Your careers education will be delivered throughout all subjects during your time at LHS. Dedicated lesson time will be provided through your PSHE lessons, but you will also gain valuable careers related experiences through a range of other events. Our Careers pages also signpost you to on-line information advice and guidance.
Why our Careers Programme is important for all students
- You will have the opportunities to learn about the world of work, employability skills and the personal qualities that are valued in the workplace
- Our careers programme will increase your self-confidence and raise your aspirations
- It will help you make the right decisions at age 14 and age 16
- You will be able to make informed choices about further education and training, apprenticeships and future careers
To develop students’ knowledge, understanding and skills relevant to life in a rapidly changing world Longdendale High School are working towards full implementation of the Gatsby Benchmarks to ensure that careers provision is of the highest quality for students. The Gatsby Benchmarks are: As part of our Careers programme, you will: Please find below links to our local colleges. Please use these links to research course information, find out the entry requirements and explore the college facilities on offer: Apprenticeships offer the chance to: Becoming an apprentice is an exciting opportunity to earn money and progress quickly in a career. What is involved in an apprenticeship? There are three main elements involved in an Apprenticeship Apprenticeships are designed to enable an individual to progress within a business over a longer period of time whilst gaining nationally recognised qualifications. Who are they for? An Apprenticeship is a career, not just a job. Apprenticeships are for those aged 16 or over who are not in full time education and can last anywhere between one and five years. Apprenticeships are designed to enable an individual to progress within a business over a longer period of time whilst gaining nationally recognised qualifications. How much do you get paid? The minimum wage for an apprentice is £3.70 per hour, but many employers pay more than this. In fact, some higher Apprenticeships can pay as much as £500 per week. More than just earning a salary, apprentices receive training and qualifications in the skills employers really want, increasing their future earning potential. Apprentices receive marked salary increases on completion of their training and the roles often offer great opportunities for career progression. Labour Market Information focuses on giving you information about the local area you live in: Labour Market Information ensures that young people are equipped with the information needed to make well informed realistic decisions. The Bridge GM website tells you about the availability of jobs in Greater Manchester & Tameside. Information has also been provided by New Economy, Greater Manchester's Policy and Research Team. This is the web-based service provided by the UK government. It provides a great deal of information on job and apprenticeship finding, along with high quality tools, such as a CV builder. The National Apprenticeship Service is an important source of apprenticeship information and vacancies. This website is an excellent resource for finding out information on careers across many different sectors. It also contains information on higher education and apprenticeships. Career advice for schools and students aged 13-19. Search jobs, advice & find out about employers, work experience, courses, career choices, and apprenticeships. This map-based website provides apprenticeship and education opportunities and vacancies in the local area, as well as blogs centring on specific careers. Apprenticeships and jobs from some of the biggest recruiters in the country including British Gas, Boots, BT, Garmin, NHS and Starbucks. School leavers can apply directly from the website and their application is delivered immediately to the recruiter by email. Please click here to see our latest jobs and apprenticeships. This site provides careers advice, choices and ideas. There are excellent videos and a handy career wizard to help provide inspiration. This is an excellent resource with a particularly good CV building tool. Earth and Environmental Science Maths & Computer Science Health Physical Science Maths & Computer Science Volunteering can help you; What can you do? There are a wide range of volunteering opportunities from administration, charity work, supporting disabled people or families or conservation. Whatever your age, ability, location, interests and how much time you’re able to give, there’s a volunteering opportunity that’s right for you. How many people get involved? It is estimated that 25% of the UK adult population volunteer at least once a month. Across Tameside there are an estimated 23,000 people who regularly give their time to help their community. Volunteering does not have to be regular, some people give time as a one-off and this can be just as valuable. What can you do in our local area? Volunteering could mean working in a charity shop, helping out at a fundraising event, clearing litter from a park or helping children learn to read. But one of the great things about volunteering is the sheer range of activities you can sign up for. Further Information To get local information about volunteering in Tameside. Use the link below: https://www.tameside.gov.uk/Countryside/Volunteering-in-your-Community Looking for career and qualification advice? Careermag provides a wealth of high-quality career information and qualification guidance for students. Whether you’re considering your next steps after education, thinking about a career change or are currently on the job hunt, our articles from experts will share insights into the labour market, interview tips, techniques and support for application success. We’ll help you to discover your employability and transferrable skills, while industry leaders break down the diversity of career opportunities and pathways available. Careermag for School Leavers: Whether you’re thinking about an apprenticeship, A Levels, BTEC, T Levels, work experience or even going straight to work, Careermag for School Leavers provides you with a wide range of opportunities with leading employers and training providers. Not only will you be presented with opportunities but you can explore a diverse range of articles from experts enabling you to understand what each qualification route can lead to and how you can get into a specific career. Should any student want to sign up for future issues, please use the following link: https://careermap.co.uk/subscribe-to-careermag/ Year 11 students can take advantage of opportunities provided by NCS, where young people can grow their strengths and become world-ready and work-ready. Through a range of different experiences — online, in their community, and away from home, young people can build their confidence, resilience, and well being, gather work skills, and become engaged citizens who feel motivated to make a positive difference in society.Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance
High Quality Provision
Overview of the Careers Programme:
One to One Careers Interviews
Careers Information
Applying to College or Sixth Form
Why think about Apprenticeships?
What is Labour Market Information?
Useful links:
Useful Websites for Careers
Specific Career Pathways
STEM Careers - Where Can it take You?
Why get involved in Voluntary Work?
Careermag: Thinking About Your Next Steps?
Year 11 Opportunities
