IAG & Careers

• Graham School Careers Programme
• Labour market information
• CEIAG Policy 2019
• Future Of Work (UKCES)
• Future of Work (Success at School.org)
• The Future of Work Guide (National Careers Week)
• Provider Access Policy
• Useful Information – for students ONLY

Graham School takes the responsibility to prepare our students for life after 16 very seriously. We pride ourselves on providing independent careers advice to ensure that our students secure a progression route that will help them achieve their ambitions. Our school Careers Lead is Mrs Emma Millican E: e.millican@gra.hlt.academy who can be contacted at school on 01723 366541. We also have our own Careers Advisor, Mrs Ruth Green E: r.green@gra.hlt.academy

We offer students and families the opportunity to book an appointment to see the Careers Advisor. The Careers Advisor is in school on Wednesdays and Thursdays each week and can provide tailored information, advice and guidance relating to the post-16 options available to students. To book an appointment to see the Careers Advisor, please telephone the school on 01723 366451 or return a Career Consultation Request Form to the Careers Office.

With the support of colleges, training providers, universities and employers, we provide a range of experiences and information sessions to help students to understand their post-16 options. The programme of events includes opportunities to take part in work experience, university and college visits/taster sessions and ‘Meet the Employer’ sessions.

In addition we offer a wide range of packages to assist students in making career choices. These can be accessed at any time via the links below or through the school’s Learning Portal.

Online Resources

e-Clips

• www.eclips-online.co.uk

This online resource has useful information about entry requirements and routes into over 1,200 jobs and careers.

Job Explorer Database (JED)

• access via Learning Portal

This database has a wealth of information on careers and a quiz to help identify careers that may suit students. The database is suitable for younger users.

National Careers Service

• nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

This central government website provides access to independent professional advice on careers, skills and the labour market for anyone aged 13 and over. Information can be accessed via the website, or by calling 0800 100 900.

Apprenticeships

• www.apprenticeships.gov.uk

This website provides information about apprenticeships for students, parents and employers, and includes a list of current apprenticeship vacancies.

Please click the below links and watch the videos for further information on apprenticeships and ASK (Apprenticeship Support and Knowledge)

Apprenticeship Parents’ Pack – December 2020 

ASK Presentation

ASK Parents Presentation

An introduction to Traineeships

STEM Careers

• www.futuremorph.org

This website features career opportunities available from the STEM family of subjects; Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.

Success at School

A website full of careers advice for students and schools. Parents and carers can also read the Parent Guide 2020 – Helping your child begin their career journey.

Post-16

Aiming for University

For the most up-to-date information about courses and entry requirements, you should refer to the websites of the universities you are interested in attending. Please be aware that the courses on offer are subject to change. This useful document, Aiming to go to University, is a useful starting point for your research and can be found on the Useful Information page for students.  

Colleges

Students from Graham School go on to study at a number of institutions providing post-16 education and training. Course information/application forms are available from the Careers Room, or at:

Virtual tours and open days

Some colleges and sixth forms have produced virtual tours and online open days so even though you can’t visit in person, you can get a taste for what it is like to be there:

Scarborough Sixth Form Virtual Tour

Askham Bryan College – Further Education Presentation: 

Training Providers

Apprenticeships Providers

We have a close relationship with all post-16 providers in the area, as well as local universities and employers.

Post-16 Funding

Funding may be available from some colleges in the form of bursaries. Please contact the colleges to find out if bursaries are on offer, and if you are eligible to apply.

Post-16 Transport Assistance

Some students may be eligible to apply for travel assistance. Information and application forms are available at http://ww.northyorks.gov.uk/post16transport or by contacting North Yorkshire County Council on 0845 872 7374. Applications for assistance usually open in April or May each year, but you can ring for general advice before this time.

Information about Student Finance at University

http://www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

Government information and guidance on student finance for those who are interested in going to university.

Independent Task Force on Student Finance

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/students

This website, maintained by Martin Lewis from moneysavingexpert.com, contains clear information for students, families and teaching staff on finance for students interested in going to university.