Careers

Careers Provision at The Snaith School

The Careers Room has recently moved and is now situated upstairs near the Maths classrooms. As well as all the local college prospectuses and various publications packed with careers information there are four computers available for pupils to use during breaks and lunchtimes in order to research a wide variety of online resources (please see the Links section for suggested web addresses). Information on forthcoming career events and college open evenings are also on display in the Careers Room.

The Careers Education Co-ordinator
Mrs Robinson can provide info rmation and support on a range of issues, including Sixth Form/College Applications, Apprenticeships, Options, Work Experience, CV writing, Work Related Learning and Enterprise. Mrs Robinson can be found in the Careers Room upstairs near the Maths classrooms.

 

 

 

 

The Careers Personal Advisor
Helen Howard offers impartial information, advice and guidance on a range of issues but specifically on careers, jobs, training, further and higher education finance and options after Year 11. Helen can be found in Meeting Room 3, next door to the Careers Room, every Wednesday and Thursday.

 

 

 

 

The Work Experience Co-ordinator
Mrs Belton can provide information and support on Work Experience placements prior to and during the two week September programme.Mrs Belton can be found in the office to the rear of the Hall.

 

 

 

 

 

College Lunchtime Sessions
Every Wednesday lunchtime throughout the Autumn term a different local college visits the school to hold information sessions for interested pupils to attend. Pupils are shown a powerpoint presentation about the college, are given the opportunity to ask questions and will receive a prospectus to take home and view at their leisure. 

Career Lessons take place as part of the schools PSHCEE programme and the Alternative Curriculum Experience (ACE) Days, covering topics such as:

• Career Terminology

• Decision Making

• Job Study

• Effective Communication

• Mock interviews

• Job identification

• Labour Market Information

• Employability Skills

• Trust & Team Work
• Understanding and Creative Thinking

Careers Calendar

Monday 12 September - Year 11 Work Experience
Friday 23 September

Thursday 20 October - Year 9 Which Way Now? – ACE day activity

Tuesday 15 November - Year 11 Parents' Evening & College Fair
(4.45pm - 7.45pm)

Wednesday 11 January - Careers Convention & Year 9 Options Evening
(4.45pm - 7.00pm)

Wednesday 8 February - Apprenticeship Information Evening
(4.00pm - 6.00pm)

Thursday 15 March - Year 11 Mock Interviews - ACE day activity

Tuesday 26 June - Year 10 Ambition Event - ACE day activity

Links

www.apprenticeships.org.uk
National Apprenticeship Service website – packed with information on a wide range of apprenticeships where you can get on the job training, study for a nationally recognised qualification and earn money while you learn. There is also the facility to search for apprenticeship vacancies in your local area.

www.nextstep.direct.gov.uk
Discover the key facts about careers that interest you - how to get into them, what you do and how much they pay for it.

www.lmihumber.co.uk
Labour Market Information, this site can help you plan for your future by helping you to find out about jobs and opportunities in your local area.

www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople
General information on careers, finance, money, sexual and emotional health and how to compose a CV.

 www.logonmoveon.co.uk
Information on all the courses that are on offer in and around the East Riding area. A partnership of schools, colleges and training providers.

www.connexions-humber.co.uk
Information and support for 13-10 year olds on living, learning, work and more.

www.whatsyourdestination.co.uk
A large selection of job profiles, information and videos are available to view.