Careers Information For Families
The Department of Work and Pensions, DWP, information regarding benefit changes at 16/18 and on leaving school can be found in this presentation, The Mendip School, from 28th March 2023. Please note that this information is subject to change and full confirmation should be sought from the DWP.
The table below contains links to local and national organisations that provide careers information and opportunities.
| Somerset Education Business Partnership (EBP) | Somerset Education Business Partnership connects employers with education providers so that young people are aware of local career opportunities |
| Your Future Sorted – Somerset Edition | A useful tool from the Dorset and Somerset Training Provider Network for information on all of the different providers in an area. |
| National Careers Service | Careers information, advice and guidance to help make decisions at all stages in your career. |
| Opendays.com – university and college open days | Find, track and even book open days at universities and colleges in the UK. |
| Find an apprenticeship | The UK Government website for searching and applying for apprenticeships in England. |
| Amazing Apprenticeships | Amazing Apprenticeships is a leading organisation in the education sector, working with schools, colleges and employers, promoting the benefits of apprenticeships and technical education. |
| Milkround | Graduate Jobs, Schemes & Internships | Search for graduate jobs, Schemes and internships. |
| Preparing for Adulthood | Tools and resources for help with planning for adulthood. |
| Your Daughter’s Future – GOV.UK | A guide to help parents support daughters to make career choices. |
| The Skills Builder Partnership | A global movement of employers, educators, and organisations working together to ensure that everyone can build the essential skills to succeed. |
| Somerset Careers Hub – Students & Parents/Carers Padlet | Information for students & parents /carers relating to careers. |
| Somerset Careers Hub Home Page | Working with every state-funded secondary school, special educational needs school, alternative provision & post 16 college, to develop and deliver high quality careers support to all students. |
| The Parents Guide to T-Levels | An introduction to T Levels – what are they and are they right for your child? |
| Careerpilot – Parent Zone | Information to help parents and carers support young people in making the right decision about study and work. |
| Somerset’s SEND Local Offer | Information, advice and guidance for children and young people (0-25) in Somerset with special educational needs and/or disabilities. |
| Imagine The Possibilities | Pages with an innovative range of new post-16 options resources created that to help families, teachers and students understand and navigate the processes involved in moving from school into the many different post-16 options that are available – especially for those with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities. |
