CELC works closely with Prospects [http://www.prospects.co.uk] to ensure that all of our students leave on the right path. They provide careers information, advice and guidance for young people.
All students will have the opportunity to:
- develop a deeper understanding of themselves, their abilities and affinities
- gain a greater knowledge of the range of opportunities open to them
- take part in work related activities in and out of school
- understand the labour market and the requirements and expectations of employers
- learn to make decisions wisely about their future
- be fully prepared to manage change and be fully supported through key transition periods
- learn how to improve their own employability: how to find work, how to get work and how to progress their careers
From Year 7 to Year 11 students are entitled to:
- regular personal support and information on progress
- information on the full range of education and training options available at each transition point
- clear and impartial information, advice and guidance about all the options available so that informed choices and decisions can be made
- support and guidance to assist choices on the most appropriate next steps, including school transition, further education, higher education, training or employment, at each stage of education
- support with making high quality applications for the full range of opportunities available
- many opportunities to learn about the world of work from employers, on work related learning placements and through events
- independent and impartial information, advice and guidance from the Careers Advisors
- Prospects Careers Advisor home visits and/or office appointments, where school attendance is poor
CELC Careers Lead is James Heaton who can be contacted at Herald Learning Centre on 024 7697 8150.
Prospects Coventry and Warwickshire, can be contacted via the link above or on 024 7509 2644.
Labour Market Information Autumn 2021 [/downloads/file/37371/labour-market-information-autumn-2021] for students and parents/carers
More detail can be found in the CELC Provider Access Policy [/downloads/file/34913/provider_access_policy], CELC Careers advice and guidance overview [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/file/38062/careers-advice-and-guidance] and in Careers Guidance Information and Resources [/downloads/file/32637/careers_guidance_information_and_resources_%E2%80%93_for_schools_young_people_and_parents] - for schools, young people and parents
Online resources
- The Buzz Quiz [https://www.ucas.com/careers/buzz-quiz] - Explore your strengths and get an idea of job roles that may be right for you.
- Gatsby Guides [https://successatschool.org/advicedetails/1221/coronavirus-gatbsy-subject-guides-free-to-access-from-home] - Success at Schools free subject guides that give links to potential career paths.
- Skills Careers Booklet [/downloads/file/32423/skills_careers_booklet] - Resources designed for young people aged 14 to 24