St Gen Prospectus 2012-13.pdf - St Genevieves
St Gen Prospectus 2012-13.pdf - St Genevieves
St Gen Prospectus 2012-13.pdf - St Genevieves
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CAREERS EDUCATION<br />
Lessons<br />
Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) are available to all pupils<br />
in <strong>St</strong> <strong>Gen</strong>evieve’s. Careers lessons are timetabled for students from Year 10 to Year<br />
14. In Year 8 and Year 9, Careers lessons are delivered through Employability. Pupils<br />
are prepared for the career decision-making process and they have the opportunity<br />
to explore interests, discuss their aptitudes in depth and receive advice on possible<br />
career paths. These lessons are taught by teachers who are specialists in this area. In<br />
addition, pupils also begin a personal career plan (PCP) in year 10 and develop this<br />
through to year 14.<br />
Information<br />
All students have access to a comprehensive range of information in the Careers<br />
Rooms and the Careers section of the School Library. Careers Guidance interviews<br />
involve the student, the Careers Teacher and the Careers Adviser from the Department<br />
of Education and Learning (DEL).<br />
Work Experience<br />
In Year 12, pupils take part in a one-week Work Experience programme sampling work<br />
in many career areas. Pupils are fully briefed before the placement. They carry out<br />
an assignment during placement and participate in a follow-up programme on return<br />
to school.<br />
Interviews<br />
The Careers Adviser and Careers Teachers are available for one-to-one or group interviews. In<br />
Year 11, each student also has the opportunity to sample a ‘mock interview’ with a visiting<br />
employer. The interview is carried out as close to reality as possible and interviewers make<br />
constructive comments in their feedback which is of great value to pupils in their preparation<br />
for their real job interviews.<br />
Conferences<br />
Sixth form students have the opportunity to take part in industry led projects - Business<br />
Insight Conference, The <strong>St</strong>udent <strong>St</strong>udy Week and the Director Shadowing Programme.<br />
These allow the students to develop an awareness of industry through the experiences<br />
of the professionals and provide opportunities to develop interpersonal skills and<br />
appreciate the need for teamwork.<br />
Vocational Courses<br />
<strong>St</strong>udents on vocational courses also have the opportunity to take part in a Work<br />
Experience/Work Shadowing Programme.<br />
Computer Software<br />
All students are introduced to courses available at university/college. With the aid<br />
of the UCAS and University websites, prospectuses and guidance from the Careers<br />
Teachers, students use the online application system ‘Apply’ to make applications to<br />
institutions of Higher Education. Pupils use the Odyssey, CID and Kudos packages<br />
which gives them career information and an opportunity to match their skills and<br />
qualities with possible career opportunities.<br />
Speakers<br />
Visiting speakers from Q.U.B., U.U., <strong>St</strong> Mary’s University College, John Moores Liverpool,<br />
BMC, Scottish Universities and BELB Awards Section address the students in sixth<br />
form. In association with Sentinus a range of guest speakers address a number of<br />
careers e.g. engineering, IT, nursing, social work etc.<br />
Successes<br />
Former pupils have graduated from Universities and Colleges of Education. Others<br />
have successful careers in Nursing, the Civil Service, Banking and in many commercial,<br />
retail and industrial areas.<br />
“Realising Potential Together” | Page 21
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