Careers: Students

CAREERS HOMEPAGE

• JED Careers Database - https://chas.careersoft.co.uk/jed/Login.aspx  (passcode required = 2e2j9smm)
• CAREERSOFT - https://www.careersoft.co.uk (passcode required = 2e2j9smm)
• Yr 9/10/11 Apprenticeships - https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/apprentice/what-is-an-apprenticeship - A very useful website that tells you everything you need to know about apprenticeships and to explore the options open to you.
• Year 10 - 13 - Get Revising - https://getrevising.co.uk/ - create a study plan, practise past papers in any subject & from any exam board or create your own study resources.  A brilliant site!
• Year 11,12 & 13 - The Uni Guide - https://www.theuniguide.co.uk/ - what to study, where to go and how to get there.
• Year 12 & 13 - Virtual Outreach - Live Chat & Webinars - https://www.coventry.ac.uk/study-at-coventry/parents-and-teachers/outreach/ - help from Coventry University for everything to do with University from clearing, writing personal statements, understanding the UCAS process, student finance and student life.
• Year 12 & 13 Warwick University - https://warwick.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/schools/digitalresources - Link to warwick University with help and guidance on applying for university
• Year 12 & 13 Careers Gateway - https://www.careers-gateway.co.uk/About_us/Higher_Ideas.aspx  (passcode required 2e2j9smm)
• Year 12 & 13 Uni Taster Days - https://www.unitasterdays.com/search.aspx?PC=CV4+9PW - access this link to give you the opportunity to lots of online events happening with regards to university events
• Year 12 & 13 Prepare for your career success at University - https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/career-success - Find out how to make the most of your time at university and ensure you have the skills and experience graduate employers want.

For College Enrolments in August 2020

All applicants who have accepted their offer of a place at Coventry College will be enrolled online – this is a new process and has been created to maximise safety for school leavers. All applicants will receive further information on this process shortly.

Warwickshire College have also arranged enrolments online.

Students should receive information about this but please check the individual college websites for any further information and contact direct if you have any queries.

If you are still unsure, please contact Mrs Day – School Careers Advisor who will try to help. staffcrb@westcoventryacademy.org

APPRENTICESHIP INFORMATION

This may seem difficult, but if you are considering an apprenticeship you can still apply.

However, please have a Plan B such as Further Education (6th Form or College).

Applications are still being processed but any events & support will be given ‘virtually’.

Parent Pack: Apprenticeship Information

https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship - this is where many apprenticeships are advertised and you can apply, after creating an Account.

Additionally, students can search via Employers own websites.

Below are a few of the local training providers who help support young people in obtaining an apprenticeship:-

CWCT – Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber Training – Early Years, Hairdressing, Accounting, Business Admin, IT

HOET – Heart of England Training – Hair & Beauty, Business Admin, Sports, IT

MGTS – Midland Group Training Services – Engineering open for applications - (best via email: recruitment@mgts.co.uk)

MTC Academy – Engineering - (there are no future Open Events but email any enquiries to apprentice@the-mtc.org)

SCCU – Childcare, Sports & Physical Activity, Teaching & Learning, Health & Wellbeing

Local Training Providers/Colleges who support Apprenticeships. They do have SOME apprenticeships but will also support you in your search, however YOU need to also be proactive as there are no guarantees:

Coventry College - Business, Childcare & Early Years, Computing, Construction Trades, Digital, Engineering, Hospitality & Catering, Media & Interactive Media, Motor Vehicle, Teacher Training

WMJOBS - Search for Apprenticeships offered by local Councils such as Coventry City Council, Solihull, Warwickshire

PrimaryGoal - IT working in Primary Schools

JBC Training - IT, Digital Media, Technical

MTC - Engineering

NHS - Health, Business, IT

WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE INFORMATION

Our colleges may be closed to the public, however, the Warwickshire College team of qualified careers advisers are available to all our students and prospective students for impartial and confidential careers advice.

You can talk to them about:

· joining the college and what your options are

· job and training opportunities

· higher education

· changing courses

· employment, training and education applications

Send them an email in the first instance and they'll get in touch with you. Contact them initially on: advice@warwickshire.ac.uk

COVENTRY COLLEGE INFORMATION

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Update of contingency plans for applicants

As a result of the decisions by Government and Public Health England (PHE) which we wholly endorse and to which we are adhering; it has become necessary for us to become innovative in our approach to ensuring that all young people who have applied to Coventry College are not disadvantaged in any way in terms of their career/education ambitions.

We have therefore decided that all applicants will be offered a conditional place on the course of their choice, as indicated by their application via our website. These offers will be conditional on them attending an interview with the College when circumstances allow. Also, that they meet the entry criteria for the course to which they applied.

Providing they meet the terms of the conditional offer, they can be assured of a place on the course of choice. If, however, they are not as successful as their predicted grades are concerned, they need not worry as we will be in a position to offer them a place on a course at the appropriate level.

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