Welcome to the Careers page.
SMRT Careers Journey
Please see this overview of the activities and events we run to support your career choices:
Post-16 Checklist for 2021-22
Click the image below to download a progression checklist for this year which will help you keep on track and make the right choices.
Information about when open evenings are taking place can be found further down the page. Please also see our special Careers and Post-16 area of the website for details of apprenticeships, events and opportunities happening in the local area.
You can find details of some of the Post-16 education providers in and near Bristol below.
In addition Bristol City Council provide a resource pack called the Post-16 Directory which contains listings of all the school sixth forms, sixth form colleges, further education colleges and training providers offering post-16 education, training and apprenticeships in and near Bristol. Download a copy from the Council's website here.
Doing a bit of forward planning and thinking about your post-exams options?
Awesome! Use this handy decision tree to work out what options might suit you best. Click the image below.
What are my options after Year 11?
Click the image below for the full view.
Next Steps
The animation below showcases and explains each choice available to you. There is also a PDF (below) that compares all of the routes available after GCSEs, along with additional information on each route such as the level of study, entry requirements, duration of the course, where it can lead etc.
Future Learn
Career information that matches your education & skills. https://futurelearncareers.com/
Careerometer
This Careerometer Widget allows you to compare information about specific jobs such as salary, job availability and other similar jobs in the same area. Click the box, type the name of a job you are interested in and the information will be revealed.
Guidance for Parents and Carers
The Success at School website have put together guidance to help parents and carers take a positive role in your child’s career journey. It covers all the basics – from university, apprenticeships and other pathways into work, to work experience and employability skills. It outlines job roles linked to each major school subject as well as exploring the jobs of the future.
Open Evenings 2021-22
These dates are correct at the time of publishing but may be subject to change. Where dates are not listed please visit the organisation's website or contact them, and we advise that you check the details with the college concerned before travelling.
Access to Music
Every Wednesday - www.accesstomusic.co.uk/open-days
Ashton Park
Thursday 11 November 2021
Bath College
BEMA Limited
Open Evenings available on request
Boomsatsuma (Media and Acting)
https://www.boomsatsuma.education
Book onto open events at: www.boomsatsuma.com/events
Get in touch with any questions at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Bristol Cathedral
Bristol City Council - Bristol Apprenticeships Scheme
https://www.bristol.gov.uk/jobs-training/guide-to-apprenticeships
See website for details
Bristol Free School
Bristol Technology & Engineering Academy
City Of Bristol College
Cabot Learning Federation
Evening 20 October 2021
Evening 9 February 2022
Please check the website for further details.
Colston’s Girls School
www.colstonsgirls.bristol.sch.uk
Didac
Any time, by appointment
dBs Music
Element Skills Training
www.elementskillstraining.co.uk
One to One appointments with our trained advisors can be made to suit
Fairfield High School
Check website for details
First 4 Skills
Open Evenings/Visits available on request
HIT Training Limited
Check website for details
HWV
We recruit throughout the year so are always happy to show potential learners around and carry out an informal interview.
Interserve
On-going. Contact for details
Learn Direct
On-going. Contact for details
Learning Partnership West (LPW)
On-going. Contact for details
Lifetime Training Group
On-going. Contact for details
Merchants Academy
Thursday 14 October 2021
MPCT
See website for events across all their colleges
N-Gaged Training and Recruitment
On-going. Contact for details
North Bristol National Health Service Trust
Careers events including apprenticeship recruitment are advertised throughout the year.
For the most up-to-date information follow them on Twitter: @NorthBristolNHS or Facebook: @NorthBristolNHSTrust
North Bristol Post 16 Centre
Cotham School: Thursday 9 October 2021
Redland School: Thursday 21 October 2021
On-Site
www.onsitebristol.co.uk/opendays
Princes Trust
Run drop in sessions at their office on Victoria Street (BS1 6BY) every Thursday between 1-4pm. Or you can organise individual appointments by contacting them directly.
Reflections Hair Academy
Robins Foundation
Rolls Royce
www.rolls-royce.com/careers/students_and_graduates/apprenticeships
Contact for details
S&B Automotive Academy Limited
Please see their website for full details as events are run across the year
South Glos and Stroud College – Including Berkeley Green Centre and the Filton campus 6th Form
Saturday 4 Sept 2021 10am-1pm for 2021 Entry (All Campuses)
Thursday 30 Sept 2021 5:30pm-8pm (A Level Event: Filton Campus only)
Saturday 9 Oct 2021 10am-1pm (All Campuses)
Saturday 27 Nov 2021 10am-1pm (All Campuses)
Saturday 22 Jan 2022 10am-1pm (All Campuses)
Thursday 28 April 2022 5:30pm-8pm (All Campuses)
Saturday 11 June 2022 10am-12:30pm (Higher Education Event: WISE Campus only)
South West Apprenticeship Company Limited
Contact for details
St Bede’s Catholic College
www.stbedescatholiccollege.org
St Brendan’s 6th Form College
Saturday 2 October 2021 (10am – 2.30pm)
St Mary Redcliffe & Temple School Sixth Form
www.smrt.bristol.sch.uk
Our Open Evening Information is available online here.
SW Apprenticeship Company
On-going. Contact for details
The Park
Taster sessions on animal care, childcare, life skills and construction. Check website for details.
T2 Business
Open Events throughout the year
For individual visits (always welcome) contact: 01179 304 987
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Tomorrow's People
On-going. Contact for details
Weston College
What Next?’ careers week - 4-8 October 2021
School Leavers Open Evening Wednesday 13 October 2021
School Leavers Open Evening - Tuesday 9 November 2021
General Open Evening - Thursday 27 January 2022
Apprenticeship Open Evening - Thursday 10 February 2022
2nd Chance Project (The Park)
On-going. Contact for details
