Careers Programme

The formal programme of Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance includes:

Year 10

• 7 week introductory careers module through Modern Language classes
• Guided pupil career research using Odyssey Plus computer programme
• Pupil handbook of Key Stage 4 courses
• Pupil copy of ‘Which way now?’
• Year 10 parent’s night / subject consultations
• Parents copy of ‘Which way now?’
• Individual pupil interviews with careers staff
• Completion of initial Personal Career Plan

Year 12

• 6 week careers module delivered through English classes
• Individual interviews with DEL Careers Advisers
• Guided pupil research using Pathfinder computer programme
• Series of talk about individual careers
• Visit to Coleraine area careers convention
• Parents’ night / subject consultations
• Pupil handbook of 6th From courses
• Access to information on Further Education courses

Year 13 & 14 (Sixth Form)

• Tutorial programme emphasising many aspects of post-18 choices
• Work experience
• Individual research project in Year 13
• Guidance through UCAS Apply procedure
• Careers talks continue
• Visits to university open days
• Talks by representatives of a range of universities
• Individual advice available at all times

The above is in addition to the work carried out during Years 8 - 12 during Learning for Life and Work classes which includes activities focusing on the area of Employability.