Careers
Work experience
Work experience is a key part of the curriculum for Year 10 and Year 12. It is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable work experience, learn new skills and it can support career decision making.
For an example work experience letter, click here
Careers video of the month: Exploring NHS Careers
More useful career videos to inspire can be found at:
YouTube – CareersBox
iCould
Careerometer is an online data portal which connects and standardises existing sources of high quality, reliable LMI to support the process of identifying potential careers. It allows students to compare national average wages, working hours and future employment prospects.
Apprenticeships
All you need to know about apprenticeships, here.
Example apprenticeship application letter here.
Local apprenticeship training providers
www.ctapprenticeships.co.uk – County Training – Shropshire-wide apprenticeship provider.
www.sbc-training.co.uk – Shrewsbury based apprenticeship provider.
www.junipertraining.co.uk – Shrewsbury based training provider.
Local companies who recruit apprentices
ABP, AGRO Merchants, Barlows Electrical plus many more.
Please search Find an Apprenticeship for more opportunities.
Other companies to consider
https://www.aldirecruitment.co.uk/apprenticeships – Aldi apprenticeships.
www.company.airbus.com/careers/apprentices-and-pupils/In-the-United-Kingdom.html – Airbus apprenticeships.
www.bentleycareers.com – Bentley careers in Crewe.
www.jaguarlandrovercareers.com – Jaguar Landrover careers in Wolverhampton.
https://joinus.barclays/eme/apprenticeships/ – Barclays apprenticeships.
www.baesystems.com/apprentices – Global aerospace company with a site in Telford.
https://mcmt.co.uk/ – Shrewsbury and Bridgnorth based engineering apprenticeships.
SBC Training apprenticeship opportunities:
Employability
For information on employability skills and how to develop them, click here.
Please click here to view CV help for Year 11s and here for Sixth Formers.
Please click here for Interview tips.
Example college application letter here.
For tips for the workplace, please click here
Careers Information
www.icould.com – Career videos of people talking about a range of jobs and home of the Buzz Careers Quiz.
www.ucas.com/ucas/after-gcses/find-career-ideas/explore-jobs – Website exploring jobs by subject, skill or job family.
www.prospects.ac.uk – Useful site offering information on a range of jobs, career options, degrees, gap years etc.
www.targetcareers.co.uk – Great site with lots of information about careers and further/higher education.
Higher Education
www.ucas.com – Information on accessing higher education including universities and apprenticeships.
www.theuniguide.co.uk– Information on various universities.
www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk – Information on university league tables.
www.opendays.com – University open days.
Entrepreneurship
https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/ – Support and advice in finding a job or setting up your own business.
www.gov.uk/business – Practical information on setting up a business.
Creative Arts
www.federationofdramaschools.co.uk – Careers in performing arts and accredited drama schools.
www.screenskills.com – Information on screen-based creative careers.
www.ccskills.org.uk – Information on careers in the creative industry.
Engineering
www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk – Useful site providing a wide range of information on engineering roles.
www.thisisengineering.org.uk – Meet engineers and find out about engineering sectors.
Healthcare
www.healthcareers.nhs.uk – Information on roles within the NHS.
www.stepintothenhs.nhs.uk – Information on roles within the healthcare sector.
www.bps.org.uk/public/become-psychologist – How to become a psychologist.
https://www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-support/studying-medicine – How to become a doctor.
www.bva.co.uk/professional-development/careers/becoming-a-vet/ – How to become a vet.
Armed Forces
Royal Navy – www.royalnavy.mod.uk.
Royal Navy practice reasoning test – www.royalnavy.mod.uk/careers/joining/get-ready-to-join/practise-for-rt-test/reasoning.
Royal Marines test – www.royalnavy.mod.uk/careers/royal-marines-recruitment-test/reasoning.
Army – https://apply.army.mod.uk.
RAF – www.raf.mod.uk/RECRUITMENT.
Airman selection practice test – www.raf.mod.uk/recruitment/how-to-apply/ast.
Other useful sector-specific websites
https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/– Government site about training to become a teacher.
http://recruit.college.police.uk – Information on training to become a police officer.
www.fireservice.co.uk/recruitment – Information on how to join the fire service.
www.lawcareers.net – Information on a career in law.
www.nctj.com – Careers in journalism.
Sir John Talbot’s School Careers Fest
With the pandemic preventing Sir John Talbot’s School’s traditional student careers festival at St Alkmund’s Church, the school decided to take the annual event virtual this year. The weeklong initiative saw a full programme of events planned for Sir John Talbot’s Year 7 and 9 students, which included live virtual forums with businesses and employers. It was a fantastic opportunity for the students to network and learn about a wide range of career sectors.
Find out the full story by clicking, here. Check out feedback from the event in the below video, the students also received high praise from a very special person… the Mayor of London!
Careers Contacts
For careers/work experience support or to book a careers appointment, please contact Ms Pam Robinson, Careers Guidance and Inspiration Officer – Pam.Robinson@mmat.co.uk
The full structure of Careers across the Marches Multi Academy Trust can be found here:
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