Employment
We continue to help young people access college, employment, training, volunteering and employability sessions.
One of our partners is the University of Northampton, an institution that is welcoming to care leavers studying at the university.
https://www.northampton.ac.uk/student-life/care-leavers-and-estranged-students-support-hub/
One of our partners is the University of Northampton, an institution that is welcoming to care leavers studying at the university.
https://www.northampton.ac.uk/student-life/care-leavers-and-estranged-students-support-hub/
Educational Pathway
Advanced education may assist accessing a traditional career choice, such as medicine, and can also assist wider or non traditional career choices through humanities subjects, such as the arts, by developing a range of employable skills.
As a care leaver aged 16-18 you are entitled to financial support to meet your education, training and employment needs, plus help pay for things such as accommodation, food and clothing from the government.
Once at university or college extra support is still available to aid and assist you on your journey in higher education for all matters including mental health and wellbeing.
As a care leaver aged 16-18 you are entitled to financial support to meet your education, training and employment needs, plus help pay for things such as accommodation, food and clothing from the government.
Once at university or college extra support is still available to aid and assist you on your journey in higher education for all matters including mental health and wellbeing.
- UCAS - Support for care leavers in higher education
- UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON - Support for students at the University of Northampton
- TURN2US - Funding assistance for young people leaving care
Step 1: |
The first step on your career journey would be to find a career that matches your skills
Career and Skills Resources:
Development Resources: |
Step 2: |
Once you have done research on what field you want to enter, the next step is creating a CV or a portfolio that will showcase the skills you have to offer.
Resources to build CV's and Cover Letters:
Employment Sites: |
Step 3: |
After completing the two steps above, complete the final step and find a job within the field you desire.
There are different approaches on how you can apply for a job, from writing a letter directly to the company you are interested in, to using online employment resources, one of which is our 'Upload CV page'. Administration: Animal Care:
Beauty and Wellbeing:
Creative and Media: Bursaries:
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