Whether you’re considering your subject choices at school or college ahead of starting GCSEs, BTECs or A Levels, or thinking about your future once you’ve completed them, you’ll find information and advice here to help you make informed choices.

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Industry sectors

If you already know what areas you are interested in, explore the industry sectors below for career ideas:

Link to Animals and environmental

Animals, environment and land
Link to Business, legal and finance

Business, legal and finance
Link to Caring and medical

Caring and medical
Link to Engineering, construction and manufacturing

Construction and engineering
Link to Creative and media

Creative and media
Link to Education and research

Education and research
Link to Public services and security

Public services and security
Link to Science, technology and IT

Science, technology and IT
Link to Retail, leisure and travel

Sport, hospitality and travel

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