If you’re imaginative, expressive, and love to create, this pathway lets you explore art, design, media, fashion, and performance. You’ll develop creative, technical, and entrepreneurial skills for the fast-growing creative industries.
CAREER Pathways
WHAT ARE PATHWAYS?
Pathways link your subjects to real career opportunities. They group courses that lead to similar careers or industries - helping you see where your choices could take you.
Every Pathway has one or more Career Academies you can choose to join.
Take a look at the Career Pathways available at Blackpool Sixth below:
- Each pathway is connected to priority growth areas locally and nationally (such as Health, Digital, Tourism, and Engineering).
- They help you explore careers, even if you’re not sure what you want to do yet.
- You’re not restricted - you can mix and match subjects, as long as you meet entry requirements.
- Pathways simply give you focus and a clearer sense of direction for the future.
Our Career Pathways
The Digital pathway is all about creativity, problem-solving, and innovation. Whether you’re into coding, design, games, or media, you’ll develop future-ready digital skills.
If you enjoy supporting, inspiring, and leading others, this pathway sets you on the road to careers in teaching, training, or public service. You’ll gain the communication, leadership, and subject expertise needed to work with people and make a real difference.
If you enjoy problem-solving, designing solutions, and working with technology, the Engineering pathway is a perfect fit. You’ll develop the technical, analytical, and practical skills needed for careers in industries like aerospace, automotive, civil, electrical, or renewable energy engineering.
Got a business mindset? This pathway is for students who want to shape the future of enterprise, retail, and entrepreneurship. You’ll develop commercial awareness, innovation, and leadership skills that open doors to many industries.
If you’re passionate about making a difference in people’s lives, the Health Professions & Social Care pathway offers a comprehensive introduction to careers in healthcare and social services. You’ll gain practical experience and theoretical knowledge essential for roles in nursing, social work, psychology, and public health.
Passionate about languages, media, or culture? This pathway is perfect for students interested in communication, journalism, or cultural studies. It prepares you for global careers in teaching, translation, media, and travel.
Interested in justice, law, or making a difference in society? This pathway is ideal for future lawyers, criminologists, politicians, or public service professionals. You’ll explore society, ethics, and leadership while developing the skills to influence change.
Do you love the stage? This pathway is designed for aspiring performers in music, dance, theatre, and musical theatre. You’ll develop expressive, technical, and professional skills while gaining confidence and performance experience.
Curious about how science and technology shape our world? This pathway equips you with problem-solving, technical, and analytical skills for careers in engineering, science, manufacturing, or sustainability.
Love sport, fitness, or helping others lead healthier lives? This pathway develops your physical, mental, and leadership skills, preparing you for roles in coaching, sports science, education, or leisure and tourism.
If you love travel, culture, and working with people, this pathway prepares you for a career in one of the world’s most dynamic industries. From tourism management to hospitality, you’ll build skills in customer service, communication, and business.