Careers Programme Plan for Years 7-13

Here is a summary of the careers programme, including details of how pupils, parents, teachers and employers can access further information:

Year Group	Careers Journey	Aim
Year 7	Explore the world of work	Learn about personal and life skills Discover what employment skills are
Year 8	Explore the world of work	Start to explore labour market information Inspirational talk and Careers Information Pack Learn how to build employment skills Year 8 Options Evening
Year 9	Build on employment skills	Reinforcement of Careers opportunities from key subjects Inspirational Speaker/Visiting Speaker/Alumni/Mentoring/Careers Talk with apprentice employee and employee that attends uni etc.
Year 10	Build on employment skills	Pre-employment Skills Different Educational Paths Encourage voluntary work
Year 11	Reflect on next steps and career goal	Careers appointments for next stage choices Group visits to local college open days Sixth form open evening, local college and Sixth Form open evenings can be found on the websites National Citizenship Service challenge Employment skills
Year 12	Put into practice	Careers talks Start looking at next steps How to apply for courses etc. Work Experience Employability Skills Support with writing CV and personal statement
Year 13	Where next?	Help with applying for Uni, apprenticeships etc. Pre-employment and Employability skills Explore alternatives to Uni