Courses
Exploring the World of Work
Students are given opportunities to develop their understanding of employment and prepare for their future through:
Internal and External Work Placements – gaining hands-on experience in real working environments, both within the college and with local employers.
Mini Enterprise – taking part in small-scale business projects to learn about teamwork, responsibility, and entrepreneurship.
Career-Based Learning – exploring different job roles and career pathways to discover interests and strengths.
Work-Related Skills Training – developing essential employability skills such as teamwork, timekeeping, and communication.
Careers Information and Advice – receiving personalised guidance to make informed choices about future education, training, and employment.
Work experience: In Years 2 and 3, students will be supported to undertake work experience with community partners such as charity shops, cafés, food banks, and grounds maintenance teams.
Internal placements (Year 1): Students begin their journey with internal placements across our provision. These opportunities help them to build confidence and develop the key skills needed to progress to external placements in Years 2 and 3.
Examples of placements: Roles may include working in our on-site café, supporting site maintenance, cleaning, business administration (such as reception and customer service), finance, or IT support.
Mini enterprise: Students will take part in small enterprise projects, giving them the chance to make and sell a variety of items, including food, craft projects, and plants for the garden. The College tuck shop is also staffed by students during break and lunch, helping them to develop shopping, money handling, and applied maths skills. As their confidence grows, students will progress to selling products at external events such as craft fairs.
Careers support: Our onsite Careers Advisors work closely with students to provide practical guidance on the skills and knowledge needed for employment. This includes CV writing, job applications, interview techniques, workplace visits, and job research skills.