Below you will find a list of useful websites and resources. There is information on colleges, Post 16 and 18 options, apprenticeship, careers and much more.
Work Experience
All students in Year 10 have the opportunity to go on Work Experience.
Work experience provides students with opportunities to develop career related skills in the workplace- including confidence interacting with adults. Students will be able to use the experience as evidence in interviews and future personal statements to secure future employment. It can also be an excellent way for students to confirm if their chosen career industry is right for them. We suggest that students are aspirational when selecting a placement and mindful of transport arrangements to attend this.
For more information about arrangements, please see the following letter: Letter to Parents- Work Experience
Students complete details for their placement via the Unifrog website: https://www.unifrog.org/
If students have questions about work experience they should contact Mr Brown.
If they have any questions about administration and access to Unifrog, they should contact Mrs Maddison.
Connect 3 Challenge
Please click the following link for more information
Careers Guidance Appointment
All students receive a 1:1 careers appointment with Miss Wilson in Year 11. As part of this all students agree an action plan to support their progression.
Please also find a link below to the Career Waves Choices Brochure to support you.
Interview and Application Advice
Whether it is an application for a weekend job or for your next steps in education use the following links to gain some expert advice.
Youth Employment UK – CV Writing Tips
Youth Employment UK – How to Write a Great CV
Youth Employment UK – Top Interview Questions and Answers
School Leaver: Post 16
Deciding your next steps can feel overwhelming, there are so many pathways to choose from, and it’s important that you understand your options so you can make a well informed decision on your future. Careermap for School Leavers includes: a popular Sector Spotlights looking at exciting careers; inspiring case studies from students who have been there and done it; and employability articles to help better prepare you for the world of work.
University
University unlocks a range of career routes and job roles. Please click on the following link to find out more about Universities across the World following your careers assembly.
Useful Websites
https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/apprentice/what-is-an-apprenticeship – National Apprenticeship Website.
http://wheretheworkis.org – Job sectors that make up the North East landscape
https://login.startprofile.com/login.aspx – Match up your interests and skills with jobs
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/career-planning/study-and-training/secondary-school-or-fe-college – Health Careers
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/ – National Careers Service
https://icould.com/ – Careers videos and articles covering most careers topics
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/careers – Careers advice and guidance.
https://www.s1jobs.com/resources/20-ways-to-stand-out-to-employers-after-graduation/
There is a new qualification to know about – T Levels
T Levels are a brand new qualification designed with employers to give young people a head start towards the future they want. They follow GCSEs and are equivalent to 3 A Levels. The first T Levels launch in selected schools and colleges across England in September 2020 with more following in later years.
T Levels combine classroom work with an extended industry placement to ensure young people gain the knowledge and skills they need to move into skilled work, an apprenticeship or further study. What the video on Youtube below for more information