At Hornsea Sixth Form, we aim to prepare our pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life. Careers education and guidance is an essential part of this process, so we ensure that our students have access to a relevant programme of support, as well as face-to-face guidance from an independent, professionally-qualified careers adviser.

To support these activities, we have a range of resources in our library and study area and can provide access to information on local opportunities for work, volunteering, education and apprenticeships.

We are keen to see our pupils move into post-18 choices that suit their skills, interests, personality, values and which take account of their motivations. Pupils are encouraged to consider what is important to them and increase their self-awareness through mentoring and tutorials. The programme enables pupils to develop their personal insight, careers knowledge and develop career planning and management skills.

You can find contact information and an overview of our Careers Programme on our main Careers Page.

Students have the opportunity to meet with a careers adviser if they are in particular need of support. At this time, they can talk about their ideas for the future, explore the range of options after they leave school and plan the steps to achieve their end goal. Pupils can expect advice and guidance that is personalised, comprehensive and impartial.

We aim to enable our Students to make informed choices about their future learning and career pathways including apprenticeships.

All Year 12 students will participate in our Futures Event where they will have the opportunity to find out about all the options available to them once they have completed their Sixth Form studies – this will include information on Apprenticeships, Further Education, University, Employment and a range of Career choices.

Students will also have the opportunity to take a week of work experience to help give them the experience they need to support their choices after Sixth Form. 

Not everyone wants to go to university after leaving school. Apprenticeships are recognised schemes that introduce you to a particular trade, and provide you with a wage and training to work towards a qualification to help prepare you for a career.

Apprenticeships  now exist in numerous  industries from construction, engineering and healthcare, to business, finance, retail and media. Plus many more.

Apprentices train and work alongside experienced staff while studying for nationally recognised qualifications. They take between one and four years to complete.

There are over 100,000 employers offering Apprenticeships in more than 160,000 locations, and more than 200 different types of Apprenticeships available. The types of company offering an apprenticeship varies from BMW and Orange, to smaller local companies.

It is also possible to do an Apprenticeship, and to go to University later in life or to undertake a degree level of qualification whilst doing an apprenticeship.  For further information on Apprenticeships you can speak to any of the 6th Form Team, our Careers Advisor or visit these websites:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/key-facts-about-apprenticeships

https://www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/courses/typesoflearning/Pages/apprenticeships.aspx

http://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/

https://targetcareers.co.uk/careers-advice/work-v-uni/20-what-are-school-leaver-programmes-apprenticeships-and-sponsored-degrees

Find out what it's like to study different subjects at university, their typical entry requirements, whether they would suit you and what careers they might lead to   https://targetcareers.co.uk/uni/degree-subject-guides

Choices about University:

Get advice on choosing what and where to study for your degree, including how to make choices that are good for your future career:  https://targetcareers.co.uk/uni/choices-about-uni

Discover how to write a strong UCAS statement, perform well at university interviews or succeed in the Clearing process:  https://targetcareers.co.uk/uni/applying-for-uni

This provides information, advice and guidance to help students make decisions on learning, training and work opportunities. The service offers confidential and impartial advice. This is supported by qualified careers advisers.

How they can help students

The National Careers Service website aims to:

•help students with careers decisions and planning

•support students in reviewing their skills and abilities and develop new goals

•motivate students to implement their plan of action

•enable students to make the best use of high quality career related tools.

Whatever the students' situation, whatever the barriers, the National Careers Service is there to help students overcome them and reach their potential.

The service also realises that jobs these days need more skills and qualifications. This means making the right decisions about students' learning and development is more important than ever. They are here to help them build on their strengths, improve their weaker areas, and help them find a job or career that suits their skills and personality.

To find out more please follow the link below:

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/youngpeople/Pages/Youngpeople.aspx