Kirkby College Careers Education Programme 2018 2019
Click here to see what careers provision Kirkby College students receive at each stage throughout the year
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https://www.visionapprentices.co.uk/vacancies/
Apprenticeship Information
Overview
Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study.
As an apprentice you’ll:
- work alongside experienced staff
- gain job-specific skills
- earn a wage and get holiday pay
- study towards a related qualification (usually one day a week)
Apprenticeships take 1 to 4 years to complete depending on their level.
Levels of apprenticeship
An apprenticeship has an equivalent education level and can be:
- Intermediate – equivalent to 5 GCSE passes
- Advanced – equivalent to 2 A level passes
- Higher – can lead to NVQ Level 4 and above, or a foundation degree
Who can apply
You can apply for an apprenticeship while you’re still at school. To start one, you’ll need to be:
- 16 or over
- living in England
- not in full-time education
How to apply
There are 3 steps to applying for an apprenticeship.
- Search for an apprenticeship.
- Sign in or create an account.
- Complete and submit your application.
The National Careers Service has advice on writing applications and what to do at interviews.
For more information on apprenticeships go to – http://www.getingofar.gov.uk
Higher and Degree Apprenticeships
Provides information for young people on the opportunities, progression and benefits of doing a higher or degree apprenticeship.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/higher-and-degree-apprenticeships
Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance (CEIAG)
Kirkby College offers a programme of careers education, information, advice and guidance for all students in Years 7 to 13.
The following Gatsby Benchmarks will be used to improve and develop the careers provision.
- A stable careers programme
- Learning from careers and labour market information
- Addressing the needs of each student
- Linking curriculum learning to careers
- Encounters with employers and employees
- Experiences of workplaces
- Encounters with further and higher education
- Personal Guidance
What is CEIAG?
CEIAG is about helping you to think about the choices you need to make in life, learning and work. CEIAG should help you to make your next step and to make more informed choices about your future.
In addition to CEIAG in the curriculum, CEIAG events and activities for students at Kirkby College include:
- Careers awareness days and events
- Enterprise days including, team building and creative thinking workshops
- Mock interviews
- Professional work shadowing in Year 12
- University talks and visits
- Talks and presentations from businesses and organisations
- Tutor time activities
- Extended work experience placement
- Careers Library
Careers Education
Helps young people develop the knowledge and skills they need to make successful choices, manage transitions in learning and move into work.
Careers Guidance
Enables young people to use the knowledge and skills they develop to make the decisions about learning and work that are right for them.
The three main aims of careers education:
Self development – students understand themselves and the influences upon them, how they make decisions and whether the skills they have equip them for employment.
Career exploration – students investigate opportunities in learning and work – the many and various choices they have after school – can select the most suitable route for them and the sort of career path which would suit them?
Career management – students learn to make and adjust plans to manage change and transitions – they are flexible and can meet changing demands, and build on skills they have.
The National Careers Service. This is a service that will provide information and advice to customers on the following topics:
- How to find jobs to fit your skills
- How to enhance the skills you already have
- How to access training
- How to map out career development
Student Entitlement
Every student at Kirkby College has an entitlement statement for CEIAG which states the amount and type of CEIAG they will receive from Year 7 through to Year 13. Student Entitlement is available in the Student Planner and allows each student to see the learning outcome of the CEIAG activity and gives the opportunity for students to review it and state when it was completed.
One-to-one Careers Advice and Guidance Interview in School
Young people that access personal careers advice and guidance often benefit from;
- More developed career-planning skills
- More confident about their post-16 choices
- Make more successful transitions from Year 11.
All students can access independent and impartial careers advice in school from a qualified Careers Advisor. Students often find it beneficial to meet with an advisor at key transitions points such as Options and in Year 11. If you would like to discuss your future options and pathways, see Mrs Halliday to make an appointment.
CEIAG Policy
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Careers Ed IAG Policy 2018 2019
Work Experience
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Work Experience Policy 2018 2019
Work experience week this year is from Monday 1st to Friday 5th July 2019
Work experience provides each student with a valuable opportunity to develop their awareness and familiarity with the world of work. It can increase their confidence and communication skills in a working environment and they can experience at first hand the responsibilities of being an employee.
Labour Market Information
Labour Market Information (LMI) can help for young people and parents to understand the salaries and promotion opportunities for different jobs and the volume and location of vacancies across different sectors. Using LMI can help young people to make informed decisions about their study options. The links below can be used to access LMI.
Careerometer
How to use the Careerometer
Career Coach: Nottingham
Career Coach is designed to help you find a good career by providing the most current local data on wages, employment, job postings, and associated education and training.
https://nottinghamcollege.emsicareercoach.co.uk/
What do graduates do?
The home of student and graduate labour market information from Prospects
https://luminate.prospects.ac.uk/
Not going to Uni?
The UK’s leading website dedicated to helping school & college leavers make informed decisions about their future by showing the opportunities that exist outside of traditional university such as apprenticeships, sponsored degrees, diplomas, gap years, distance learning and jobs.
https://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/
Useful Websites for students
National Careers Service
The National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance to help young people make decisions on learning, training and work opportunities.
You can access FREE confidential and impartial advice, from a qualified careers advisers via text, email, telephone service, web chat and message board.
For more information visit https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk or to speak directly to a Careers Advisor over the phone call 0800 100 900.
Kudos
Kudos gives you all the information you need to make important decisions about future careers and what subjects, courses and training you can do to reach your career destination.
If you are unsure of what careers you might be interested in, Kudos can give ideas based on what you like and dislike. You can also discover what careers your subject can lead to.
Packed with information on what employers are looking for, what you can earn and what qualifications you will need, Kudos is your passport to exploring your future.
https://kudos.cascaid.co.uk/
Start
Start is a fantastic online careers learning resource accessible anytime on computers and compatible mobile and tablet devices. It is designed to enable young parents to make excellent choices about their futures. Students can explore their future career and education options including:
- Find jobs that match their skills, qualities, interests and work preferences
- Understand what different careers are like, including earning potential and the qualifications required to get in
- Search live local Apprenticeship opportunities matched to their areas of interest
- See which businesses are recruiting in your area to understand local employment demand when making decisions about careers
It is FREE to use – simply to go http://www.startprofile.com to register
UCAS
The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service operates the application process for British universities. It helps connect people to University, degree apprenticeships and internships.
www.ucas.com
Uni is not for me
Full of information, inspiration and advice for young ambitious people exploring the alternatives to university
www.unisnotforme.com
icould
Providing career inspiration and information for young people, icould shows what is possible in work and offers different ways to think about careers through free access to over 1000 personal video stories, detailed job information, plus practical tips, insight and advice.
Student Ladder
https://studentladder.co.uk/
The Student Ladder website provides information on work experience opportunities for 16-18 year olds, higher and degree apprenticeships and gap year placements. There is also information on Oxbridge applications, applying to universities abroad, career insights, application advice and information on sponsored degrees.
Useful Websites for Parents/Carers
Parent Advisor
Parent Advisor is a website giving advice to parents/carers about the career options for their children, including choosing the right course, college or university, finances, job hunting and more.
Parental Guidance
Careers information and advice for parents from the Careers Writers Association
http://www.parentalguidance.org.uk/
Careers advise for parents and young people
A Careers Advice website led by the UK’s top Careers Adviser and Coach.
https://www.careersadviceforparents.org/
Apprenticeship information for parents and carers
Informative resources designed to give the parents of current apprentices and the apprentices of tomorrow the information they need.
https://amazingapprenticeships.com/parents-resources/