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Exploring your options beyond Holy Family

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Exploring your options beyond Holy Family

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This Government site offers information on your options and highlights where you can go for information and advice

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Explore your training and career possibilities or get help working out your options.

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CAREERS INFORMATION - WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW? 

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CAREERS INFORMATION - WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW? 

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Check the attached video out to learn how to start researching career sectors that are RIGHT FOR YOU!!

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Bury College offer masterclasses for Year 10 and 11 students in a range of subjects (after School). These are popular so if you are interested, apply early in Year 10. Hopwood Hall also offers a Animal Academy during half term holidays - see details on their website.

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After-school masterclasses for Year 10 and 11 pupils Bury College is delighted to offer an exciting range of curriculum-based masterclasses, delivered after school on the Bury College campus. Available to pupils in Years 10 and 11, these clubs will give

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Saturday Clubs are open to 13–16-year-olds of all abilities and are free to attend.

Joining a National Saturday Club is a unique opportunity to learn new skills, discover talents, meet new people, and find out more about further education, higher education and rewarding careers.

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Young people across the country are spending Saturday mornings at their local university, college or museum discovering subjects they love. Saturday Clubs are open to 13-16-year-olds of all abilities and are free to attend.
Joining a National Saturday Club is a unique opportunity to learn new skills, discover talents, meet new people, and find out more about further education, higher education and rewarding careers.

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National Saturday Clubs Across Greater Manchester | Opportunities & Support for Careers and Work in GM | GMACS

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Young people across the country are spending Saturday mornings at their local university, college or museum discovering subjects they love.

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VIDEOS TO INSPIRE YOUR CAREER DEVELOPMENT

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VIDEOS TO INSPIRE YOUR CAREER DEVELOPMENT

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Offers inspiring ~30-minute conversations with industry professionals in tech roles from companies like Spotify and Lego. These sessions offer real-world career insights and guidance on a variety of topics.

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Apps for Good is preparing students for an ever-changing world, offering free creative tech courses for you to deliver in your classroom.

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READY TO EXPLORE A PARTICULAR CAREER SECTOR? 

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READY TO EXPLORE A PARTICULAR CAREER SECTOR? 

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Don't rush to commit to one particular career sector until you have considered what careers are out there and what opportunities may be available!

Become aware of the things you like to get involved in, your strengths and what interests you before saying you are going to be a [career]. If a career does appeal - as well as finding out about how well it pays, find out what activities you would do daily as part of the job - how many people you would be working with - what sort of environment you could be working in - what sort of school based qualifications you will need - what sort of further qualifications you will need to work for.

If you are ready to do some serious research - click on the link above and on the Year 10 PADLET and scroll through the 'DIVE IN TO CAREER SECTORS'.

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Tell us whether you accept cookies We use cookies to collect information about how you use the National Careers Service. This information is used to make the website work as well as possible and improve our services.

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Greater Manchester Combined Authority have launched an online advice site that supports you to explore important issues such as the environment, health & well-being, politics & citizenship, relationships, work & study and finance.

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Useful information to help you prepare for adulthood.Made with young people in Greater Manchester, for young people in Greater Manchester.

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Some job opportunities are disappearing (particularly those that robots now do), other opportunities are emerging. Check out this video which suggests a mindset to help you keep on top of emerging opportunities. There's also a great quiz to test your knowledge of opportunities!

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What are the jobs of the future? – The Bitesize Careers Podcast - BBC Bitesize

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Do you have a job idea, but unsure what first-step to take? Listen to this episode of The Bitesize Careers Podcast with Radio 1’s Katie Thistleton to hear some tips.

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How could GCSE subjects benefit you in the future 

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How could GCSE subjects benefit you in the future 

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Click on the link to find a video outlining GCSE subjects you are considering. The videos are short but include a summary of what you will study, what skills and qualities you will develop while you are studying the subject - and if you become passionate about the subject - linked jobs you could consider in the future

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Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

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SO, WHAT JOB OPPORTUNITIES ARE IN HIGH DEMAND?

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SO, WHAT JOB OPPORTUNITIES ARE IN HIGH DEMAND?

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An important consideration when you develop your career plans is to consider employment trends and the factors that influence them (emerging technologies, the movement of workers, environmental threats, government priorities etc.) Keep abreast of developments through economic news. Greater Manchester Combined Authority study trends in opportunities across Manchester and update the publication above regularly.

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Site featuring over 1000 different videos of real people in real life job roles. Click on a subject to view career videos linked to the subject.

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Real-life career videos, advice and information to inspire your career

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This site allows you to investigate 7 of the main career sectors that are growing across Greater Manchester

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BBC Bitesize - investigate where your favourite subject could take you..

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BBC Bitesize - investigate where your favourite subject could take you..

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Click on your preferred subjects and look at career/job roles that they connect with

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Looking for job inspiration? Check out our job profiles to help you get started. Hear from people who are using subjects that interest you, see how much you could get paid for different roles and find out what qualifications you might need to follow in their footsteps.

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Where could your favourite subject take you?

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Explore all Bitesize Careers' job profiles by specific school subjects to find out about jobs, training and top tips. Part of our Bitesize world of work series.

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It is never too early to start researching your options beyond Holy Family.  Don’t leave looking at choices to the last minute! You need to be prepared to apply to options at the end of the first term of Year 11.

For an overview of the full range of options read the Guide to the Post 16 Pathways on the Holy Family RC and CE College website Careers Programme page.

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Careers Education Information, Advice & Guidance (CEIAG) helps prepare young people in school for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life. CEIAG at Holy Family is provided through a variety of ways to engage all our students and includes face-to face interviews at key transition points and by student request, drop-in sessions, software packages, careers events and careers resources, to name a few.

We want to prepare all our young people for the world of work after education. All students from Year 7 upwards are encouraged to think about their career aspirations. They are made aware about careers through the curriculum, displays around school, website, VLE and drop-in sessions with the careers adviser in school. In Year 8 when students choose their GCSE options they are given opportunities to discuss their skills, qualities and long term goals and by the end of Year 11 students will have explored their future pathways, written CVs and applied for college/apprenticeships Post-16.

To help and support students in making the right decisions after they leave school, all Year 11 students are offered at least one Careers interview to provide them with guidance and support in finding the right progression route for them. In interview, students are given up to date information and receive guidance on application deadlines and completing application forms.

Students in Year 10 participate in careers enrichment during the summer term, this allows them to visit a local post-16 provider, attend a face to face careers interview, write a CV and attend a mock interview. In addition, in Years 10 & 11 local Post 16 providers, including apprenticeships, are invited to parent/carer evenings. Students in Year 9 receive informal CEIAG through their KS4 options choices and discrete face to face interviews and visits are arranged.
Meet the Careers Team
Mrs A Gee - Deputy Head with responsibility for CEIAG email: agee@hfch.co.uk

Below you will find useful links to Carers advice and guidance (click on the title to open the link)
Careers Platform for Greater Manchester Padlet Pages Year 7 & 8 - Click Here Year 9 - Click Here Year 10 - Click Here

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Welcome to your Year 9 careers information PADLET.  This resource will provide you with information that will support you (or help you to support your child) to make the right choices when you come to pick your subject options at Holy Family.

In addition to this Resource, there will be an Options Event, where staff and future education providers (sixth form and college) will be available to answer questions or prompt ideas for you to research.

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Xello is a platform that supports and inspires students about future possibilities.

Explore Your Future with Xello: This short video outlines how Xello can help you explore careers, courses, and apprenticeships, and build your confidence in your future planning. You will have been given a login during a PDP session. If you can't remember it, ask your form tutor for advice and check your Xello dashboard to see if you have activities to complete.

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Test your readiness to make decisions about your future

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Test your readiness to make decisions about your future

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This questionnaire from the Careers Education Council helps you to assess what you know - and what you need to know! Let a member of the Careers Team where there are gaps in your career or skills knowledge.

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Introduction to Positive Steps Careers Adviser

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Introduction to Positive Steps Careers Adviser

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Introduction to Positive Steps Adviser
There is a careers adviser (Mrs Hughes) available in School two days per week to support you to plan your future. You will meet the careers adviser in a small group before you choose your GCSE options. Once you are in Year 10, you will be offered a one to one appointment to explore your options. Find out more via this link

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Careers Guidance whilst at school - Positive Steps

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What are the different pathways you can take? It is important that you understand the pathways available to you when you leave Year 11. You may have heard of T Levels, A Levels, BTECs, apprenticeships and more but what do they really entail and are they right for you?

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This 30 minute webinar outlines all Post 16 pathways. To find out about post 16 full time education provision around Heywood please see below...

Local Sixth Forms:
Sixth Forms offer ‘post GCSE advanced qualifications’ termed A Levels or Applied Levels, that are similar in style to GCSE education. Most A level students take three subjects, but you can take four if you achieve excellent grades at GCSE. You will be able to choose subjects you enjoyed at GCSE but there are also new subjects available. You will be able to visit Sixth Forms in Years 10 and 11 to learn more.

Follow the links below to view the different local sixth forms and check the menu of subjects on offer.

Bury College https://burycollege.ac.uk/courses/a-level-study-programmes/

Cardinal Langley R.C. High Sixth Form https://sixth.clrchs.co.uk/home

Holy Cross Sixth Form https://www.holycross.ac.uk/

Rochdale Sixth Form College https://www.rochdalesfc.ac.uk/course/?

Oldham Sixth Form https://www.osfc.ac.uk/Courses/A-Level-Pathway/?

Local Colleges:
Colleges offer vocational programmes (including the new T Levels) that support you to develop the knowledge and skills for a preferred career sector like Business, Engineering, Childcare and Education, Hospitality and many more.  Some students choose to go direct to employment or apprenticeships after completing their programmes – other students prefer to study vocational degrees at universities.

Bury College  https://burycollege.ac.uk/full-time/16-18

Manchester College https://www.tmc.ac.uk/

Hopwood Hall College https://www.hopwood.ac.uk/about

Oldham College https://www.oldham.ac.uk/?

Specialist Colleges:
Some colleges specialise in courses for particular career sectors.
Access Creative College – courses in digital, media and music https://www.accesscreative.ac.uk/locations/manchester-college/
UTC@MediaCity – digital, games development and film/tv production https://www.utcmediacityuk.org.uk/curriculum-at-16/?
Myerscough – agricultural, horticultural, equine and sports courses https://www.myerscough.ac.uk/courses/further-education/?
Shockout - performance/dance programmes
https://www.weareshockout.com/

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ASK webinar: What are the post-16 and post-18 options? - Amazing Apprenticeships

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Watch this ASK webinar to discover what the post-16 and post-18 options are in 2022!

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This tool was developed for Scottish students but we can benefit from it! The Options Choices’ tool allows you to pick six subjects and you can then look at a range of job suggestions that knowledge and skills developed in these subjects prepares you for.

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Learn more about yourself, explore your options and find the career that's right for you.

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Many large companies host online work experience to give you an insight into a job/industry. The link above is hosted by the Youth Employment Network.

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Opportunity Finder - Youth Employment UK

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Post 16 Work Based Training including Apprenticeships

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Post 16 Work Based Training including Apprenticeships

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There is a legal expectation that you will continue in education until you are at least 18 years old.  That doesn’t mean that you must stay in a school if this method of learning doesn’t suit you.  There are alternative pathways you can explore including apprenticeships (video link explains what apprenticeships are).

GMACS Introduction to Apprenticeships in Greater Manchester with some case studies https://gmacs.co.uk/apprenticeships

Local colleges frequently advertise apprenticeship opportunities on their websites. There are local learning providers working with companies to offer apprenticeships - Growth Company, North Lancs Training and Rochdale Training all operate across Rochdale. Some young people approach local employers asking about apprentice employment opportunities and can get lucky!

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The Apprenticeship Assembly Film - Amazing Apprenticeships

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Watch this film, perfect for assemblies and educational settings, and discover the benefits of apprenticeships.

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Opportunity Trends & Salaries - Career-o-meter

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Opportunity Trends & Salaries - Career-o-meter

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When thinking about future options and pathways; it is important to consider trends in the national and local labour market. What are the sorts of job roles that will be available when you leave School? What sort of salaries can you expect? There is some guesswork involved in this, but the tool/quizzes attached help you to find out whether a career you are investigating is a growing area of opportunity or not. The tool also highlights current pay scales.

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Quizzes to help you learn about yourself

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Termly magazines for both students and parents with a range of career planning articles. Free once registered on the Careermap site.

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It is important to understand qualification levels - see levels explained in the image above. If you are aspiring to university education, you will need to study a level 3 qualification initally.

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How do STEM (Science, Technology, Maths, DT) help your career choices?

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How do STEM (Science, Technology, Maths, DT) help your career choices?

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This site showcases opportunities with STEM subjects and the vast range of jobs on offer.

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Our placements give you the chance to gain real-life workplace experience in the STEM sector while you develop your research skills and industry knowledge. Choose from either a five-day experience or two-week placement, depending on your needs.

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You can apply to university from the age of 18 to old age! There are 164 higher education universities/colleges offering thousands of degrees - so there's lots of choice! You will need to meet entry requirements for a university course. There is a financial cost - although much of this is covered if you apply for a student loan (which you repay when you secure a well paid job). Early exploration of opportunities is helpful, so you are well informed when you come to make a decision about whether to continue in full time or part time education when you are 18. Many medical, science and engineering degrees will require students to have studied particular subjects before entry - so do your research.

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In this section we give you information that can help you decide if uni is the right choice for you.

You can find out more about what it's like and also about different ways to get a higher education qualification.