Post-16 options

Mr C WoolfordCareers Department

RPA Video – 4:30mins http://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKxOhxClods#t=51

http://www.surreycc.gov.uk/council-services/services-for-children-schools-and-families/services-for-young-people/your-next-move

Raising the Participation Age

You will have to remain in learning until the end of the academic year in which you turn 18

Education

Training including apprenticeships

Employment incorporating learning

EducationOver 90% of Collingwood Year 11s will remain in full-time education

Free until the age of 19Some careers require higher

qualificationsDifferent styles of learningDifferent types of educational

providersMaths/English GCSEs or

equivalent – new requirement

Things to consider…Apply by Christmas.Apply to two or three places -

back-up plan.Popular courses over subscribed -

early application.Travel – cost/timeCourses available – online

prospectus + careers library + www.ucasprogress.com

What else should you be doing now?

Talk to people about career ideasGet hold of college prospectusesGo to open evenings/daysUse www.u-explore.com and

Careers section of VLEBook an appointment with Mr

Woolford or drop-in to Careers Department

Tips for writing college applications…if not online

Neat and tidyInstructions (black

ink/CAPITALS)Answer all questions fullyPersonal statementCheck closing deadlinesEnter predicted grades from

progress report

Apprenticeships

A Great Idea for Young People

Key Benefits of Apprenticeships

• Earn a salary

• Get paid holidays

• Receive training

• Gain qualifications

• Learn job specific skills

• Career progression

The Apprenticeship Programme

Vocational Award (NVQ)

TechnicalCertificate

Employment Rights & Responsibilities

Functional or Key Skills

Components of a framework

Each Apprenticeship programme will include some or all of these components:

EmploymentStay in some form of learning until 18CVCovering letter/emailApplication formsJob search – web-sites, recruitment

agenciesLabour market information – salaries,

growing industry sectors, where are the jobs?

Interview skills

To summariseStart thinking about your options

for after Year 11 now.Your options are:

◦Staying on in education◦Training (apprenticeships & traineeships)

◦Employment (including learning)Talk to friends, family, Teachers,

Form Tutors and Mr Woolford so that you can make an informed decision.