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Careers
4YP
4YP is a multi-skilled team of professionals providing Careers Guidance, Youth Work, Counselling, Mental Health, Training and supporting vulnerable families.
http://www.4ypuk.com/
Apprenticeships
Information about apprenticeships from Gov.uk
https://www.gov.uk/topic/further-education-skills/apprenticeships
Bedford Borough - Careers Advice
Info on jobs, apprenticeships, training, starting up a business and more. Careers advice and guidance.
http://www.bedford.gov.uk/[jobs_hub].aspx
C.V.s
Lots of university websites have careers advice for graduates but this one has particularly good advice and plenty of examples of different types of C.V.s, covering letters and application forms.
http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/cv/cvexamples.htm
Central Bedfordshire Youth Support Service
Information on choices for you in school and leaving school - careers, training, apprenticeships, university, college, starting a business and more!
http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/children/youth-support/careers/education.aspx
Complete University Guide
Everything you need to know about UK universities - subject ranking, accommodation, sports facilities, together with advice on applying (including a useful timetable). Even includes a section for parents!
http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk
I to I
Volunteering, tours, internships, TEFL, jobs abroad.
http://www.i-to-i.com/
Indeed.co.uk Job Search
Job search all jobs in Bedfordshire and elsewhere.
http://www.indeed.co.uk/School-Leaver-jobs-in-bedfordshire
National Careers Service
Info and advice on careers, training, apprenticeships and more. Also, online adviser available.
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/
National Citizen Service (NCS)
National Citizen Service (NCS) is a 2-4 week programme which takes place outside of term time in the spring, summer and autumn holidays, for 16 to 17 year-olds in England or Wales.
http://www.ncsyes.co.uk/
Not Going To Uni
Excellent advice and career ideas for those of you who are looking for an alternative to university.
http://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk
Student Gems
Are you an improvished student? This fantastic website will put you in touch with businesses or individuals looking for talented students to do a huge range of jobs! Free to register.
http://www.studentgems.com
Total Jobs
What sort of job are you looking for? Info on all types of jobs, how to write a CV, career advice and job search.
http://www.totaljobs.com/careers-advice/unemployment-advice
UCAS
Everything you need to know about applying to universities and colleges when you leave school.
https://www.ucas.com/
VInspired
Volunteering site for 16 to 25 year olds in England.
http://www.vinspired.com/