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Careers at College and in Sixth Form


Career choices, Example of a careers programme in a college or sixth form


Career choices
One of the main choices your teenager will have to make is either continuing in full-time education, going on to higher education (such as universities) or leaving for a job/training. There are many factors which will influence their decision including - their attitude to study, the job or career they have in mind, financial considerations and the state of the job market.


Example of a careers programme in a college or sixth form

 bullet pointinformation and discussion on options available afterwards: further education, higher education, gap year, employment and work-based training/learning.
 bullet pointdevelopment of employability skills through work experience, part-time employment, volunteering and learning practical workplace skills.
 bullet pointself-presentation awareness (CVs, job hunting and interview techniques)
 bullet pointindividual career and education planning interviews with a Connexions personal adviser
 bullet pointthemed group and class sessions on a variety of careers and education topics
 bullet pointprogramme of visiting speakers from education, industry and the voluntary sector
 bullet pointvisits to universities, colleges, employers and training organisations help from Connexions Somerset in finding an appropriate job or training placement
 bullet pointsupport in making applications to universities and colleges through UCAS, etc enabling access to key information sources through supply of literature, comprehensive library provision and web-based resources
 bullet pointenhanced support from Connexions upon receiving exam results.


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