Careers

We believe careers education is about more than choosing a job. It is about understanding your strengths, discovering opportunities, gaining real-world experiences, and making informed decisions about your future, creating The Future You.

The Futures Team, alongside your course tutors and Personal Development Tutors, delivers a programme of careers and employability activities designed to prepare you for life beyond college.

1-to-1 appointments

Our Futures Team, in partnership with The Shaw Trust, offers personalised 1-to-1 careers information, advice and guidance (CIAG) appointments for all students.

Group and individual CIAG

Alongside 1-to-1 appointments, we offer a variety of group and individual support throughout the year, covering the following topics:

Training & Qualifications
Apprenticeships
Finding Part-Time Work
Setting Up a Business
CV Writing and Application Support
Volunteering Opportunities
Employability Skills Development
Gap Year Planning
UCAS and University Applications
Interview Preparation and Interview Skills
Labour Market Information and Career Planning

And Much More

Careers guides

Our careers guides are designed to help you make informed decisions about your future. They provide practical advice on getting to know yourself, exploring the opportunities available to you, making career decisions, and putting your plans into action.

Alongside our main careers guide, we have a suite of guides tailored to curriculum areas, helping you explore sector-specific career pathways and progression opportunities.

Download our guides below:

Download the careers guide

Sector-Specific Careers Guides (17 industry areas) (coming soon)

GroFar

GroFar is our online careers and employability platform, giving students access to their own personalised account to support their career development journey. Through GroFar, students can explore opportunities, record and track careers activities and work placements, access notes and actions from one-to-one guidance meetings, build evidence of their skills and achievements, and draft content for CVs, personal statements and applications. The platform helps students keep all their careers-related information in one place, making it easier to plan, track progress and prepare for their next steps.

Access GroFar

Work experience and industry placements

Work experience is an important part of preparing for life beyond college, helping students develop skills, build confidence and gain valuable insight into the world of work.

Every SHC student benefits from meaningful encounters with employers, while students on vocational and T-Level programmes may also complete additional industry placements as part of their studies.

Find out more on our dedicated Work Experience page.

Explore work experience opportunities

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships offer an exciting pathway into employment, allowing you to gain valuable workplace experience while earning a salary and working towards a recognised qualification.

Find out more about SHC apprenticeships, vacancies and application support on our dedicated Apprenticeships page.

Explore apprenticeship opportunities

Supported Internships

Supported Internships are a one-year education programme and pathway into employment for young people aged 16 to 24 with SEND who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

Delivered in partnership with DfN Project SEARCH, the Royal Borough of Greenwich, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, and the University of Greenwich, Supported Internships provide young people with the opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience, develop employability skills, build confidence and increase their independence.

The programme combines substantial work placements with tailored support from a dedicated Job Coach, Facilitator, and Host Business Mentor, helping interns develop the skills, behaviours and experience needed to succeed in the workplace.

The primary outcome of a Supported Internship is sustained paid employment, whether in full-time or part-time work. Through personalised support, real-world workplace experience and employer engagement, interns are supported to progress into meaningful employment and long-term career opportunities.

Interested in a Supported Internship? Contact the Futures Team to find out more about eligibility, the application process and current opportunities.

futures@shc.ac.uk

Enrichment and student voice

Some of the most valuable skills and experiences are gained outside the classroom. Through enrichment activities, clubs, societies, student-led projects, campaigns and Student Voice opportunities, you can develop confidence, leadership, teamwork and communication skills while making a positive contribution to college life.

Getting involved in enrichment and volunteering activities is a great way to explore your interests, build your CV or personal statement, meet new people and demonstrate the skills that employers, universities and apprenticeship providers value.

Explore enrichment and student voice opportunities

Careers documents

Learn more about our commitment to career development and the opportunities available to students by downloading the documents below:

CDI Code of Ethics - The professional standards and ethical principles that guide the practice of all Career Development Institute (CDI) members.
CDI Customer Code of Ethics - A client-friendly guide explaining the standards, support and professional conduct you can expect from CDI members.
Position Statement for Careers - Our commitment to delivering high-quality careers education, information, advice and guidance. (Coming soon)
Careers Strategy - Our strategic approach to supporting student progression, employability and future success. (Coming soon)
Careers Programme - An overview of the careers education, employer engagement and progression activities available throughout the academic year. (Coming soon)

Parents, carers and supporters

We know that parents, carers and supporters play a vital role in helping young people explore their options, make informed decisions and achieve their ambitions. Together, we can help students develop the confidence, skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their future careers.

We also welcome support from parents and carers who may be able to share industry insights, professional experiences or opportunities through their own networks.

Explore information for parents, carers and supporters

For employers

Employers are a key part of our students' career development. By working with SHC, you can help inspire the next generation, develop future talent and provide valuable insights.

Whether through work experience, industry placements, guest speaking, careers events or employability activities, there are many ways to support our students and engage with future employees.

Find out more about partnering with SHC on our dedicated Employer Partnerships page.

Explore employer partnership opportunities

Contact us

The Future You Team, 3rd Floor Discovery Building (next to Bamboo Cafe).