice). Students can progress on to an advanced, higher or degree apprenticeships or apply to university.

Currently local colleges offer T Levels in Animal Care, Building, Building Services, Business and Management, Accounting, Engineering, Health Care, Education and Child Care, Media, Broadcast and Production, Digital Development, Digital Support (see link above for further information).

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SO, WHAT ARE SIXTH FORMS & COLLEGES LIKE?

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SO, WHAT ARE SIXTH FORMS & COLLEGES LIKE?

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In the Summer Term you will be offered the opportunity to visit a sixth form or college and check out a subject/course. In the meantime, if you want a sneek preview check out these videos: https://youtu.be/fjnHzdAdmNQ (Holy Cross Sixth Form) https://youtu.be/tUa9prRAbm0 (Bury College and Sixth Form) https://www.hopwood.ac.uk/college-life/our-campuses-virtual-tours/ (Hopwood Hall College - you can choose from a tour of the Middleton or Rochdale Campus) https://vimeo.com/946175398?fl=pl&fe=cm (Rochdale Sixth Form College)https://www.osfc.ac.uk/Virtual-Tour/ (Oldham Sixth Form - click on relevant department) https://youtu.be/wFrIBLkwcEY (Oldham College) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8WJAvzQRpbWa80PZPNAYClh7UCS6miCi (Manchester College - click on relevant course) https://youtu.be/lOSwjc1onVk Loreto Sixth Form https://youtu.be/9jSA8cYYSVM (Xaverian Sixth Form) https://youtu.be/pJm-yJhS0U4 (Access Creative College Manchester) https://youtu.be/pb_wKr2FKdk (UTC Media City)

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Spend your time viewing or listening to crime series? Remember that law relates to business, finance and many other parts of our lives. Learn more via the link above. Also check out the Beginner's Guide to Law here The Beginner's Guide to a Career in Law 2026

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There are only a few careers where studying at university  is ESSENTIAL – but having a university degree does often make moving into a professional, well-paid career easier.  Statisticians studying students experiences, predict that the majority of university leavers will earn 20% more over their lifetime (* note that your choice of degree  has an impact on future earnings). University education does cost, but there is a specialist loan available that means you start paying for your university education when you earn above a certain wage (£27,275p.a. - £524p.w. based on 2025 data). Use the link to investigate the sorts of varied opportunities offered at UK universities. You also may want to explore studying abroad.

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Search for courses, get advice on applying and starting uni! Discover Uni is the official source of data, information and guidance about higher education across the UK. You can find information and resources to help you research your higher education options, and search and compare official data for undergraduate courses.

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Click to on the YOUNG PERSONS HOMEPAGE to learn about the careers in food and hospitality.

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Training Courses

How about getting some scrumptious skills under your belt, before you jump into your career?

Our exciting range of food and drink courses are from some of the most prestigious Colleges, Universities and Training Providers from around the country.

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How about getting some scrumptious skills under your belt, before you jump into your career? Our exciting range of food and drink courses are from some of the most prestigious Colleges, Universities and Training Providers from around the country.

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LOOKING AFTER THE UK - WORKING FOR GOVERNMENT SERVICES! 

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Check out the wide range of government roles available. Try the quiz!

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Use this resource to learn more about creative roles.

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Find your perfect role in the creative industries - Creative Careers

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Check out what roles are available. Remember, some roles will be voluntary rather than paid.

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A career working with animals | RSPCA - RSPCA - rspca.org.uk

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Take a look at our roles to see if working with animals is the career for you. Whether on the frontline as an inspector or helping to rehabilitate wildlife.

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Learn about roles in investments, banking, wealth management and trading.

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Ever wonder if finance is a good career path for you? View CFA Institute’s investment & finance job summaries to learn more about financial industry jobs.

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DEVELOPING, MAKING, REPAIRING, DESIGNING - ENGINEERING

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DEVELOPING, MAKING, REPAIRING, DESIGNING - ENGINEERING

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Where would we be without engineers? Download the attached presentation to learn more about the wide opportunities available in engineering! There is even a quiz you can click on that helps you to assess what sort of engineer you'd like to be! If you are interested in local engineering apprenticeships, you can check out engineering apprenticeship vacancies on https://www.rochdaletraining.co.uk/apprenticeships-vacancies-0

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Engineer your future is an editable PowerPoint presentation which can be used by educators, careers professionals and STEM outreach practitioners to inform and inspire young people about the range of careers in engineering and technology and the routes into these careers.

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The presentation informs and inspires young people about the range of careers in engineering and technology.

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Look into this vitally important developing sector and discover some of the roles that are emerging.

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Join the movement for a green future. Access green skills and careers in sustainability, regardless of sector or background. Find your role in building a sustainable economy.

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Explore careers in the rail industry

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Use this site to access lots of videos of electrical workers in different situations.

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Using the latest technology, lighting up festivals and stadiums, making machines and buildings come alive.
With a career in electrical engineering, design or installation there's a whole world of opportunities right on your doorstep:

Bring power to offices, retail parks and stadiums

Programme and install smart buildings and controls

Keep the country online with telecommunications systems

Be at the forefront of energy monitoring and efficiency

Without electrical engineers, technicians, designers or electricians our lives would be a very different place - imagine no electricity, internet or mobile phone networks!

It all starts with an electrotechnical apprenticeship - once you've qualified, you can then develop your skills in whatever route you choose. And the sky's the limit in terms of career progression and where it could take you.

Take a look at just some of the Career Options this industry has to offer. You can also read our Case Studies about people already taking different career paths.

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Electrical Careers | Electrical Industry opportunities

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With a career in the electrical industry there's a whole world of opportunities available. It all starts with an electrical apprenticeship.

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Interested in all things I.T? Use the quiz to learn about how you like using I.T. and how it can open up fast-paced and rapidly developing digital roles.

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Take our short quiz and we'll match your answers with the people working in real roles in the tech industry (yes, they took the quiz too!) to see which jobs might suit you the best.

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We know cyber security is vital! Could you be one of the workers to keep us all digitally safe?

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There are a huge variety of exciting, fulfilling opportunities in the cyber security industry. And the number of roles is growing every year as more and more companies look for help defending themselves or others from cyber attacks.

Take a look at some of the typical roles and development opportunities available, and read about some of the inspirational women working to change the perception of cyber from the inside.

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There are a huge variety of exciting, fulfilling opportunities in the cyber security industry. And the number of roles is growing every year as more and more companies look for help defending themselves or others from cyber attacks.

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Check out videos, case studies and labour market information around jobs in horticulture.

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Grow Careers exists for just one reason, to ensure there is a vibrant and skilled workforce capable of maintaining a competitive economy and ensuring that our natural environment, in all its forms, is in safe hands.

Our vision is to be a clear, inspiring source of information for entering into, or progressing within, the horticultural industry. Our mission is to both increase the number of new entrants into the sector, and inform progression and diversification of careers within the industry.

To achieve the above we provide guidance and advice to anyone that needs it. We are here to help, be it through providing profiles of those already working within the industry to inspire and excite, respond to careers questions via email, or share the advice we have collected from experienced horticultural professionals.

David Domoney CHort FCIHort - Careers in Horticulture

David Domoney, Chartered horticulturist, writer, broadcaster and ambassador for the Chartered Institute of Horticulture, shares his experiences of working within the horticulture industry. A regular on ITV'S This Morning and co-presenter of Alan Titchmarsh's Love Your Garden, David explains why horticulture is so much more than simply gardening.

Can't decide which area of horticulture is right for you?

Set your imagination free by designing fabulous gardens, green spaces and floral displays. Help shape the physical environment around us, which has a huge effect on our everyday moods and health. You can also express yourself in art and the media, painting pictures, taking photographs, broadcasting online, on radio and TV, and writing books and magazine articles.
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The UK horticulture industry is worth over £5 billion each year. Businesses that grow fruit and veg employ over 50,000 people, while ornamental plant nurseries and garden centres produce and sell millions of plants, generating thousands more jobs. And it's not just the green fingered among us who are valued, there are plenty of opportunities for technical or mechanically-minded workers, as well as sales people and entrepreneurs.
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Are you brave enough to take charge of our country's garden and landscape crown jewels? Many of our historic gardens are used as beautiful stage sets for films and TV dramas, and they also contain some of the most valuable plant collections in the world. You will be responsible for conserving rare plants and crafts skills to hand on to the next generation. You can also unlock historical mysteries and symbols to tell the stories of how these gardens were created and what they mean.
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Plants and horticulture help heal and boost people's fitness and mental health. People suffering all levels of physical and mental ailments can be helped and sometimes rehabilitated through helping to grow plants and gardening. The scents, sights and textures of gardens, as well as the act of gardening itself can re-awaken memories and reignite stifled energies and abilities.

As well as those listed below, other related jobs include Project coordinator, Garden Designer for sensory or therapeutic gardens and Gardener.
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Make a difference by developing new food crops and technologies which will help to feed an ever growing global population and aid their wellbeing. Help find urgently needed solutions to the environmental challenges we face. New pests and diseases are appearing all the time and we need scientists to help us fight them.

While it is easy to categorise different careers within horticultural science and technology, many problems require more than one specialisation so many scientists work in multidisciplinary teams to solve specific problems. This creates a complete range of career paths from the narrow specialist to the broad general scientist or engineer.
There are many science careers either within horticulture or interacting with horticulture and the topics below attempt to give a general flavour. However, there are many more for example engineers designing machinery or greenhouses and mathematicians studying plant populations, Plant Health Inspectors and Lecturers.
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The best sportsman need the best turf to play on, and it takes the top science, muscle and machinery to keep it playing well. Green spaces are everywhere from town squares and parks to golf courses and hospitals, offering fitness, beauty, health and variety. Our parks and public gardens are the green lungs for our cities, and you could help create and manage them for thousands of people to enjoy.
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Grow Careers - The place for horticultural careers inspiration and advice

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We provide information and guidance to those looking to grow a current horticultural career or start on a new path into the industry.

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An eye-opener into the massive range of jobs on offer.

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Insights that can lead the science and technology sector into a greener future.

Prepare for tomorrow with the right skills and capabilities in place today. As specialists in skills for science and technology, we're here to make sure your business, your people and our industry are future ready.

The HSA convenes industry, academia, research organisations, industrial clusters, government & skills bodies to support the move to a hydrogen-fuelled economy.

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Science and technology has the power to change our world, transforming our lives in ways few of us ever imagined.

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The hair industry makes £5.5Billion. Could you make money out of it?

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An essential resource for people considering a career in hairdressing. How to qualify and train as a hairdresser, stories and tips from industry experts and inspiring creative work.

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As space transport is developing, new opportunities are emerging for people to work in the space industry.

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Space jobs board and careers advice, including job profiles, interviews with space professionals, and application tips.

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The NHS is the biggest employer in the U.K. and employs people in 350+ job roles. Use the quiz in the linked site to identify NHS roles that match your interests and find out about the vast range of roles available.

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Information for overseas allied health professionals

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Keep up to date with recruitment news, work experience opportunities and other events.

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The Army has been voted 'top' for the quality of apprenticeships it offers. Check out information/videos attached.

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Technicians work across all industries. This site offers you a quiz to identify the type of technician you may wish to be. Also check out Technicians: Stories from behind the scenes | Science Museum which has lots of technician case studies

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Find out what a technician is, what they do and what industries they work in.

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Job opportunities in sport or associated with sports are very popular with young people. In addition, the value of sport and getting involved in outdoor activities to support mental health and wellbeing has been proved. Click on the link to Sports Profiles to access the many interviews showcasing sporting roles.

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Sports Sector Events to Support Students and Professionals with their Career

Behind every sport and sporting event is an entire support industry comprising professions as diverse as coaches, journalists, photographers, physiotherapists, match officials, nutritionists, therapists, marketers and administrators.

Careers in Sport LIVE events provide young people with the opportunity to see first-hand the diverse roles and responsibilities working within a professional sports club and their foundation.

The events are hosted at iconic sports venues and the club infrastructure highlighted as a case study to promote the professions working in Sports Business, Sports Coaching, Sports Media and Sports Science.

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All the latest news, jobs and career advice from Careers in Sport to help you land your dream role in the sports and fitness industry.

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Roles in the Care Sector are growing and job opportunities are consistently advertised. Have you got what it takes to be a great care worker? Test yourself using the quiz in the attached link and find out about the range of care roles available.

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Find out what a career in care is like. At the end you'll get a personalised report which can help you decide whether social care is right for you.

Take our quiz: A Question of Care - the quiz is currently being updated and will be back online soon.

Some of the skills you need will be specific to the job you're applying for. However, everyone working in social care needs English, number, digital and employability skills, including problem solving and team work - together these are known as core skills.

Download our ' What core skills do I need to work in social care' to find out more about skills you need it also has activities to help you think about transferable core skills from your previous experiences.
English skills
The ability to read, write, speak and listen. All of which can be used to write a care plan and read and follow a risk assessment.
Number skills
The ability to do calculations, record numbers, understand measurements and use timetables and plan work. These skills can be used to record fluid intake, count medication, measure and record weight and calculate staff wages.
Digital skills
The ability to find and access digital information, use digital technology with people and complete eLearning. These skills can be used to update digital handover notes, send emails, use remote appointment systems and use assistive technologies.
Employability skills
The ability to problem solve, work in a team, plan own learning and development and manage own health and wellbeing. These skills can be used to prioritise workloads, manage work/ home life balance, respond well to challenging behaviour and adapt to changing demands at work.

Most social care qualifications can be completed once you start your role as the qualification offered are specific to the job you're doing and the skills you need to do it; these are known as vocational qualifications.
Pre employment qualifications
You don't necessarily need any qualifications to start in a role in social care. However there are some you might want to do to get a taster of what it's like to work in the sector*.

Level 1 Award in Preparing to work in the care sector

Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to work in the care sector

Level 3 Certificate on Preparing to work in the care sector.

You could find a training provider and pay for this yourself, or your local Jobcentre Plus or college might help.

For some roles such as social worker or occupational therapist you'll need a degree to get a job. Or for some senior roles such as a manager or counsellor, you might need to have a relevant qualification. Read more about what qualifications you need for different roles on the Job roles pages.

Whilst you're employed

The qualifications range from level 2 to level 5 and are evidence based so need to be done whilst you're at work.

Other qualifications are also available as well as training to help you develop specialist skills. This could be in things like:

dementia care

autism

communication skills

stroke

end of life care

activity provision

team leading.

Speak to your employer about doing qualifications and training, you could also find short courses online, with a local charity/community group, or choose to pay for training yourself through an Advanced Learner Loan.

*The current qualification in health and social care are diplomas, which have replaced NVQs. Many workers will still hold NVQs which are valid for working in the sector.

There are lots of ways you can start work in social care, including doing an apprenticeship or traineeship, finding a job through your local Jobcentre Plus, or applying for roles online.
Become an apprentice
An apprenticeship is a great way to gain work experience, develop skills, achieve a qualification and earn a wage.

They're a great way into the sector for people of all ages and there are different levels depending on your skills and experience.

Find out more about apprenticeships.
Traineeship
Aimed at 16-24 year olds who are not employed but looking to develop skills such as CV writing, English and maths skills and include a work placement.

Search for local opportunities.
Apply for an advertised job
Jobs might be advertised on job websites such as Fish4Jobs, Indeed, Jooble or Guardian jobs.

Care organisations might also advertise vacancies on their website or on their social media accounts such as Facebook; you can find local care organisations on the CQC website or NHS Choices. Your local council might also have social care roles advertised.

You could also keep an eye out in your local newspaper or on jobs boards in the community.
Join a care sector-routeway with your local Jobcentre Plus
The care sector-routeway is a six week programme run by your local Jobcentre Plus. It's for people who are unemployed and gives you the opportunity to gain a qualification, develop your core skills, do work experience and get a guaranteed job interview at the end.

If you're unemployed and interested in a career in social care, speak to your local Jobcentre Plus to find out more.

If you're new to social care and want to find out if it's the right career for you, it might be useful to do some work experience or volunteering.

Your school, college or jobcentre might be able to help with this or you could contact organisations directly or look on www.do-it.org to find local volunteering opportunities.

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Find out what a career in care is like. At the end you'll get a personalised report which can help you decide whether social care is right for you. Take our quiz: A Question of Care - the quiz is currently being updated and will be back online soon.

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The construction sector employs lots of people. However, researching opportunities is key as entry can be difficult due to the many self-employed contractors involved at trade level. Check out the A-Z of construction job roles and the quiz that supports you to match your skills to construction roles.

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There is a role in construction for everyone, whether you’re good at maths and sciences, love woodwork or computers, or are great at organising projects.

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Love the idea of taking responsibility for the lives on board a huge commercial airplane? Use the link above to find out about the journey required to become a pilot and find out about the terms and conditions. You could also check out training opportunities through British Airways and TUI.

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The average member of the public has an outdated perception of what it is to be a commercial pilot. Most assume that pilots enjoy a well-rewarded jet-setter lifestyle, flying with glamorous cabin crew to exotic locations. Today, unfortunately, the reality does not always live up to the image.
Historically, airlines paid for an individual's training, but now the expectation is that the aspiring pilot must bear the burden of cost, while being rewarded with ever-diminishing salaries in real terms, yet with the same enormous responsibility.

This guide has been updated because of the increasing challenges BALPA has witnessed within the pilot community. We believe there is a lack of impartial advice available for hopeful pilots. Every flight training organisation has its glossy brochure which perpetuates the public perception and makes enticing promises. However, these promises are not always deliveredin a way that may live up to the would-be pilots' expectations.

There are many publications outlining the training path and qualifications required tobecome a pilot; what we felt was missing was the inside story - what does it really take, whatare the problems and challenges, and what are the pitfalls to avoid along the way?

We have solicited assistance from a large number of graduates who have shared their experiences with us, and we hope this booklet will provide every aspiring pilot and their families with additional guidance and a more complete understanding of what they are embarking on before they commit huge amounts of time, energy and money.

We at BALPA want to ensure that you make an informed choice about your career. Read between the lines of the marketing brochures carefully, network, speak to as many people as you can and take time to make the right decision for you personally, otherwise it could prove very costly - and not just financially.

Remember that the training path takes approximately two years, and as aviation is extremely volatile the job market can change drastically between commencing and completing your training. It is vital to research what opportunities there are likely to be when you graduate, and whether you are prepared to go anywhere in the world to secure employment. The more flexible you are, the more likely you will be to succeed.

Please take time to read this booklet and make an informed choice about your future career.

Wendy Pursey
Head of Membership and Career Services

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The average member of the public has an outdated perception of what it is to be a commercial pilot. Most assume that pilots enjoy a well-rewarded jet-setter lifestyle, flying with glamorous cabin crew to exotic locations. Today, unfortunately, the reality does not always live up to the image.

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DO YOU HAVE THE COURAGE TO BE A FIRE FIGHTER?

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DO YOU HAVE THE COURAGE TO BE A FIRE FIGHTER?

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Are you really active and keen to support your community? Check out entry to the Fire Service.

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Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service

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Join Us
Want to become a firefighter? Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service are recruiting now!
We are pleased to announce that Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service are inviting aspiring Firefighters to express their interest in working for us, ahead of our next recruitment drive, which goes live in December. Those who have expressed their interest will then have the opportunity to apply for a Taster Day, which will be held by GMFRS throughout November and December 2019.

Candidates attending a Taster Day will be given the chance to experience what it is like to be a Firefighter, meet frontline GMFRS Firefighters and undertake some role-related tests, which will allow participants to gain awareness of the physical fitness requirements and the functional skills required to progress in the process.

Firefighter Jayne Jeffery said: "I've been with the service now for 18 years, when I get asked what I do for a living I feel extremely proud to say I am a firefighter.
"There are so many benefits to being a firefighter, particularly the shift patterns, which mean I get to spend more time with my young family. I would recommend anyone considering a career as a firefighter to go for it, it takes a certain type of person to be a firefighter but that person could be you!"
For more information about the role, Taster Days or gaining your eligibility, review the information available included in the packs. We recommend that you do this before registering your interest.
Wholetime Firefighter Recruitment
The below information pack provides you with information about the end-to-end Wholetime Firefighter recruitment process, including Firefighter salaries, Hours, DBS checks etc. You can refer back to this document at any time, to help guide you through any upcoming recruitment processes.
Download our Firefighter Recruitment Information Pack here Taster Days
As part of the recruitment process, we hold a number of Taster Days, which gives you an opportunity to test out your physical fitness and functional skills, hear more about the end-to-end recruitment process from the GMFRS recruitment team and ask any questions you may have about the role, to GMFRS frontline Firefighters.
Download our Firefighter Taster Day Information Pack here Frequently Asked Questions
We have put together a list of FAQs that cover the end-to-end Firefighter recruitment process and more. However, if you have any further questions after reading this information, please contact the GMFRS Talent and Resourcing team via email on joinus@manchesterfire.gov.uk
Download our FAQ document here Register Your Interest
To register your interest in working with us, please sign up on our expression of interest form and your details will be entered onto our Firefighter database. From this database, we will email you with further information about how to book a Taster Day and gain your eligibility for the application itself.
Please register your interest here
PLEASE NOTE: This expression of interest form IS NOT an application form for the Firefighter recruitment process, nor does completing this form result in eligibility to apply. Only those candidates that attend a GMFRS Taster Day will be eligible to apply for the role, as and when the recruitment window is live. This expression of interest form will enter your details onto our database, where we will contact people on our database to book and attend a Taster Day. Once a candidate has attended a Taster Day, they will then gain eligibility for the application.

Becoming a Firefighter in Greater Manchester

A core part of the role is to respond to emergencies and save lives. As well as fighting fires, firefighters attend other emergencies such as road, rail and air traffic accidents, chemical spills, floods, and terror attacks.

We place a firm emphasis on fire prevention, and our firefighters spend a great deal of time promoting fire safety within the community. Through our free Safe and Well checks, firefighters visit homes, assess their risk from fire, check smoke alarms, and advise people on how best to plan their escape routes in case of fire.

Firefighters carry out building inspections to make sure that local businesses are complying with fire safety regulations. They also work closely with other public services and community organisations to promote important fire and water safety advice.

You can find out more about Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service through our social media channels:

Further information

If you have any further questions about the recruitment process for the role of Firefighter at GMFRS, please contact us on joinus@manchesterfire.gov.uk, using 'Firefighter Recruitment Query' in the subject heading.

Working for Greater Manchester services

View all the vacancies currently available across the Greater Manchester family, including Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service.

Volunteering and opportunities for young people

We have so many different opportunities for everyone to get involved, whether you're looking to meet new people, develop your skills, improve your CV or build on your knowledge, you can do this all whilst volunteering for one of the largest fire and rescue services in the UK.

We also run a number of programmes, including a cadet scheme, designed to help young people reach their full potential.

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Want to become a firefighter? Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service are recruiting now! We are pleased to announce that Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service are inviting aspiring Firefighters to express their interest in working for us, ahead of our next recruitment drive, which goes live in December.

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KEEPING UP TO DATE WITH CAREER INFORMATION AND TRENDS (LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION)

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KEEPING UP TO DATE WITH CAREER INFORMATION AND TRENDS (LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION)

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You can subscribe to this FREE digital quarterly magazine that brings you useful articles on different pathways and careers. Many large companies advertise opportunities in the mag that you might be interested in applying to!

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If you're a school leaver, graduate, jobseeker, career adviser or parent, our range of Careermags provide career and qualification advice.

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Via this link you can hear from some people in different digital roles including coder, cyber security, database manager, systems architects and more!

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The free online learning platform for GCSE and A level Computer Science students and teachers. Discover our computer science revision and homework questions today.

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BE CURIOUS - TALK TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO ARE WORKING ABOUT THEIR JOB ROLES

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BE CURIOUS - TALK TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO ARE WORKING ABOUT THEIR JOB ROLES

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To find the best opportunities and career for you - you need to investigate what is available. This includes chatting to people about their jobs as well as reading about jobs on career information platforms. Use the question toolkit attached to ask people about what they do in their jobs and to find out how they secured their jobs.

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Passion for Music - or want to work in something related to music?

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Passion for Music - or want to work in something related to music?

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Check out the attached video with the lead singer from Dilettante and see some of the people who work around her.

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Discover Creative Careers with Dilettante

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The Wheel of Strengths tool helps you find out how your skills, interests and personality traits match up with a range of job roles. You may discover job roles you hadn’t thought of and be surprised at where your skills could take you. This activity will inspire your ideas and also will help you to find evidence of your skills for your C.V./applications.

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What job should I do – Wheel of Strengths | Barclays LifeSkills

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Discover which jobs could suit you with our Wheel of Strengths tool. Get started by picking your current skills, interests, and personality traits.

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WANT TO DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS THAT WILL BOOST YOUR CHANCES OF SECURING WORK?

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WANT TO DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS THAT WILL BOOST YOUR CHANCES OF SECURING WORK?

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Barclays Lifeskills platform Springpod introduces you to a virtual work experience programme. This helps you to learn and develop skills for employment - and you can download certificates when you have completed online experience!

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Barclays LifeSkills Virtual Work Experience | Virtual Work Experience powered by Springpod

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Barclays LifeSkills helps young people get the skills and experiences they need to enter the world of work. We’ve joined forces to bring you a virtual work experience programme that will teach you the core transferable skills such as self-confidence and resilience that are important for whatever career path you follow. Powered by Springpod

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This link takes you 'virtually' to an Amazon Logistics Centre. Get involved in a game and meet some real life engineers that make getting goods from producers to Amazon to your home a reality!

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VIDEOS TO INSPIRE YOUR CAREER PLANNING DEVELOPMENT 

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VIDEOS TO INSPIRE YOUR CAREER PLANNING DEVELOPMENT 

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Offers inspiring ~30-minute conversations with industry professionals in tech roles from companies like Spotify and Lego. These sessions offer real-world career insights and guidance on a variety of topics.

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Apps for Good is preparing students for an ever-changing world, offering free creative tech courses for you to deliver in your classroom.

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Find 3-5-day in-person and virtual work experience placements and 3-5-hour introductory Insight Days with leading UK employers. Try searching for keywords such as opportunity type, location or employer name or click on our filters to refine your search by placement type, industry or date range.

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Welcome to our work experience opportunities page - the perfect place to start your career journey! Explore the latest placements on offer from hundreds of employers across a wide range of industries.

Search for a specific employer or use the filters on the right to help you find online placements based on your age or the industry you're interested in. Then simply click on the 'Read more' button to go through to our portal to apply.

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Unlock Exciting School Work Experience Opportunities!

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Discover transformative school work experience opportunities with industry experts. Elevate your skills and start your journey with Speakers for Schools.

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Links to huge number of broadcasts across a wide range of industries and subjects

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Speakers for Schools is excited to present its weekly broadcast schedule! This schedule will be updated regularly and talks will be targeted to different age groups are accessible via signing up using the registration from links below. registration closes at 12pm the day before the broadcast date - links are then sent out by email that afternoon.

Tips on participating in the Broadcast
To access the talks, links should be opened in a browser that is not Internet Explorer and students should join the live event anonymously, there is no need to create a log in.
Students wishing to see subtitles for the broadcast can turn them on via the panel on the right-hand side of the screen.

Further guidance on how to access talks can be found here.

Questions for speakers can be submitted via Q+A Function during the talk which will be made live for students to submit questions. The questions submitted will be moderated by a member of the SFS team and approved if relevant.

We send out the join link to our broadcasts the day before. Should you require the join link earlier, please email broadcasts@speakersforschools.org

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Upcoming Broadcasts | Speakers for Schools Events

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Stay updated with Speakers for Schools' weekly broadcast schedule. Engage in enlightening talks targeted for different age groups. Register now and join the conversation!

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It might help to know what previous Year 11 leavers have done. There is information on the careers section of the School website but check out the table above that outlines what 2025 leavers have done.

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This article links to a range of career roles in Law and criminal justice.

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Law and Criminal Justice | Sheffield Hallam University

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Learn more about working in the Law and Criminal Justice sector.

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It's a great idea to get some experience of work (other than your official school work experience) and earn a bit of money. You may consider offering a service actively or online that brings you an income. If you are looking for a work placement - approach the sort of organisations that may recruit part time school or college students (cafes, shops that offer deliveries to the door, leisure centres/entertainment centres etc). Have a C.V. handy to offer to organisations who will keep your details for when they have opportunities. Make sure your family and friend network ask about for options for you. Take note of legal restrictions (see link above).

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There are several restrictions on when and where children are allowed to work.

Children are not allowed to work:

without an employment permit issued by the education department of the local council, if this is required by local bylaws

in places like a factory or industrial site (unless as part of work experience)

during school hours

before 7am or after 7pm

for more than one hour before school (unless local bylaws allow it)

for more than 4 hours without taking a break of at least 1 hour

in any work that may be harmful to their health, well-being or education

without having a 2-week break from any work during the school holidays in each calendar year

There are also special rules which only apply during term times and school holiday times.

Term time rules

During term time children can only work a maximum of 12 hours a week. This includes:

a maximum of 2 hours on school days and Sundays

a maximum of 5 hours on Saturdays for 13 to 14-year-olds, or 8 hours for 15 to 16-year-olds

School holiday rules

During school holidays 13 to 14-year-olds are only allowed to work a maximum of 25 hours a week. This includes:

a maximum of 5 hours on weekdays and Saturdays

a maximum of 2 hours on Sunday

During school holidays 15 to 16-year-olds can only work a maximum of 35 hours a week. This includes:

a maximum of 8 hours on weekdays and Saturdays

a maximum of 2 hours on Sunday

Local rules on the types of work children can do

Local bylaws list the jobs that children cannot do. If a job is on this list, a child under the minimum school leaving age cannot do this work.

Local bylaws may also have other restrictions on working hours, conditions of work and the type of employment.

Contact your local council's education department or education welfare service for more information.

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Minimum working age and pay for children, how to apply for performance licences and what local council bylaws say about employing children, paying someone over 16

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World Skills UK offers a digital careers advice toolkit with information and resources to inspire your exploration of routes into your future. There is a wealth of activities related to getting you ready for the world of work too. There is an AI career bot available to personalise your exploration.

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Careers Advice For Young People | WorldSkills UK

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We inspire young people with careers advice resources informing their career direction and giving them access to high-achieving role models.

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Are you really creative? Do you follow fashion trends? Take a look at make-up artistry.

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Make-up artist job profile | Prospects.ac.uk

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Discover what it takes to be a Make-up artist. Find out expected salary, working hours, qualifications and more.

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Explore what you can do with STEM subjects (Science, Technology, DT, Maths) 

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Explore what you can do with STEM subjects (Science, Technology, DT, Maths) 

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An interest in any STEM subject opens up some great career adventures - check what's possible using the link.

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Our placements give you the chance to gain real-life workplace experience in the STEM sector while you develop your research skills and industry knowledge. Choose from either a five-day experience or two-week placement, depending on your needs.

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Are you keen to help people make the best of their appearance? Check out the link.

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Looking for Beauty Therapist jobs near you? See what qualifications, experience, training and skills you need, with youth-friendly UK employers.

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STRUGGLING TO CHOOSE THE BEST PATHWAY FOR YOU? 

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STRUGGLING TO CHOOSE THE BEST PATHWAY FOR YOU? 

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This site offers an overview of your main options and highlights where you can go for further information and support

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Browse the different education and training choices available to you at your own pace.

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Xello is a software program that helps you develop self-knowledge, explore career and college options, and creates a personalised plans for your future. It supports your college and career readiness and helps you plan for a successful future. Your parents can also have a login so that they can support your planning.

Development:

You can complete assessments to identify your interests, skills, personal qualities and strengths. This helps you explore relevant career and college paths. There is a C.V. Builder to help you develop a C.V. ready to forward to potential work experience providers.

Personalised planning:

Xello helps you to build 21st-century skills and create a personalised plan to achieve your academic and future goals. The program includes interactive lessons on a wide range of future-readiness topics.

Up to date career information: you can use the career platform to investigate college, university and career options.

ASK YOUR FORM TUTOR FOR YOUR LOGIN DETAILS IF YOU HAVE FORGOTTEN THEM. Check out your Xello dashboard to see if there are activities you have not yet completed.