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
Guide to Work Experience for Young People and Parents/Carers
This guide explores the traditional and emerging opportunities that work experience offers young people as they look towards their future.
What the government's work experience promise means for students
The goal is for every young person to have two weeks of meaningful work experience by the end of year 11. This will be a big focus for schoo...
Top tips for applying for any role
Applications are your chance to make an impression on employers. Read CV tips, assessment tricks, and psychometric test prep.
PWC Early Careers Programmes
This Virtual Insight Programme is a three-day online experience that builds your skills, explores your career interests and immerses you int...
EDT Placements
The Engineering Development Trust (EDT) works with STEM companies across the UK to provide placement opportunities for school and college le...
How to talk to a child about the skills they need for the future
It's never too early for parents and carers to help children develop the key skills, knowledge and behaviours they will need in life. Here's...
Improve your confidence with numbers
People of all ages and backgrounds can struggle with numbers sometimes. Here are some resources to help you feel happier about using numbers...
The Parents' Guide to Green Careers
For parents and carers to explore with their young person what a green career looks like, and why there’s something for everyone.
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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How you can reap the rewards of taking on an apprentice
Event
04 Feb 2026
NFER webinar: How can we prepare young people for the future workplace?
Discover the latest research from The Skills Imperative 2035 about labour-market changes and future skills needs and learn more about practical approaches, models and tools, like the Universal Framework, schools can use to prepare students with the essential skills they need to thrive now and in 2035.
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09 Feb 2026
Engineering Employer Open Events
Engineering Trust Training are once again holding a series of employer open evenings during National Apprenticeship Week 2026, where leading engineering employers, including Ercol, Lucy Group, Barrus, XDS Oxford and Alloyed will open their doors to showcase the incredible work they do. Booking is now open.
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02 Feb 2026
King's College London Medicine and Dentistry Lecture Series
Hear from a variety of speakers from different specialties in medicine and dentistry and learn about the application and interview process.
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02 Feb 2026
All About Apprenticeships
It's time for National Apprenticeship Week. Everything you've ever wanted to know about apprenticeships is right at your fingertips!
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NFER webinar: How can we prepare young people for the future workplace?
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Engineering Employer Open Events
News
King's College London Medicine and Dentistry Lecture Series
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All About Apprenticeships
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