Careers Lead - Kerrie Cavilla-Perkins
Careers Practitioner - Jacqui Singleton ( Level 6 Qualified )
Samuel Ward Academy view careers guidance and inspiration as integral to the work throughout the school. Our vision is to develop a learning community that broadens horizons and raises aspirations through meaningful and powerful links and contact with employers and local businesses. Learners will develop and apply a range of employability skills throughout their time in school and sixth form and develop knowledge and research skills to ensure future pathways are fully informed and allow a clear sense of direction.
See our list of careers champions
If you have a question or queries regards the careers programme at Samuel Ward Academy or would like to arrange a careers interview please contact:
Careers Lead - Kerrie Cavilla-Perkins kcavilla@samuelward.co.uk
Careers Practitioner - Jacqui Singleton jsingleton@samuelward.co.uk
Telephone: 01440 761511
Useful Careers Websites | ||
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Gov UK Apprenticeship Application | Apprenticeship vacancies and information, search and apply | |
National Careers Service | Careers guides and info for students aged 13-18 | |
I Could | Lots of videos you can explore by employment sector or life theme | |
Startprofile | Start is a free, online careers platform, designed to connect 11-18 year olds with their future career potential. | |
Careers Box | Free online library of careers related film, news and information | |
Amazing Apprenticeships | We deliver national projects designed to inform and inspire England’s students about apprenticeships on behalf of the National Apprenticeship Service. | |
The Source | The Source can help you find out where to access support in your local community | |
I Can Be A | A local social media style careers website with information about work, careers and training opportunities. | |
Career Pilot | Careers information and tools for 11-19 year olds, all in one place. | |
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) specific websites | ||
Future Morph | Career opportunities from Science and Maths | |
Tomorrow's Engineers | All about a future in engineering | |
Post 16 Options | ||
UCAS Progress | Online national prospectus for further education | |
Higher Education | ||
UK Course Finder | Quiz to choose uni courses | |
Prospects | A good resource for anyone thinking about university, careers you can reach from your subjects and job hunting trends | |
UCAS | Database of all degree courses and entry requirements | |
Which University | Your journey to uni starts here | < |
Jobs within the NHS | ||
NHS Careers | Careers with the NHS | |
Step Into the NHS | Young people focused site with career information on jobs within the NHS | |
Volunteering | ||
Do It | Volunteering opportunities for 16-25 year olds | |
Community Action Suffolk | Volunteering opportunities in Suffolk | |
National Citizen Service East | National Citizenship Service – an exciting opportunity to take on new challenges, gain new skills and experience new things. | |
Transport | ||
Endeavour Transport Card | The Endeavour Card is a smartcard for 16 to 19 year olds for whom travel may be a barrier to get to work, training or education. |
Higher and Degree Apprenticeships
Series of Podcasts including general information and range of interviews with Healthcare apprentices:
Apprenticeship factsheets for each industry sector
https://www.takeyourplace.ac.uk/explore-your-options-blog/2020/6/2/different-career-apprenticeships
Parent Champion resources to help parents to support their child with HE
Here's the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hefamilyzone/
University of Suffolk course introductions:
https://www.uos.ac.uk/courses/ug/ba-hons-fine-art
https://www.uos.ac.uk/courses/ug/bsc-hons-bioscience
https://www.uos.ac.uk/courses/ug/bsc-hons-sport-and-exercise-science
https://www.uos.ac.uk/courses/ug/ba-hons-history
UWE, Bristol - Inspirational career stories:
https://www.uwe.ac.uk/alumni/outstanding-alumni
SWA Career Pathways videos
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeA2R-rTimI1V834geC269VEqMlSWfmZO