Deciding what to do after Year 11 isn’t something that springs to mind when you think of things that are easy in life – but let’s be honest, armed with the right info, some trusty resources and a breakdown of what your options are, those decisions will be slicker than your mate Marnie’s Tik Tok rendition of Savage (15k views helloooo). You’ve got this.
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Resources for Students
Virtual Work Experience Hub
This on-demand platform offers free virtual work experience opportunities, inspiring careers content, and up-to-date information about the l...
Local Work Experience Opportunities
Discover a range of work experience opportunities for young people aged 16 to 24 years old and, in some cases, people aged 25 and over witho...
Getting Into Film - Screen Skills
If you want a career in film, TV, games, animation or VFX, begin by browsing our job profiles and career maps. Use Screen Skills job profile...
Work experience resources
If you’re looking to set yourself up with work experience opportunities during the summer holiday, LifeSkills has a range of resources to ...
Help students make the most of the summer
Our activities and tools can help; with resources like the CV builder or Virtual interview practice tool to support summer job applications ...
Unlock free learning with Santander & Coursera
Santander is offering 50,000 places to access 80 top-rated online courses on Coursera - a leading global e-learning platform - completely ...
Soho Mentorship
Soho Mentorship is a Creative Mentor Network programme run with Soho House, giving young people aged 18 to 27 the chance to connect with the...
How to stand out at assessment centres
Assessment centres can feel a bit daunting, but we’ve got loads of smart, practical tips to help you shine for all the right reasons.
Your Success
What Work Experience Really Teaches You – Student Voices
Thinking about work experience? Hear directly from students and staff about how it helps young people grow in confidence and develop skills.
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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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Creative Industries
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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High Performance Engineering
How you can reap the rewards of taking on an apprentice
John, owner of Aylesbury vehicle maintenance and bodywork specialist TP Smart Repairs, puts apprentices at the heart of his company and strongly believes the firm would not be the thriving business it is today without them.
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What Work Experience Really Teaches You – Student Voices
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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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Careers profiles
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20 Sep 2025
Get Into Medicine
The next Get Into Medicine conferences take place on 20th, 21st and 28th September from 09:00 - 13:30, with further dates to follow in October, November and December. Students get essential insights into the medical UCAS application process (such as the new personal statement structure), connect with professionals and fellow students, and gain a deeper understanding of a future career in medicine.
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27 Sep 2025
Get Into Dentistry
The next Get Into Dentistry conferences take place on 27th September and 18th October from 09:30 - 13:30. The conferences cover all of the essential requirements for applying to dental school and provide invaluable tips on how to stand out from the crowd. With informative sessions led by experienced professionals, students will gain an understanding of what dental schools are looking for and discover the importance of extracurricular activities in your application.
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26 Sep 2025
All about Apprenticeships: webinars, guides and vacancies
Young people and their parents/carers have lots of upcoming opportunities to learn about apprenticeships, including webinars with the BBC and BP, plus a guide for parents to learn more about apprenticeships.
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26 Sep 2025
Resources to help young people prepare for the future
Accessible careers support, mental health resources, tools for people with limited verbal communication or cognitive abilities, early careers support service, and work ready programmes.
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