Careers Programme information for all students
All students have access to:
- A highly structured programme of Progression events, activities and information which inspires students to strive towards aspirational careers goals.
- Careers education which is ambitious and avoids stereotyping or narrowing of options for any learner, including those with SEND
- Careers Advice via meetings with Julie Crysell, our Level 7 qualified Careers Advisor.
- The Unifrog platform which provides careers information, psychometric testing tools, labour market information, support with progression choices and applications to Higher Education & Apprenticeships.
- Dedicated Careers and H.E SharePoint sites, offering a comprehensive range of progression related guidance materials, events, activities and Work Experience (WEX) opportunities.
- The library helpdesk, college bulletin, tutorial notices and Student Common Room; all of which advertise progression events and signpost sources of support.
- Work Experience (WEX) as a college requirement for all Foundation & 1A students during the summer term. Georgina Campbellwood, our Work Experience Co-ordinator, is available to support students and signpost them to WEX sources.
- Careers & WEX twice weekly drop-in sessions
- A wide range of Careers related enrichment events and activities within our Collyer’s 360 programme
- Careers and H.E. information evenings.
- Subject related guest speakers, visits to workplaces and careers related trips.
- Faculty Festivals and Futures Fairs
- Skills Week
Careers & Progression information, advice and guidance is provided at each stage of a students’ journey through Collyer’s and tailored to their individual needs.
At Collyer’s, we adopt an inclusive and supportive approach to meeting the needs of students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) / additional learning needs. Our experienced Progression and Study Support teams work closely with students and families to identify appropriate progression support, helping them to access the full range of tailored careers advice and opportunities. Where appropriate, reasonable adjustments to work experience environments and careers opportunities are applied to support a smooth transition into the workplace. Students are encouraged to contact us with enquiries and encourage them to engage with careers guidance, materials and opportunities in preparation for a smooth transition onto their next steps.
*Denotes where extra support is attached to the Careers Programme.
Careers Programme information for Pre-Collyer’s students
| PRE- COLLYER’S EVENTS | CONTENT | TARGET | Learning Outcomes & Gatsby Benchmarks |
| Individual and group visits to Collyer’s | Tours, specialist advice, meet & greet, subject Q&A | Year 11 | LO:Identify curriculum subject interests and skills and understand how these could inform progression and career choices GB: 3,4,8 |
| Collyer’s visits to schools | Prospectus, mini guide, individual presentations, Q&A, post 16 options evenings | Year 6,7, 8, 9, 10 | LO: Identify curriculum subject interests and skills and understand how these could inform progression and career choices. GB:3,7,8 |
| School GCSE options events | Specialist Advice regarding GCSE options, matching curriculum subjects to career aims | Year 8,9 | LO:Identify curriculum subject interests and skills and understand how these could inform progression and career choices. GB:3,4,8 |
| School based careers events | Prospectus, individual presentations, Q & A | Year 11 | LO: Have a detailed knowledge of Level 2 and 3 curriculum pathways which enable informed progression planning. GB: 4,8 |
| School assemblies | Prospectus, individual presentations, Q&A | Year 11 | LO: Have a detailed knowledge of Level 2 and 3 curriculum pathways which enable informed progression planning. GB: 4,8 |
| Open Evenings | SLT Lectures, college tours, subject Q&A *Opportunity to meet the Study Support Team | Year 10,11 | LO: Identify curriculum subject interests and skills. Have a clear understanding of qualifications and progression pathways required to pursue career goals. GB: 3,8 |
| Application interview | Individual programme of study & career aim discussion *Students with an EHCP and/or complex needs are interviewed by a member of the specialist ‘High Needs’ team | Year 11 | LO: Identify curriculum subject interests and skills. Have a clear understanding of qualifications and progression pathways required to pursue career goals. GB: 3,8 |
| Welcome Day | Welcome students to college, subject taster lessons, introduction to additional support *Students with an EHCP and/or complex needs are supported by a member of the Study Support team | Year 11 | LO: Identify curriculum subject interests and skills. Have a clear understanding of qualifications and progression pathways required to pursue career goals. GB: 3,8 |
| Welcome Day specialist lectures | Specialist presentation, advice regarding subject choices for Early UCAS (Medics, Vets, Oxbridge) & Level 2 *Students with an EHCP or complex needs are supported by a member of the Study Support team | Year 11 | LO: Identify curriculum subject interests and skills. Have a clear understanding of qualifications and progression pathways required to pursue career goals. GB: 3,8 |
| Enrolment interview | Face to face discussion with student & appropriate staff *Students with an EHCP or complex needs are interviewed by a member of the Study Support team | Year 11 | LO: Establish a personalised programme of study which enables progression onto suitable career and higher education pathways. GB: 3,8 |
Careers Programme information for Foundation students
| FOUNDATION YEAR EVENTS (for students on the 1-year Level 2 programme) | CONTENT
| TERM
| Learning Outcomes & Gatsby Benchmarks
|
| Progress Review plan /& meetings | One-to-one discussions, curriculum progress, next steps, progression readiness reflection Individual careers plans with personalised actions *Students requiring additional progression support are referred to their Head of House and/or the Progression and the Study Support team. | ALL | LO: Identify and make effective use of available careers-related support systems. GB: 3 |
| Progression content within tutorial materials | Transferable employability skills, awareness of progression routes, labour market information, CV & application writing | ALL | LO: Have a broad knowledge of a range of career opportunities which enable informed progression planning. Understand how the local and national labour market is changing and what this might mean for future career choices. Identify and make effective use of available careers-related support systems. GB: 2,3 |
| Guest Speakers | Engagement with subject related employers & employees, whole college guest speaker events | ALL | LO: Make links between curriculum subjects and skills, knowledge and behaviours in a working environment. Be inspired and motivated by career opportunities which may not have otherwise been aware of or considered. GB: 2,4,5 |
| Visits to workplaces | Subject visits to places of work, *The Study Support team liaises with employers regarding support for students with EHCPs and/or complex needs. | ALL | LO: Be inspired and motivated by career opportunities which may not have otherwise been aware of or considered. Understand the expectations, behaviours, and cultures of a range of workplaces. GB: 2,4,5,6 |
| Enrichment Activities (Collyer’s 360) | Progression-related activities provided as part of the 360 offer | ALL | LO: Developed strong, transferable employability skills which support transitions to the workplace. GB: 3,4,5 |
| Unifrog introduction | Enrolment, personality & interests profile, careers library, WEX Placement records | ALL | LO: Identify passions, skills, and work preferences and understand how these could inform career choices. Evidence when they have applied their knowledge and skills within the workplace. GB: 2,3,4 |
| Skills Development Days 1 & 2 | Development of leadership, teambuilding and communication skills, facilitated by external guest speakers and Collyer’s staff *Students with an EHCP and/or complex needs may be accompanied by a member of the Study Support team | Autumn & Spring | LO: Developed strong, transferable employability skills which support transitions to the workplace. GB: 3,5 |
| Careers Interview | All Foundation students receive a targeted careers meeting with a qualified careers advisor Teachers and Tutors can refer a student for a careers meeting at any time All mid-course leavers are offered a careers meeting *Students with an EHCP have a careers meeting as part of their annual EHCP review | Autumn | LO: Have a broad knowledge of a range of career opportunities which enable informed progression planning. Have a clear understanding of qualifications and progression pathways required to pursue career goals. GB: 2,3,8 |
| Next Steps: Careers online presentation | Apprenticeships, traineeships, non-H.E progression routes hosted live online and recorded for ‘on-demand’ viewing Guest speakers and presenters from range of industries | Spring | LO: Understand how recruitment and selection processes work (including interviews and assessment centres) and how to succeed in them. Understand the expectations, behaviours, and cultures of a range of workplaces. Have a broad knowledge of a range of career pathway opportunities which enable informed progression planning. GB: 2,3 |
| Next Steps: Careers Fair | Apprenticeships, traineeships, non-H.E progression routes, encounters with employers & employees | Spring | LO: Be inspired and motivated by career opportunities which may not have otherwise been aware of or considered. Have a deeper level of knowledge and understanding about the roles, responsibilities, and pathways of careers that are of interest. Have a clear understanding of qualifications and progression pathways required to pursue career goals. GB: 2,3,5 |
| National Apprenticeship & Careers Weeks | Virtual & in-person guest speakers, taster sessions, encounters with employers & employees | Spring | LO: Be inspired and motivated by career opportunities which may not have otherwise been aware of or considered. Have a broad knowledge of a range of career opportunities which enable informed progression planning. GB: 2,3,5 |
| Foundation to 1A transfer interviews | Individual programme of study & career aim discussion with tutor/Head of House * Students with an EHCP or complex needs may have additional input from the Study Support team. | Summer | LO: Identify and make effective use of available careers-related support systems. Have a clear understanding of qualifications and progression pathways required to pursue career goals. GB: 3,8 |
| Work Experience (WEX) Week | n person WEX or the Collyer’s VWEX programme Engagement with places of work, employers & employees *Students with an EHCP and/or complex needs discuss WEX plans with the Study Support and WEX teams | Summer | LO: Understand the expectations, behaviours, and cultures of a range of workplaces. Developed strong, transferable employability skills which support transitions to the workplace. Apply learning from work experiences to make informed progression decisions. GB: 2,5,6 |
| Festival of Science & Futures Fair | STEM progression routes, encounters with employers/employees and H.E providers | Summer | LO: Have a deeper level of knowledge and understanding about the roles, responsibilities, and pathways of careers that are of interest. Be inspired and motivated by career opportunities which may not have otherwise been aware of or considered. Have a clear understanding of qualifications and progression pathways required to pursue career goals. GB: 2,3,4,5,7 |
| Festival of Arts and Business & Futures Fair | Arts, Humanities and Business progression routes, encounters with employers/employees and H.E provider | Summer | LO: Have a deeper level of knowledge and understanding about the roles, responsibilities, and pathways of careers that are of interest. Be inspired and motivated by career opportunities which may not have otherwise been aware of or considered. Have a clear understanding of qualifications and progression pathways required to pursue career goals. GB: 2,3,4,5,7 |
| Skills Development Days 3 & 4 | Summary and reflection of transferable academic and employability skills Building on existing teamwork and communication skills | Summer | LO: Developed strong, transferable employability skills which support transitions to the workplace. Evidence when they have applied their knowledge and skills within the workplace. Evaluate the risks and rewards of the full range of progression pathways and different types of employment environments. GB: 3,5 |
Careers Programme information for First Year students
| FIRST YEAR (A Level, T Level & L3 BTEC) EVENTS | CONTENT
| TERM
| Learning Outcomes & Gatsby Benchmarks
|
| Progress Review plan & meetings | One-to-one discussions, curriculum progress, next steps, progression readiness reflection Individual careers plans with personalised actions *Students requiring additional progression support are referred to their Head of House and/or the Progression and Study Support team. | ALL | LO: Identify and make effective use of available careers-related support systems. GB: 3 |
| Progression content within tutorial materials | Transferable employability skills, awareness of progression routes, labour market information | ALL | LO: Have a broad knowledge of a range of career opportunities which enable informed progression planning. Understand how the local and national labour market is changing and what this might mean for future career choices. Identify and make effective use of available careers-related support systems. GB: 2,3 |
| Guest Speakers | Subject related employer/employee engagement Whole college guest speaker events | ALL | LO: Make links between curriculum subjects and skills, knowledge and behaviours in a working environment. Be inspired and motivated by career opportunities which may not have otherwise been aware of or considered. GB: 2,4,5 |
| Visits to workplaces | Subject visits to places of work * The Study Support team liaises with employers regarding support for students with EHCPs and/or complex needs. | ALL | LO: Be inspired and motivated by career opportunities which may not have otherwise been aware of or considered. Understand the expectations, behaviours, and cultures of a range of workplaces. GB: 2,4,5,6 |
| Visits to HE/FE Institutions | Subject visits to universities and F.E. colleges * The Study Support team liaises with institutions regarding opportunities for students with EHCPs and/or complex needs. | ALL | LO: Have a clear understanding of qualifications and progression pathways required to pursue career goals. Have a deeper level of knowledge and understanding about academic studies at Levels 4 & above which enable informed progression planning. GB: 3,4,7,8 |
| Early UCAS support lectures | University lectures & workshops for Early UCAS (Medics, Vets, Oxbridge) including one-to-one advice | ALL | LO: Have a clear understanding of qualifications and progression pathways required to pursue career goals. Identify passions, skills, and work preferences and understand how these could inform career choices. Identify and make effective use of available careers-related support systems. GB: 3,7,8 |
| Young Enterprise (Collyer’s 360) | Development of college company, entrepreneurship, engagement with business advisor | ALL | LO: Developed strong, transferable employability skills which support transitions to the workplace. Identify passions, skills, and work preferences and understand how these could inform career choices. GB: 2,5 |
| Enrichment Activities (Collyer’s 360) | Progression & employment -related activities provided as part of the 360 offer | ALL | LO: Developed strong, transferable employability skills which support transitions to the workplace. GB: 3,4,5 |
| Unifrog introduction | Enrolment, personality & interests profile, careers library | ALL | LO: Identify passions, skills, and work preferences and understand how these could inform career choices. Evidence when they have applied their knowledge and skills within the workplace. Identify passions, skills, and work preferences and understand how these could inform career choices. GB: 2,3,4 |
| Careers Interview | One-to-one interviews, group & drop-in advice with a careers advisor (Level 7 qualified) Teachers and Tutors can refer a student for a careers meeting at any time. All mid-course leavers are offered a careers meeting *Students with an EHCP have a careers meeting as part of their annual EHCP review | All | LO: Have a broad knowledge of a range of career opportunities which enable informed progression planning. Have a clear understanding of qualifications and progression pathways required to pursue career goals. Identify and make effective use of available careers-related support systems. GB: 2,3,8 |
| Visual Arts portfolio workshops & lectures | Lectures, advice & workshops | All | LO: Be inspired and motivated by career opportunities which may not have otherwise been aware of or considered. Have a deeper level of knowledge and understanding about the roles, responsibilities, and pathways of careers that are of interest. Have a clear understanding of qualifications and progression pathways required to pursue career goals. GB: 3,4,7 |
| Next Steps: Careers online presentation | Apprenticeships, traineeships, non-H.E progression routes,hosted live online and recorded for ‘on-demand’ viewing Guest speakers and presenters from range of industries | Spring | LO: Understand how recruitment and selection processes work (including interviews and assessment centres) and how to succeed in them. Understand the expectations, behaviours, and cultures of a range of workplaces. Have a broad knowledge of a range of career pathway opportunities which enable informed progression planning. GB: 2,3,5 |
| Next Steps: CareersFair | Apprenticeships, traineeships, non-H.E progression routes, encounters with employers & employees | Spring | LO: Be inspired and motivated by career opportunities which may not have otherwise been aware of or considered. Have a deeper level of knowledge and understanding about the roles, responsibilities, and pathways of careers that are of interest. Have a clear understanding of qualifications and progression pathways required to pursue career goals. GB: 2,3,5 |
| National Apprenticeship & Careers Weeks | Virtual taster sessions on the Careers SharePoint, encounters with employers & employees | Spring | LO: Be inspired and motivated by career opportunities which may not have otherwise been aware of or considered. Have a broad knowledge of a range of career opportunities which enable informed progression planning. GB: 2,3,5 |
| Apprenticeship Awareness workshop | Summary of introductory facts: apprenticeship awareness & promotion (part of the NAW provision) | Spring | LO: Understand how recruitment and selection processes work (including interviews and assessment centres) and how to succeed in them. Evaluate the risks and rewards of the full range of progression pathways and different types of employment environments. Have a clear understanding of qualifications and progression pathways required to pursue career goals. GB: 2,3,5 |
| 1A to 2A Progression lecture | An introduction to the Progression Pathways Programme, UCAS, and apprenticeships application processes | Summer | LO: Have a clear understanding of qualifications and progression pathways required to pursue career goals. Recognise and challenge stereotypes about career pathways and understand that career aspirations should not be limited by them. GB: 2,3 |
| Progression Pathways Programme | A tailored programme of self-directed progression related activities, following H.E. or Apprenticeship/Employment pathways. Sub-pathways include Oxbridge, Performing Arts, Visual Arts & Photography, Creative Media, Medicine & Allied Health and Teaching | Summer | LO: Have a clear understanding of qualifications and progression pathways required to pursue career goals. Recognise and challenge stereotypes about career pathways and understand that career aspirations should not be limited by them. GB: 2,3 |
| Oxbridge Programme | Oxbridge lectures & workshops and one-to-one advice A tailored programme of self-directed Oxbridge related activities | Summer | LO: Have a clear understanding of qualifications and progression pathways required to pursue career goals. GB: 3,7 |
| Next Steps: Higher Education online presentation | Internal and external guest speakers, UCAS application procedures hosted live online and recorded for ‘on demand’ viewing | Summer | LO: Have a clear understanding of qualifications and progression pathways required to pursue career goalIdentify passions, skills, and work preferences and understand how these could inform career choices. GB: 3,7 |
| Aspirational Apprentices (Collyer’s 360) | 360 enrichment group with guest speakers, and enhanced apprenticeship awareness & promotion | Summer | LO: Articulate their knowledge and skills to potential employers. Understand how recruitment and selection processes work (including interviews and assessment centres) and how to succeed in them. Evaluate the risks and rewards of the full range of progression pathways and different types of employment environments. Have a clear understanding of qualifications and progression pathways required to pursue career goals. GB: 2,3,5 |
| Sussex Apprenticeships Bootcamp | Delivered by Manifest Coaching & Facilitation, this 6-week online course (live and on demand) includes guidance on how to find apprenticeship opportunities, prepare strong applications, understand recruitment processes, and hear directly from employers and training providers. | Summer | LO: Articulate their knowledge and skills to potential employers. Understand how recruitment and selection processes work (including interviews and assessment centres) and how to succeed in them. Evaluate the risks and rewards of the full range of progression pathways and different types of employment environments. Have a clear understanding of qualifications and progression pathways required to pursue career goals. GB: 2,3,5 |
| 1A to 2A Transfer interviews and 2A enrolment | Individual programme of study discussion with tutor/Head of House * Students with an EHCP and/or complex needs may be interviewed by, or have additional input from, the a member of the Study Support team. | Summer | LO: Identify and make effective use of available careers-related support systems. Have a clear understanding of qualifications and progression pathways required to pursue career goals. GB: 3,8 |
| Work Experience (WEX) Week | In person, virtual WEX, Collyer’s Internship Engagement with workplaces, employers & employees *Students with an EHCP and/or complex needs may require reasonable adjustments to work experience environments based on a personalised risk assessment All reasonable adjustments (e.g. duration, location and type of WEX) will be agreed by the Student Support and WEX Teams | Summer | LO: Understand the expectations, behaviours, and cultures of a range of workplaces. Developed strong, transferable employability skills which support transitions to the workplace. Apply learning from work experiences to make informed progression decisions. GB: 2,5,6 |
| Skills Week | Reflection of engagement with Subject Stakeholder Boards Subject specific careers development | Summer | LO: Understand the expectations, behaviours, and cultures of a range of workplaces. Make links between curriculum subjects and skills, knowledge and behaviours in a working environment. GB: 2,3,4,5 |
| Festival of Science & Futures Fair | STEM H.E & non-H.E progression routes, encounters with employers/employees and H.E providers | Summer | LO: Have a deeper level of knowledge and understanding about the roles, responsibilities, and pathways of careers that are of interest. Be inspired and motivated by career opportunities which may not have otherwise been aware of or considered. Have a clear understanding of qualifications and progression pathways required to pursue career goals. GB: 2,3,4,5,7 |
| Festival of Arts and Business & Futures Fair | Arts, Humanities & Business H.E & non-H.E progression routes, encounters with employers/employees and H.E providers | Summer | LO: Have a deeper level of knowledge and understanding about the roles, responsibilities, and pathways of careers that are of interest. Be inspired and motivated by career opportunities which may not have otherwise been aware of or considered. Have a clear understanding of qualifications and progression pathways required to pursue career goals. GB: 2,3,4,5,7 |
| Challenge of Management | Employer engagement, mock assessment centre tasks | Summer | LO: Developed strong, transferable employability skills which support transitions to the workplace. Recognise and challenge stereotypes about career pathways and understand that career aspirations should not be limited by them. Evaluate the risks and rewards of the full range of progression pathways and different types of employment environments. GB: 3,5 |
Careers Programme information for Second Year students
| SECOND YEAR (A Level, T Level & L3 BTEC) EVENTS | CONTENT
| TERM
| Learning Outcomes & Gatsby Benchmarks
|
| Progress Review plan & meetings | One-to-one discussions, curriculum progress, next stepsprogression readiness reflection. Individual careers plans with personalised actions *Students requiring additional progression support are referred to their Head of House and/or the Progression and Study Support team. | ALL | LO: Identify and make effective use of available careers-related support systems. GB: 3 |
| Progression content within tutorial materials | Transferable employability skills, awareness of progression routes, labour market information | ALL | LO: Have a broad knowledge of a range of career opportunities which enable informed progression planning. Understand how the local and national labour market is changing and what this might mean for future career choices. Identify and make effective use of available careers-related support systems. GB: 2,3 |
| UCAS support workshops | Subject related advice, university lectures | ALL | LO: Make links between curriculum subjects and skills, knowledge and behaviours in a working environment. Be inspired and motivated by higher education opportunities. GB: 3,7,8 |
| Unifrog | Personal statements, CVs, university choices, apprenticeship information, international universities | ALL | LO: Identify and make effective use of available careers-related support systems.Have a clear understanding of qualifications and progression pathways required to pursue career goals. Understand how & where to access up-to-date labour market information. GB: 2, 3,7,8 |
| Guest speakers | Subject related employer & employee engagement.Whole college guest speaker events | ALL | LO: Make links between curriculum subjects and skills, knowledge and behaviours in a working environment. Be inspired and motivated by career opportunities which may not have otherwise been aware of or considered. GB: 2,4,5 |
| Visits to workplaces | Subject visits to places of work * The Study Support team liaises with employers regarding support for students with EHCPs and/or complex needs. | ALL | LO: Be inspired and motivated by career opportunities which may not have otherwise been aware of or considered. Understand the expectations, behaviours, and cultures of a range of workplaces. GB: 2,4,5,6 |
| Careers Interview | One-to-one interviews, group & drop-in advice with a qualified Careers Advisor Teachers and Tutors can refer a student for a careers meeting at any time All mid-course leavers are offered a careers meeting *Students with an EHCP have a careers meeting as part of their annual EHCP review | ALL | LO: Have a broad knowledge of a range of career opportunities which enable informed progression planning. Have a clear understanding of qualifications and progression pathways required to pursue career goals. Identify and make effective use of available careers-related support systems. GB: 2,3,8 |
| Young Enterprise (Collyer’s 360) | Development of college company, entrepreneurship, engagement with business advisor | ALL | LO: Developed strong, transferable employability skills which support transitions to the workplace. Identify passions, skills, and work preferences and understand how these could inform career choices. GB: 2, 5 |
| Enrichment Activities (Collyer’s 360) | Progression-related activities provided as part of the 360 offer | ALL | LO: Developed strong, transferable employability skills which support transitions to the workplace. GB: 3,4,5 |
| Visits to H.E/F.E. institutions | Subject visits to universities and F.E. colleges *The Study Support team liaises with institutions regarding opportunities for students with EHCPs and/or complex needs. | ALL | LO: Have a clear understanding of qualifications and progression pathways required to pursue career goals. Have a deeper level of knowledge and understanding about academic studies at Levels 4 & above which enable informed progression planning. GB: 3,4,7,8 |
| Visual Arts portfolio workshops & lectures | Lectures, advice & workshops | Autumn | LO: Be inspired and motivated by career opportunities which may not have otherwise been aware of or considered. Have a deeper level of knowledge and understanding about the roles, responsibilities, and pathways of careers that are of interest. Have a clear understanding of qualifications and progression pathways required to pursue career goals. GB: 3,4,7 |
| Higher Education mock interviews (Early UCAS) | Individual mock interviews | Autumn | LO: Understand how recruitment and selection processes work (including interviews and assessment centres) and what they need to do to succeed in them. Be able to articulate and explain their knowledge, behaviours and skills to potential H.E. providers. GB: 3,7 |
| Aspirational Apprentices (Collyer’s 360) | 360 enrichment group with guest speakers, and enhanced apprenticeship awareness & promotion | Autumn Spring | LO: Articulate their knowledge and skills to potential employers. Understand how recruitment and selection processes work (including interviews and assessment centres) and how to succeed in them. Evaluate the risks and rewards of the full range of progression pathways and different types of employment environments. Have a clear understanding of qualifications and progression pathways required to pursue career goals. GB: 2,3,5 |
| Sussex Apprenticeship Bootcamp | Delivered by Manifest Coaching & Facilitation, this 6-week online course (live and on demand) includes guidance on how to find apprenticeship opportunities, prepare strong applications, understand recruitment processes, and hear directly from employers and training providers. | Autumn Spring | LO: Articulate their knowledge and skills to potential employers. Understand how recruitment and selection processes work (including interviews and assessment centres) and how to succeed in them. Evaluate the risks and rewards of the full range of progression pathways and different types of employment environments. Have a clear understanding of qualifications and progression pathways required to pursue career goals. GB: 2,3,5 |
| Next Steps: Careers online presentation | Apprenticeships, traineeships, non-H.E progression routes hosted live online and recorded for ‘on-demand’ viewing Guest speakers and presenters from range of industries | Spring | LO: Understand how recruitment and selection processes work (including interviews and assessment centres) and how to succeed in them. Understand the expectations, behaviours, and cultures of a range of workplaces. Have a broad knowledge of a range of career pathway opportunities which enable informed progression planning. GB: 2,3,5 |
| Next Steps: Careers Fair | Apprenticeships, traineeships, non-H.E progression routes, encounters with employers & employees | Spring | LO: Be inspired and motivated by career opportunities which may not have otherwise been aware of or considered. Have a deeper level of knowledge and understanding about the roles, responsibilities, and pathways of careers that are of interest. Have a clear understanding of progression pathways required to pursue career goals. GB: 2,3,5 |
| National Apprenticeship & Careers Weeks | Virtual taster sessions on the Careers SharePoint, encounters with employers & employees | Spring | LO: Be inspired and motivated by career opportunities which may not have otherwise been aware of or considered. Have a broad knowledge of a range of career opportunities which enable informed progression planning. GB: 2,3,5 |
| Mock assessment centre workshop | Apprenticeship assessment centre style tasks | Spring | LO: Articulate their knowledge and skills to potential employers. Understand how recruitment and selection processes work (including interviews and assessment centres) and how to succeed in them. GB: 2,3,5 |
| Higher Education mock interviews | Individual mock interviews | Spring | LO: Understand how recruitment and selection processes work (including interviews and assessment centres) and what they need to do to succeed in them. Be able to articulate and explain their knowledge, behaviours and skills to potential H.E. providers. GB: 3,7 |
| Medical Mock Interviews | Group & individual assessment centre practice | Spring | LO: Understand how recruitment and selection processes work (including interviews andLO: Understand how recruitment and selection processes work (including interviews and assessment centres) and what they need to do to succeed in them. Be able to articulate and explain their knowledge, behaviours and skills to potential H.E. providers. GB: 2,3,4,7 |
| CV & job application workshop | External specialist delivery of CV & job application advice and guidance | Spring | LO: Understand how to present their knowledge and skills to potential employers. Understand how recruitment and selection processes work (including interviews and assessment centres) and how to succeed in them. GB: 2,3,5 |