Careers Advice And Guidance Manager
CurrentProviding a Careers Guidance Service to all students at the Gryphon School. I also offer expert, impartial guidance on the following topics:Career PlanningUCAS adviceEmployment, Training and ApprenticeshipsWork ShadowingA Level choicePersonal statementsStudent financeCVs, applications, cover letters and interview skillsInterest guidesSchool leaver opportunities – apprenticeships, jobs & training schemesStudents also have access to a wide range of careers related activities and initiatives including:Careers Café – Regular talks from leading professionals including an Architect, Barrister, Psychologist, Veterinary Surgeon, Journalist and PhotographerWork Shadowing – Opportunity for students to ‘shadow’ an experienced member of staff in an occupational area of interest.Employer Visits/Talks – Visits to local employers to look at employment opportunities. Talks from employers coming into school on progression opportunities and general employment advice.Apprenticeship Workshops – Giving students an awareness of apprenticeships locally and nationally.University talks – Regular advice regarding Higher Education including personal statements, finance and graduate careers.Oxbridge Access Workshops – Specialist workshops for those considering an application to Oxford or Cambridge University.Pre-University Taster Courses – eg Medlink and London Tasters.“Astar” – A presentation to promote study at Non-UK UniversitiesUCAS Convention and Conference – Visit to UCAS Convention at UWE and Oxbridge Conference at Epsom.University Summer Schools – eg Sutton TrustGryphon Alumni – Talks from past students regarding Universities, Careers and Gap Years.Gap Years – Talks from Gap Year companies and an invitation to attend a Gap Year Fair at Sherborne Girls School.Promotion of open days, taster days and career opportunities via the bulletin, assemblies and tutor periods.
