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Miss Estruch’s top tips for GCSE results day 2026 - BBC Bitesize

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Teacher and YouTuber Miss Estruch tells us her top tips for GCSE results day 2026.

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Helping young people in Manchester connect to jobs, training and education.

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Work Experience Self-Placement Form The Barlow RC High School 23/02/2026 - 27/02/2026

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Work Experience Self-Placement Form The Barlow RC High School 23/02/2026 - 27/02/2026

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The National Careers Service can help you make career decisions throughout your life. From deciding your education route, planning a career change at any age or getting the job that is right for you.

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Making career choices

Support for parents, carers and guardians to help young people making education and career choices.

Find out about green careers and how you can help to tackle climate change in your job.

Advice and support to help you choose your next step if you're leaving school or have recently left.

Help and advice to find and stay in work if you're disabled or have a health condition.

Advice on taking time out of education before continuing your studies.

Find useful advice and resources if you've been made redundant or become unemployed.

Consider and all the post-graduate study options available to you.

Learn resilience and how to deal with difficult experiences.

Look into job roles in the British Army, Royal Air Force or Royal Navy.

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Get advice to help you make career decisions. From planning your education route, a career change or getting a job that's right for you.

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The Parent's Guide To NCW 2025 - National Careers Week

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Download the Parents Guide to National Careers Week, starting on 03rd March 2025. Find out more at www.nationalcareersweek.com **Download a copy using the button below to click the inline links and buttons. Download

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Join us for our first Open Event at The Manchester College of the academic year on Tuesday 8 October

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Parent/carer feedback. Please complete this short form to share your feedback of the careers provision at The Barlow 

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At The Barlow RC High School, we are very proud of the work we do to make sure all students have all the information they need to plan for their future. To help us provide the best careers information and guidance we can, we would appreciate parents and carers completing this short survey

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Careers advice - job profiles, information and resources | National Careers Service

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The National Careers Service can help you with your career, learning and training choices. Find out more about us and the different ways we can support you. This service is available to people who live in England.

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Interested in an apprenticeship? The government website is a great place to start 

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Interested in an apprenticeship? The government website is a great place to start 

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Register your profile, search vacancies and apply for an apprenticeship - you must be 16 or over

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Search for apprenticeship vacancies in Manchester 

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Applying is easy - click on the vacancy you wish to apply for and then simply click on the 'Apply' button and enter your details or you can call our friendly team on 0161 233 2656.

You can view our current vacancies here.

If you are employed and would like to start an apprenticeship within your current role, please contact us.

You can register your details with us and upload your CV here.

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Applying is easy - click on the vacancy you wish to apply for and then simply click on the 'Apply' button and enter your details or you can call our friendly team on 0161 233 2656. You can view our current vacancies here.

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What is Our Pass?

Our Pass is a membership scheme for young people who live in Greater Manchester, and supports both school leavers and care leavers. Those eligible have the chance to become a member – and potentially enjoy two things:

First, free bus travel across Greater Manchester. For a one-off £10 fee, members can travel on most local buses, any day of the week, for free. No hassle, no fuss, no tickets: just a card that will get you where you want to go. Members can also get half-price off-peak 1 day and weekend travelcards on Metrolink.

Second, membership unlocks Our Pass Exclusives: A range of offers and experiences: discounts, special offers, free tickets, swimming and leisure passes, merchandise, taster sessions and much more.

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Career zones - find out more about the world of careers

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Career zones - find out more about the world of careers

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Are you interested in a career in art and design?

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Are you interested in a career in art and design?

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Artists translate their feelings, opinions and observations about the world into creative works and fine art, including paintings, sculpture and installations.

Designers are really creative too, but they tend to use their artistic skills to find solutions to practical tasks, from creating an eye-catching design for a marketing brochure, a piece of jewellery or a stylish sofa.

There can sometimes be an overlap in the skills, interests and techniques used by both artists and designers.

Here are some of the job roles that people with a background in art and/or design can pursue:

Animation: There are a wide range of roles available within animation. You could work in the film, games or TV industry, using different techniques, including 3D computer graphics, 2D drawn and stop frame to bring ideas to life.

Art auctioneers: Sell art, on behalf of someone, to competitive bidders. They also use their specialist knowledge of art and antiques to put a date and value on things and occasionally check for fakes. Buyers and collectors track-down and snap up valuable and up-and-coming art work to build up public or private collections.

Artists: Create work to sell to buyers. They work in a variety of media, including painting, photography, print-making and pencil drawing. Sometimes people commission artists to make specific pieces for them. Some organisations, like universities and museums, employ 'artists in residence' to create work for them or share ideas.

Craft designers: Include silversmiths, potters, instrument makers and weavers who have been perfecting their skills over many centuries and tend to make their products using traditional techniques.

Front end designers: Use code to design websites, apps and games. Check out our IT and the Internet Career Zone.

Gallery and museum curators: Put together collections of art or artefacts to inspire and educate people. Curators also manage staff, write press releases and raise funds to keep their work going.

Graphic designers: Create visuals using type, image and graphic forms in order to communicate a specific message to audiences. In a graphic design career, you can use image-making software and code. Graphic designers work with books, magazines, posters, exhibitions, advertising, apps and websites.

Illustrators: Use their skills to tell stories and create different styles and moods, from bringing a character in a children's storybook to life, to creating seasonal greetings cards. Illustrators can also specialise in technical and scientific drawing for reference books.

Interior designers: Design inside spaces such as shops, offices, museums and hotels.

Fashion designers: Create new clothing and accessories for brands and design houses. They working with materials and technology, using their artistic skills to bring new trends to customers. Check out our Fashion and Beauty and Retail and Merchandising Career Zones.

Motion graphic designers: Use graphic design, animation and live action filming to create short sequences, for instance on TV, music videos and games.

Product designers: Use artistic and technical skills to create products that look good but also perform a practical function. They often have an interest in tech and how things work.

User experience designers (UX): Focus on user satisfaction by improving the usability and accessibility of a particular product, such as an app or website.

To work as an artist or designer it's important to be creative and curious, with excellent problem-solving skills. You'll need to be motivated and full of ideas. You're able to work both alone and as part of a team.

If you want to work as a curator or someone who supports artists and designers you should enjoy researching and reading up on different cultures, styles and popular trends. Having great knowledge of the art world around you is important.

Artists take inspiration from lots of places and can come from very different backgrounds. Previous experience in other areas like engineering or writing can give a unique spin to your work. Check out this guide to what skills you need for a creative job.

When considering if this is the path for you, it's important to remember that art and design careers tend to be very competitive and sometimes unstable. You need to be resilient, adaptable and dedicated.

You don't always need a degree to get started in creative careers, but the arts world is very competitive and graduates fill up lots of entry-level jobs.
Portfolio
The most important thing is to get as much work experience as you can and to build up a creative portfolio - this can include projects you have done for fun or practice - to show off your skills. Lots of artists and designers work with computers, so brush up your software skills too, with design programs like Photoshop, Illustrator or Indesign.
GCSE
As well as studying art and other design subjects like graphic products or textiles, you should aim for a grade 9-4 in GCSE English and maths as this will open up your opportunities to explore arts administration jobs.

Take a look at our article about the career routes design and technology can lead to.
A-level
At A-level you can choose from a range of art and design subjects including fine art, graphic design and photography.

Instead of A-levels, you could opt for a more vocational option, such as an NVQ certificate or diploma in design support or a BTEC in art and design, which prepares you for lots of different roles.
Apprenticeships
There are apprenticeships of all levels in art and design, ranging from content creator, photographer and visual effects artist to craft professions such as bookbinding, organ building and watchmaking. You could also train to become a museum or gallery curator through a degree apprenticeship.
University
Students who want to go on to university will need to complete a one-year art and design foundation course, as this is usually needed to get on to art and design degree courses. Many students also choose to study for their degree at a specialist arts college which offers the broadest range of relevant subjects.

You don't need a foundation qualification to study for an art history degree, which is a popular choice for curators and auctioneers, who usually need a degree to get started in their careers. Museum studies and other history or education based degrees are useful for this career too.

How to boost your chances

Join an art, craft or design club through your school or local community. Look for competitions to enter as well, to help you build up a portfolio of work. You might even win some prizes...

If you study art at school, college or university, you can get qualifications such as diplomas, A-levels and degrees.

Artists and designers can pick up qualifications from computer-based design and programming courses.

There is also the chance to join professional organisations which provide training, such as the Chartered Society of Designers.

The Angel of the North, created by British Artist Anthony Gormley, is the largest angel sculpture in the world, and is seen by one person every second due to it's handy position next to the A1 dual carriageway.

Richy Baldwin the graphic designer behind Superdry started life as a delivery man and a sign writer. Over the years he has produced over a thousand graphics, helping Superdry become a high street name.

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Artists and designers spin their creative magic all around us, from priceless paintings to the latest websites. Find out more about jobs and careers in art and design.

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Knowing what to do can be tough. As a starting point, it's helpful to know what sort of job or career you'd like to have - don't worry if you don't know what you want to do yet though!

Research some job families

Work out what sort of job sector you'd like to work in by researching some job families. There's a huge variety of job roles, many of which you may not have thought of.

Career quiz

Career quizzes can be fun, but they can't tell you what you should do or your perfect job - they can give you ideas to start looking into. Our buzz quiz is a fun, short quiz which analyses your personality to see which job areas might suit you.

Starting business or self-employment

Have you considered working for yourself or setting up your own business?

LiveWIRE offers support information and advice for 16-30 year olds considering setting up their own business.

The Prince's Trust enterprise programme also offers help. They support unemployed people between 18 and 30 to work out if their business ideas are viable and if self-employment is right for them.

Work experience and volunteering

If you have an idea as to the sort of job you'd like to do why not volunteer or take part in a work taster. Work experience will look good on your CV and give you a better idea as to whether you'd enjoy your chosen career.

All about careers gives useful guide to work experience and includes information on how you can get it.

If you're interested in volunteering VInspired is a guide for 14-24 year olds. You can search and apply for local volunteering opportunities through them.

Interested in youth social action? There are many volunteering opportunities and programmes available across the UK. Find lots of ideas and further information on the iwill website.

You may also want to consider National Citizen Service, it's a residential and local programme for students in years 11 or 12.

International Citizen Service (ICS) - government funded international volunteering placements for 18-25 year olds in the UK.

Apprenticeships and traineeships

If you have a good idea of what you'd like to do, explore whether there are apprenticeship or traineeship opportunities in your chosen field.

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All the information and tools you need to explore your future career

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Careerpilot : Plan your future work & study

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STUDY WITH US At Xaverian you can choose from over 40 advanced level subjects, taught by highly qualified and passionate staff. All our subject have excellent success rates. VISIT US Swipe to see more >> FIND OUT MORE FIND OUT MORE WHY CHOOSE XAVERIAN? ENRICHMENT Coming to college shouldn't be purely about academic achievements and [...]

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Loreto College is committed to enabling you to develop academically, spiritually and personally in your education after high school.

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Study With Us: Start Your Career Today | tmc.ac.uk

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Whatever your interests, your goals and your background, if you're passionate about your future, there's a place for you here with us on the path to becoming amazing.

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The National Careers Service can help you make career decisions throughout your life. From deciding your education route, planning a career change at any age or getting the job that is right for you.

Contents

Making career choices

Whether you know where you're headed in the future or not, knowing the work and study choices available to you is a great place to start.

Advice and support to help you choose your next step if you're leaving school or have recently left.

Help and advice to find and stay in work if you're disabled or have a health condition.

Advice on taking time out of education before continuing your studies.

Find useful advice and resources if you've been made redundant or become unemployed.

Consider and all the post-graduate study options available to you.

Learn resilience and how to deal with difficult experiences.

Look into job roles in the British Army, Royal Air Force or Royal Navy.

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Get advice to help you make career decisions. From planning your education route, a career change or getting a job that's right for you.

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In a few short questions students can find out how their skills and passions could lead to an exciting job in engineering.

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About STEM Careers

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. In our modern world, nearly every job from retail to the leisure industry involves having some basic skills in this area. And the career possibilities are endless!

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Explore STEM careers with careers guides, qualifications, skills, salary guides, employers, work experience and more.

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What are T Levels?

T Levels are high-quality technical alternatives to A Levels, combining classroom theory, practical learning and an industry placement - of at least 315 hours, or approximately 45 days - where students will build the knowledge and skills they need in a workplace environment.

What are T Levels equivalent to?

One T Level is equivalent to three A Levels.

How have T Levels been developed?

Our T Level courses have been co-developed with leading industry employers to ensure you learn the key skills you'll need to succeed in your chosen career.

How much of the T Level course is practical?

You'll spend approximately 20% of your time on practical learning through a 45 day industry placement.
Our dedicated T Level page
T Level Subject Areas

We are offering courses in the following subjects:

These T Level subject areas have been chosen not only to give a wide variety of choice to our students but also to align with anticipated high demand skill areas for Greater Manchester and the wider North West region in the coming years to reduce youth unemployment rates.

Where can I study T Levels?

We offer T Levels as part of our Industry Excellence Academies at our Openshaw Campus and City Campus Manchester.

T Level Foundation Year Programmes

If you don't quite achieve these grades and would still like to pursue a T Level there is the option of a one-year Level 2 Foundation Year Programme, which will then allow you to move on to a T Level the following year and gain a qualification at the same time.

T Award - T Level Study Benefits Package

Those successful in gaining a place on the T Levels will be eligible for the 'T Award', a package of benefits that includes:

£300 per year bursary*

Free branded work wear

Opportunity to take part in exciting college-wide competitions

Minimum 20% delivery by industry experts

Guaranteed progression to a Higher Education course at UCEN Manchester

Bursary incentive if progressing to UCEN Manchester

Minimum 45-day industry placement

Digital upskilling

Masterclasses

Industry-standard laptop

And much more.

* Subject to requirements including 95% attendance, positive attitude and grade profile.

Additional T Level Resources

T Level FAQs

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Explore T Levels at TMC, offering high-quality technical alternatives to A Levels in various sectors including Digital, Construction, and Health.

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What will I get if I pass a T level?

When you complete a T Level, you'll receive an overall grade of pass, merit, distinction, or distinction*. Completing a T Level means you'll get a nationally recognised certificate which shows your overall grade and a breakdown of what you have achieved.

The T level certificate includes:

An overall grade for the T level, shown as pass, merit, distinction or distinction*

A separate grade for the core component, graded A*-E

A separate grade for each occupational specialism, shown as pass, merit or distinction.

It will also include confirmation that you have:

Met the minimum requirements for maths and English qualifications

Completed the industry placement

Met any additional mandatory requirements

Your overall T level grade will be worked out from the grades you achieve on the core component and the occupational specialism(s).

If you don't pass all elements of your T Level, you'll still get a T Level statement of achievement which will show the elements you have completed.

After you complete a T Level, your college will then offer you advice and guidance as to what your next steps might be. This could be to stay on at college and move up to the next level or get an apprenticeship or job.

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Of course the best way to see our College is to attend one of our Open Days, however, if you are unable to make these then we have the perfect solution for you. Aquinas College is excited to launch our new virtual tour website. Get a feel for the layout... Read More

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Find out more about what an apprenticeship is and how they work on GMACS. Plan for your future and see live apprenticeships in GM.

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Everything you need, in one place.

Our platform helps students with the whole progression process - from exploring their interests, to recording the great things they've done, to finding education and training opportunities, to drafting their applications.

Unifrog also helps teachers and counselors to manage the process - from delivering engaging lessons using our off-the-shelf teaching resources, to tracking careers interactions, to drafting References, to submitting applications.
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We help students compare every opportunity, then apply successfully. We also empower teachers and counselors to manage the progression process effectively.

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Choose at least three subjects to study at sixth form or college to find out which university courses could be open to you. If you're not sure what you want to take yet, start with the subjects you enjoy and are good at.

Russell Group universities accept a wide range of qualifications. If you're not taking A Levels, find out more about other qualifications or read our FAQs.

Please remember Informed Choices is only a general guide. You should check individual universities' websites or prospectuses for their specific requirements.

Information about degree courses and universities can be found on the UCAS website.

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What Is LMI And What Types Of LMI Are There?

LMI stands for Labour Market Information. In short, it refers to any relevant information about the current state of the jobs market.

LMI can include information like:

The industries and businesses that operate in a certain location.

The types of jobs that exist and what they involve.

How many of those jobs there are.

The skills that are currently or will be in high demand.

Commute and travel to work patterns.

Typical rates of pay.

Career progression opportunities

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Providing unique insights and helpful figures, Labour Market Information is the ideal tool for bringing lessons to life at school, enhancing the curriculum, career sessions & employer visits, and providing real-world examples of how specific subjects and skills are vital for future employment in the Greater Manchester region.

Our team at Bridge have complied a wealth of data from each sector and area in Greater Manchester, giving you the chance to dive into information on career opportunities, current salaries, promotion prospects and potential job growth. Whether you want to explore skills gaps and unemployment rates in your town, or show students how much they could expect to earn in the profession they're interested in, Labour Market Information is a vital asset.

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For parents and caregivers: how to help your child find a work placement

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Work experience covers a range of opportunities, from attending the workplace in person, shadowing or observing a particular person or job role, volunteering or carrying out work remotely/virtually. What's important is that your teen gets some first-hand experience of what it's like to work.

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Ella Purnell Talks About Exam Results Anxiety

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Actor and YoungMinds ambassador Ella Purnell talks about her experience of anxiety around exam results and shares her advice for young people.

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Exam results day can be a stressful time, particularly if you didn’t do as well as you’d hoped. Here is some advice from our Activists who’ve been there.