Students and parents have the opportunity to access high quality information relating to Sixth Form and FE provision from local colleges and sixth form providers.

Students and parents have the opportunity to look at provision of courses from local and national universities as well as potential career paths in the uniformed public services and modern apprenticeships.

Planning for the future Workshops

(CV, Personal Statements and Interview techniques)

April/May 2024

Improved skills in employment readiness, CV writing, interview technique and personal statements

Increased understanding of the necessity for employability skills

Improved aspirations and understanding of personal career pathways linked to academic progress

Improved understanding of personal strengths and weaknesses and opportunity to plan to address and develop these

Local College Visits (KEDTs, OSH, Dudley, Halesowen)

July 2024

All Year 10 students to be given opportunity for a taster day at local universities, depending on career path. This will dispel any myths relating to FE and give students real life FE experience helping to give them better information of future career path in Year 11

WEX

29th April - 3rd May 2024

All Year 10 Students to get further opportunity to explore potential career choices first hand, to practice the application and interview process and to reflect on their suitability to this career path.

Increased understanding and necessity for employability skills

Languages Taster Sessions

June 2024

Greater understanding of the career sector and employment needs. Aspiration for students