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CAREERS AND WORK EXPERIENCE AT HUDDERSFIELD NEW COLLEGE

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GET INFORMED GET INSPIRED

Access careers resources to plan your future

Find out about the opportunities offered by a Gap Year

From Open Days to Personal Statements, there’s plenty of advice and help on hand!

GET UCAS READY

Explore career and apprenticeship vacancies

GET EMPLOYED

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GET INVOLVED Explore your options with events and guest speakers

GET ORGANISED Book an appointment with a Careers Advisor and get organised

GET SKILLED Take a look at more details about each of these categories in this booklet and on Moodle!

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Explore work experience possibilities and prepare yourself for the world of work

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STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD

DEVELOP NEW SKILLS

BUILD YOUR SELF CONFIDENCE

COMPETE FOR TOP UNIVERSITY PLACES AND COMPETIVE COURSES

DISCOVER YOUR VOCATION

Whether you have a set career plan in mind, or you’re unsure of your next step after College, our expert Careers Team are on hand to guide you!

Our Careers Advisors and Work Experience Team can advise you on progressing to university, securing an apprenticeship or entering the workforce.

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MEET THE TEAM The College’s experienced Careers and Work Experience Team are on hand throughout your time at College to help you to prepare for a successful future. Meet the team below.

- Tony Sturdy - Senior Careers and Education Advisor - Ben Burgin - Careers Advisor - Claire Ridley - C&K Careers Advisor - Lynne Walker - Work Experience Adminstration Manager - Chelsea Redshaw - Employment Engagement Officer

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GET INFORMED

The careers support at Huddersfield New College is exceptional, and prides itself on the positive progression students make. Students benefit from three qualified Careers Advisors, one-to-one careers support, and a host of opportunities to advance their ambitions through a bespoke support package.

There is a huge range of careers resources that our students have access to throughout their time at HNC. These include, but are not limited to: • • • • •

One-to-one careers advice C&K Careers National Careers Service Prospectus resources Vacancy information

As well as benefitting from qualified in-house Careers Advisors, the College is also home to an experienced C&K Careers Advisor, allowing students to explore a range of opportunities across both Kirklees and Calderdale

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GET ORGANISED

The College’s Careers Team are on hand to help you get organised and support you to plan your future. Whether you have a firm career plan in mind, or, like Olivia below, you’re unsure what your next step after College should be, our experienced team are on hand to guide you.

All students at HNC are welcomed and encouraged to take advantage of the outstanding careers service, and you can book one-to-one appointments throughout your time at College to seek advice and ensure that you are well prepared for your next step.

You can book an appointment via Moodle, or by visiting the Careers area in the LRC.

Although I always had a passion for Science, I wasn’t sure where to go after HNC. The Careers team at College guided me to discover the options open to me, and helped me to decide on a career in Midwifery.

OLIVIA HANSON School: Salendine Nook High School Destination: Midwifery at the University of Chester Studied: A Level Chemistry, Biology and BTEC Health and Social Care

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GET INVOLVED

There are a huge range of opportunities in and outside of College which gives you the chance to explore the vast variety of career possibilities open to you.

“College worked hard to help me to develop my skillset outside of my studies, and I felt like this was a huge benefit when it came round to applying for university via UCAS. College expect you to step up and take charge of your learning and your future, and this really helps you to focus and achieve!”

- Michael Hemingway

Students are encouraged to take advantage of these specialist events, which serve to motivate and inspire you to aim high and to learn more about their chosen industry.

This year, students at Huddersfield New college have had the opportunity to experience: • • • • • •

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Guest speakers Exhibitions University open events UCAS Conference Progression Conference Trips and visits

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I chose to study at HNC because of the additional opportunities available to me.

On top of my academic studies, I took part in a variety of activities, including charity work and the knitting club! I also had the support of the College’s Careers Team, who were able to advise me on the best way to secure a place at my dream university. With their help, I was able to attend a prestigious summer school; having these experiences has helped me to stand out from my peers and gave me the confidence to excel at admissions interviews.

IVY OLDROYD School: Royds Hall Community School Destination: Maths at Durham University Studied: A Level Chemistry, Maths and Further Maths

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GET SKILLED

An important aspect of your study programme is gaining real-life experience of the world of work. Whether you’re studying a BTEC qualification, an A Level programme, or even a mix of the two, work experience will help you to build your reportoire of knowledge and skills, allowing you to enjoy a range of new and exciting experiences.

Our Work Experience Team have many links with local and national industry, supporting you to explore the opportunities available to you and helping you to secure a valuable work placement.

Taking advantage of a work experience placement will help you to stand out from the crowd by: • • • •

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Building industry experience Developing self confidence Building your CV Developing work-related skills

Our expert Careers Team are also on hand to ensure you have the competitive edge! They can help you to improve your CV, support you with interview technique, coach you on writing an outstanding personal statement and help you to search for vacancies

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“Learners’ outcomes are outstanding with very high success rates and excellent progression to higher education, employment and training.”

- Ofsted 2016

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GET UCAS READY

The majority of students studying at Huddersfield New College aim to move on to university after they have sucessfully completed their studies. The College’s Careers Team are experts when it comes to ensuring you have all the knowledge you need to access the right university course for you.

During your one-to-one careers appointments, you will have the opportunity to discuss your future plans, and your Careers Advisor will ensure that you’re fully equipped to take that next step.

During your appointments you will be able to explore: • • • • • •

Course choices University choices UCAS applications UCAS Personal Statements University open days Entry criteria Did you know that our students progress to prestigious universities such as Durham, Leeds, Manchester and York on a variety of competitive courses such as History, Maths, Psychology and Pharmacy

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GET INSPIRED

An often unexplored option for students is to take a Gap Year after they have completed their college studies. Gap Year opportunities are endless, and support a host of career ambitions.

Our experienced Careers Team can help you to explore the opportunities available to you, and support you to secure a place on your desired programme.

Gap year opportunites in the past have included: • • • • •

Projects abroad Volunteering Work experience Camp America Internships

The support the Careers Team have given me gave me the confidence to pursue my dream to travel, and I will be working at Camp America before embarking on a career in Sport.

RENEE FACEY

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GET EMPLOYED

Progressing on to your chosen industry via and Apprenticeship or Higher Apprenticeship is an ever popular next step for students at Huddersfield New College. An Apprenticeship allows you to earn while you learn, and for some industries, this hands-on approach to developing your skillset is the most appropriate way to progress. Our Careers Team can advise you on whether your future ambitions can be supported via an apprenticeship.

For students on Level 1 and Level 2 courses, there are a range of exciting Level 3 Apprenticeships vacancies that are displayed in our Careers area in the LRC.

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For students completing their Level 3 courses, Higher and Degree Level Apprenticeships are a progression option, and our Careers Team work with a range of high value employers to actively recruit to these competitive programmes.

Did you know that College works with international organisations to recruit students to high value apprenticeship destinations, and students this year have successfully secured Higher Apprenticeships at ‘big four’ organisations, such as KPMG

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...to take charge of your future!

A full list of events and opportunities can be found on our Moodle section:

Visiting the Careers tab on Moodle

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Want to speak to us? Click the ‘careers appointment booking’ tab Come along and be supported!

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Browsing the information available

You can select an available appointment to suit you

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If you require this information in any other format, including Word, please email info@huddnewcoll.ac.uk

GOOD TO KNOW New careers opportunities arise throughout the year, in response to student feedback.

Make sure you check out Moodle, the screens and our social media regularly for the latest announcements!

Huddersfield New College New Hey Road Huddersfield HD3 4GL 01484 652341 info@huddnewcoll.ac.uk www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk www.facebook.com/huddnewcoll @huddnewcoll

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