Useful Information and Links

See below for a large number of useful links related to careers, exams and colleges.  You can also download this useful document containing links to further resources: Useful careers information.pdf

Please click here for our Baker Clause Policy Statement.

 

Free COVID-19 resouces

www.futurelearn.com

Free online course

                              

 

A levels

www.cife.org.uk

choosing A level subjects

                              

 

Apprenticeships

www.apprenticeships.org.uk	to register and see vacancies
www.apprenticeships-in-sussex.co.uk	to see local Training Providers
www.jace-training.co.uk Events | National Apprenticeship Week	training provider National Apprenticeships

Careers

www.direct.gov.uk	Finance, volunteering, higher education, employment
www.nextstep.direct.gov.uk	job profiles/ qualifications/salary/prospects
www.talkingjobs.net	job profiles on video
www.connexions360.org.uk	general information for young people

Colleges

www.ccb.ac.uk	MET College Brighton and Hove
www.escg.ac.uk	East Sussex College, Eastbourne and Lewes
www.bhasvic.ac.uk	Brighton
www.varndean.ac.uk	Brighton
www.northbrook.ac.uk	Worthing
www.plumpton.ac.uk	Plumpton, Lewes
www.haywardsheath.ac.uk	East Grinstead
www.bexhillcollege.ac.uk	Bexhill
www.sussexcoastcollege.ac.uk	Hastings

National Careers

www.nhscareers.nhs.uk	National Health Service
www.army.mod.uk	Army
www.raf.mod.uk	RAF
www.royalnavy.mod.uk	Navy
www.careersatsea.org	Merchant Navy
www.mod.uk	Ministry of Defence

Study Abroad

www.britishcouncil.org/study-work-create
www.prospects.ac.uk/studying_abroad.htm
www.fulbright.co.uk

Volunteering

www.gapyear.com	Gap Year/Volunteering
www.c360.org.uk	Work Experience/Volunteering

Universities

 

www.ucas.ac.uk	University listing/course search and entry requirements
www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk	League tables and rankings
www.russellgroup.ac.uk	Represents 20 leading UK Universities
www.oxbridgeapplications.com	How to apply and much more

 

Student Opportunities 

Fitzwilliam College 2023 Essay Competition

Fitz are delighted to have announced the 2023 Essay competitions. This year we will be re-running essay competitions in Ancient World and Classics, Archaeology, History, Land Economy, and Medieval World. We will additionally be running an Architecture design competition, and a new essay competition in Economics for state-schooled UK students only. Further particulars can be found in the link at the bottom, and the questions for each competition using the links below.

Ancient World and Classics

Archaeology

Economics (for state-school UK students only - please see link for details on eligibility)

History

Land Economy

Medieval World

Architecture – students wishing to enter the Architecture Design Competition may find this plan of Fitzwilliam College and information on the history of Fitzwilliam’s buildings useful

For more information, please click here.

Deadline: 6pm, Wednesday 1^st March 2023

Year 11 and 12 Think Cambridge Webinars

Think Cambridge is a three-week long series of webinars to inspire Year 11 and 12 (England and Wales), S4 and S5 (Scotland) or Year 12 and Year 13 (Northern Ireland) students to apply to Cambridge. 

During week one, students will hear from student ambassadors about their personal experiences at Cambridge. Teachers, parents and supporters are also welcome in week one for webinars.

In week two, lecturers and Admissions Tutors, will introduce students to the broad range of subjects available at Cambridge and the exciting projects students are working on.

The series will finish with advice and resources to find out more, about studying at and applying to the University of Cambridge.

Students can apply using the booking form here.

Deadline: 20^th January 2023