Dive into the dynamic world where ideas become reality. Explore rewarding careers in engineering, design and manufacturing—one of the UK’s most creative and vital sectors. Uncover the skills, qualifications and hands-on training that turn concepts into cutting-edge products and help you build a future at the forefront of innovation and real-world impact.

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(Art, Business, Construction & the Built Environment, Engineering and Geography)

Step into the careers that are literally building tomorrow. Explore exciting opportunities in construction and the fast-growing green economy—one of the UK’s most in-demand and future-focused sectors. Discover the skills, qualifications, apprenticeships and training that let you construct sustainable buildings, power renewable energy projects, and play a hands-on role in fighting climate change while earning great money.

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(Business, Construction & the Built Environment, Engineering and Geography)

Make a genuine difference to people’s lives every single day. Explore rewarding careers in health, social care, sport and public services—one of the UK’s largest and most meaningful sectors. Find out about the skills, qualifications, apprenticeships and training that open doors to roles where you can care for others, keep communities safe, help people stay active and healthy, or protect and serve the public.

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(Sport, Health & Social, History, Religious Education and Food)

Power the future and shape the world of tomorrow. Explore fast-moving, high-impact careers in digital technology, business and finance—one of the UK’s most exciting and lucrative sectors. Discover the skills, qualifications, apprenticeships and training that can launch you into roles creating cutting-edge tech, driving global companies, managing millions, or building the businesses and financial systems that keep the country running.

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(Business, iMedia, Georgraphy, Graphics, Photography and Computer Science)

Unleash your imagination and shape the stories, spaces and experiences that inspire the nation. Explore vibrant careers in the creative and cultural industries—one of the UK’s most dynamic and fastest-growing sectors. Discover the skills, qualifications, apprenticeships and training that can take you behind the scenes or into the spotlight—from designing games and films to curating galleries, performing on stage, protecting our heritage or bringing ideas to life in advertising, fashion and media.

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(Art, iMedia, Religious Education, Textiles, Engineering, Photography and Construction & the Built Environment)

Inspire minds and shape the next generation. Explore deeply rewarding careers in education and early years—one of the UK’s most important and life-changing sectors. Discover the skills, qualifications, apprenticeships and training that let you teach, nurture and support children and young people, from their very first steps in nursery right through to helping teenagers achieve their dreams in schools, colleges and beyond.

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(Art, iMedia, Religious Education, Textiles, Engineering, Photography and Construction & the Built Environment)