Careers Information


Subject	Careers
Head of KS5 Careers:	Mrs W Olphert
Head of KS3 & 4 Careers:	Mr M Dunlop
Staff in Dept	Mrs C Boyle Mr P Laird Mrs R Skuce Mrs J Yeates
Year 13	– Independent Learning – Time Management and study Skills – Personal career Planning – Understanding Higher education and UCAS – Work Experience – Personal Statements – Getting Ready to ApplyXello lessons – Career Demand – Work/life balance – Career path choices
Year 14	– Post 18 Options – The Application Journey – Degree/Higher Apprenticeships – Interviews – Useful Resources/Websites – CAO Applications – Finance – Preparing For Life at UniversityXello lessons – Career back up plan – Choosing a university – Defining success


Year Group	Overview
Year 8	– Careers Day with Young Enterprise NI – Step Up Programme – Introduction to Xello, an online platform for careers research. Taking part in the Careers ‘matchmaker quiz’ – “My Skills, Our Town” Lesson
Year 9	– Careers Day with Young Enterprise NI – Blast Off Programme – Xello Lessons and Activities – “Skills for Careers” Lesson – “Duties in Jobs” Lesson – “Changing Careers” Lesson
Year 10	– Careers Day with Young Enterprise NI – Project Business Programme – GCSE Subject Choice Guidance including a talk with Parents & Pupils – Xello Lessons and Activities – “Defending your choices” Lesson
Year 11	– Careers Impact Talks with Guest Speakers – Xello Lessons and Activities – Young Enterprise NI – “You’re Hired” Lessons
Year 12	– Careers Taster Talks with Guest Speakers – A-Level and Post-16 Choices Guidance including a talk with Parents & Pupils – Independent Individual and Group Careers Interviews with a representative from the NI Careers Service – Xello Lessons and Activities – “CV Building” Lesson – Young Enterprise NI – “You’re Hired” Lessons