Careers at Garstang Community Academy
Careers Lead: Sarah Procter | s.procter@garstang.fcat.org.uk | 01995 603226
Careers Adviser: Paula Askew | p.askew@garstang.fcat.org.uk | 01995 603226
Events
We are pleased to invite you to the Young Professionals Manchester Work Experience Day, an exclusive opportunity for school and university students to connect with leading employers, explore career options and gain valuable insights into different industries.
We know how overwhelming it can be when looking to apply for work experience, apprenticeships and graduate schemes. This is why Young Professionals is putting on a unique work experience day to help you fully prepare for the world of work. This will all be led by some of the world's leading employers and the Young Professionals team.
What to expect on the day:
- Degree Apprenticeship and Graduate masterclass - everything you need to know to stand out in the crowded job market
- Mock assessment centre exercise where you will work in groups and pitch an idea to professionals
- Interview practice and techniques to help you land an opportunity/job
- How to craft the perfect CV that will get your foot in the door to a leading company
- Commercial awareness workshop to help you stay ahead and up to date with core industry knowledge on the sectors you want to go into
- Networking with direct hiring managers and the opportunity to do your 30s elevator pitch to industry professionals
Event Details
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Date: Wednesday, 29th October
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Venue: The Manchester Deansgate Hotel
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Session: 9:30am - 1pm (Business Session) & 1pm - 5pm (Law Session)
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Who Can Attend? Year 11, 12,13 and university students
Some of the Employers Attending
This conference will feature representatives from:
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Business Session - KPMG, BDO, CIMA, Wates, RAF + more
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Law Session - Stephenson Harwood, CMS, Reed Smith, DWF, Pinsent Masons, TLT + more
These leading organisations represent a diverse range of industries and offer unique insights into career opportunities. This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with several industry experts and gain first-hand insights into potential career paths.
Spaces are limited, so register now to secure your place! **If you want to attend both sessions, you can apply via each link separately below**
Register Now for Business: 9:30am - 1pm
https://www.surveymonkey.com/
Register Now for Law: 1pm - 5pm
https://www.research.net/r/YP_
National Careers Week
All students receive the following three strands of careers education and guidance:
- Wider Curriculum
The wider curriculum equips students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to succeed in the world of work through a range of activities related to economic well-being. - General Careers Advice
General careers advice and specific guidance on progression routes are provided by the school’s independent Careers Adviser, Paula Askew. - Links with the Community and Local Businesses
Excellent links exist with the community, local colleges, training providers, and employers. These partners are invited into the school to offer advice and guidance on progression routes. Employer encounters are also incorporated into the curriculum, enhancing student engagement and understanding.
Information, Advice, and Guidance
Paula Askew, an independent careers adviser, works in Garstang Community Academy four days a week. Students in Years 10 and 11 are automatically booked for 1:1 appointments where they can explore career aspirations. Paula helps students identify suitable courses, highlight relevant colleges, sixth forms, and training, and provide a clear action plan.
Students can also request an interview by speaking to Miss Procter or their form teacher. All students receive an action plan summarizing key points discussed and outlining steps to be taken.
Paula Askew's Role:
- Deliver bespoke careers advice and guidance.
- Provide a clear action plan for each student.
- Advise and guide on opportunities after Year 11.
- Support students in completing applications.
- Promote apprenticeship pathways and help search for vacancies.
- Explore university pathways.
- Provide information about the Labour Market (LMI).
Year Group Focus Areas
| Year Group | Careers Activities |
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| Year 7 & 8 |
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| Year 9 |
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| Year 10 |
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| Year 11 |
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Key Career Events
- Year 10 Mock Interviews: All Year 10 students receive a mock interview with a local employer.
- College Taster Days: Year 10 students can participate in taster activities at colleges such as Preston College, Cardinal Newman, and Blackpool Sixth. Lancaster & Morecambe College also visits to deliver tasters.
- Careers Convention (November): All year groups attend the annual careers convention.
- Future Friday: Each Friday, a different career is introduced during form time, providing insight into various career paths. Students can request specific careers to be included.
- College/Sixth Form/Apprenticeship Drop-ins: Lunchtime drop-ins with local providers to ask questions and gain advice.
- Industry Days: Year group-specific industry days, based on demand and availability, such as Sustainability and Green Careers & Faraday STEM Challenge.
The GCA Careers Programme
The school has mapped out the CEIAG provision according to the Career Development Institute framework. The careers programme is differentiated to ensure progression, focusing on key transitional points and tailoring support for each year group.
We'll keep updating the accordion tool below with useful resources to help students explore different careers - and the jobs that haven't even been invented yet!
The Student Journey
The Parent Journey
Careerometer Widget
This interactive tool helps students navigate different career areas, what's involved, and salary potential.
Careers and Post16