Careers and Progression

We are all aware of the impact of the pandemic on the jobs market in West Yorkshire, and it is likely that the ramifications of Covid will last for several years.  Many parents and carers don't feel equipped to help their children with next steps because the landscape has shifted so much.  Futuregoals have designed a useful range of materials to provide you with the information needed to help your child. There are activities to work through and it is presented in a very engaging way. 

Find out more today at https://futuregoals.co.uk/parent-carer-resource/

• There is a section on 'Careers roles outside the box'  https://futuregoals.co.uk/career-roles-outside-the-box/
• An explanation about qualifications  https://futuregoals.co.uk/qualifications/
• Jobs of the future https://futuregoals.co.uk/jobs-of-the-future/
• Identifying skills https://futuregoals.co.uk/skills/

In addition, all students have access to the Start Platform, which is a fantastic way to research Careers and pathways and allows students to build up a profile based on their likes and dislikes.  We'd love to see parents and carers working through this with their children.  Usernames for Start are the old e-mail address (firstname.surname@stu.crawshawacademy.org.uk) and passwords are Start123.  If you are having any issues with accessing any of these resources/passwords, please contact wearingj@ca.rklt.co.uk.

ASK Apprenticeship service regularly produce 'parent packs' and the back catalogue of these is available - please click here  to view them.

Year 10 completed some virtual work experience in July.  Parents have been e-mailed with the information about how they can move that on as a summer project. 

Students in 2020-2021 have been unable to do any work experience, and companies have been putting together some incredibly useful virtual offers in a range of careers.  Year 11 students have had the list e-mailed to them, but here it is for other students;   Virtual opportunities | CEC Resource Directory (careersandenterprise.co.uk)

Speakers for Schools have some excellent work experience opportunities.  Sign up here .

Jobs you might not have heard of but which are either specialism shortages, or something interesting to consider.

There are hundreds of vacancies for Occupational therapists for the NHS.  Click on this link to find out more Occupational Therapist - Is it for me? - Bing video

A new website called 'My Path' is spotlighting different careers each week in short, engaging videos.  Please follow for some great ideas. 

A question I am often asked is 'what jobs can I do with subject x or y?'  Careers Pilot has an excellent set of pages dedicated to that exact question and it's the best I've found on the web.  Please check it out when you are making your choices in Year 9 and 11.  I am reliably informed that the Health and Social Care page is under instruction and will soon be available. 

Careerpilot : Plan your future work & study.

Year 10 & 11 students 

These resources will help you make some decisions around next steps.

• https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/information/your-choices-at-16/help-with-choosing-your-post-16-options
• https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice/career-choices-at-16
• Choices after your GCSEs: how to decide what to do next (icould.com)

 This infographic is a really helpful place to start  - please click to view

As Year 11 students begin to make applications to college, they may find the guide on the right helpful when writing personal statements.  Click here

Writing cover letters and understanding interview questions is also an important part of these next steps.  The websites below will all will help you with this. 

• https://successatschool.org/search/all/How%20to%20write%20a%20CV - How to apply for jobs, including CV writing.
• How to Write a Perfect COVER LETTER in Six Steps (with Example) - YouTube
• TOP 7 Interview Questions and Answers (PASS GUARANTEED!) - YouTube
• CV option – LiveCareer
• Success at school: Advice How to write a speculative cover letter