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Job Hunting

Support is available for students who are considering going directly into employment when they leave school and those considering this option are encouraged to attend an individual guidance interview to talk through their ideas.  Entering the job market directly from school does not rule out the option of going to university at a later date providing the entry requirements for the course are met.

Students who do not know what area of work they would like to go into are encouraged to explore different careers using the Careers Resources which are available on-line and in the careers library. A huge range of up-to-date job profiles can also be found on the National Careers Service   website and on Careersbox, which offers an exciting range of careers films.

Our careers programme includes preparation of CVs and covering letters, employability skills and opportunities for practice interviews.  In addition individual students can request advice relating to job search techniques and aspects of recruitment and selection procedures at the time that is right for them.

The Careers Department is regularly notified of apprenticeships and other vacancies with local employers.  There are now nearly 200 different types of apprenticeship across all the employment sectors in areas such as design, IT and healthcare as well as business and engineering related roles.  Apprentices earn a wage and learn job specific skills alongside study for nationally recognised qualifications.  There are 3 entry levels – intermediate, advanced and higher apprenticeships.  Some higher apprenticeships offer the opportunity to study for a foundation degree and the possibility of progression to an honours degree for suitably qualified applicants.  Information on the different types and levels of apprenticeships can be found on the apprenticeships website which also has a vacancy search facility.

We also look out for companies offering sponsored degree programmes involving training and paid work experience in addition to related academic tuition and for employers who run their own management training schemes for A level entrants.  Details of the schemes that we are aware of are kept in the careers library and students are advised to research other opportunities on company websites and on the notgoingtouni website. 

Self-employment

This requires a good business idea, as well as the skills and knowledge to run your own business and a source of finance to cover start up costs. Shell LiveWIRE provides free advice and support to young entrpreneurs aged between 16 and 30 who are starting or running their own business. Visit www.shell-livewire.org  for more information and ideas.

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