Our Careers Programme 2019/20
Our careers programme is designed to inform and inspire the next steps for our students. As a college, it is important to us to provide information to all of our students about all the possible routes they can take. For this reason our careers programme includes an array of activities and opportunities that advise on higher education, apprenticeships, the world of work, gap years, the armed forces and work with training. Below is a summary of our careers programme.
The Futures Team
The Futures Team are available 8:30am-4:30pm based at the back of the Fyi computer area. Our main focus is to ensure all students have access to career education, development and guidance. We provide opportunities for students through 1 to 1 guidance sessions, work placements, workshops, guest speakers and career fairs. This is to highlight to students the importance of being prepared for the world of work, the skills required and how to be successful in their career plan. All students are entitled to a careers appointment with a trained Careers Advisor. To make an appointment click the link below.https://sites.
Summary of our careers programme
| Autumn term | Spring term | Summer term | |
| Route 3 | 1:1 career meetings – with our level 6 qualified Careers Advisors | Mock interviews – with external employers from an array of sector backgrounds | Variety of work skills workshops including CV writing, developing work competencies and positive attitude |
| Lower Sixth | Progress review days – Talks and information from Higher Education institutes, providers of Apprenticeships and local employers | Careers marketplace event – an opportunity to work with fellow students and local employers to develop work competencies | Programme of information talks – ‘Next steps after college’ |
| Upper Sixth | Progress review days – Talks and information from Higher Education institutes, providers of Apprenticeships and local employers | Building Futures Evening with careers fair | Programme of information talks – ‘Next steps after college’ |
If you would like to arrange an appointment for a discussion, please email: futures@blackpoolsixth.ac.uk
To view our policy statement on provider access click here
To view the full Careers Programme click here
Our careers programme is reviewed annually at the end of the academic year.
How does the college meet the Gatsby Benchmarks?
Good careers education advice, information and guidance allows our students to make informed choices throughout their transitional stages. In addition quality careers guidance inspires students and allows them to experience and investigate their next steps in a safe and nurturing environment. The Gatsby Benchmarks provides a framework as to what a good careers provision should look like.
To view the Gatsby Benchmarks please click here.
In addition to assessing the college against the Gatsby Benchmarks we also measure impact of our careers provision through destination, retention and attainment data.
Careers Lead:
Debbi Hodson
Blackpool Old Road
Blackpool
FY37LR
debbi.hodson@blackpoolsixth.ac.uk
01253 394911