Careers at Hartdsown

By Mr M Tate3rd July 2020

Introduction

 Hartsdown is committed to a high quality careers program which ensures that students are well equipped to pursue their ambitions. Working in a deprived area we also seek to raise aspiration and to challenge low aspiration wherever it occurs. We do this through our enrichment program and by increasing opportunities for students to engage with higher education.

Throughout the 7 years of education at Hartsdown, students will be fully informed and equipped to enter an ever changing world of work. All students will have the skills, confidence and ability to excel throughout their career journey.

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Gatsby Benchmarks

 We have used the Gatsby indicators to design and monitor our careers programme and our self-assessment of these is ongoing to ensure that all students access all elements.

  1. A stable careers programme
  2. Learning from career and labour market information
  3. Addressing the needs of each pupil
  4. Linking curriculum learning to careers
  5. Encounters with employers and employees
  6. Experiences of workplaces
  7. Encounters with further and higher education
  8. Personal guidance

The Hartsdown Program

 We have identified 5 strands to our program which are delivered across student’s experience at Hartsdown.

  • Encounters with employers and employees
  • Experiences of workplaces
  • Encounters with FE and HE
  • Personal Guidance
  • Work skills
    • Self aware
    • Organised
    • Self Assured
    • Good Communicator
    • Interview skills
    • CV development
    • Vision

 

Apprenticeships Explained, please click here for more information.

NHS Careers

4th March 2021Mrs C Titherington

NHS Health Careers

Whatever your skills, qualifications or interests, there is a career for you in the NHS. You could work directly with patients, in hospitals, an ambulance trust, or in the community. And once you’re part of the NHS team, you can develop your career to fulfil your potential.

Check out the quiz on the NHS Careers page to see which NHS career is right for you.

Virtual Careers Fair

4th March 2021Mrs C Titherington

As part of National Careers Week, Thursday 4th March is National Skills Day! A chance for teachers, students and employers to talk about the skills that are essential in the world of work – whatever your pathway.

Virtual Careers Fair – Skills Zone

Head to the Virtual Careers Fair and explore the Skills Zone where you will find click-and-play videos on each of the 8 essential skills – plus hear an HR professional talking about why these skills are so important for young people entering the world of work.
Visit The Virtual Careers Fair

Work Experience Weekend 19-20 September

10th September 2020Mrs C Titherington

On the 19th and 20th September it’s online work experience weekend for students interested in careers as doctors, nurses, dentists and other healthcare professions.

Students of any age can join hundreds of other students from all over the world to be guided around 6 hospitals, all online, from the comfort of their own homes.

They are able to see the diagnosis and treatments from real life patients and then UK doctors will host a LIVE Q&A session to help them interpret everything they have seen and offer advice on how this can be used in applications to university.

To enrol on the course, students just need to visit:

https://www.premedprojects.co.uk/ultimate-work-experience-weekend-19-20-september

Message For year 13 from Canterbury Christchurch University

14th August 2020Mr M Tate

Firstly, we would like to congratulate all of your A-Level students who have managed to successfully progress to their preferred destination.

No doubt the last 24 hours have been a trying time for students and staff trying to negotiate the options made available to them late in the day by the government. Our thoughts are with any student that received grades significantly lower than mock results or predicted grades and who might be facing an uncertain future while they consider making an appeal, in order to meet the terms of their University offer.

We want to reassure you that at Canterbury Christ Church University we are here to support your students at this anxious time and will hold original offers until final regraded results are received. places will be guaranteed as long as regraded results mean that the terms of the offer have been met.

We can also discuss alternative courses available with your students’ current grades and explore what opportunities are still available at Christ Church.

We have a dedicated Clearing team who are here to help with every step. Students can call 01227 926000 to discuss further.

Virtual Clearing Open Day – Saturday 15th August, 10am-4pm

Our Virtual Clearing Open Day, taking place tomorrow, is an excellent opportunity for any students who are considering applying for a university place through Clearing to find out what makes Canterbury Christ Church University such as great place to study.

The event is also suitable for any students who have already secured a place at Canterbury Christ Church University through Clearing, or otherwise, and will enable them to ask any questions they may have.

During this Virtual Open Day, students will be able to:

– find out about the course(s) they are interested in studying via a live session.
– chat with academics (and students) and have their questions answered.
– go on a tour of the University.
– check out the accommodation, to see where they might be living.
– speak to our Student Services including support and health, library, sport, careers, accommodation and IT.

Please do forward this opportunity on to any students who may benefit from this information.

Students can book their place at the Virtual Clearing Open Day by clicking here.

Kind regards,

School and College Engagement Team
Canterbury Christ Church University

Preparing For A Level Results Day : Webinar

10th August 2020Mrs C Titherington

Not sure what to expect on A level results day? Youth Employment UK are here to help.  They are hosting an online event to cover all things A levels on Tuesday 11th August.

What is it? 

They will be joined by careers advice and guidance expert Julie Poppleton, Julie will be on hand to talk you through what is going to happen on results day, what you need to know beforehand and all of your options and next steps once you receive your results.

Apprentices and graduates will also be joining them for the session so you can hear directly from young people who have been where you are now and how they have navigated their way forward.

You will also get the chance to hear from some of their Youth Friendly Employers about the skills they are looking for when they are recruiting.

When is it? 

This event will run Tuesday 11th August between 1.00pm – 2.00pm, the event will run online via zoom.

If you have never used Zoom before you might want to read this before you join. 

Why should you join?

Hear from careers experts and get your questions answered about your next steps

Talk to apprentices and graduates about how they made their choices and what they have learnt

Quiz employers on the skills and qualities they are looking for in young people

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIucO-qpjwsGNSGvZ58_SPsgkcRyxKCb2KV

Further Information

Find out more about this event by calling 01536 513388 or emailing them at info@youthemployment.org.uk

https://www.youthemployment.org.uk/events/preparing-for-a-level-results-day-webinar/

Resources for students receiving their GCSE, AS and A level qualifications this summer

7th August 2020Mrs C Titherington

Ofqual has published resources for students receiving their qualifications this summer. These resources include a student guide to post-16 qualification results that provides students with additional information to help them understand how their results have been awarded, what to expect on results day, options available to them if they are unhappy with their result, and details on the appeals process for GCSE, AS and A levels.

University of Suffolk Online Summer School

4th August 2020Mrs C Titherington

The University of Suffolk residential summer school programme has been moved online for 2020.

The virtual event is an opportunity for college and 6th form students to get an insight into university life from current University of Suffolk students and staff as well as receive advice and practical guidance.

Many students have missed out on attending UCAS fairs, university open days & visits and starting their preparations for university applications in the past few months. Uni Camp is great chance for students to find out more about university and get back on track with their journeys into higher education. The event will be open to Year 13 students as well those in Year 12 (or equivalent) with information on how to make the most of clearing and looking at options for after results day in August.

The event will run over 3 days, Wednesday 5th – Friday 7th August. Students are able to take part in all 3 days or choose to attend the sessions and workshops they are most interested in. Workshops/sessions will cover:

  • Preparing for university (UCAS applications, writing a personal statement, finance, making the most of clearing etc.)
  • University life (Q&A with current students, student skills, life on campus etc.)
  • Academic courses (taster sessions with UOS lecturers, research skills, student experiences etc.)

Current students and staff will be on hand during all of the sessions to answer any questions in chat boxes and students will not need to use their camera/microphone. Students will be able to access sessions through their internet browser and will not need to download any specialist software.

For more information about Uni Camp and how to register, see www.uos.ac.uk/unicamp.

 

Careers Advice – Get Help With Your Life Choices

31st July 2020Mrs C Titherington

Build confidence and skills to get the jobs you want. Because you matter.

If you’re aged 14-24, Youth Employment UK has lots of information about early careers advice, choosing study subjects, money matters, mental health.  You can join them as a Young Professional for free skills training or as a Volunteer Youth Ambassador and their whole website explodes into life. Interact with tips, advice, mentoring and opportunities that match your interests.

Click here for more information