CAREERS
At TDMS, we are committed to providing the highest quality educational experience where powerful knowledge sparks curiosity and interest, resulting in academic success for our students and ensuring they go on to secure places at the very best universities and apprenticeships. Our educational offer is not confined to the classroom and as such we pride ourselves on giving every student the opportunity to be the best they can through a diverse range of opportunities, activities and experiences which equips and prepares them with the social and cultural capital needed to compete and be successful.
The TDMS Careers Lead is Mr Hooley, please contact him via the contact page
TDMS Careers Strategy and Provider Access Policy
Support for Parents and Carers
A new online careers tool for Worcestershire providing up to date information on:
- Employers in Worcestershire
- Worcestershire Labour Market Information
- CV Writing
- Careers advice
- Careers events
- Interview tips
- Support for parents
- Career pathways
This is a Question and Answer video between Olivia and her dad about university. It answers a lot of questions that you may have about university.
This is a playlist that will be updated as specific videos aimed at parents are uploaded. They cover important topics such as UCAS and Student Finance. There are currently six videos uploaded.
A comprehensive guide on how parents can support and guide their child in making next step decisions with some excellent links and ideas to engage and spark conversations.
Labour market information guide for parents with useful websites and sources of labour market information.
Support for Students
Deciding what you want to do in the future can be a very difficult task as the possibilities are endless. Starting early and doing your research is the key. Below are a number of websites that you can use to find out about different careers and training routes in order to help you make an informed decision about your future.
General information about careers
A new online careers tool for Worcestershire providing up to date information on:
- Employers in Worcestershire
- Worcestershire Labour Market Information
- CV Writing
- Careers advice
- Careers events
- Interview tips
- Support for parents
- Career pathways
The national careers service provides information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work. It allows you to look through different job profiles giving you an idea of what each job entails.
Whether you know where you’re heading or not, knowing about the different routes open to you is a great place to start.
icould have video clips of people talking about their jobs. Students are able to search for subjects related careers and take a Buzz Test to generate idea/ potential pathways.
Careers box have video clips of people talking about their jobs.
Careers gateway provides an on-line careers library for you to look through.
Some jobs and apprenticeships require a psychometric test as part of the interview. Practice these test for free to fully prepare for interviews.
Thinking about going to university?
The UCAS website for students, parents & teachers provides advice and guidance on application into higher education.
This is a Question and Answer video between Olivia and her dad about university. It answers a lot of questions that you may have about university.
Thinking about apprenticeships?
An apprenticeship is a great way to both gain qualifications and valuable work experience whilst earning money. National Apprenticeship website provides information on apprenticeship options and current vacancies.
A website featuring a range of apprenticeship and other opportunities aimed at those students who may not wish to continue into Higher Education.
Thinking about a career in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM)?
EDT is an independent registered charity, established in 1984, running schemes to inspire and motivate young people to choose a career in STEM subjects.
Thinking about a career in law?
The UK’s most used law careers information resource providing students with legal careers information.