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 2022-23
Click the image below to download a progression checklist for last 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 2022-23
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
Open evening: Thursday 10 November 2022
Bath College
BEMA Limited
Open Evenings available on request
Blaise High School SEN Post 16
http://www.blaisehighschool.co.uk/
Check website for details
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 Choir School
Check the school website for details.
Bristol City Council - Bristol Apprenticeships Scheme
https://www.bristol.gov.uk/jobs-training/guide-to-apprenticeships
See website for details
Bristol Free School
Check the website for details.
Bristol Technology & Engineering Academy
City Of Bristol College
Cabot Learning Federation
Evening 19 October 2022
Evening 9 February 2023
Please check the website for further details.
Colston’s Girls School
www.colstonsgirls.bristol.sch.uk
Didac
Any time, by appointment
Digitech Studio School
http://digitechstudioschool.co.uk/
Check website for details
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@ Knowle DGE Academy
https://www.knowledge.learnmat.uk/
Please check the website for further 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
MA.16 Merchants Academy
Thursday 14 October 2022
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/Redland Green)
Redland School: Thursday 13 October 2022
Cotham School: Thursday 20 October 2022
Olympus Post 16
https://www.olympustrust.co.uk/
Abbeywood 1 November 2022
Bradley Stoke 2 November 2022
Winterbourne 3 November 2022
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
29 September 2022 5.30pm–8pm Filton Campus & A Levels only
15 October 2022 10am-1pm All Campuses
26 November 2022 10am-1pm All Campuses
28 January 2023 10am-1pm All Campuses
27 April 2023 5:30pm-8pm All Campuses
10 June 2023 10am-12:30pm (Higher Education only)
South West Apprenticeship Company Limited
Contact for details
St Bede’s Catholic College
www.stbedescatholiccollege.org
Thursday 20 October 2022
St Brendan’s 6th Form College
Saturday 1 October 2022 (10am–2.30pm)
Thursday 13 October 2022 (5pm–8pm)
Wednesday 16 November 2022 (5pm–8pm)
Tuesday 31 January 2023 (5pm–8pm)
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
V6 (Colston’s Girls’ & Fairfield High School)
Check website for details
Weston College
‘What Next?’ careers week 26–30 September 2022
Open Evening 13 October 2022
Open Evening 8 November 2022
Open Evening 19 January 2023
Apprenticeship Open Evening 10 February 2023
Open Evening 29 March 2023
2nd Chance Project (The Park)
On-going. Contact for details