If you've every wondered what Arden Futures is about...
“Throughout my time at Arden I was unsure as to what I wanted to do post Sixth Form. Whilst at the Arden Futures Fair in Year 10, I had the opportunity to speak with an Occupational Therapist which reminded me of a prior encounter I had with an OT when I was younger. This led me to speak with my careers advisor and do more research into what the job entailed and what I needed to achieve qualifications-wise to be able to train as an Occupational Therapist.
I enrolled on and completed a virtual work experience course with Allied Healthcare Mentor during lockdown which confirmed OT was what I wanted to do in the future. The work experience gave me the confidence, knowledge and experience necessary to complete the University application and interview procedure.
I received five offers and am now studying Occupational Therapy at Cardiff University, the top ranked University for Occupational Therapy in the UK.”
"I knew that I wanted to do something more practical and whilst I enjoyed school, I was ready for a change. I spoke to a number of colleges during our Year 11 College Fair and discovered courses I didn't know existed! This led to me enrolling on an electrical installation course and I am now excited to begin my career as an electrician"
"I was so anxious about leaving Arden and meeting new people, but the Careers Advisor supported me and helped me build confidence"