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Connexions West can help young people aged 13 - 19 to think about their future and make plans. Young People with learning difficulties and/or disabilities may be supported up to the age of 25. Connexions West Personal Advisers give impartial advice and information about choices and careers including GCSE options, staying at school, going to college, getting further training and getting a job.	The Connexions Personal Adviser for Somervale School is Emma Roberts. Emma is in school every Tuesday and students can book appointments to see her through their tutor. To find out more about Connexions and the services it offers, please visit their website: www.connexionswest.org.uk

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Click here to open a PDF of 'Useful Websites for Finding Apprenticeships'.

Informative Guides:


Free careers guidance for students (online magazine)	A guide from the Russell group universities on entry requirements	Your Way Forward - 18+ (online magazine)

Below is a table of information for all aspects of finding a career or course. To view the full list click here.

Website Address	Information You Can Find
General Information on Careers, Jobs and Courses
www.aimhigher.ac.uk	Encourages you to think about carrying on with your education with useful information about student money matters
www.careersbox.co.uk	Careersbox is a free online library of careers related film, news and information. It has case study films showing real people doing real jobs
www.focusoncareers.org.uk	Interactive and web-linked localised careers information from the west of England schools and colleges
Apprenticeships
www.apprenticeshipsonline.org	This site can help you find and apply for Apprenticeships online. It has general information on what you can do an apprenticeship in and how you can find out more
www.avonvale.co.uk	Avon Vale is a training provider specialising in engineering apprenticeships
www.bgtraining.org.uk	Brunel & Gordano is a training provider running apprenticeships in Business Administration, ICT, Engineering, Painting & Decorating, Retail, Customer Service, Security and Warehousing
Finding a Job
www.i-point.org.uk	A career planning website which includes a CV builder and useful templates
www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk	National and Local job vacancies
www.yell.com	This site is good for searching for local employers. Helpful when looking for work experience or an apprenticeship
Finding Out More and Applying for Higher Education Courses
www.aimhigher.ac.uk	Encourages you to think about carrying on with your education with useful information about student finance
www.opendays.com	Open Day Information
www.ucas.co.uk	This site is the one you will use to apply to university. It has lots of information about courses, entry requirements finances and general support
Finance
www.direct.gov.uk	Student Finance
www.slc.co.uk	Student Loans Company
www.studentfinanceengland.co.uk	Financial support for HE students
Volunteering
www.do-it.org.uk	Look for local opportunities
www.vinspired.com	Find out about volunteering opportunities in the area