Future Choices: KS3
KS4
We want you to have explored and discovered more about the world of work and developed your interests and skills further. You may or may not know the career that you wish to pursue but will have an idea of the general direction that you would like to go in. This is important at this stage because the choices you make at 16 may influence the path you can follow later e.g. if you decide not to study physics and maths or an engineering qualification it may be difficult to access an engineering course at university or an engineering degree apprenticeship. You will be aware of different recruitment processes i.e. for college or an apprenticeship and what you need to do to make a successful application.
At the end of Year 11 we want you to have considered the different ways that you can move forward after school and select the route that you would like to take, recognising what you will need to do to make a successful application.
Year 10
Introduction to University - 18th October 2022
Exploring your future options.
BBC Tell me a story - 9th November 2022
Inspirational guest speaker - BBC Ambassador
Our enterpriser advisors tell us their story - Coming Soon
United Utilities and IPSOS (a global marketing agency) tell us their story.
National Careers Week: Discover your stories - 6 - 11th March 2023
Individual activities on our Future Choices Google classroom.
Living in the wider world - PSHE & PDC - June 2023
Discover your Skills and qualities
Explore Employability Skills
Your Choices at 16
What is going on in the Job market in Manchester
Future Choices Event - Coming soon
Think about yourself and future pathways.
Future Choices Evening - 6th July 2023
Discover options after school. Meet colleges, universities and employers.
Careers Appointments - Start June 2023
Meet our independent careers adviser and talk about your individual choices.
Look for careers activities in your subject classes - Classroom activities, guest speakers and visits. eg. How does english and story telling link to the world of work.
Year 11
Careers Appointments - Throughout the year
Meet our independent careers adviser and talk about your individual choices.
Introduction to University - 1st November 2022
Skills for life. Discovering university learning styles.
Discover sixth form and further education - 16-17 November 2022
What is it like to study at a sixth form or FE college, what are the entry requirements and what courses are on offer.
Discover Apprenticeships - Coming soon (November/December)
What are apprenticeships.
Apprenticeship Workshop - Coming soon (January)
What is an apprenticeship is like, the Application process and how to find an apprenticeship.
Apprenticeship Application Support - Coming soon (February/March)
Help with application and interviews.
Our enterprise advisors tell us their story - Coming Soon
United Utilities and IPSOS (a global marketing agency) tell us their story.
National Careers Week: Discover your stories - 6 - 11th March 2023
Individual activities on our Future Choices Google classroom.
Living in the wider world - PSHE & PDC - June 2023
Recognising my skills and how to develop them. Using these skills in the workplace.
Creating my CV including highlighting my skills.
Writing a personal statement for a college or job/apprenticeship application.
How to be successful at a job interview for an apprenticeship or part-time job.
Career Planning
How? Why? Different paths
Resilience
Identify your values
Making a difference through your career choice.
Look for careers activities in your subject classes - Classroom activities, guest speakers and visits.
