Post KS5 Options My Transition Programme Where will I be after Year 13? Oct 2017
Today`s session will give you, Information about your choices post KS5 A timeline of the support and guidance you will be given
How will I make the right decision ? Step 1 Chose an appropriate level of course that allows you to progress from your current level and suits your skills Step 2 Choose the best provider and a place that will support and nurture you Step 3 Check your progress against the entry qualifications Have an alternative plan in case you do not achieve all the grades you need. Have PLAN A and PLAN B
The right decision is easier if you are FULLY informed Use the support offered – your PT, Year Manager, Pastoral Support, subject staff and Mrs Clelland, Careers Advisor It is essential that you aim for the highest level of qualifications you can and match this with the right course
So ……..what are my future options? Full-time Education (University) Degree Apprenticeship (paid employment + attending University) An Apprenticeship – paid employment + training Full time Employment Gap year
Types of Qualification : questions to ask What grades do I need to get onto the course I want ? What are the different types of qualification ? How do I know which type of course will suit my ability and skills ?
Post 16 Pathways
The more you do this year the easier it will be next year It’s not too early to start your careers thinking Ask for a careers appointment Find out more online
Who can help? Mrs Clelland - Careers Your PT Careers section in Library/Study Room Teachers & Tutors – one to one discussion Friends and family People in the job you are interested in
What else matters….. Apart from your grades it is also important to think about extra and super curricular activities you can take part in to enhance your CV eg. Work experience – in and out of school Work Shadowing Volunteering – in and out of school Career related workshops, events and fairs
Careers Fairs 6/7 October - What Careers – Olympia 8 November - Surrey Careers Fair – Epsom Race Course 24 November - Skills London - Excel 29-30 January – Heathrow Jobs and Careers – Sofitel 6/6 March - Apprenticeship Show – Sandown Race Course
Careers word press site
Twitter @ collingwoodIAG Email: careers@Collingwood.surrey.sch.uk Or clelland@Collingwood.surrey.sch.uk
www.prospects.ac.uk
http://www.londonjobshow.co.uk
Future Finder
U-Explore - start https://www.startprofile.com
www.plotr.co.uk
Spartan Test http://sacu-student.com/?page_id=2779