Careers and Apprenticeships

Goffs Programme of Careers, Information and Guidance Education - Sixth Form

We understand that Sixth Form is a crucial step on a student's journey towards further study at University or into their chosen career either directly or via an Apprenticeship. Students at Goffs are supported with personalised support, advice and guidance throughout their time in the Sixth Form. Students in Year 12 have a personalised careers meeting, a regular programme of external visitors from industry and universities, in addition to support from the Director of Learning and our dedicated Sixth Form Learner Mentor.

Key Theme:

Transition to Employment, Higher/Further Education or Apprenticeships. The programme encourages students to plan for their future and identify the qualifications needed to achieve their goals.

Activities Include:

All Y12 students have the opportunity to have a personalised careers meeting with an external careers advisor.

Focus on career and further education aspirations at key points in the year, including National Apprenticeship Week.

Personal development sessions include a focus on careers and employability. All students attend a period of work shadowing

Students take part in workshops such as CV writing, Building your Brand and a Mock Assessment Centre.

Students attend talks and have the opportunity to meet with visiting professionals from various fields.

Students attend the UCAS Discovery conference, which as well as representatives from most UK Universities, also includes various seminars on Apprenticeships and employer stands with details of apprenticeships available in their organisations.

There are visiting University speakers who run personal statement workshops and guide students on how to choose the right University for them.

Weekly drop-in sessions for students on both UCAS applications and searching for employment or apprenticeships support students find the right pathway for them.

All students have access to Unifrog, which is a destination platform and allows students to research and search for both University courses and Apprenticeship opportunities.

Students are given personalised guidance regarding applying for their chosen Post-18 destination.

UCAS Information for Parents and Students