Tameside Careers Service

Our team of Careers Advisers are all Level 6 qualified professionals, dedicated to helping young people make informed decisions about their futures.

We work with:

• Secondary school and college students across Tameside
• Young people aged 16–18, and up to 25 for those with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) who are not in education, employment or training.

We provide Careers Information, Advice, and Guidance tailored to individual needs, helping young people:

• Explore post-16 pathways and opportunities
• Understand what career options are available to them
• Create a plan for their future

Our goal is to support young people to achieve their goals by creating personalised steps toward achievable outcomes.

Are you between 13-16? 
Find out how our career advisers can help you!

• School Advisers

We are a team of qualified Career Advisers who are based in schools across Tameside. You will have support from us from year 9 options through to year 11 when we will be discussing post 16 options; these can include college, apprenticeships or employment. We work with you on a 1:1 basis, discussing your personal aspirations and suitable pathways and also in group settings, providing guidance on everything from the application processes to CV writing.

• EHE

If you are electively home educated, you are still entitled to career guidance advice, and you will be invited to attend college taster days in year 10. Going forward into year 11, one of our career advisers will be in touch to give you the opportunity of an appointment to discuss post 16 options, just as you would have had in school. This can take place in a mutually agreed location which is comfortable for you.

• Applying to College

College applications typically open in the September of year 11. Most applications are done online via their websites but there are some that still require paper applications to be competed. Having a look through the college websites will give you an insight into what each course offers and how its delivered, the website should also provide information on open days / evenings. It’s always a good idea to visit colleges you are interested in applying to, as this will give you a better understanding of the courses and environment you will be studying in. Always check the college website for application deadline dates, some allow applications throughout the year but others close as early as December. 

Post 16 

What if your chosen pathway isn’t for you?

• Our support doesn’t just stop when you leave year 11! We will continue to be on hand whilst you move into years 12 and 13 and will regularly contact you to check that you’re happy in your chosen pathway. Most colleges have their own careers team that you can access throughout your time there however, what happens if you haven’t chosen the college route or are thinking of changing this path? Our careers advisers are here to support; we hold a drop in session each Wednesday at the Peoples Place, Ashton Library 1pm-4pm. Come along and speak with our experienced staff to discuss what options are available to you or you can get in touch here and one of the team will contact you to arrange an appointment.   

Not in Education, Training or Employment?

• We’re here for you! One of our experienced team will chat with you about options that are available to you. We will talk about your aspirations and support you to create a plan, putting steps in place to help you reach your goals. Use the contact form to get in touch and a member of our team will contact you to arrange an appointment or you can drop in to see us at The Peoples Place, Ashton Library, we’re here every Wednesday 1pm-4pm.