careers - useful websites

These websites provide reliable careers information, job profiles and Labour Market Information.

National Careers Service

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

Careerpilot

https://www.careerpilot.org.uk

START

https://startprofile.com

Prospects

https://www.prospects.ac.uk

Greater Jobs

https://www.greater.jobs

GMACS (Greater Manchester Apprenticeship and Careers Service)

https://gmacs.co.uk

SEND Careers Support

These organisations provide specialist advice and information for young people with SEND and their families.

Preparing for Adulthood

https://www.preparingforadulthood.org.uk

Council for Disabled Children – Transition Information Network

https://councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/our-work/preparing-adulthood/transition-information-network

Disability Rights UK

https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org

Scope – Work and Careers

https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/work-and-careers

National Autistic Society

https://www.autism.org.uk

DFN Project SEARCH

https://www.dfnprojectsearch.org

British Association for Supported Employment (BASE)

https://www.base-uk.org

SEND Progression Pathways

There are many different routes into employment, and every learner's journey will be different.

Possible next steps include:

Employment
Apprenticeships
Supported Internships
Supported Employment
Further Education
Higher Education
Volunteering
Self-employment

Many employers recognise the benefits of employing people with disabilities and offer reasonable adjustments to support employees in the workplace.

Our careers guidance is personalised to help each learner identify realistic and achievable goals based on their individual strengths, interests and aspirations.