There are many reasons why you could be wanting or needing a career change. Perhaps you’ve had children and have been denied a flexible working request. Maybe you have recently been made redundant, or perhaps you are looking to enhance your skills in other areas of your current role. Or maybe, simply, you want to try your hand at something new.
Whatever your reason, there is a wealth of information available to you to help break down your choices and give you support to take that big, brave leap into the unknown and continue this rollercoaster called life.
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Resources for Career Change
Civil Service Care Leavers Internship Scheme
The Care Leavers Internship Scheme is an award-winning scheme run by the Department for Education. They offer jobs for care leavers aged 18+...
Bucks Growth Sectors: Engineering
From building satellite engines to revolutionising motorsport, our county is full of opportunities to launch a career in engineering.
How airlines are increasing diversity among pilots
Meet the businesses removing the barriers that make it difficult for underrepresented groups to enter the aviation industry.
How to avoid common video interview pitfalls
With the right preparation, your video interview can stand out for all the right reasons.
Five ways AI can open doors for you
AI is opening up amazing opportunities for young people to explore careers, gain skills and get hired. Find out how.
Bucks Growth Sectors: Creative
Let’s explore the opportunities to turn your artistic passion into a profession here in Bucks.
Bucks Growth Sectors: Construction
Meet the employers who are leading the way towards a more sustainable future in construction.
How to write a standout apprenticeship application
Increase your chances of landing that dream role with our insider's guide to applying for apprenticeships.
Your Success
Financial and Professional Services
Saffery - navigating the path to a career in accountancy
From a young age, I’ve been drawn to the idea of becoming a Chartered Accountant, specifically through the ACCA or ACA qualifications.
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Life Science, Healthcare and Social Care
NicLen found their next star employee at the Bucks Skills Show
For help recruiting new staff, NicLen turned to Bucks Skills Hub & were soon engaged with local schools, supporting young people's futures.
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Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism
Former Chemist Concocts Recipe for the Perfect Country Pub
After a career break to raise a family, Maria’s professional life took a sharp left turn when she moved from industrial chemistry, pharmaceutical sales, and business advice to enter the world of hospitality.
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Plan for every outcome and just take the first step!
Read about an Amersham School student who started a car valeting business called Restoreddetailinguk in his spare time
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Saffery - navigating the path to a career in accountancy
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NicLen found their next star employee at the Bucks Skills Show
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Former Chemist Concocts Recipe for the Perfect Country Pub
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Plan for every outcome and just take the first step!
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Careers profiles
News
12 Mar 2025
Inspiration All Around at the Bucks Skills Show 2025!
The Bucks Skills Show 2025 inspired 7,000 students, parents, and teachers with hands-on career experiences, valuable networking opportunities, and insights from over 100 exhibitors at Stoke Mandeville Stadium, showcasing future pathways across various industries.
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15 Oct 2024
Meet the sponsors of the Bucks Skills Show 2025!
The Bucks Skills Show 2025 is nearly upon us! The biggest careers event in the county takes place on March 5th-6th at Stoke Mandeville Stadium in Aylesbury.
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06 Sep 2023
A chance to amplify the voices of children in England and to champion their solutions in front of changemakers and policymakers!
The Children’s Commissioner is launching a big project to hear directly from children and young people across England about what they think, what they want to see and the solutions they want for themselves and the next generation.
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31 Aug 2023
Checkatrade launch the 'Try a Trade' programme!
They're helping school students in Years 10 and 11 discover more about careers in the trades, providing teachers and career advisers with a hub of resources and content to share as part of your careers programme or careers fairs, as well as first-hand access to people already working in trades. Try a Trade, powered by Checkatrade, aims to help plug a national trade skills gap of almost ONE MILLION workers over the next decade, by connecting young people with a world of limitless possibilities in a trades career.
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Inspiration All Around at the Bucks Skills Show 2025!
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Meet the sponsors of the Bucks Skills Show 2025!
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A chance to amplify the voices of children in England and to champion their solutions in front of changemakers and policymakers!
News
Checkatrade launch the 'Try a Trade' programme!
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