career education, information, advice and guidance
Empowering creative thinkers to be successful in work and life.
Our mission is to provide high quality careers education and raise the aspirations for all young people.
We want to increase motivation by linking industry led training with preparation for work and life.
We provide an inclusive and supportive environment with continual opportunities to work and think differently.
Careers focused plans designed around the individual
Respect and recognition for all choices of positive progression
Employer engagement and networking to ensure maximum opportunity and enrichment
Aspirational goals and unlocking potential
Targeted support and advice for priority groups
Inclusivity and widening participation for all learners
Valuable industry experience and training from local businesses, guests and our own professional
Experiences in the workplace, with employers and further/ higher education
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
At Dv8 we recognise the important role and contribution that parents and carers can make to a young persons’ choices and decisions. We would encourage you to take an interest in your child’s progress on their course with their studies at Dv8 and also beyond to their career and life goals after they complete their studies. Research has shown that parents/carers are a significant influence on young people’s goals and aspirations. Some of the ways in which you can help your child are:
- Check in with them regularly about their studies – ask what they are enjoying, what topics they are currently studying or projects they are working on.
- Take notice of any relevant news items linked to their subject or career interest area
- Highlight relevant role models and success stories to inspire and motivate them
- Help them to find suitable work experience placements – do you have friends, colleagues, neighbours or other networks who may be able to help or offer some work experience.
- Remind them to keep important deadlines for example if they want to stay at Dv8 next year they should apply by 10 February; they must confirm their work experience placement by end February.
Useful Links and Resources
- World Skills – Careers Advice Toolkit
- Amazing Apprenticeships – Parent Pack
- Barclays Life Skills – Parents Info
- Get Career Confident – Parent sign-up
- Careers Share – Helping parents ‘Get Career Confident’
- Career Map
- Parental Guidance
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If you would like some help and advice to support your child with their career plans take a look at this free e-book packed full of ideas and advice to help them think through their skills and interests and to draw up an action plan to help move them forward in their career.
Don’t forget if your child would like a 1-1 virtual careers interview they can arrange this with Get Careers Confident by completing the form following this link:
Get Career Confident Personal guidance booking form – remote guidance
BELOW IS THE LMI CAREEROMETER. USE THIS RESOURCE TO SEARCH AND COMPARE CAREER SALARIES, SKILLS AND OTHER DETAILS.
CREATIVE FUTURES – CAREER LEARNING
Students, as part of their careers curriculum work, will learn about CEIAG which has been specifically developed for Dv8 students. Assessments and assignments and other activities related to CEIAG will be captured on Arbor as with any of their vocational units. This will include:
- IAG sessions 121 with an advisor
- Attendance at careers days or events
- Preparation for work
- Writing CVs
- Work experience log
- Work experience evaluation
- Preparation for FE/ HE
- Application processes
- Writing personal statements
- Spectrum of progression opportunities (research skills)
work experience
WHAT IS AN APPRENTICESHIP?
Apprenticeships combine a real job with on-the-job training and classroom learning. You’ll be a fully employed member of staff for a company, receive an Apprenticeship wage (or higher), and obtain a formal qualification by completing your Apprenticeship.
By the end of your Apprenticeship you will have developed new skills, a workplace ethic, and should feel equipped to progress onto the next level of your Apprenticeship or seek out full time employment.
Click here for a guide to Apprenticeships.
Local Apprenticeships and Providers:
If you want to explore what other A Level / BTEC / Vocational courses are available in the area, you’re in luck as there isn’t a shortage of colleges across East and West Sussex.
Deciding whether to go to University can be one of the biggest decisions you make in your life so it’s important to be well informed of what University entails and how you can prepare yourself for it.
University Resources:
Exploring Career Options
- The National Careers Service has a good overview of different job profiles which includes their entry requirements and training paths, duties and hours of work.
- I Could Career Videos
- TARGETcareers FUTUREWISE is here to help school leavers make decisions about their future. Explore options for careers, university or apprenticeships and get help applying successfully.
- Not Going to Uni
- Barclays Life Skills
- Barclays Life Skills CV Builder
- Prospects
Want to speak to someone about our careers strategy or work experience?
Please contact our Stakeholder Engagement Co-ordinator, Louis Elkhatib on l.elkhatib@londonlc.org.uk
Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET)
If you find yourself in a position where you’re not currently studying in college or employed, you might want to speak to some of these local organisations who can help support young people back into education, training or employment.
