Making Informed Choices

Supporting students to recognise the decisions they will need to make at different transition points in their school career. We cover the importance of effective action planning for Post 16 choices, what might influence the students and what tools are available to support with these decisions.

Students will understand that routes into careers are diverse, highlighting the importance of careers research. We also show students how to access impartial advice services and how to evaluate what pathway is best for them.

Focusing on Labour Market Information, where this information can be accessed and its role in making career choices. This section also covers Growth Sectors, both local and national and helps the student to understand the evolving nature of the world of work.

Covering the different options available at Post 16 and how they link to HE options, as well as application support. Resources are also available to help students understand the requirements for different Level 3 options and evaluate which is the best option for them.

Exploring how school subjects can link to degrees/careers and how different skills are built in different subjects. We look at the role of these skills within the world of work and the particular pathways of certain subject areas.