Making Informed Decisions

Your future starts with the choices you make today. By learning about the world of work and taking part in careers and extracurricular activities, you’ll feel more confident about your GCSE options, further study, and life after College. The key is to ask questions, explore your interests, and use the guidance available to you.

What Is Careers Guidance?

Careers guidance helps you discover:

• Your strengths and interests
• The wide range of jobs and pathways available
• The qualifications and skills you’ll need

It’s about giving you information, advice, and support so you can make decisions that are right for you.

How Does It Help You?

• Knowledge: Learn about different careers, what they involve, and the qualifications required.
• Experiences: Meet employers, colleges, universities, and apprenticeship providers. Take part in talks and work experience days to see what jobs are really like.
• Careers Events: Attend options fairs, workshops, and talks to discover new opportunities and ask questions.
• Careers in the Curriculum: See how subjects link to real-world jobs.

How Is It Delivered?

Our careers programme includes:

• Talks and events with employers and education providers
• Visits from Hampshire Futures careers advisers for personal guidance meetings
• Workshops and fairs to help you explore your options

What Is Labour Market Information (LMI)?

LMI helps you understand:

• Which jobs are growing or declining
• Skills employers are looking for
• Average salaries
• Local and national opportunities

Example: Interested in tech? LMI shows careers like cybersecurity and AI are growing fast and offer great prospects.

Using Unifrog

Unifrog is your all-in-one careers platform. Use it at College or at home to:

• Explore careers linked to your subjects
• Record skills and experiences
• Research colleges, apprenticeships, and universities
• Build your CV and personal statement
• Track your goals and progress

Tip: Use the Careers Library and subject search to find jobs that match your interests.

Where Is the Careers Office?

You’ll find the Careers Office opposite the Sports Hall.

• Mrs. Martin: Careers advice, college courses, GCSE choices, applications, CVs, apprenticeships
• Mrs. Saunders: Work experience support

Need More Information?

Please use the Useful Resources attachment for additional websites, tools, and guides to help you research your options further.