Careers Education, Information & Guidance extends throughout the school and its primary aim is to assist students to know themselves better, to be aware of education, training and career opportunities and to make the transition from school to working life. Careers Education is embedded in the teaching of every subject.
Education for Employability in Years 8-10
At Key Stage 3 students:
- Examine their own skills and qualities
- Consider local and global employment opportunities
- Learn about the changing world of work
- Investigate aspects of enterprise and entrepreneurship
- Participate in a number of events which empower them to make informed and positive career choices
- ‘Learn by Doing’ by forging partnerships with Young Enterprise, our Business Partners and the STEM Ambassador Programme
- Careers Education at Key Stage 4 and Post 16
All students:
- Experience dedicated Careers Education classes
- Engage in an extensive work experience programme in a range of institutions linked to the potential career pathway of each student
- Receive additional support from personnel in the Northern Ireland Careers Service
- Avail of the opportunities to attend annual Open Days in local and national universities
- Participate in Mock Interviews directly related to their preferred pathway which is supported by local Business Partners and working professionals
- Engage in a Careers Convention with ambassadors from the world of work
Please click on the following links to access more information on Work Experience:
http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/work-experience (Information for students)
http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/work-experience-for-your-child (Information for parents)
https://selfservice.nidirect.gov.uk/TransactionalServices
http://neuvoo.co.uk/ (job search site)
http://www.leisurerecruiter.co.uk (National jobs within Hospitality and Catering)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mp1zxqG1vZc&t=1s (leisurerecruiter.co.uk how to guide)
Through our Personal Career Planning we:
- Encourage traditional and non-traditional pathways based on up-to-date labour market information
- Offer one-to-one individual guidance at all stages of transition
- Offer an extensive Work Experience Programme
- Prepare students for Higher Education, Further Education and Employment
- Have strong and ever increasing links with business and industry
- Offer opportunities to explore Career Development pathways
- Offer opportunities to reflect on individual strengths, personal qualities, aspiration and aptitudes
- Organise a series of workshops led by visiting speakers from diverse employment sectors
- Offer programmes to develop self-presentation and interview skills
Investigate Apprenticeships
http://www.nijobs.com/Apprenticeship-Jobs-in-Belfast
http://creativeskillset.org/apprenticeships
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/it-software-web-and-telecoms-professionals-apprenticeships
University
STUDENT GUIDE
WHAT TO STUDY AND HOW TO GET THERE?
https://www.ucas.com/file/49766/download?token=Gnw5KGh5
http://university.which.co.uk/
Parent Guide
Everything you need to know about your child’s journey to university or college
http://university.which.co.uk/teachers/introduce-higher-education-options/university-parent-guide
