School-leavers and students support from Push

Push is a not-for-profit organisation that supports school-leavers and students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds to make well-informed decisions about their futures and to have the skills and resources to make their choices a reality.

https://www.push.co.uk/

 

We offer impartial information and advice directly to you in the form of:

 

Our Student Zone: An online resource accessible at any time which covers subjects such as gap years, routes into work and what to do if you’re really not sure what to do at all!

https://www.push.co.uk/students.html 

 

Blog: This gives you the best advice on the world of work. Check out our featured blog posts which talk to you about great job opportunities, employment news and how to get the career you’ve been dreaming of. 

https://www.push.co.uk/blog 

 

90′ Second video guides: Our presenters take 90 seconds to give their thoughts, opinions and advice on everything from finding a job you really love, how to write a CV and the ‘Power of passion’!

Link to : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKg5G5BUUcA&list=PLjMLpmetyGJsd4LCnG3HQ_o9BPYnarcl6 

 

Monthly newsletter: Gives you everything you need to know every month regarding careers and post-18 choices. It is completely free and you can unsubscribe at any time. 

www.push.co.uk/newsletter  

 

Useful resources when thinking about university

 

Blogs

https://www.push.co.uk/blog/choosing-a-university

https://www.push.co.uk/blog/strategies-for-learning-financial-responsibility-at-university-and-beyond

https://www.push.co.uk/blog/what-not-to-forget-when-flying-the-nest

https://www.push.co.uk/blog/work-smarter-not-harder

https://www.push.co.uk/blog/wait-work-at-uni

https://www.push.co.uk/blog/top-time-management-and-goal-setting-apps-for-students

 

Videos

 

Freshers week top tips

Uni societies (boost your employability)

Handling the uni workload

The benefits of higher education

Choosing the right uni