Careers

GUIDANCE

Careers

Every student is encouraged to set their sights high for their future, regardless of their background or individual circumstances. In order to help them prepare for college, university and the world of employment, we deliver careers guidance through a range of processes designed to develop high aspirations in students, encourage students to consider a broad and ambitious range of careers and enable individuals to make informed choices and transitions related to their personal, educational and careers development. We also draw on specialist support from local partner organisations.

Through our Leadership specialism and enrichment programme, we develop links with leading local employers in the professions, business, industry and the public, community and voluntary sectors. As well as addressing the pupils and answering their questions about what it’s like to work in their field, we look for exciting work experience and mentoring opportunities with them.

 

Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG)

Our vision is to nurture today’s young people and inspire tomorrow’s leaders. We strive to help our young people achieve their very best academically and personally, pursuing the best possible progression pathways after completing their education at our academy.

In addition to subject related careers activities, as part of their preparations for the world of work, pupils participate in a number of extra-curricular events during KS3 and KS4. Here pupils have the opportunity hear from and visit a number of employers from the world of industry. Inspirational guest speakers address our pupils to stimulate their aspirations and ideas for the future. Local STEM providers, FE Colleges, Universities and Apprenticeship Providers are also invited regularly to offer pupils an overview of their progression pathways through interactive sessions.

Year 11 pupils are offered one to one independent advice and guidance interviews to explore their post 16 options with a view of pursuing their post 18 education goals.  These guidance interviews provide an overview for pupils and their options including local further education colleges, apprenticeships and information on the current labour market.

Our annual Careers Convention takes place in the autumn term. Parents and carers are invited to join their children in exploring colleges, universities, apprenticeship providers, employers and voluntary services.  A wide spectrum of providers attend the fair including representatives from BAE Systems and many other organisations that support our pupils’ careers education.

 
Apprenticeships
How to apply for an apprenticeship Apprenticeships PE and Sport
Apprenticeship levels explained Apprenticeships in Science
What are Traineeships? Apprenticeships in Maths
Degree Level Apprenticeships Apprenticeships in Languages
Lancashire Apprenticeship Providers Apprenticeships in ICT
  Apprenticeships in Geography
Apprenticeships in English Apprenticeships in History
  Apprenticeships in Drama & Music
  Apprenticeships in Food & Nutrition
Gatsby Benchmarks
Gatsby Benchmark Overview Poster HLA Gatsby Benchmark Evaluation
#Leadingmyfuture
CV Writing Top 10 Employablity Skills
Interview Tips Career Quiz
College Open Days 23-24  
Labour Market Information
Careers Information – LMI for All Careers Information – Burnley & Pendle
Careers Information – Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre Careers Information – Lancaster & Morecambe
Careers Information – Blackburn with Darwen Digital & Creative Opportunities
Careers Information – West Lancashire Green and Low Carbon Opportunities
Qualification Routes
Stay in full time education Work Based Learning
A Levels Traineeships
T Levels Supported Internships
Technical Vocational Qualifications Apprenticeships
Applied Qualifications School Leaver Schemes
Exam Retakes What Next
  Qualifications Explained
Useful websites for Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance
UCAS Royal Air Force
NCS Lancashire Police
Good Uni Guide Lancashire Fire Service
UKCAT North West Ambulance Service
BMAT Creative and Digital Careers – Creative Skill Set
The Medic Portal NHS Careers
Amazing Apprenticeships Step into the NHS
Army Advanced Manufacturing

Royal Navy

 

Engineering
Virtual Work Experience
Speakers for Schools Virtual Work Experience Speakers for Schools aims to provide high quality virtual work experience through industry insights to help pupils plan for their future careers. To register your interest use  Speakers for School VWEX website and follow the “register for virtual work experience” button
Barclays Life Skills Virtual Work Experience Barclays LifeSkills is offering an online work experience programme for young people in the UK aged 14-19, which typically includes Year 10&11. This comprises online activities, 5 live sessions with Barclays employees and project work. It starts on Monday 23 October 2023, the deadline for applications is 16 October 2023 and you can register on Springpod.com
NHS Virtual Work Experience NHS North West have a variety of virtual work experience opportunities through NHS Virtual Work Experience website.
Youth Employment UK / Haven Virtual Work Experience Youth Employment UK and Haven holiday parks have teamed up to provide a virtual insight into working on Haven sites. Follow Haven Virtual Work Experience if interested.

See our Policies and Publications page to access our Careers and Enterprise Policy

See our Policies and Publications page to access our Provider Access Policy

See our Policies and Publications page to access our Careers Programme Overview

Key Information

Careers Leader: Phil Palfrey, IAG Officer
Telephone: 01253 965750
Email: careers@highfield.staracademies.org

See our Policies and Publications page to access our Careers and Enterprise Policy.
See our Policies and Publications page to access our Provider Access Policy.
See our Policies and Publications page to access our Careers Programme Overview.