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Lakes School Work Experience Year 10. 9th -13 th July 2012. Why bother?. One of main purposes of time in school is to get you ready to be part of society. Work is a large part of society and will be a large part of your life.
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Lakes SchoolWork ExperienceYear 10 9th -13th July 2012
Why bother? One of main purposes of time in school is to get you ready to be part of society. Work is a large part of society and will be a large part of your life Use the work experience week to INSPIRE you to find your future pathway in life.
Ideas and Inspiration Retail Working with children Trades – joinery electrician builders Medical – doctor nurse midwife laboratory work • Media – radio presenter reporter • ICT- office work, designers
Ideas and Inspiration Finance Working with the land Police Food and drink
Armed Forces There is an opportunity for students to take part in a weeks residential with the army in June. • This has been a very popular option in the past. • The dates are yet to be confirmed. • There are usually about 8 places available As soon as information comes in it will be made available.
How to go about it Start researching CBEC Website Find own job Make choices Complete forms Return to Mrs Buxton By 24th February 2012
Do’s and Don'ts Do • Be adventurous and try something new • Think carefully and plan • Get in early for the best places Don’t • Wait till last minute • Do your part-time job
Help and advice? Parents/carers Friends Tutors Parents Evening 31st January 2012 6.00pm Drop-in sessions 1.30-2.00pm Thursday 3rd February Thursday 8th February Thursday 23rd February
Research www.bigambition– for media and digital www.nhs www.nextstep www.connexions www.BBCcareers Future Courses Lakes Sixth Form Kendal College Lancaster and Morecambe College Myerscough College UCAS
Key Dates Pack from tutor Monday 16th – 18th January Research and choose Forms to Mrs Buxton FRIDAY 24TH FEBRUARY 2012