This blog is designed to keep you up-to-date with Careers Education, Information and Guidance (CEIAG) available locally, nationally and through the school. I’ll be posting information about employment and training opportunities available locally as well as details of open days and useful websites. The world of education, employment and training opportunities is changing rapidly so keep checking in for the latest information.

Mr Cross


Tuesday 31 July 2012

Employment & Training Opportunities for School Leavers

The ChannelMogo website, part of Youth Connexions, has a special section which lists dozens of local employers who offer employment and training opportunities, including Apprenticeships.  Click here for more information.  You can search sections such as the Armed Forces, Business & Management, Construction, Engineering, Finance & Accountancy, I.T., Retail and Travel & Leisure.  Remember, our Connexions PA, Jackie Duffy, is available in school and on exams results days and she continues to work with our school leavers after they have left Beaumont.  You can get in touch with her via the school or via her direct e-mail:  Jackie.Duffy@hertscc.gov.uk

Thursday 26 July 2012

Free courses in Dance and Sports Leadership

Pro-Action Herts is offering a range of free courses in areas such as Dance and Sports Leadership to young people aged 13+ at local venues.  The courses are at Levels 1 and 2 and do not require entry qualifications.  Some courses involve students doing voluntary work, for example, in school or local clubs.  Pro-Action Herts runs several courses through the year, all during the school holidays.

"Yes" to 'A' levels but "No" to Uni?

Large employers such as TESCO offer commercial training programmes in areas such as Merchandising and Buying for post-'A' level students.  Click here for more information.

Thursday 12 July 2012

Need a "Plan B"?

It's not too late to consider an application to College.  Oaklands is holding Open Days at the end of August so if your results aren't what you'd hoped for, you can make alternative plans.  Jackie Duffy, from Youth Connexions will be available to talk to on GCSE results day and she can explain the types of courses available and guide you through the application process.

Wednesday 11 July 2012

What is a Russell Group university?

The Russell Group, in their own words, 'represents 20 [soon to be 24] leading UK universities which are committed to maintaining the very best research, an outstanding teaching and learning experience and unrivalled links with business and the public sector'.  They have published an influential guide to choosing post-16 courses called Informed Choices which includes advice about which 'A' levels are most preferred or required for particular degree courses as well as information about the 'facilitating subjects' they feel provide the greatest access to university study.

Looking for a course to study?

You can search the UCAS Progress website for a wide range of 16+, Further and Higher Education (university) courses.  You can select by location or course type.  You can download a quick guide to using the site here.

Tuesday 10 July 2012

GCSE Results Day Support

Jackie Duffy, our Connexions Personal Adviser, will be available in the Assembly Hall from 10.00 a.m. on GCSE Results Day  -  Thursday 23rd August to offer you help after you've received your GCSE results.  Talk to her if you need advice about a College application or if you are reconsidering your 'A' level options and want to know how this might affect your future university or job choices.

Work Experience in Cancer Research

Clare Hall Laboratories, part of Cancer Research UK, are offering a week's Work Experience over Autumn Half Term.  This opportunity is open to students in Years 11 - 13.  Details of the project are available here and you can download a copy of the application form here
Alternatively, click here to go to the Cancer Research Outreach website.