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Click on the link above to go to the Area wide prospectus and search for courses.
Careers Etc. is an on-line tool that can help you think about your next steps after you leave school or college and plan your career.
- Careers Etc. can help highlight useful websites
- Help with choices and decisions for career planning
- Provide info about jobs and the labour market
- Provide e-mail access to your Personal Adviser
You can access Careers Etc via your school or college intranet (VLE) using your usual log- in details
Websites for you to visit and other useful sources of information
Advice and Guidance
The Connexions Direct website has lots of really helpful information about career choices, employment, money and relationships. You can look at choices for Year 9, Year 11 and Post 16, search the careers database and get advice to help you with your decision. Visit www.connexions-direct.com.
For really local info about all of the above plus life in general, inside and outside school or college, follow the links below:
For Brighton and Hove visit - www.connexionsplus.co.uk/
For East Sussex visit: East Sussex - www.connexions360.org.uk
West Sussex - http://directory.yourspacewestsussex.co.uk
The Fast Tomato website gives interactive careers guidance to teenagers. Log on and complete a quiz to help you find out which careers may suit you. www.fasttomato.com
Need2know is a website that aims to provide young people with some of the most useful web site links available. It includes links to sites that deal with entertainment, money, health, careers, travel, relationships, learning, work and the law.www.need2know.co.uk
For learners interested in careers or courses in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics there is a new Sussex based website which focuses on career opportunities, competitions and case studies. www.stemsussex.co.uk
Higher Education
UCAS A directory of courses and to apply to Higher Education: For anyone thinking about applying to University this is the place to start. www.ucas.com
Unistats Help comparing subjects at unis and colleges. Compare job prospects, student satisfaction, types of student and loads more. www.unistats.co.uk
Prospects Really aimed at uni leavers but useful for researching what a particular subject could lead to. www.prospects.ac.uk