ASTON ACADEMY Careers Bulletin HT1 by https://padlet.com/srhodes58/p7szfn6b3k5mq7sj Careers Bulletin updates en-us 2025-09-28 14:34:06 UTC 2025-10-08 18:25:48 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads-usc1.storage.googleapis.com/2680314292/181fc8afcff51323edd2b44725637f10/thumbnail_Outlook_hlq0hmnz.png Labour Market Information srhodes58 https://padlet.com/srhodes58/p7szfn6b3k5mq7sj/wish/3098699102 2024-09-02 18:19:56 UTC https://padlet.com/srhodes58/p7szfn6b3k5mq7sj/wish/3098699102 Events September HT1 srhodes58 https://padlet.com/srhodes58/p7szfn6b3k5mq7sj/wish/3607698377 Year 7 Careers Day - September

Year 10 Work experience launch - October

Year 8 Careers Day - October

]]> 2025-09-28 14:42:00 UTC https://padlet.com/srhodes58/p7szfn6b3k5mq7sj/wish/3607698377 Year 10 work experience 2026 srhodes58 https://padlet.com/srhodes58/p7szfn6b3k5mq7sj/wish/3607698546 The launch will be in October and the week will be in June 2026

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More information to follow

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]]> 2025-09-28 14:42:41 UTC https://padlet.com/srhodes58/p7szfn6b3k5mq7sj/wish/3607699014 In Year 7 you will... srhodes58 https://padlet.com/srhodes58/p7szfn6b3k5mq7sj/wish/3607699225 Start to experience the world of careers. You will also have chance to discuss careers in PSHE lessons.

]]> 2025-09-28 14:42:53 UTC https://padlet.com/srhodes58/p7szfn6b3k5mq7sj/wish/3607699225 In Year 8 you will... srhodes58 https://padlet.com/srhodes58/p7szfn6b3k5mq7sj/wish/3607699352 In Year 8 - You will have Work Shadowing Day - a chance for you to go out and experience the world of work. You will have assemblies on all the pathways open to you after Year 11.

]]> 2025-09-28 14:43:04 UTC https://padlet.com/srhodes58/p7szfn6b3k5mq7sj/wish/3607699352 In Year 9 you will... srhodes58 https://padlet.com/srhodes58/p7szfn6b3k5mq7sj/wish/3607699691 In Year 9 you will be given guidance on your GCSE options. You will have the opportunity to attend the STEM fair Get Up To Speed at Magna. You will be invited to attend Rotherham College taster days. You will have assemblies on vocational and technical pathways, plus PSHE lessons to support your choices.

]]> 2025-09-28 14:43:16 UTC https://padlet.com/srhodes58/p7szfn6b3k5mq7sj/wish/3607699691 In Year 10 you will... srhodes58 https://padlet.com/srhodes58/p7szfn6b3k5mq7sj/wish/3607699841 In Year 10 you will start you GCSE pathway and be supported by PSHE lessons. You will be invited to Dearne Valley College taster days and University campus visits. You will have a 'speed dating' careers event where you can meet employers form around the area and also a careers day in the academy to help support your post-16 option choices. You will also be invited to bespoke careers events as and when they emerge throughout the year. You will engage in work experience for a week.

]]> 2025-09-28 14:43:29 UTC https://padlet.com/srhodes58/p7szfn6b3k5mq7sj/wish/3607699841 In Year 11 you will... srhodes58 https://padlet.com/srhodes58/p7szfn6b3k5mq7sj/wish/3607699955 In Year 11 you will start to make decisions about next steps Post-16. You will be given all the information you need. You will be invited to attend the colleges afternoon and also the careers event where you can meet all the vocational and technical providers. You will be given careers guidance interviews and supported by Mr Shaw making your applications. You will also be invited to bespoke events especially apprenticeship support. You will have mock interviews to prepare you for your next steps.

]]> 2025-09-28 14:43:39 UTC https://padlet.com/srhodes58/p7szfn6b3k5mq7sj/wish/3607699955 National Careers Service srhodes58 https://padlet.com/srhodes58/p7szfn6b3k5mq7sj/wish/3607700211 The National Careers Service is a fantastic resource of careers information that can inform you of the pathways and skills needed to reach your chosen career]]> 2025-09-28 14:43:59 UTC https://padlet.com/srhodes58/p7szfn6b3k5mq7sj/wish/3607700211 What are Employers looking for? srhodes58 https://padlet.com/srhodes58/p7szfn6b3k5mq7sj/wish/3607700348 Whether you're looking for a graduate position or choosing your future apprenticeship course, employers continue to emphasize the need to have good key skills, transferable skills, the ability to network, and above all, the right attitude. Identifying your skills can really help you focus on which jobs might be good for you]]> 2025-09-28 14:44:09 UTC https://padlet.com/srhodes58/p7szfn6b3k5mq7sj/wish/3607700348 T-Levels - Coming to Rotherham College in September 2023 srhodes58 https://padlet.com/srhodes58/p7szfn6b3k5mq7sj/wish/3607700557 What are T-Levels?

EQUIVALENT TO 3 A LEVELS
T Levels are an alternative to A levels, apprenticeships and other 16 to 19 courses. Equivalent in size to 3 A levels, a T Level focuses on vocational skills and can help students into skilled employment, higher study or apprenticeships.

A 45-DAY INDUSTRY PLACEMENT
Each T Level includes an in-depth industry placement that lasts at least 45 days. Students get valuable experience in the workplace; employers get early sight of the new talent in their industry.

80% CLASSROOM, 20% WORK
T Level students spend 80% of the course in their learning environment, gaining the skills that employers need. The other 20% is a meaningful industry placement, where they put these skills into action.

]]> 2025-09-28 14:44:24 UTC https://padlet.com/srhodes58/p7szfn6b3k5mq7sj/wish/3607700557 srhodes58 https://padlet.com/srhodes58/p7szfn6b3k5mq7sj/wish/3607700951 Guide to Apprenticeships 2022

What is an apprenticeship? 
An apprenticeship is a real job, with hands-on experience, a salary and the chance to train and gain qualifications while you work. You are treated just like all other employees, with a contract of employment, a salary and holiday leave. You are given real responsibilities. You will spend at least 20% (equivalent to 1 day a week) of your time completing off-the-job training, often at a college, university or with an independent training provider. You will train to be fully competent in your chosen occupation. ]]> 2025-09-28 14:44:36 UTC https://padlet.com/srhodes58/p7szfn6b3k5mq7sj/wish/3607700951 How to Prepare for a Careers Interview Appointment srhodes58 https://padlet.com/srhodes58/p7szfn6b3k5mq7sj/wish/3607701116 A careers appointment usually lasts around 45 minutes and is a great opportunity for you to find information that can support you build a positive and possible pathway to your future. The meeting is different to a job interview there is no right or wrong answers and very informal!
In the impartial meeting we will discuss your:
- Strengths and Weaknesses
- Personal Values, Interests and Motivations
- Long term and Short term plans
- Learning styles and FE environments
- Routes and Pathways inc. T-levels and Apprenticeships
- Grades and Levels
- Applications and Searching procedures
- Virtual Work experience and volunteering
- UCAS and points
- Open days and upcoming events.
Parents and carers are welcome to attend and receive feedback and information from meetings
To book and appointment email James Shaw jshaw@swintonacademy.org

]]> 2025-09-28 14:44:47 UTC https://padlet.com/srhodes58/p7szfn6b3k5mq7sj/wish/3607701116 Tips for Success! srhodes58 https://padlet.com/srhodes58/p7szfn6b3k5mq7sj/wish/3607701277 Here are my Tips for Success!
- Goal setting and journaling as you travel
- A good nights sleep
- Make forming good relationships a priority
- Be motivated enough to get things started and consistent enough to finish them
- To define what "Success" means to you before you start
- Patience with good principles 
- Trust the process
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The Excellent Site offers you the opportunity to find all apprenticeships within a radius of your postcode, viewing the latest opportunities for Summer 2023, Check out job specifications that suits you and start your applications now!
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]]> 2025-09-28 14:47:38 UTC https://padlet.com/srhodes58/p7szfn6b3k5mq7sj/wish/3607703449 Sarah Rhodes - Careers Leader srhodes58 https://padlet.com/srhodes58/p7szfn6b3k5mq7sj/wish/3607703649 srhodes@swintonacademy.org 


Deborah Adams - Personal Development Lead

Deborah.Adams@astonacademy.org

]]> 2025-09-28 14:47:55 UTC https://padlet.com/srhodes58/p7szfn6b3k5mq7sj/wish/3607703649 James Shaw srhodes58 https://padlet.com/srhodes58/p7szfn6b3k5mq7sj/wish/3607703784 Make an appointment email james.shaw@astonacademy.org

Or call into the Post 16 office


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]]> 2025-09-28 14:55:23 UTC https://padlet.com/srhodes58/p7szfn6b3k5mq7sj/wish/3607710198 Leeds University srhodes58 https://padlet.com/srhodes58/p7szfn6b3k5mq7sj/wish/3607711220 2025-09-28 14:56:29 UTC https://padlet.com/srhodes58/p7szfn6b3k5mq7sj/wish/3607711220 University Centre Rotherham srhodes58 https://padlet.com/srhodes58/p7szfn6b3k5mq7sj/wish/3607712131 2025-09-28 14:57:29 UTC https://padlet.com/srhodes58/p7szfn6b3k5mq7sj/wish/3607712131 College and 6th Form Open Days jamesshaw14 https://padlet.com/srhodes58/p7szfn6b3k5mq7sj/wish/3615365014 College open days are a great way to find your next best steps and gain an experience of different environments and courses on offer. Open days are as follows:


Aston 6th Form Open evening

17th November 2025 5.30pm - 7.30pm


Thomas Rotherham College

4th November 2025 4pm - 7pm

19th March 2026 4pm - 7pm


Sheffield College

Thursday 23rd October 2025 4pm - 7pm

Wednesday 12th October 2025 4pm - 7pm

Thursday 22nd January 2026 4pm - 7pm


Rotherham College

Saturday 15th November 2025 10am - 2.00pm

Saturday 24th January 2026 10am - 2pm

Saturday 14th March 2026 10am - 2pm


King Ecgberts Open evening

Thursday 13 November from 6-8pm


Tapton 6th Form Open evening

Wednesday 23rd October 2024 6pm-8pm


Silverdale 6th Form

20 November 2025, from 5.45pm until 8.00pm

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