As your time at St George's finishes it is now time to check you are prepared for the next step. These resources are split into different sections to suit your chosen post 16 destination as well as some general ones that will benefit you all.
Check the links and information related to your chosen destination.
Blackpool Sixth Form's New Student Hub has information and videos to help you prepare for the course you have chosen.
Watch this video to guide you through the online enrollement process
B&FC have created a range of webinars which provide an in-depth look into each curriculum area and it's related industry. These are available on the college's YouTube account here
The Myerscough Careers Team have created a site especially to prepare students for their course, which is called My Future Applicant Site .
Pupils will get access to this once they have applied, check your em,ails from Myerscough for the details. The site includes subject specific resources and activities such as quizzes, videos, booklets and more. There’s also a ‘Work Skills’ area for those re-sitting Maths and English GCSE.
Newman Beginnings is for all students who have accepted their conditional offer of a place at Cardinal Newman College for September 2021 entry.
This platform will support you in starting your journey at Newman, and give you an insight into the subjects you are looking to study. Whilst there, you can access any of the subject channels, and we hope it helps you to firm up your choices when it comes to enrolment.
We can’t wait to welcome you to your subjects in September, whether you’ve set your sights on the subjects you wish to study, or you’ve had a change of heart and looking to find out more about a different subject, we welcome you virtually to Newman Beginnings.
You’ll receive your log in details for Newman Beginnings from us via email, click the link below to get started!
Preparing for an Apprenticeship
Virtual Work Experience Opportunities
Speakers for School's Experience Programme connects schools with industry leading employers, to open young people’s eyes to the possibilities ahead of them. The programme is run through a simple, safe-guarded portal, giving students access to opportunities.
The first step is to: Register for a student account once registered you can then browse through the different opportunities on offer and apply for any that you feel would benefit you. There is a huge variety of available experiences, ranging from a couple of hours to a few days in length. Placements are in all sectors too. Take time with your application for a place, this is part of the process as the employers select who the opportunities are offered to. Once you have submitted an application school verify and add a note to support it. You will then hear back if you have been successful in gaining a place.
How to apply for a Virtual Work Experience Placement
Creating a CV and Applying for jobs
Whether you are looking for a part time job for extra money whilst at college or for an apprenticeship a good CV is very useful. Check out the resources and links from the Application and Interview Skills page where you will find links and videos to help you.
'Create Your Future'- 6 Week Programme
Create Your Future is an online summer programme designed to help you boost your skills and careers confidence. It will also help you think about steps you can take to move forwards in life in a way that’s right for you. It’s free to take part. Create Your Future is a collaboration between Youth Employment UK and The Careers And Enterprise Company.
Week 1: You and Your Needs
This we
ek’s theme is You and Your Needs and you’ll take part in activities from Youth Employment UK’s online Young Professional programmes and explore extra resources and opportunities to build you knowledge and understanding.
The activities that we will cover this week include:
- Considering your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
- Exploring where you are today, your barriers, where you could be and where to get help.
- Understanding how to take better care of your emotional wellbeing feel more confident in decision making and goal setting.
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To get started, take a look here at Week 1 intro + activities list
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Then have a go at Week 1 Young Professional Activity
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Week 2: Knowing Your Choices
This week’s theme is Knowing your Choices and you’ll take part in activities from Youth Employment UK’s online Young Professional programmes and explore extra resources and opportunities to build you knowledge and understanding.
The activities that we will cover this week include:
- Exploration of the range of pathways available to them including: vocational and academic pathways, starting a business and finding employment.
- Considering the differences between some of the options.
- Exploring how to make decisions about future options, good questions to ask and where to go for additional support and information.
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To get started, take a look here at Week 2 intro + activities list
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Then have a go at Week 2 Young Professional Activity
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Week 3: Your Life Skills
This week’s theme is Building your Life Skills and you’ll take part in activities from Youth Employment UK’s online Young Professional programmes and explore extra resources and opportunities to build you knowledge and understanding.
The activities that we will cover this week include:
- Developing the key skills needed for life and work including key employability skills, such as communication, teamwork, problem solving, self-belief and self-employment.
- Determining where you are on these skills and how to improve them.
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To get started, take a look here at Week 3 intro + activities list
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Then have a go at Week 3 Young Professional activity
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Week 4: Experience of Work
This week’s theme is Getting Experience of Work and Building Networks and you’ll take part in activities from Youth Employment UK’s online Young Professional programmes and explore extra resources and opportunities to build you knowledge and understanding.
The activities that we will cover this week include:
- Completing a virtual work experience programme which will explore the world of work, different sectors, different business functions, key skills, building networks and pathways.
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To get started, take a look here at Week 4 intro + activities list
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Then have a go at Week 4 Young Professional Activity
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Week 5: Finding a Career for You
This week’s theme is Choosing and Finding a Career for You and you’ll take part in activities from Youth Employment UK’s online Young Professional programmes and explore extra resources and opportunities to build you knowledge and understanding.
The activities that we will cover this week include:
- Finding out about the range of careers available to you and the changing opportunities
- Explore how to use Labour Market Information
- Discover how to make career choices
- Learn to make a career plan
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To get started, take a look here at Week 5 intro + activities list
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Then have a go at Week 5 Young Professional Activity
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Week 6: Staying Ahead of the Game
This week’s theme is Getting and Staying Ahead of the Game and you’ll take part in activities from Youth Employment UK’s online Young Professional programmes and explore extra resources and opportunities to build you knowledge and understanding.
The activities that we will cover this week include:
- Learn to use the CV builder function of the Young Professional
- Find opportunities through the Young Professional Opportunity Finder
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To get started, take a look here at Week 6 intro + activities list
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Remember to keep checking the Opportunity Finder as new opportunities are added daily.
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