Careers - Student Information
Career is the story of your working life and starts with the knowledge and skills you learn at school.
Our Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) programme is built into PSHE lessons along with curricular and extracurricular activity so you can explore different careers, jobs, education and training options and plan your next steps with confidence.
What You’ll Learn
- Widen your aspirations – Learn about a range of future careers and how the world of work is changing
- Financial & Work Skills – Learn about budgeting, workplace behaviours, entrepreneurship and employability.
- Life Skills – Develop communication, team work, resilience and independence
- Planning – Understand post-16/18 options and how to reach your goals.
- Networks - Meet employers, education and training providers from a wide range of industries through both in-person and virtual sessions.
Each year group will participate in activities tailored to your personal career journey
Year 7 and 8 Aspirations and Opportunities - Learn about future opportunities, the world of work, careers, and education and training routes
Year 9 How does Secondary Education link to your career future? - Consider how your skills and interests link to future careers and take part in activities that help you choose your GCSE option subjects
Year 10 Develop Career Management and Employability Skills - Develop your work skills and employability with employer workshops, a week long work experience placement, mock interviews and support to create a CV
Year 11 Make empowered, informed and positive choices for your future – Use what you have learnt so far and participate in individual careers guidance sessions designed to support you make informed and empowered decisions about your future.
Careers Advisor
You will meet with your Careers Adviser at decision making points as part of the school careers programme, or you can ask for an appointment at any time. Discuss your ideas, future options and get help with applications for post 16 education, apprenticeships and part time work. Call into the careers hub or request an appointment through your Form Tutor
Unifrog
Unifrog is an all-in-one online platform that helps you explore and plan your future career. It gives you tools to find out about different careers, compare post-16 and post-18 options, prepare your CV and applications, and unlock opportunities that match your interests and goals.
You will have taught sessions from year 7 – 11 but you can access the platform at any time to do your own research.
- Help you discover what kind of subjects, careers or industries might suit you best (with quizzes, profiles, real-world info)
- Compare courses, apprenticeships or training paths – both locally and across the UK
- Record things you’ve done (clubs, work experience, achievements) and track your progress so you can use them in your applications
- Get help writing your CV, personal statement, cover letters and track when and how you apply
To log on to Unifrog go to https://www.unifrog.org/ - if you are logged into your school account click on the ‘Sign in with Microsoft’ button to access your account.
Other useful sources of Careers information
https://www.southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk/Explore_South-Yorkshire-LMI
https://www.southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk/explore_lmi_Info
Careers advice - job profiles, information and resources | National Careers Service
Post 16 Applications
Sheffield Progress
All post 16 applications are made via - https://www.sheffieldprogress.co.uk/
Sheffield Progress is an online portal used by young people in Sheffield to apply for post 16 education including sixth forms, colleges, training providers and apprenticeship support.
You will be provided with instructions and log in details during half term one of year 11. We recommend that you attend open events at a range of post 16 providers and submit applications to at least 2 post 16 providers. You will be supported to do this by their head of year, form tutors and the careers team.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships combine paid work with training for a recognised qualification at a college or training provider. If you are interested in apprenticeships, you will need to secure an employer placement in addition an associated training course.
You can find more information about apprenticeships and search apprenticeship vacancies here:
Apprenticeship Information - https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/
Apprenticeship Vacancies - https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
ARMC Engineering Apprenticeships - Apprenticeships | AMRC Training
Sheffield College Apprenticeship Vacancies - Apprenticeship Vacancies The Sheffield College
Barnsley College Apprenticeship Vacancies - Apprenticeship vacancies | Barnsley College
Sheffield Council Apprenticeship Vacancies - Apprenticeships with Sheffield City Council | Sheffield City Council
Sheffield Teaching Hospital Apprenticeships - Apprenticeship - Sheffield Teaching Hospital
NHS Apprenticeships - NHS apprenticeships | Health Careers
Year 10 Work Experience
A work experience placement is a short-term opportunity for pupils to gain practical work place experience, developing professional skills in a real work environment, performing tasks similar to employees with support of a mentor or manager. Year 10 pupils are offered the opportunity to take part in a self-sourced work experience placement, usually during the penultimate week of the summer term. Check with your head of year for confirmation of dates.
Although school may be able to source a small number of placements, pupils are responsible for finding their placement employer. We recommend that pupils try to secure a placement early. Any pupil who does not find a placement will be provided with alternative in school careers activities to support skills development.
Tips for Finding Work Experience
Adding a work experience placement to Unifrog
July 2025 Work Experience Placements
Year 9 Options
The Year 9 options process is an important step in your school journey. It is the first time you get to choose some of the subjects you will study in Years 10 and 11. You will be supported through assemblies, lessons and guidance activities to help you understand what each subject involves, how your choices can link to future careers or courses, and why it is a good idea to keep your options open where you can.
You can use Unifrog to find out more about different subjects or BBC Bitesize has some great resources
The Ultimate Options Guide: 2026 - BBC Bitesize
Looking for help with careers? Come to the Careers Hub behind the green wall near year leaders office
Mrs Brown – Careers Adviser
Email: sbrown2@brigantiatrust.net