Student Information
Here you will find resources to help you with your careers research and development of your employability skills. There is also information and resources to support you in researching and making decisions about your next steps and next educational destination.
Face to face careers advice is available in school on Mondays and Thursdays through visiting the careers hub at break and lunch time or after school. Information regarding Post 16 options, courses, career paths, CV, employability skills and much more can be found in the face to face meetings. Appointments can be made through contacting your Learning Manager or completing the booking form by clicking the ‘Book Now’ link below or scanning the QR code.
CAREERS RESEARCH
As part of your careers research, you should be aware which job areas will have the most opportunities and which areas may be in decline. This information is called Labour Market Information (LMI) and also covers the average salaries for each type of job. The following infographic is the latest LMI to be released by the Careers & Enterprise Company for the Doncaster & South Yorkshire area.
You will be introduced to Start Profile in your ICT and lessons with Mr Undsworth and through the specific careers ‘Step Up’ mornings, but you can use it in your own time whenever you want to carry out personalised careers research. You can: create a profile and receive suggested career ideas that match your interests and skills; explore the different pathways into a career and where to study relevant courses; find out about up-to-date labour market information and how many jobs of this type are available in our region. For guidance on how to use Start Profile, please see here.
Find out about how to get into different jobs linked to your favourite subjects.
Watch real people talk about their jobs. Explore careers by subject to see where your favourite subject could take you. Includes up-to-date job market information.
Careermag for School Leavers explores the different opportunities available to you after school or college.
This guide is packed with advice to help you choose the right path, find virtual work experience, ace your video interviews, and much more. It also features the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2020-2021, with insights into what it’s like to be an apprentice at each company.
Year 11 Information
Being a year 11 student can be a daunting experience, with the added pressure of figuring out your next steps and post 16 destination. The following information can help you make an educated and informed choice on your possible next steps towards your career goal.
Remember, you will have a number of meetings with Sophie Short, careers advisor to the Laurel Academy however, if you want to discuss any career options and gather advice and information then please fell free to contact Sophie on Shorts1@laurelacademy.org.uk
Other Useful Websites:
Upcoming Year 11 Events
Please see below for upcoming open evenings at our local P16 providers.
Dearne Valley College & Rotherham College Open Event – March 2023
