My Careers Week Blog
by Emily Bailey, SBY Business Manager I often reflect on the winding career pathway that has led me to my current role. My first job at age 14…
Find out moreThe benefits of early career planning
by Mark Nixon, SBY Careers Adviser. It has been a fantastic experience having careers meetings with our south Bristol year 11 students over the past couple of terms,…
Find out moreMy Experience As An Intern At SBY (South Bristol Youth)
I am Samiya Hussein, and I have just completed a 5-week internship programme with SBY. I am a student at St Brendan’s Sixth Form College (2022-24), studying Sociology, Business and…
Find out moreNumeracy – Can you number it among your life skills?
You may be aware that we are marking National Numeracy Day today. To you, it may seem like a nice opportunity for schools to have some fun maths based activities…
Find out moreOur Top Tips for Communication
Effective communication is a key factor in achieving success in all aspects of life. Whether it is conveying your thoughts, emotions, or ideas, communication is the key that unlocks the…
Find out moreAll about Apprenticeships
“Find out what you like doing best and get someone to pay you for doing it.” – Katharine Whitehorn: English journalist, columnist, author and radio presenter. In 1975, Whitehorn wrote…
Find out moreA Quick Guide to Apprenticeships
We wanted to share with you the very basics of an apprenticeship. For more information about what we do here at SBY to help support students introduction to apprenticeships, have…
Find out moreUCAS course reminders: Helpful tips
UCAS course reminder: Helpful tips We all know how quickly time flies. One minute you are just starting Year 13, getting ready to see your friends and continue your studies.…
Find out moreUnderstanding University Student Finance – A Jargon Buster
University is an ‘investment in your future’. It costs money to go to university now but with a degree, you can get a better paying job which may make you…
Find out moreUnderstanding Careers – A Jargon Buster
We know that applying for a job may be a very daunting and confusing process. So much of this is due to our use of terms in the careers sector…
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