Careers
Welcome to the Student Careers
Tamworth Enterprise College is committed to providing our students with a comprehensive programme of Careers, Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG). It is vital that we make sure our students are able to receive the guidance they need to make sensible choices as the move through each stage of their education and onto their chosen career.
Many students may leave unsure of their exact career path, however they will leave knowing the following:
Strengths and weaknesses.
How to use a range of up to date resources to help research suitable careers, ideas and decision making.
Help with interpreting career information.
One to one support to help explore career ideas and gain confidence.
Ongoing sessions to improve skills e.g. CV and cover writing, interview techniques and what to do next.
We use the CDI framework for careers https://www.thecdi.net/write/CDI-Framework-Jan2020-web.pdf, from the careers development institute, and all additional guidance from the Department of Education and Ofsted. We believe that every student should be prepared for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life and that this is an important element of the curriculum.
Alongside the support of our Careers Leader, parents and carers also have a responsibility to support their child. You as a parent should have an active role in exploring options and choices, as this will impact on the rest of your child’s life.
We are enthusiastic to engage with businesses and organisations to enhance our careers education programme for our students.
If you are interested in working in partnership with us or keen to offer opportunities to our students or academy, please contact:
Mrs C Carpenter, Associate Assistant Principal - Director of KS4 and CEIAG
Mrs M Meyer, Careers Leader and Student Support
via telephone on
01827 285596
Availability: Monday to Thursday (8.15am to 4.00pm) and Friday (8.15am to 3.15pm)
As Tamworth Enterprise College does not have the option of staying on for post 16 qualifications, students will need to consider applying to another school for 6th form, college or apprenticeship. It is important that our students give themselves enough time to think about this, it is never to early to start to think about your options and chosen career path.
U-Explore Online is a comprehensive work-related learning, employability software that enables students to explore careers and qualifications as well as accessing modules and resources to prepare for the world of work.
Students
Young people must remain in education, training or employment with training until the age of 18. In this section you will find some useful documents and links to help with planning for your future.
https://www.southstaffs.ac.uk/
https://www.suttcold.bham.sch.uk/page/?title=Sixth+Form&pid=10
https://bvgs.co.uk/the-sixth-form-experience/
Parents
Young people must remain in education, training or employment with training until the age of 18. In this section you will find some useful documents and links to help with planning for your future.
Parents and carers can also support students on their career choices and decision making.
Useful links:
Parent Advisor - Information about all of the options post 18, including apprenticeships and gap years, as well as Higher Education. http://www.parentadviser.co.uk/
The National Careers Service - a reliable source of impartial advice and guidance. https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/home
A-Level Explorer by Which? https://university.which.co.uk/a-level-explorer?utm_source=NationalCareersService&utm_medium=Email_May2016&utm_campaign=A-levelExplorer
Higher & Degree Apprenticeship Guide by Which? https://university.which.co.uk/teachers/introduce-higher-education-options/higher-and-degree-apprenticeships-guide-download
After completing an apprenticeship 90% of apprentices will stay in employment – want to know more? Visit Get In Go Far for the latest news and opportunities.
https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/
Teachers
Please find some useful links below:
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/career-planning/career-advisers-and-teachers
https://barclayslifeskills.com/educators/
National Apprenticeship Week 2019 A guide for teachers and careers professionals, click here
https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/national-apprenticeship-week-2019
https://nationalcareersweek.com/
https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Jobs-and-careers/Jobs.aspx
Employers
If you are an employer who is looking to build relationships within education and offer opportunities to young people at Tamworth Enterprise College, please contact:
Mrs Marianne Meyer, Careers Leader, mmeyer@tamworthenterprisecollege.org
Higher Education Establishments
Opportunities
There are a number of events, integrated into the school careers programme, which offer providers an opportunity to come into school to speak to pupils and/or their parents.
Procedure email mmeyer@tamworthenterprisecollege.org
Technical Education and Apprenticeships
Opportunities
There are a number of events, integrated into the school careers programme, which offer providers an opportunity to come into school to speak to pupils and/or their parents.
Procedure
A provider wishing to request access should contact: mmeyer@tamworthenterprisecollege.org
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