Greenwood Academy Career Programme 2024-2025
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Year 7 | Explore a range of different job roles (and levels) and know that jobs are connected into sectors. Be aware of ‘stereotyping’ and make positive choices about their future. Be able to discuss key employability skills and begin to give examples about how these have been / could be developed. Have encountered employers and community organisations and be able demonstrate what they have learned from this process. Be aware of the range of different pathways and progression routes available and be able to relate these to subject option choices. Have encountered progression (training, university and apprenticeship) providers and be able demonstrate what they have learned from this process. |
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Year 8 | Explore a range of different job roles (and levels) and know that jobs are connected into sectors. Be aware of ‘stereotyping’ and make positive choices about their future. Be able to discuss key employability skills and begin to give examples about how these have been / could be developed. Have encountered employers and community organisations and be able demonstrate what they have learned from this process. Be aware of the range of different pathways and progression routes available and be able to relate these to subject option choices. Have encountered progression (training, university and apprenticeship) providers and be able demonstrate what they have learned from this process. |
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Year 9 | Explore a range of different job roles (and levels) and know that jobs are connected into sectors. Be aware of ‘stereotyping’ and make positive choices about their future. Be able to discuss key employability skills and begin to give examples about how these have been / could be developed. Have encountered employers and community organisations and be able demonstrate what they have learned from this process. Be aware of the range of different pathways and progression routes available and be able to relate these to subject option choices. Have encountered progression (training, university and apprenticeship) providers and be able demonstrate what they have learned from this process. |
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Year 10 | Be able to research, interpret and analyse labour market information and use this to inform career decisions. Be able to articulate how a range of encounters with employers and employees has given a greater understanding of the skills, qualities, qualifications and experiences employers look for when recruiting employees. Understand the range of progression pathways and qualification types available. Know how these are similar and different. Have encountered the full range of progression providers, reflected and evaluated these in relation to learning styles and personal career aspirations. Have experienced work places and be able to evidence the skills developed. Be able to demonstrate an understanding of how an organisation is structured and what it takes to be successful in the world of work. Be aware of employer/employee rights/responsibilities, health and safety and mental wellbeing in relation to work. |
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Year 11 | Be able to research, interpret and analyse labour market information and use this to inform career decisions. Be able to articulate how a range of encounters with employers and employees has given a greater understanding of the skills, qualities, qualifications and experiences employers look for when recruiting employees. Understand the range of progression pathways and qualification types available. Know how these are similar and different. Have encountered the full range of progression providers, reflected and evaluated these in relation to learning styles and personal career aspirations. Have an up to date CV. Be aware of the key features of the recruitment and selection process (research, application forms, aptitude tests and interview techniques) and know what is required to be successful. Have accessed impartial information, advice and support in relation to next steps. Have constructed a personal careers action plan containing clear, well informed and realistic next steps in relation to progression into a ‘remarkable future’. Be able to evaluate personal strengths and set targets for further development. Secure a positive post 16 destination. |
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Year 12 | Understand and use local, regional and national Labour Market Information to inform personal decisions about next steps and career. Confidently use a range of careers websites, online platforms and other careers resources to manage decisions about next steps and career. Be fully aware of the economic, academic, social and personal implications of each progression pathway. Have an up to date Personal Statement and a concise and compelling CV. Know how to create a professional profile and manage reputation online. Confidently participate in the full recruitment and selection process (research, application, aptitude tests, presentation skills and interviews). Have a personal careers action plan and know how to access further careers advice and support |
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Year 13 | Understand and use local, regional and national Labour Market Information to inform personal decisions about next steps and career. Confidently use a range of careers websites, online platforms and other careers resources to manage decisions about next steps and career. Be fully aware of the economic, academic, social and personal implications of each progression pathway. Have an up to date Personal Statement and a concise and compelling CV. Know how to create a professional profile and manage reputation online. Confidently participate in the full recruitment and selection process (research, application, aptitude tests, presentation skills and interviews). Have a personal careers action plan and know how to access further careers advice and support Secure a positive destination. |
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