At the ContinU Plus Academy an external, qualified Careers Adviser provides impartial careers information, advice & guidance to key stage 4 students regarding post 16 options. Students are seen on a one to one basis at key transition points, helping to raise aspirations, build confidence and enhance decision making skills concerning their future choices. The Careers Adviser also offers support at parents & option events. The student’s provision includes an opportunity to produce CVs, take part in a mock interview, careers & subject research, exploration of post 16 options and applications to education, employment & training.  Liaison with staff, parents & providers encourage students to make successful transitions into positive destinations.

If you are a student looking at careers advice

www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

www.icould.com

www.careersbox.co.uk

www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide

If you are a parent/carer seeking careers advice for your son/daughter

www.parentalguidance.org.uk

For general information on careers please refer to the National Careers Service Website: https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk, or call the free phone number (from a landline) on 0800 100900. There are also details on this link about webchat, email, text or a moderated chat room.

For further information contact our careers advisor: Bridget Mann