Careers Support for Students

Need Support or Inspiration?

If you would like a one‑to‑one careers discussion, email Miss Christiansen at christiansenk@holmer.org.uk or ask your Form Tutor to arrange a meeting.

You can also explore your Unifrog account for career ideas. Search by industry or subject, read job profiles, and explore training routes.

Quick Career Inspiration

• Prospects — job profiles and career routes
• BBC Bitesize Careers — videos and easy guides
• National Careers Service — job descriptions and training
• icould — real‑life career videos and inspiration for your future
• Futures For All — inspirational talks from different industries
• Buckinghamshire Skills Hub - information on courses, apprenticeships, jobs, internships, work experience

Exploring Your Next Steps:

University and Higher Education

Places to start:

• UCAS — explore courses, apply, compare options
• The Student Room — student advice and course insights
• WhatUni — compare universities and degree courses

 School Leaver Options

For students exploring alternatives to university:

• All About School Leavers — apprenticeships and school leaver programmes
• Not Going to Uni — alternatives to university

 Apprenticeships

Easy places to begin your search:

• A Guide to Apprenticeships — what apprenticeships are and how they work
• Become an Apprentice — information about apprenticeships
• Find apprenticeships near you
• National Apprenticeship Week 2027 - 8th - 14th February 2027 webinars and resources available here

 Gap Year Options

• Adventure360 — gap year guidance, travel advice and real-world insights

 CVs, Skills and Personal Statements

Practical, clear guidance:

• CV Library — how to write a CV
• Uptree — CV templates and resources, work experience events, free online careers courses