Careers Padlet Years 7 and 8 by Cherry Hughes

What is CEIAG

cherry000hughes — 2025-01-08 17:02:58 UTC

Careers Education Information Advice and Guidance helps prepare young people for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life. CEIAG at Holy Family is provided through a variety of ways to engage all pupils. Activities are included in the Personal Development Programme and boosted through career events and software packages to support self and career exploration. There is input from colleges, universities, employers and training providers. The link above outlines the careers programme in greater depth.

Building your skills to support your future career

cherry000hughes — 2025-01-08 17:16:34 UTC

The World Economic Forum has developed a list of 10 skills young people should develop for success in job markets. School subjects contribute to you developing these skills. You can further develop skills through non subject activities you take part in, both in School and out of School. It is important you reflect on the skills you are developing so you can tell future college admissions tutors and employers WHAT YOU CAN DO

How do School subjects help you develop sklls for the future?

cherry000hughes — 2025-01-08 17:26:03 UTC

Subjects you take in School are developed to help you develop essential skills for your future. You will practice problem solving, communicating, listening, presenting, developing creative ideas and solutions, team work and leadership skills. You will also be encouraged to stay positive and aim high - important qualities to survive once you have finished your secondary education. The link to the BBC website showcases different subjects and the skills you can learn and develop from them. Also, reflect on the skills you developed when you moved from your small primary school to Holy Family. What can you do now that you couldn't before?

Figure out what you like and enjoy

cherry000hughes — 2025-01-08 17:36:02 UTC

A crucial step at the beginning of your career journey is to build your self knowledge. There will be an opportunity for you to think about this in PDP. Make a mental note (or create a me map) of things you enjoy getting involved in and what you seem good at. When you choose options in the future, you are going to be more motivated to work hard at things you enjoy. Also consider what you need to improve so little holds you back.

Don't limit your future choices

cherry000hughes — 2025-01-08 17:49:17 UTC

Some of your experiences along with overhearing what some adults/young people believe, can lead you to limit your career chances. Be wary of this - don't dismiss an option because you think it might be difficult for someone of your sex, religion, gender choice, class or colour to achieve. Sometimes you may have to overcome a barrier or perception to achieve your goal, but in Holy Family you will find support to do this. Check out the link above that describes people who have started career journeys overcoming some hurdles on the way.

Be inspired by career stories

cherry000hughes — 2025-01-08 17:53:47 UTC

You can sign up for FREE regular career magazines that inform you about different careers, college or university life and growing opportunity trends. There is a FREE career magazine specifically for parent/carers too, so that they can help you with your career development journey.

Talking Futures

cherry000hughes — 2025-01-08 18:00:12 UTC

It is never too early to start talking about ideas with parents, family and friends. This helps you to generate ideas.

Parents - you can support your child to increase self-awareness through positive reflection, discussing feedback from School, encouraging children to take part in activities and experiences outside of School and support key decision-making at the end of key stages. This link takes you to a site with suggestions on how to talk about the future.

Holy Family Career Team

cherry000hughes — 2025-01-08 18:06:39 UTC

The School has a dedicated careers team to support pupils in their career development journey through Holy Family (although all staff are happy to contribute):

Mrs Gee Deputy Head - Careers Lead

Miss Allen - Career Curriculum Co-ordinator

Mrs Kelly - Year 11 Pastoral Lead

Mrs Spivey- Year 10 Pastoral Lead

Mrs Garside - Year 9 Pastoral Lead

Mrs Aikman - Year 8 Pastoral Lead

Mrs Meuse - Year 7 Pastoral Lead

Mrs Roe - Raising Achievement Officer

Mrs Dawber - Special Education Needs Co-ordinator

Mr Boland - School Governor with responsibility for overseeing careers

Mrs Hughes - Positive Steps Careers Adviser (pupils from Year 9 onwards can access guidance meetings - if you would like one email cherryhughes@positive-steps.org.uk)

Explore career sectors

cherryhughes — 2025-05-15 15:50:17 UTC

After linking to the above page - scroll down to click on Explore Career Paths on the right side of the web page. To explore how your preferences impact on suggested job roles - click on the link and take the career profile quiz (avoid the middle 'don't mind' button as much as you can so that your likes and dislikes are identified). Alternatively, click on filter by job sector and explore the many job roles in the sectors you could imagine yourself working in.

What could you choose to do after you finish Holy Family?

cherryhughes — 2025-05-30 13:01:30 UTC

This website outlines your options and where you can get further information and advice.

Be curious! Ask questions!!

cherry000hughes — 2025-12-30 11:21:24 UTC

Find family, friends, neighbours, cool acquaintances who are doing jobs that sound interesting. Find out as much as you can about their job roles and the journey they took after leaving school to get into their roles. See attached example questions.