Support to help you learn new skills and take the first step into work.
Helping with career decisions
The University of London Careers Service has developed a free online careers course resource, What's Next?, for school and college students (aged 16-18), to help them learn more and make well-informed career decisions about their post-18 careers options.
The National Careers Service offers free advice and guidance on your different education, training and career options.
If you'd like to speak to someone and get specific advice you can make a phone appointment, or find out more about what support they offer, call 0800 100 900. Lines are open seven days a week from 8am to 10pm.
Uptree
Uptree has listings of both virtual and in-person work experience and internship opportunities with companies across the country. They also run courses to help with employability skills, and provide templates for CVs and cover letters.
Virtual work experience
Companies such as EDF, Amazon, The British Library, and Wagamama offer virtual work experience programmes through Springpod. This is open to anyone age 13-plus,if you are looking to build your CV or get an insight into different industries.
Apprenticeships
Amazing Apprenticeships gives advice and guidance on apprenticeships and T levels and is a great place to start.
To search for apprenticeship vacancies locally and nationally, visit GOV.UK - find an apprenticeship.
You can also view apprenticeship vacancies locally and nationally, including degree apprenticeships, via UCAS.
Supported Internship Programme
Supported internships are designed for 16 to 24-year-olds with an Educational Health Care Plan who want to work, but as yet, have not had the opportunity. They aim to give you your first experience of working with an employer, equipping you with the skills you need for work, to help you get a permanent paid job.
You can find out more on the Your Future website. For further information or to request an application form, please contact skills.participation@hants.gov.uk or call 01962 846193.
Screen skills
Find out more about a career in the TV, film, animation and VFX industries, including free training and e-learning, plus internships and work experience opportunities at ScreenSkills.
The Skills to Succeed Academy
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