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Next Step Evening |
Baron Miles and Louise Postill
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The Context |
The decisions students make in Year 12 are important — but they are not irreversible.
Students today may:
The goal:
“Helping students make informed decisions based on their strengths, interests, opportunities and future ambitions.”
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Shifting Job Market |
“What jobs will exist in 2040 that do not exist today?”
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Growth areas over the next decade |
According to labour market forecasts from organisations including the World Economic Forum and UK labour market analysis:
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Skills Matter More Than Ever |
The World Economic Forum identifies skills �such as:
Growing in importance:�✓ Creativity�✓ Collaboration�✓ Communication�✓ Critical Thinking and Problem solving�✓ Resilience�✓ Flexibility�✓ Leadership�✓ AI literacy
“If two candidates apply for a job and both have the same degree, what makes one stand out?”
Experience + skills + evidence.
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The question has changed… |
❌ “What job do you want to do?”�✅ “What problems do you want to solve?”�✅ “What environments help you thrive?”�✅ “What skills do you want to develop?”�✅ “What industries interest you?”�✅ “What experiences can you gain?”
Student interested in: Sport
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Understanding the Labour Market |
1. Future demand
Questions:
Useful websites:
2. Salary and progression
Students should consider:
Important:�Salary should be one factor, not the only factor.
Students should research:
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Understanding the Labour Market |
The old model:�School → University → Job → Same company → Retirement
The modern model:�School → Learning → Work → Reskill → Change sector → Further learning
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Understanding the Labour Market |
A student might think: “I don’t want to work in healthcare because I don’t want to be a doctor or nurse.”
But healthcare needs:
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Current Shortages |
“A shortage means opportunity. Where employers struggle to find people, career opportunities often increase.”
❌ “What job should I choose?”✅ “Can I keep learning and adapting?”
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Dorset Key Sectors |
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Where Next? |
Please note: Gap Year is a deferred entry
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Support and Evidence Building |
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Qualifications |
RQF Level (England/NI/Wales) | Academic Equivalents | Vocational / NVQ Equivalents |
Level 8 | PhD / Doctoral Degree | Level 8 Diploma / Specialist Awards |
Level 7 | Master’s Degree, PGCE, Postgrad Diploma | Level 7 NVQ Diploma / Senior Management |
Level 6 | Bachelor's Degree with Honours | Level 6 NVQ Diploma / Degree Apprenticeship |
Level 5 | Foundation Degree, DipHE, HND | Level 5 NVQ Diploma / Higher Apprenticeship |
Level 4 | Higher National Certificate (HNC), CertHE | Level 4 NVQ Diploma |
Level 3 | A-Levels, T-Levels, International Baccalaureate | Level 3 NVQ, BTEC National, Advanced Apprenticeship |
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University |
Option 1: University
Examples:
Consider:
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University - Gap Year |
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Degree Apprenticeships |
Earn + Learn
Students:� ✓ Work for an employer� ✓ Gain qualifications� ✓ Develop workplace skills� ✓ Earn a salary
BT�Leonardo �Red Bull
Careers at sea
NHS
Airbus�DC �AAT�PwC�Rolls Royce
JP Morgan
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Employment with Training |
Not every career requires university.
Students should investigate: “What progression opportunities exist?”
A first job is often the start of a career pathway.
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Degree Alternatives |
Students can also consider:
Technology:
Business:
Creative:
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Timeline |
Summer Term� ✓ Explore careers� ✓ Attend university open days� ✓ Research apprenticeships� ✓ Build experience
Autumn Term Year 13� ✓ Finalise choices� ✓ Apply through UCAS� ✓ Oxbridge/Medicine Deadline (15/10/26)� ✓ Apply for apprenticeships� ✓ Complete personal statements/interviews
Spring/Summer Year 13� ✓ Make decisions� ✓ Prepare transition� ✓ Continue to develop employability skills
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Parental Support |
✅ Ask questions “Why does this option interest you?”�✅ Encourage exploration “Have you looked at alternatives?”�✅ Help research�✅ Connect students with people�✅ Encourage work experience
“The Future Career Conversation”
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Personal Statement and Updated CV |
Dedicated time�Designed sessions�Next Step Day
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Apprenticeship Newsletters |
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Open Days |
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UCAS Apply |
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Admission Tests |
BMAT - Medicine
UKCAT - Medicine
LNAT - Law
STEP - Maths
Oxbridge have a variety of
tests for their courses ��There are other tests, including auditions for Performing Arts. Students should read UCAS information carefully.
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Postgraduate Funding |
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Questions? |
Please ask any big questions now.
Super specific questions at the end.