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Looking for career advice, inspiration, and insight into what employers are looking for? Find all the tools and resources you need to make informed decisions about your future.

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Day in the life

When you’re thinking about life after school, it can be hard to picture what employment could look like for you. That’s why, with the help of industry experts, we’ve pulled together insights into the careers into different STEM sectors.

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Help with job applications

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What do employers want?

Identify what employers are looking for in job applications and interviews.

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Online Mentoring

Not sure what to do after Year 13? Talk to one of our free STEM Mentors to help you explore future career options.

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Training & Skills

Thrive in applications by building your employability skills.

"Destination STEM has opened up all sorts of possibilities. I owe my entire career to these STEM projects."

Daisy Richardson, software engineer at Goonhilly Research Station

Next steps

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What's next?

Ready to take the leap? Learn more about further education, A levels, and career paths, as well as what to do if you don't know what to do!

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Careers

Explore STEM career pathways, careers advice and how to build your skills to make you ready for the job market.

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Resources

Looking for careers advice? Find all the tools and resources you need to make informed decisions about your future

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Life after School

What does life look like when school ends? Learn more about University applications, work experience, financial support, and apprenticeships

Life after School

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Discover our research placements and experiences

Our placements give you the chance to gain real-life workplace experience in the STEM sector while you develop your research skills and industry knowledge.

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