Pupil Area
At Finch Woods Academy, we have a careers programme in place that ensures you are well equipped for the future and have the information you need to make realistic and informed decisions about further education, training and employment.
When you leave school at 16 years old, you are likely to have some or all of the following options available to you depending on your ability, independence and support needs.
Watch this short video that explains some of your options:
Click HERE for a list of Colleges and other Training Providers.
Further education
This may be at a college or training provider to study vocational courses like BTECs / T Levels or academic courses like A Levels.
Apprenticeships
An apprenticeship is a way to gain the skills, knowledge and experience you need to get into many careers. They combine work, training, study and you get paid! Apprenticeships are available across a range of areas. Search for apprenticeships on GOV.UK and Be More.
Find out more about apprenticeships with:
Traineeships
Traineeships are usually a 6 month programme made up of extended work experience working towards qualifications. A traineeship will normally lead to an apprenticeship or work. Further information can be found HERE.
Supported Internships
Supported Internships are a study programme for learners with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Learners will have a work placement and complete relevant qualifications alongside their placement. Click HERE for more information about Liverpool's Supported Internship programme.
Watch these videos to help you understand Supported Internships:
George the Supported Intern at Regenda Housing
Mark the Supported Intern at a Liverpool Hotel
Harry the Supported Intern and John from Sandfield Park
Daniel the Supported Intern at Manchester Hospital
Ed the Supported Intern in Facilities
Harry the Supported Intern at a Solicitors
Curriculum Vitae's & Personal Statements
When searching for and applying for any job, it is important to provide an updated CV and accompanying Personal Statement to potential employers.
Take a look at an example CV as well as a Personal Statement template, some examples to accompany your CV, as well as some top tips for writing your Personal Statement.
Key Stage 3 Careers Tasks
No matter how far away you are from formally choosing your next steps following school, it's never too early to begin to think about the types of skills and competencies that will be required in your future job.
Have a go at these tasks to help you think about these:
Key Stage 4 Careers Tasks
If searching for jobs is around the corner for you, have a go at this task to help you think about the types of skills and competencies you may include in your CV:
Useful Contacts, Websites & Resources
- Nursing careers | Health Careers - Nursing career information- roles, perks and application
- 16 to 19 education: financial support for students - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) - Financial Support and Entitlement Information for Year 11 pupils
- The National Careers Service - Information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work
- FutureLearn Careers - Find a career that matches your education and skills
- The Pay Index - Information relating to options after leaving school, the gender pay gap and more
- Youth Employment UK - 'Preparing for Your Future' online course (ages 14 to 16)
- GoCompare - UK's riskiest jobs
- Moving through Education into Employment Career
- Preparing for Adulthood Navigation Careers
- Medical Mavericks TV
- Bellway Careers
