Information and links for parents / carers on careers in STEM
A collection of resources to support parents and carers on finding out more about careers.
Parents' guide to engineering careers
This easy to read Tomorrow’s Engineers guide helps parents and carers understand more about engineering careers and routes into engineering, providing tips on how to recognise and encourage their child’s engineering talent.
Tasty Careers in Food and Drink: Parents Page
Find out about careers available in the food and drink industry and explore the vocational and academic study routes available for young people.
UCAS - Advice for parents and guardians
This part of the UCAS website is aimed to support parents and carers who are looking for information on the university application process.
Careers Wales
Information and guidance on careers, training and apprenticeships for those in Wales.
My World of Work - Parents
Information and guidance for parents on careers, training and apprenticeships for those in Scotland.
Go Construct
Information on various roles within the construction industry. This includes expected salaries, study routes and different types of jobs available.
Careers in Northern Ireland
Information and guidance on careers, training and apprenticeships for those in Northern Ireland.
National Careers Service
Information and guidance on careers, training and apprenticeships for those in England.
Apprenticeship Guide
This website provides information about apprenticeships, applications processes and guidance on how students might go about choosing an apprenticeship based on their subject choices and study level.
Information about apprenticeship options in your region:
Informed Choices
Informed Choices was created by The Russell group. It helps parents and students to understand which subjects open up different degrees.
How online reputation affects your career
This article discusses how having an online reputation can affect a career and may influence the decisions made by potential employers. The article suggests some points for consideration prior to applying for a job or at key stages in a career.