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Doncaster is one of Britain's fastest growing learning cities. Start in Doncaster and Opportunities Doncaster are working in partnership to bring many of the borough's careers resources into one place as your single point of contact for skills and careers in the borough...
Set to create a net 13,000 new jobs over the next 15 years
A borough that is growing and transforming
Over 3,000 learners accessing Start Doncaster
Over 67,000 meaningful workplace encounters for people in Doncaster
At risk of redundancy or have recently been made redundant (including Apprenticeships)
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Shaw Trust is here to help if you are at the risk of redundancy or have recently been made redundant. To access our free support and to book a 1:1 telephone appointment with one of our professionally qualified careers advisers, please contact us on 0114 279 9760.
Alternatively, you can self-refer yourself to Doncaster’s Advance Service using the webform below:
16-18 and not in employment, education or training
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If you are 16 – 18 and not in education, employment or training please contact us using the form below.
If you are in Education, Employment or Training please contact your current education provider or check out your options on START in Doncaster.
Raising the Participation Age:
Raising the Participation Age is NOT the same as raising the school leaving age – that will stay the same. You will be able to choose the post-16 option that is best for you, whether it's education or training.
You will be able to choose from full-time education, work-based learning, part-time education or training - if you are employed, self-employed or volunteering for more than 20 hours a week.
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Please enter your details here and you will be self-referred to the relevant Advancement Service Area within Doncaster Council.
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In Doncaster we offer fully funded support for individuals and businesses through an initiative called Launchpad.
It’s delivered jointly between Doncaster Chamber and Doncaster Council. Doncaster Council manage the programme and are supported by the Chamber through events and other support available.
To find out more about the help and support that Launchpad can offer, click Let's go".
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Advance Doncaster has a wealth of information to guide you through your career opportunities available in Doncaster.
Visit www.advancedoncaster.co.uk/prospectuses/ to find out more.
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Start has a wealth of information to guide you through your study, options and career opportunities available in Doncaster.
Learn more about Apprenticeships, including how, when and where to apply.
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Start has a wealth of information to guide you through your study, options and career opportunities available in Doncaster.
Learn more about Traineeships, including what they are and how they can help you.
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Start has a wealth of information to guide you through your study, options and career opportunities available in Doncaster.
View our list of training providers in Doncaster and explore more information about this study option.
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Start has a wealth of information to guide you through your study, options and career opportunities available in Doncaster.
Visit Post-18 Options in Doncaster for more information.
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Start has a wealth of information to guide you through your options and career opportunities available in Doncaster.
Visit Help for Graduates in Doncaster for more information.
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Start has a wealth of information to guide you through your study, options and career opportunities available in Doncaster.
Visit scr.startprofile.com for more information.
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Opportunities Doncaster has a wealth of videos, showing you how other students have already made it in Doncaster.
Visit Opportunities Doncaster for more information.
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Start has a wealth of information to guide you through your study, options and career opportunities available in Doncaster.
Visit scr.startprofile.com for more information.
Start in Doncaster will help you to discover your future and navigate your journey through education and in to the world of work. Register to create an account so that you can start building your profile and receive personalised information and advice.
GCSEs & Equivalents
Discover which GCSE subjects and vocational options are available to you.
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Can’t find what you’re looking for?
Find out moreIf you are an employed graduate and are looking for progression opportunities or wanting to utilise your degree more effectively Advance Doncaster are here to support you on this journey.
Start in Doncaster will help you discover and explore careers that are right for you and your future. Whether you are looking for your first job, new job or a career change.
Advance
Need a career transformation? Looking to thrive in your chosen career? Then Advance with us! Our skilled team is on hand to tailor support to meet your needs, regardless of your age, or whether you are in work or not, we could help you.
Find out moreFuture Doncaster
Information about new developments taking place in Doncaster and new employers moving into or expanding in the town. You can also view the current vacancies available and access support from the Employment Academies Team.
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Job Heroes
Vacancies in Doncaster
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Information about your options for developing your career as an adult in Doncaster.
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Start in Doncaster will help you to understand the choices that young people face as they progress through their education and in to employment. You’ll find a wide range of information and advice about study pathways and careers. Check out some articles below to get started.
How Start can help
Student career choices - a starting point for parents.
Find out moreExplained: Options at 16
College, apprenticeship or sixth form? What’s the difference?
Find out morePost-18 options explained
Is university the only option and what help is available?
Find out moreApprenticeships
Search and apply for apprenticeships.
Find out moreStart in Doncaster can be used by schools and colleges to support current and future students with their career development and choices. Find out more below.
Using Start in Doncaster helps schools and colleges to embed a digital solution as part of their broader careers provision to accelerate progress towards the Gatsby benchmarks and support student transition from school and college to employment.
Start in Doncaster can help you to reach thousands of students in schools and colleges to positively influence and inform the choices of a wide and diverse range of future talent.
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Pledge your business's support for the Doncaster Promise.
Contact usHire a Trainee in Doncaster
Find out how offering a Traineeship work placement could help your business uncover hidden talent.
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Your digital front door to thousands of local jobs, Apprenticeships and learning opportunities.
The new ASK Programme is here
Providing high-quality apprenticeship information in a safe, engaging way that’s appropriate to the times we’re all living through.
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To support you while schools and colleges are closed and some businesses are working from home, the National Literacy Trust has put together a checklist of activities and resources to help you in your next steps.
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