Our Careers & Enterprise Team provides impartial careers education, information, advice and guidance. We can help you to make informed decisions about your future and feel confident about your next steps. Whether that's planning for university, an apprenticeship, employment or exploring your options, we are here to help.
Our commitment: York College & University Centre is committed to achieving the Quality in Careers Standard, the national quality award for careers education, information, advice and guidance.
As a York College learner, you have access to:
- Careers guidance appointments with Level 6 qualified careers advisers
- Careers events, fairs and employer encounters
- Support with university and apprenticeship applications
- CV, job application and interview advice
- Careers resources and labour market information
- Help to explore strengths, interests and future options
- Careers advice for life - your connection to our careers service does not end when you finish College
You'll have access to a comprehensive range of careers activities, opportunities and support throughout your time at College.
The Careers Roadmap shows what you can expect at each stage and how to make the most of the support available.
We offer 2 main types of careers guidance support:
Drop-in support
For quick questions, you can attend one of our regular drop-ins:
- General careers advice drop-in: Tuesdays, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
- Personal statement drop-in (when applying for university): Wednesdays, 12:15pm - 1:15pm, from September to December
Careers guidance appointments
Need help with your next steps? Complete our referral form and a member of the team will contact you to arrange a careers guidance appointment.
We can support you with:
- Career planning and exploring options
- University applications and personal statements
- Apprenticeships
- CVs and job applications
- Interview preparation
- Job searching
Appointments are usually around 45 minutes. They can take place in person or online and are available throughout the year.
Are you unsure what career path to take? No worries! Our short Careers Profile Quiz can help you find careers based on your interests. This can help you identify ideas to research and discuss with a careers adviser.
Brilliant Futures Pledge
The Brilliant Futures Pledge is our commitment to helping every learner and apprentice develop the essential skills, knowledge and behaviours valued by employers, universities and the wider community.
Future Founders
Future Founders helps learners explore entrepreneurship, self-employment and how to turn ideas into action. It builds the confidence, creativity and practical skills needed to develop and present a business idea.
Careers resources and opportunities
Access practical guides and information to help you plan your next step.
Inclusive and tailored careers support
Our careers support is inclusive and can be adapted to individual needs. Learners with SEND and learners who may need additional or targeted support - including young carers, care-experienced learners and other priority groups - can access tailored guidance and reasonable adjustments. Where appropriate, the Careers & Enterprise Team will work with curriculum and support teams to help each learner participate fully and plan their next step.
Events and newsletters
Find out about upcoming careers events, employer visits, fairs, workshops and opportunities. You can also read our latest newsletters and updates.
Careers programme and policies
Find out how careers education, information, advice and guidance is delivered across York College & University Centre and download our key programme and policy documents.
- Careers Programme (coming soon)
- Careers Roadmap
- Learner Entitlement Statement (coming soon)
- Provider Access Statement
- Careers Policy
Have a career story to share?
We would love to hear from former students or apprentices who would like to support current learners through talks, panels, events, mentoring or alumni activities.
