Useful links to share with parents and carers relating to pathways, options and exploring sector and jobs

Leicester and Leicester World of Work Guide Leicester and Leicestershire World of Work Guide 2024-2025: A guide to industries across the area, to help you to plan your future.

Parents’ Guide to National Careers Week 2025 A guide outlining options post 16 and post 18, including all vocational options and support with having positive conversations

Training and education choices post 16 and post 18 years of age Browse your education and training choices available and view the different ways to get the skills you need for your career

Explore by job sector Explore different job sectors that will support with conversations with your child

Education advice if you have SEN or a disability Explore your choices, learn about reasonable adjustments and support with applying for courses

Useful resources / links for use with your pupils and learners

BBC Bitesize Careers Explore different options for post 16, listen to podcasts on school subjects linked to careers, and read about jobs of the future.

Career Guides – Youth Employment UK Youth Employment UK’s Career Guides are perfect for young people to get a taste of what different careers involve, how to get into various roles, and support them with exploring options that interest them!

The Careerometer The Careerometer is a simple way for you to find out more about a specific industry and career. Type in the job you are interested in and then select it from the drop-down menu. You can then add more options to compare different routes.

The Skillsometer This Skillsometer will help you to identify key skills for your future career. You can use this as a guide to help you to understand which careers match your skills. If you’re unsure about your options and thinking about the next steps then this tool will help you to reflect on several different statements related to occupational categories including Artistic, Realistic, Investigative, Conventional, Enterprising, and Social, which will provide job roles tailored to you.

MyPath Employability Skills – A range of short videos explaining what we mean by employability skills and how you can develop and evidence a skill.

National Careers Skills Assessment Find out about careers that might be right for you by taking a skills assessment

ICould Careers information and ideas for your future. Explore careers videos, learn about salaries, employment rates and qualifications.