Students
You are never too young to begin to think about jobs and careers. Although we have an excellent Sixth Form and great links to universities, students should consider all the options that are available, to be able to make an informed decision that is right for them. These include:
- Applying for a vocational or academic course at a College of Further Education
- Applying for a University course
- Taking a GAP year (usually between the ages of 17 - 18)
- Studying at the Peterborough UTC (University Technical College) - great for STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, maths)
- Applying for an apprenticeship -
(National Apprenticeship week will take place 5 - 11 February in 2024) - Starting a T-Level (technical qualification from age 16/17)
- Joining the Armed Forces
- Joining a company, as long as you continue with some form of training until you are aged 18.
During your time at school you will meet lots of different employers and listen to presentations about these options.
Remember to do your own research too!
Unifrog is the best tool to use to search for apprencticeships, careers, university courses and labour market information. You can do quizzes to assess which career you could be best suited to and MOOCS to give you extra certificates in areas you are interested in. Take some time to explore the platform.
Ask family and friends about their jobs and their career journey.
Explore local businesses or national/ international businesses online to find out what interests you and then discover the ways to get there.
You can also discover the rules surrounding part-time work whilst you are a student, via the link below.
Child employment: Restrictions on child employment - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Alongside your tutor, subject teacher and the pastoral team, the school's Careers Leader will support you with your career planning.
Any student can request a one-to-one careers guidance meeting with a professionally qualified careers guidance adviser - please speak to your pastoral team.
You should prepare for your personal guidance meeting by making a list of your interests and any specific concerns or barriers you feel you may have. This will be a good starting point for your discussions and will help you set your targets and goals for your future career.
Good luck with your future career planning and we hope we can help you achieve your goals and provide you with the career management skills you need to enjoy and contribute to the world of work.
