Careers Advice

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We are currently experiencing a high number of careers enquiries and it may take up to 5 working days for us to get back to queries. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Our qualified careers team offer free, impartial advice on your next steps after school, college and for lifelong learning and employment. This includes helping you choose the right training course, going to university, changing careers, and finding an apprenticeship or job. We also have specialist advisers for SEND and UCAS.

Careers Appointments are available to all current students at Leicester College and prospective applicants.

For adults (aged 19+) that are non-Leicester College students, we offer drop-in sessions and employment skills workshops at our City Skills Centre. Alternatively you can visit the National Jobs and Careers Service for further general information, or request support by visiting www.jobs.service.gov.uk or by calling 0800 072 0288 to speak to a DWP careers adviser.

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Book A Careers Appointment

1-1 Appointments are normally made Monday – Friday between 9am and 4pm at our three main campuses. Meetings can be provided in person, via Microsoft Teams, by email or phone.

We also offer a student drop-in service from October – June (term time only) at the following times and locations:

  • Abbey Park Campus Careers Hub – Mondays 12.30pm-2pm

  • St Margaret’s Campus Library – Tuesdays 1 pm – 2pm

  • Freemen’s Park Campus Careers Hub – Thursdays 12pm – 1pm

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Student Work-Clubs

Our employ-ability Work Club is available to all current students every Wednesday afternoon, between October and July. Students can drop-in for support with:

  • CV Writing & Covering Letters

  • Job Search

  • Job and Apprenticeship Applications

  • Interview Skills

Freemen’s Park Campus Room 2pm – 4pm Room A2.30

Abbey Park Campus Room 1pm – 4pm Room A1.29

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UCAS Support - Applications to University/College Higher Education

The Leicester College Careers Team support current students and recent college leavers in applying to higher (degree) level education and submitting a UCAS application form. If you have or are currently studying with us, you should link your UCAS application to the college using a ‘Buzzword’. Please contact the Careers Team for the current Buzzword for your application.

We support students with:

  • Researching choices

  • Completing applications forms

  • Writing Personal Statements

  • Student Finance

Through:

  • Classroom sessions

  • Personalised appointments

  • Drop-in Sessions (Autumn Term)

  • Higher Education Fairs

  • Printed and Digital Resources

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Adult and Community Support

If you are an adult or member of the local community, you can go along to the Adult and Community Careers Drop-ins at our City Skills Centre, Thursday mornings between 9am and 12pm.

We also run a series of free, bookable employment support workshops at the City Skills Centre. See our events page for dates and booking information.

Need help with Job Search Guides?

Get the help with CV writing, job applications, and interview planning. Our easy-to-follow guides are designed to boost your confidence and support you every step of the way. Click below to complete the form and receive the guides. You are also welcome to come along to one of our weekly work clubs for guided support.

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