CAREERS
CAREERS
Throughout your time at The Lakes School, you will have many opportunities to think about the job you would like to do when you are older. Your Form Tutor and your teachers will help you consider all of the options available to you and work with your parents to help you make the right decisions.
We will also help you think about your skills and abilities and provide you with a chance to attend a practice interview with local industry professionals. We will do all we can to help you stand out from the competition at an interview.
Work experience is an important part of life at The Lakes School. During Year 10, you will be encouraged to secure a work experience placement to help you develop an understanding of the world of work.
The links below provide reliable sources of information and advice regarding thousands of jobs including apprenticeship opportunities.
Gap Year
You may be thinking of taking a gap year after your A-Level studies and the links below will provide you with useful advice to help you make the most of your time…
Gap Years
International Citizen Service
Volunteer placements abroad for 18-25 year olds and Team Leader placements for 23-35 year olds
Jobs and Careers
Below are a number of useful links to help you take control of your future. Take a look to find out more…
Start Profile
A free national website that covers all the stages of career planning – explore your skills & interests, see suggested careers and find relevant courses, apprenticeships and jobs close to where you live. hero.startprofile.com
3-minute videos from people in different careers, talking about what the job entails.
National Careers Website
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
This site includes a range of job profiles, employability tools and careers advice.
Inspira (Cumbria)
www.inspira.org.uk/ 01539 730045
Formerly Connexions, Inspira offers independent advice and guidance to young people & adults.
Young People Service (Lancashire)
www.lancashire.gov.uk/youthzone.aspx
Careers advice & support for young people.
Self-Employment
www.greatbusiness.gov.uk
www.gov.uk/starting-up-a-business
www.fsb.org.uk (Federation of Small Businesses)
www.cumbriachamber.co.uk (Cumbria) www.investinsouthlakeland.co.uk/business- support (South Lakes)
www.wnychamber.co.uk (North Yorkshire) www.lancschamber.co.uk (Lancashire)
University
General Information
www.direct.gov.uk
Information on how to apply and student finance.
Applications
The organisation that processes applications, it also includes a course search and budgeting tools.
Work Experience through Volunteering
Volunteering
A national search engine.
Cumbria Volunteering
Matching you with opportunities in Cumbria.
CLIP
01539 742612
www.facebook.com/CLIP2yourfuture
Based in Kendal, supporting 16-24 year olds to access volunteering opportunities.
Lancashire Volunteering
www.lancastercvs.org.uk
Matching you with opportunities in Lancashire.