Student Career Planning
General enquiries
01724 454377
Please direct any postal enquiries to our registered address:
Solutions Pledge2Learn
Sovereign House,
Arkwright Way,
Queensway Industrial Estate,
Scunthorpe, DN16 1AL.
Operational delivery address (not for receiving post):
Solutions Pledge2Learn
Bottesford Town Football Club,
Ontario Road,
Scunthorpe, DN17 2TQ.
Pledge2Learn take students for part time or full time. These students will remain on the role of their host school (usually a mainstream school or academy) and will be dual registered at Pledge2Learn. The learner's mainstream school will often provide the careers support and this will be backed up by careers education at Pledge2Learn.
If you are a student at Solutions Pledge2Learn you can take part in the careers questionnaire here.
For help with careers search check out our resource Careers Search Support for YOU
Post-16 information to help your career choices
The UK Government says that you can leave school on the last Friday in June if you’ll be 16 by the end of the summer holidays. You must then do one of the following until you’re 18:
stay in full-time education, for example at a college
start an apprenticeship or traineeship
Explore careers to find what's right for you;
Undertake your Skills assessment in just 5 to 10 minutes;
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National Careers Service
The National Careers Service can help you make career decisions throughout your life. From deciding your education route at 14 to planning a career change at any age. Get the job that's right for you with our advice on where to look, how to apply and how to do your best in interviews.
You must stay in some type of education or training until you are 18. There are many options available when you turn 16, look at what option best suits you and your situation, strengths and interests.
Options with an Education Health and Care (EHC) plan
16 to 18 year olds with an Education Health and Care (EHC) plan should think about their options.
Interview Advice and Support
If you want some help on how to answer questions take a look at these Employability Videos
General questions you may be asked in an interview
North Lincolnshire Labour Market Information
Employment, unemployment and economic inactivity in North Lincolnshire
Labour Market Profile - North Lincolnshire
Facts and figures about people living in North Lincolnshire.
North Lindsey College
Kingsway, Scunthorpe
North Lincolnshire, DN17 1AJ
Tel: 01724 281111
Email: info@northlindsey.ac.uk
Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire
Carlton Street, Scunthorpe,
North Lincolnshire, DN15 6TA
Tel: 01724 878100
Email: info@enlutc.co.uk
John Leggott College
West Common Lane, Scunthorpe,
North Lincolnshire, DN17 1DS
Tel: 01724 282998
Email: info@leggott.ac.uk
Career ideas and information for your future
Free and simple to use, icould.com features over 1000 videos of people talking about their careers – explaining their job role, career path, and how different factors have shaped their direction.
Bitesize videos on useful careers stuff
Whether you’re deciding what to study, taking your exams, planning a career, or just curious, BBC Bitesize Careers can help explain the world of work, with advice from people who've found the right path for them.
Specialist training for young people looking to get in to Engineering
Scunthorpe: 03303 331501
Hull: 01482 826635
Stallingborough: 01469 552880
Email: admin@heta.co.uk
Armed forces careers
The armed forces includes the British Army, Royal Air Force and Royal Navy. Together, they’re responsible for the safety and security of the UK. They're involved in combat, peacekeeping and humanitarian aid.
Find out about the different armed forces roles, what’s involved and their entry requirements at:
You can find more advice on how to get into the armed forces and what to expect from Job Help.