Earlier this term, we offered our Year 10 pupils the chance to take part in a Careers Profiling programme. There was a choice of two programmes. Both involve a comprehensive profiling questionnaire, producing a detailed report and including an interview with an external careers guidance professional.
SPW Careers provides careers and university education, information, advice and guidance which supports students to explore their career and university aspirations. MyFutureChoice provides a similar service where their careers interviews aim to reveal students’ underlying interests and help them towards their career goals.
It was brilliant for pupils to have a chance to have a one-on-one conversation with someone outside of the College about their future plans. We find that the pupils get a great deal out of talking to someone they don't know, and the feedback from their meetings is always extremely positive. Pupils come out of their sessions with much more insight into what they might study in the sixth form and the kind of careers that might suit them.
Head of Careers, Mrs Rapple Moore, said: ‘I'm thrilled to offer these programmes to Year 10 students, as it's crucial to start them thinking about their futures early on. This is an ideal time to support them in making informed decisions about their A-level options and exploring potential careers that align with their strengths.’
Thank you to SPW Careers and MyFutureChoice for taking the time to talk to our Year 10 pupils!
