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Careers & Work Experience

At Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, we place student aspirations at the core of everything we do. We are committed to fostering strong, positive relationships with local organisations within the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Our Careers Programme is something we take great pride in, as we aim to equip our learners with the skills and experiences needed to shape the future workforce.

We are proud to announce that we are working towards achieving the Investors In Careers Award.  This is a nationally recognised quality standard reflects our commitment to delivering high quality careers education, information, advice, and guidance (CIAEG) for all our learners.  Our goal is to ensure every individual is supported to make informed and aspirational decisions about their future.

We put student careers and employability experiences at the forefront of all our efforts.

  • Rise to the challenge.
  • Inspire confidence.
  • Provide a comprehensive Careers and Employability Experience.
  • Exceed expectations.

Our Team:

Jas Mato
Futures Manager (Careers & Employer Engagement)

Emma Alves & Emma Page
Careers Advisors

Saif Khan, Brigid Gyimah & Kerry Hill
Employment Engagement & Work Experience Coordinators

Alex More & Obinichi Igbere
Careers Advisors (Prospects)

Careers & Work Experience

Work experience and career planning are essential for your continued growth and independence. That's why we’re committed to equipping you with the tools and skills you need to succeed in these areas. We will regularly update this page with helpful tips and resources to guide you toward your desired career path.

Students

When you're ready to begin work experience, simply let your teacher know, and they will connect you with the Work Experience (WEX) coordinator. Not sure about your career direction yet? No worries—we have on-site career advisors who can help you plan your next steps.

Parents

All students participate in a week of work experience as part of their course. We have developed a comprehensive programme focused on preparing students for the workplace, including workshops, guest speakers, and interactive sessions. After completing the programme, students can either join one of our many partner organisations or secure their own placement.

Employers

Are you an employer interested in offering a student their first experience in the workforce? We’d love to hear from you! Please contact our WEX team using the button below.

Contact WEX

 

Summary of the Careers Programme 

At Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, we are dedicated to offering a comprehensive Careers Education, Information, Advice, and Guidance (CEIAG) programme to all students. Our goal is to equip students with the skills, knowledge, experience, and resources necessary for success in their chosen pathways. Our Careers and Employability Education is customised to cater to specific vocational areas and academic levels.

The college aligns with the New CDI Framework for careers, employability, and enterprise education, as well as the DfE statutory guidance for further education and sixth form colleges. We also follow the DfE Careers Strategy: Making the Most of Everyone’s Skills and Talents. Our careers and employability programme adheres to best practice guidelines, including the Gatsby Benchmarks, the Ofsted Framework, and other relevant standards.

Below is an overview of our Careers Programme, outlining the careers and employability activities available throughout the year.

Careers Guidance

  • Careers Guidance Meetings

  • Careers Guidance Drop-ins

  • Careers Advice at Enrolment

  • Virtual Careers Advice

  • Next Steps Group Workshops

  • Progression Appointments

  • Online Careers Resources

  • School Visits and Transitions

Employability

  • CV Workshops

  • Interview Skills Techniques

  • Employability Skills Sessions

  • Blended Learning Employability Programme & Tutor Programme

  • Careers and Employability Events

  • Work Ready Interviews

  • External Guest Speakers

  • Mock Interviews

  • Careers Fair

  • Speed Networking Events

  • Job Search Skills

  • Apprenticeship Advice

  • Work Experience

  • Future Skills Days

  • Apprenticeship Application Advice

Events

  • College-wide Visit to Skills London

  • National Apprenticeship Week

  • College Careers and Apprenticeship Fair

  • Higher Education Fair

  • Open Days

  • Educational Trips and Visits

  • Visiting Guest Speakers

  • Employer Experience

  • Work-Related Learning

  • College Taster Days

  • Enrolment Support

  • Parents’ Evenings, Assemblies/Induction

Higher Education Support

  • UCAS Clearing Support - Drop-ins and by Appointment

  • UCAS Application Support

  • Personal Statement Writing and Course Search Support

  • University Visits

  • Student Finance Support

  • Higher Education Fair

For more details, please contact Jas Mato via email at Jas.Mato@shc.ac.uk.

Measuring and Assessing the Impact of the Careers Programme

Evaluating the success of a careers programme can be challenging, but we employ various methods to measure our impact:

  • Published Data: We compare our students' post-16 and post-18 destinations with local colleges and national data published by the Department for Education (DfE).

  • Evaluating Activities: We regularly assess each activity’s success and ensure it meets or exceeds the expectations of the Gatsby Benchmarks. We use Compass Plus, work with our Careers & Enterprise Coordinator, and gather feedback from students, visitors, parents, and professionals. Analysing this data ensures we meet the career and employability needs of our students and provide them with high-quality labour market information, enabling them to make informed decisions about their future.

  • Quality Award (CEIAG): We are currently working towards a Quality Award for CEIAG (Prospects), which will fully align with the national validation by the Quality in Careers Standard (QiCS). This award offers an external evaluation of our careers programme against the eight Gatsby Benchmarks.

Contact Information

For further information, please contact our Futures Manager, Jas Mato, via email at Jas.Mato@shc.ac.uk.

Detailed Careers Programme 

 

GATSBY BENCHMARK 
 Term 1
 
TERM 2
 
Term 3
 
STEM (Engineering, Motor Vehicle, Science, Maths, General construction, plumbing, Joinery & Electrical Installation and General Maintenance and Painting & Decorating
 
  • NAVIGATING YOUR WAY AROUND GROFAR ALL STUDENTS GB 2 AND 3
 
  • UNDERSTANDING YOUR PAY SLIP GB1, 3 AND 5
 
  • HOW TO SELL YOURSELF PROFESSIONALLY GB1 AND GB3
 
  • DIGITAL FOOTPRINT BY DWP GB 1, 3 AND 5
 
  • CV PREPARATION GB1, 3 AND 5
 
  • VARIOUS ROLES WITHIN CONSTRUCTION ELKIN CONSTRUCTION GB1, 2, 3 AND 5 MONDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER L2/3
10.50-12.20
 
Howden’s work Experience Week Nov 2023
 
 
PERSONAL GUIDANCE GB8
 
NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIPS WEEK 5TH -11THFEB
(to be arranged)
 
 
 
NATIONAL CAREERS WEEK 9TH MARCH
(To be arranged) GB 1,2,3,5 AND 6
 
Lovell hybrid work experience week
LEVEL 2 STUDENTS PERSONAL GUIDANCE GB8
 
 
Creative Services: Hair & Beauty, Art & Design, Sport, Digital, Business Criminology
Public Services
  • L3 STUDENTS PERSONAL GUIDANCE GB8
 
  • NAVIGATING YOUR WAY AROUND GROFAR ALL STUDENTS STUDENT’S GB 2 AND 3
 
  • FUTURES WEEK: MONDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER. INTRO TO T LEVEL PLACEMENT PREP GB 1, 2, 3, 4.
 
  • DAY 2: TUESDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER, EXPLORING JOB SPECS/DATA COLLECTION GB 1, 2, 3, 4
 
  • DAY 3: WEDNESDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER, START APPLICATION PROCESS 1, 2, 3 AND 4
 
  • DAY 5: MOCK INTERVIEWS 1,2,3,4 AND 5
 
 
  • UNDERSTANDING YOUR PAYSLIP GB 1, 3 AND 5
 
  • HOW TO SELL YOURSELF PROFESSIONALLY GB2 AND GB3
 
  • DIGITAL FOOTPRINT BY DWP GB 1, 3 AND 5
 
  • PREPARATION GB 1, 3 AND 5 CV
 
  • Hair & Beauty start Bentham House projects
 
  • Sports Primary School Coaching October 2023
 
 
 
L1 STUDENTS PERSONAL GUIDANCE GB8
 
NATIONAL CAREERS WEEK 9TH MARCH
(To be arranged) GB 1,2,3,5 AND 6
 
NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIPS WEEK 5TH -11TH FEB
 
 
LEVEL 2 STUDENTS PERSONAL GUIDANCE GB8
Care & Early Years
Criminology  
  • L3 STUDENTS PERSONAL GUIDANCE GB8
 
  • NAVIGATING YOUR WAY AROUND GROFAR ALL STUDENTS STUDENT’S GB 1, 2 AND 3
 
  • UNDERSTANDING YOUR PAYSLIP GB1, 3 AND 5
 
  • HOW TO SELL YOURSELF PROFESSIONALLY GB1 AND 3
 
  • DIGITAL FOOTPRINT BY DWP GB 1, 3 AND 5
 
  • CV PREPARATION 1. 3 AND 5
 
  • Level 2 Early Years (Childcare) & Level 3 Health & Social Care (H&SC) weekly placements begin w/c 30th October (ends 24th May 2024
 
  • Level 2 Early Years (Childcare) block weeks: 4th – 15th December
 
  • Level 3 H&SC block week 11th – 15th December
 
 
L1 STUDENTS PERSONAL GUIDANCE GB8
 
NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIPS WEEK 5TH -11TH FEB
NATIONAL CAREERS WEEK 9TH MARCH
(To be arranged) GB 1,2,3,5 AND 6
 
  • T-Level Health (Adult Nursing) & T-Level Education & Early Years (Assisted Teaching) weekly placements begin 8th January.
  • T Level block weeks 5th – 9th February
11th -15th March
 
  • Level 2 Childcare block 5th – 9th February & 25th- 28th March
 
  • Level 1 H&SC WEX 5 – 9th February
  • Level 2 H&SC WEX 26th Feb – 1st March
  • Level 3 Criminology WEX 4th – 15th March
 
 
 
  • T-Level Health (Adult Nursing) & T-Level Education & Early Years (Assisted Teaching), Level 2 Childcare weekly placements end 24thMay
  • T-Level block 22nd – 26th April
 
  • Level 2 Childcare block 15th – 19th April
 
  • Level 3 H&SC block 20th – 24th May
Hospitality & Catering
  • L3 STUDENTS PERSONAL GUIDANCE GB8
 
  • NAVIGATING YOUR WAY AROUND GROFAR ALL STUDENTS STUDENT’S GB 2 AND 3
 
  • UNDERSTANDING YOUR PAYSLIP GB1 AND 3
 
  • HOW TO SELL YOURSELF PROFESSIONALLY GB1 AND 3
 
  • DIGITAL FOOTPRINT BY DWP GB 1, 3 AND 5
 
  • CV PREPARATION GB 1, 3 AND 5
 
  • Level 3 Work Experience
 
  • Level 2 Work Experience
 
 
 
 
L1 STUDENTS PERSONAL GUIDANCE GB8
 
NATIONAL CAREERS WEEK 9TH MARCH
(To be arranged) GB 1,2,3,5 AND 6
 
NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIPS WEEK 5TH -11TH
 
Level 3 Work Experience
 
Level 2 Work Experience
LEVEL 2 STUDENTS PERSONAL GUIDANCE GB8
 
Level 3 Work Experience

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Useful links:

www.nationalcareers.service.gov.uk 
www.apprenticeships.gov.uk
www.prospects.ac.uk
www.ucas.com
www.notgoingtouni.co.uk
www.lmiforall.org.uk
https://uptree.co/
https://icould.com/

 

 

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