This section gives you the opportunity to explore your careers ideas and consider the pathways available to you. Whatever stage you are at in your education, there are always important decisions coming up about the choices and plans you need to make about your future.
The careers education and guidance programme at Garforth Academy seeks to positively support you to acquire the educational, social and employability skills necessary for lifelong success in a diverse and changing world of work.
Careers Guidance
Garforth Academy has a qualified careers team working in school Click here for more information link to Careers guidance page
Student Advice Hub
Progress Careers Advice Hub link to your progress careers hub
Careerometer
The Careerometer is a fun way to see which jobs your skills and interests match too! It can give you ideas on what careers are out there. It can also give you some useful information about salary and working hours of different careers. Give it a try!
Useful links/websites for Careers research
Unifrog– CV and personal statement writing tools. You can also do personality and interest quizzes, and explore careers linking to subjects and/or industry sectors.
Use your school email address to log in, if you’ve forgotten your password (or it’s your first time using the platform) click ‘reset password/resend welcome email’
Future Goals– Careers information on opportunities (for study and work) in West Yorkshire
UCAS University and degree apprenticeship information, advice and search tools
Prospects.ac.uk Career exploration- work experience advice, job profiles, wider sector information, study and work opportunities (including apprenticeships)
Find an Apprenticeship– The government apprenticeship search and apply platform
Start Profile – Interactive careers website.
National Careers Service – job profiles and support with CVs
NCS National Citizen Service – a government programme for 16-17 year olds to build confidence and independence
Do-it.org Voluntary opportunities
Springpod – Lots of virtual work experience opportunities that you can undertake at your own pace in your own time
Speakers4Schools– Virtual and in person work experience opportunities, and access to live and pre-recorded inspirational talks.