We offer impartial careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) to help you decide on a course or career path, apply to higher education, apprenticeships or employment, and complete job applications.
We can give you impartial information and advice:
- researching different careers
- choosing your course
- preparing and updating your CV
- completing job and apprenticeship applications
- interview techniques
- University applications, including UCAS applications and personal statements
- Understanding labour market information (LMI), local opportunities and progression routes.
- Preparing for employer encounters, work experience and industry placements (where applicable)
- Understanding and articulating your skills and strengths
Careers guidance is available to all learners, including full-time and part-time students, apprentices and adult learners, through 1:1 appointments and drop-in support throughout the year. We provide impartial careers guidance to support informed decisions about education, training and employment. Additional support and guidance interviews are available for learners with SEND/EHCP. See the Careers Programme timetables further down this page for planned employer encounters, work placements and labour market information.
Or check out our tailored pages for school leavers, parents/guardians and school careers advisors for signposting and more.
Get in touch!
For impartial careers guidance and advice on the right course or next step, please contact Student Services on 0800 032 1986 or email [email protected]
At Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College, we work closely with employers to ensure our students are well prepared for their future careers. We welcome businesses and professionals from all sectors to partner with us and help inspire the next generation of talent.
There are many ways employers can get involved, including:
Employer Encounters
- Guest speakers
- Industry panels
- Career talks
- Employer-led workshops
Recruitment Preparation
- CV workshops
- Mock interviews
- Assessment centre activities
- Networking events
Workplace Experiences
- T Level industry placements
- Work experience opportunities
- Employer projects
- Workplace visits
Curriculum Input
- Helping to shape courses and programmes
- Supporting an industry-informed curriculum
- Providing live briefs and project opportunities
- Participating in sector advisory panels
Enrichment Activities
Support students to develop the wider knowledge, skills and behaviours required in today’s workplace through talks, demonstrations, mentoring and industry engagement opportunities.
Progression Support
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- Employment pathways
- Labour market information
- Mentoring and coaching
Become a Partner Employer
We are always keen to work with new and existing employers through our Patron Scheme and a range of engagement opportunities. Whether you can offer your expertise for an hour, host a workplace visit, provide an industry placement or help shape future curriculum delivery, your support can make a real difference to our students. Please contact [email protected]
Thinking about what you’re going to do once you’ve finished college? We can support you to research and compare career, further education and training options, and turn your research into a clear plan.
Apprenticeships – find out more about the apprenticeships the college offers and search vacancies.
GOV.UK Find an apprenticeship – Use the national apprenticeship vacancy service to search roles by location and level (e.g. Level 4–7). Many employers advertise and you can apply directly from the listing.
UCAS Apprenticeships – Search for apprenticeship vacancies and read advice about routes, entry requirements and how degree apprenticeships work alongside university study.
National Careers Service – This service can help you with your career ideas, study options and training choices. Explore career ideas or try the Skills Assessment.
Target Careers – A one-stop-shop for help and advice with all your study and careers questions.
Alongside online resources, students take part in employability activities, employer encounters and (where relevant) work placements, and use labour market information through their course.
For further help or suggestions contact:
Student Services
Telephone: 0800 032 1986
Email: [email protected]
We offer guidance on university routes, including encounters with higher education (talks, events and open days) and support with applications.
If you are interested in going to university after your time at college, here are some things that may help:
- Have a chat with your tutor
- Make an appointment with our careers advisor for advice on choosing courses or universities
- Contact HLNSC Student Services and ask for support completing your application and personal statement
- Think about gaining some work experience to strengthen your application
- Attend university open days (see links below)
- If you’re not quite sure, consider whether there are alternative ways to start your career through school leaver and apprenticeship programmes (try the NotGoingtoUni website).
Useful websites
UCAS
The University and College Admissions System (UCAS) runs the application process for British universities and colleges. The site includes useful information on applying to university, and there’s also information tailored to parents and guardians.
Prospects
Plan ahead in terms of what you can do with your degree by visiting this graduate careers website.
OpenDays.com
Find out the open days of the universities you are interested in applying to.
University websites
Universities have their own sites which give you lots of useful information!
DiscoverUni
A useful site that lets you search for and compare information and data for individual undergraduate courses across the UK. (You can find the data for some of our HE courses directly on the pages here on our website).
Student Finance
Everything you need to know about funding higher education, including student loans, bursaries, grants and more.
UCAS Finance pages
Find out what financial support you’re eligible for.
Not sure what your next career move could be? Explore a wide range of careers, discover roles that match your interests and find out how to get there.
Our careers resource with Pathways lets you:
- Explore over 800 different jobs and careers
- Take a Profile Quiz to discover careers that match your interests
- Explore career pathways and progression routes
- Discover how your existing skills could transfer to a new career
Start exploring your career options today.
Ready to apply for an apprenticeship, training or job?
Use the resources below for tips on searching and applying. If you would like support with your CV, applications or interviews, contact Student Services to book an appointment with a careers adviser.
National Careers Service – tips for getting a job
REED – job search and careers advice
GOV.UK – Find an apprenticeship (including higher and degree apprenticeships)
Labour Market Information (The Marches) – Sectors, vacancies and salaries
National Careers Service – CV guidance
REED – How to write a CV
Barclay Life Skills – employability and CV support for young people
CV and application templates to download
College Careers Leader
Further information
Reach out directly to our careers advisers on [email protected]
The Assistant Principal, Student Services, Ella Taylor-Johnston is the College’s Careers Leader and welcomes your thoughts and feedback. Contact her at:
Ella Taylor-Johnston
Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College
Folly Lane
Hereford
HR1 1LS
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01432 365666
