Year 10 Careers Programme
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Experience of the workplace and expectations of employers Pathways into Post 16 |
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Activity | Details | Impact |
Careers and Higher Education Evening | Monday 19th September 2022 |
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)
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April/May 2023
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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)
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July 2023
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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
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2nd - 5th May 2023
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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
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June 2023
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Greater understanding of the career sector and employment needs. Aspiration for students |
Not sure what career would best suit you? Take our quick test to find out...
https://icould.com/buzz-quiz/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIx53Hpuq27wIVkLrtCh3GWwndEAAYASAAEgJThvD_BwE
Not sure what level of qualification to apply for have a look at this link and learn more about the different steps you can take throughout your education...
https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/qualifications
Want to know about what qualifications you need for a career you are interested in, or just want to explore what opportunities are out there for you click below;
https://www.ucas.com/ucas/after-gcses/find-career-ideas/explore-jobs#js=on
What does Dudley have to offer? Click here to find out about the local opportunities available to you...
https://www.summerhill.dudley.sch.uk/locallabourmarketinformation
Personal statements are a crucial part of university and college applications. Personal statements are your chance to show universities or colleges that you’re the best person for the course. You need to demonstrate that you have the right skills, experience and aptitude for the course. You also need to show an understanding of what the course involves and explain why it interests you.
Use the link below and the attached documents, for a step by step guide on how to create a college application.
https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/tutorial-writing-personal-statement-ucas-or-college-application