Careers learning and Planning is for all age groups
Many people think that KS3 is “too early” to be told about careers planning and learning about future options. Nothing could be further from the truth. Planning early consistently shows progression and success in future years.
“The fast-changing world of work puts an ever-greater demand on all of us to support young people in making a successful transition from education to employment, helping them to identify and choose careers opportunities that are right for them”
CEO, Careers & Enterprise Company
Here are some websites that may help you with this:
- About Apprenticeships
- Job Profiles
- Info for parents
- National Careers Service
- Compare Salaries
- National Citizenship Service (NCS)
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Choices…
You have some important decisions to make in terms of what will occur after Year 11. It is important to make the right decisions as the next three years of your education could shape your whole career path and working life.
Some things you may want to consider when looking at the options and possible future decisions:
- What are your strengths and areas for improvement?
- What do you enjoy?
- What are your expected grades?
- Are these grades realistic?
- Do you have a career idea in mind?
- Are you considering university in the future?
It helps to start planning and researching into some of your ideas at the end of Year 10 so you are prepared to make these decisions at the early stage of Year 11. Talk with your parents / carers, teacher, tutors and other students.
Options after Year 11 include:
Always consider a backup plan. You have the opportunity of applying to more than one Post 16 scheme of learning. For example: if applying for an apprenticeship, you should apply to college / school as a backup.
If you are applying for a Level 3 course either at College or in Sixth Form, looking into the Level 2 courses if you are at risk of not achieving the entry grades.