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Leeds is an exciting place to live, learn and work. Start in Leeds brings together the best information and inspiration about careers and study in this thriving city.
445,000 jobs in UK’s 3rd largest city
33,500 registered businesses from start-ups to multinationals
448,000 undergraduates studying at 6 higher education institutions
58,000 students in schools, sixth forms, colleges and apprenticeships
Start in Leeds 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.
Home Learning Activities
If you’re at home during the UK school closures, we’ve created a series of activities to help guide you through some of the important areas of careers thinking and planning.
Find out moreCOVID-19 Information for Y11
Important information about how school closures will affect Y11 students.
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Important information about how college closures will affect Y13 students.
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Find out moreStart in Leeds 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.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Home Learning Activities for Students
If your child is at home during the UK school closures, we’ve created a series of engaging activities on Start designed to inspire and inform them about their future.
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Find out moreStart in Leeds 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 Leeds 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.
In addition to the wide range of information, tools and resources available schools and colleges can also access support to implement and embed a plan for using Start in Leeds with staff and students. Contact us for more information.
Start to Apply is the city’s post-16 course search and application platform – accessible to the thousands of students using Start in Leeds. Schools across the city are trained and supported to use Start to Apply to help students make a successful transition.
Providers of post-16 education and training (including apprenticeships) can use Start to Apply to list courses, receive and manage applications. Contact us for more information.
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Find out moreCOVID-19 UPDATE: Home Learning Activities for Students
If your students are at home during the UK school closures, we’ve created a series of Home Learning Activities on Start to help them stay engaged with their careers learning.
This Year’s LARF heroes
The largest apprenticeship exhibition in the north. Over 100 companies will be recruiting apprentices, so come along and find out what they have to offer.
Leeds Careers Charter Launched
Leeds City Council, business and education are coming together to improve the future career journeys of young people in Leeds.
More Options for Study at 14
There are now additional options for study at 14 for your child to continue their education.
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