Careers, College & Apprenticeship News

Careers Information

Resources

Careers information, apprenticeship vacancies and higher education information can be found on the webpage under Students-Work Experience and Careers.

http://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/students/work-experience-careers/

Careers inspiration and advice from BBC Bitesize

Explore BBC Bitesize’s brand new collection of free, online careers resources offering a wealth of inspiration and advice for students.

This new resources offer a rich collection of case studies across a wide range of sectors, linking curriculum subjects and the world of work: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/careers

Online careers programme for 11-18 year olds

START is an online careers programme designed to connect 11-18 year olds with their future career potential.

The programme is broken down into sections on ‘world of work’ with a job search according to subject, skill or interest; ‘what to study’ about pathways and qualifications; ‘where to learn’ which views all colleges, universities, sixth forms, training providers and UTC; and ‘employability’ which has sections on work experience, work preparation including CV writing, covering letters and interview preparation. There is also the facility for students to upload their personal statement and CV, so they can start to build their own careers profile.

Students can access the programme at home via the website (www.startprofile.com) with the student code they have been issued with – contact Mrs Turner for further details.

Y11 students – Decisionz Magazine

Please follow the link below to the latest Decisionz magazine. This is a free online publication that provides a wealth of advice and guidance for students who will be looking to take on the next step in their lives post Y11. It provides advice about colleges in Derbyshire, how to make applications to college and sixth forms and information about careers.

http://magazine.decisionz.co.uk/books/qdus/#p=1

Y11 Apprenticeships

Year 11 students were shown the link below on how to apply for apprenticeships. We felt it might be useful to parents/carers of Y11 students to view if your son/daughter is thinking of following this path: https://highfieldsmy.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/cgiles_highfields_derbyshire_sch_uk/ERqzZ7aTGzJLhtj4EYtFNcgB nnJvYT1zABhmJztal-hffg

If year 11 students have any questions or would like further information, please see Mrs Giles.

Buxton & Leek College Resources and Open day

Please follow the link below to access Buxton & Leek College presentations covering what they are able to offer students and to find out more information.

The presentation below is 24 minutes long: https://ca-lti.bbcollab.com/recording/4202da3d91fc465497f782c46bc429fe A shorter presentation below is 15mins long https://ca-lti.bbcollab.com/recording/118788fc24214794b68c334ab6714b0d

An open day is planned for November which will be a virtual event that students will need to register for in advance. Dates to be announced shortly.

A link to Buxton & Leek YouTube channel provides a good video library with a wide range of clips including ‘meet the tutor’ videos, interviews with students and the main college film: https://www.youtube.com/user/BuxtonLeekCollege/videos

Learn Live - & Free resources

Learn Live have a virtual pod within www.myfuture.org.uk (located within the careers and transitions zone). Within their pod there is a live streaming TV screen – they will be streaming careers linked videos from over 300 organisations continually through the platform, as an example the Royal Navy are streaming currently.

Linked to that within the ‘Welcome to the Careers and Transitions zone’ you will see a ‘more videos’ hotspot with over 150 pre-recorded videos that have been recently added from organisations such as KPMG, Barclays, Mental Health charities etc.

My Future app and website

My Future is a virtual gateway to support students with their next steps.

• Meet local employers and explore apprenticeship opportunities • Work with training providers to learn about and access courses that are available • Virtually visit post 16 institutions including colleges and universities • Learn about the employment opportunities in your town

To access My Future click on the link below: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/about-chesterfield/learning/myfuture/ (Scroll down to access portal)

If you are using a PC click on the launch fullscreen button below to enter the platform or if you are using a mobile or tablet download the app from m.appbuild.io/myfuture

Unifrog Careers programme

We have signed up to the careers programme ‘Unifrog’ which offers students careers advice, support and guidance. Students in years 10 and 11 have been emailed with the log on details for Unifrog. If students have not received an email they can access the website through the link - www.unifrog.org/sign-in and click on ‘forgotten password’ to reset the password and log in.

A quick tasks sheet on Unifrog has been uploaded to Show My Homework for students to complete.

Toyota 2021 apprenticeships

Toyota have produced a PowerPoint giving an insight into their apprenticeship opportunities. To view this please click the link below: http://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Apprenticeship-OpportunitiesPresentation.pptx

For full details of Toyota apprenticeships please visit their website: https://recruitment.toyotauk.com/