1. Futurewise Career & Subject Insight Courses John Watson ISCO Regional Coordinator

2. What are Futurewise Insight Courses? An opportunity to explore the nature of work and working environments within a range of occupations and study options. Experienced and trainee professionals interact with students to give them a realistic picture of future career options.

3. How will they help? Increase your career, subject and/or course knowledge Access professionals’ knowledge and experience Get a real feel of the workplace and related activities Share your experiences with students from other schools

4. Choices during and after school? Do I need to study a particular subject for the career I am considering? Is Higher Education for me? Enter Higher Education directly or after a Gap Year? What degree will it be….. one of your existing subjects, something new, or a vocational course?

5. How can I find out? Read up or surf the net Use personal contacts for information Gain work experience Apply for some……. Futurewise Career & Subject Insight Courses

6. What will they involve? NOT Work Experience Time spent with experienced and trainee professionals Time spent in the working or learning environment Organised to help you see what is really involved, often through interactive activities Entry routes with emphasis on graduate opportunities Sharing experiences with other students

7. When and How? Between November and June Most courses during holidays but some term time Details on www.myfuturewise.org.uk and from school careers departmentwww.myfuturewise.org.uk Applications on-line or through school Application deadlines are IMPORTANT! Joining instructions sent to school Commitment and Responsibility to attend

8. Course Examples … MEDICINE: St George’s, London LAW: Law Society of Scotland, Edinburgh; Simmons and Simmons; Burges Salmon (Bristol); Crown Prosecution Service – amongst others ARCHITECTURE: Portsmouth; London; SPORT AND LEISURE: Bath

9. Availability Approximately 70 courses to choose from during November to June Many locations throughout the UK Information in schools GET ON-LINE NOW! www.myfuturewise.org.uk