Students
There is a multitude of activities to get involved with throughout the year to develop your career education. All houses and curriculum areas link career education to the lessons and tutorials you follow throughout each academic year. Your stable career programme consists of many elements such as:
- Tutorials delivered by your form tutor
- Bespoke assemblies
- Welcome to Sixth Form Day
- Careers’ Evenings
- Apprenticeship Evenings
- Visits to College
- External speakers
- Employer Engagement
- Curriculum links to careers
- Advice and guidance from higher education
- College drop-in sessions
- One to One support from our Career Connect Advisor
Careers Connect advisor Lia Black supports all students with informed and impartial advice during their time at the academy.
Useful Research Information
For up-to-date information on jobs and training opportunities click here or here.
Students may also wish to search many of the very useful websites below that are available to provide advice:
Career Research Sites
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National Careers Service - information on making choices, career planning, courses, apprenticeships and information on writing CVs and completing application forms |
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Prospects – what careers are open to you with a specific degree |
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iCould - Real-life career videos, advice and information to inspire your career |
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Careers Box – online library of careers films, news and information |
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Unifrog - This is an award-winning online platform which helps students make informed decisions about their university choices. |
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The Russell Group – represents 24 leading universities, source of careers information & advice including ‘informed choices’ a downloadable guide to making post 16 choices. |
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Not Going To Uni – opportunities that exist outside of university. |
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National Citizen Service - NCS is the country’s fastest-growing youth movement, a rite of passage for all teenagers aged 15-17 to discover who they are and what they can do. It’s your chance to explore, be inspired and find your passion. |
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Career Connect - A range of information and advice for young people. |
Apprenticeships |
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| www.allAboutApprenticeships.co.uk | |
| www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship | |
| www.amazingapprenticeships.com | |
| www.gov.uk/government/publications/a-parents-guide-to-apprenticeships | |