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WELCOME. An introduction Getting the most out of the evening. How well do students do in Y OUR Sixth Form? . How can I find out about each subject?. Course Guide Booklet Ask Sixth Form students Ask staff members Other things to consider - coursework vs. exam
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An introduction Getting the most out of the evening
How can I find out about each subject? Course Guide Booklet Ask Sixth Form students Ask staff members Other things to consider - coursework vs. exam Higher Education requirements Specific career requirements e.g. medicine
What are the costs of Post-16 education? What support is available? How does having two campuses work?
Whatis an Internship? ‘Internships provide real world experience to explore or gain the relevant knowledge and skills required to enter into a particular career field. You work in a local company usually with the support of a supervisor or mentor The experience gained can make the student have that ‘competitive edge’ in the university and job market
The EWS Post 16 Offer All Year 12 students will be given the opportunity to have an Internship as part of their studies We encourage students to find and arrange an internship or work placement that relates to the career they are interested in, with our support There is usually blocks of time on the students timetable when this can be arranged
How can it impact onyour future? It makes your application stand out of the crowd in an increasingly competitive market – universities and employers are looking for that extra experience It enhances your interpersonal skills by working in an adult environment An internship gets you to know the industry and a company as much as possible – this may lead to an offer of a job now or in the future!
How can it impact onyour future? The people you get to know on your internship can be powerful contacts when it comes to looking for jobs and job references. There is the opportunity to make friends, contacts and build relationships with other interns in the organisation.
What will I learnand gain ? Internships provide practical experience They give a sample of life in a chosen field Provide networking opportunities Develop workplace confidence Practice using specialist skills and vocabulary amongst real world customers and colleagues
Support available Mrs Jordan, the All Together Guidance Professional will co-ordinate internships across the school She can offer support and throughout the process We will work with students who apply to EWS to start this process before September so they are ready to start their internship as soon as possible when they join the sixth form
What are transferable skills? There will be enrichment opportunities to compliment your 4 subject choices in Year 12. This will help you become a well rounded Sixth Form student and provide you with the skills to succeed both during Sixth Form and beyond. All Universities and employers require young people with a range of transferable skills not just academic ones.
Enrichment opportunities • The Leadership Academy • Youth Council • Internships • Mentoring- a variety of mentoring schemes • LST academy links • Volunteering Award (V Award) • Extended Project Qualification • House roles and responsibilities • World challenge • ‘Workshop Wednesdays’ • Preparation for Success • Accelerated reading programme • University taster sessions • Work with the local community
Where can I find more information?
What next? • Visit the subjects • Ask the honest questions • Find out about the structure, content and methods of assessment • External Students/parents – please wait behind for a guide