Careers
Careers Education, Information and Guidance
At Harris Academy Falconwood Sixth Form we offer an extensive careers education programme which runs throughout Years 12 and 13. We timetable sessions, offer activities, visits and events to help students make informed decisions regarding their next steps after Sixth Form, whether they want to go to university, into an apprenticeship or employment. Information and guidance is on hand throughout the Harris Academy Falconwood Sixth Form journey.
Our careers programme includes:
- External speakers from universities to talk about the benefits of going to university, what to consider and where to apply
- Former student speakers, currently on degree apprenticeship schemes, to talk about routes into apprenticeships and the benefits of working whilst gaining qualifications
- External speakers from business to talk about job applications, writing a CV and covering letter
- Mock interview day for students to learn vital interview techniques
- Trips to UCAS Discovery events
- Trips to university open days and taster days
- Residential visit to Oxford University for Purple Route students
- Visit to Cambridge University for Purple Route students
- On site careers fair with 45+ exhibitors from universities and apprenticeships
- Work Experience two week placement for all Year 12 students
- Opportunities to apply for apprenticeships
- Support with UCAS applications
- Visits to law firms to learn about training opportunities and routes into a career in Law
- Access to Harris Federation careers advisor for 1-2-1 careers advice
Work Experience
The Academy recognises the importance of employability learning, and as part of this Year 12 students are supported to find work experience with local and city-based employers.This enables them to get a better understanding of professional work environments, make well informed decisions and be more successful in their job and apprenticeship hunts.
