Careers
At EKCSS, our careers programme is delivered in a number of exciting ways throughout each year group.
- Our annual Careers Fair gives access to many local and national employers, universities, apprenticeship providers and ex-students who interact with students.
- Careers is delivered through the curriculum and planned in subject schemes of work.
- Assemblies and presentations from external speakers from a range of employers, colleges, universities, apprenticeship providers and other training providers are organised for different year groups throughout the academic year.
- Work experience is offered to students in Year 10 to support their experience of the workplace and decision making for future pathways.
- Support from external organisations for specific year groups, such as Christ Church University, Kent University, the Police, NHS and many more.
- A variety of careers activities are delivered through personal development time in each year group, as well as Character Education lessons.
- Specialised career sessions with a range of external agencies and training providers are also organised for our SEND and EHCP students and parents, which include events on and off of school site to support these students’ progression plans.
Careers Advice and Guidance
Our aim is to fully prepare all of our students with the competencies they will need to succeed in the 21st Century world. Our curriculum has clear, signposted links with careers to enable all learners to identify their next steps to progress into their bright futures.
In addition to this, students are provided with personalised advice and guidance to ensure that they studying the qualifications to be able to enter into either higher education or the working world with all the skills they need.
Our Careers Lead is Mrs Anne Minett, and our Careers Advisor is Mr Ben Lasnig.
If you require any further information about careers at EKCSS, please click here to contact Mr Lasnig.
Links to Careers Websites
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/
https://www.kentprospectus.co.uk/
https://careermap.co.uk/careerometer/
Higher Education Resources
- ucas.com
- informedchoices.ac.uk
- theuniguide.co.uk/a-level-explorer
- sacu-student.com
- discoveruni.gov.uk
- gov.uk/student-finance
Opportunities, Traineeships and Apprenticeships
- gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
- springpod.com
- gov.uk/find-traineeship
- notgoingtouni.co.uk
- allaboutschoolleavers.co.uk
Further Information, Advice and Guidance
- cxk.org/resources
- www.kentchoices.co.uk
- https://www.lmiforall.org.uk/
- https://kent.startprofile.com/page/home-page
- What is Labour Market Information?
- Top 10 Jobs in Kent - Labour Market Information
- Career Coach - Labour Market Information
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https://www.youthemployment.org.uk/young-professional-training/