Careers Information & Work Experience

Welcome to the Careers Page!

There is a lot of information in these pages.  Take some time to have a look & inform yourself.  

Remember that Mrs Cutress is available EVERY afternoon after school or you can email her on ncutress@downlands.org if you have any questions.

At Downlands Community School we are committed to providing all of our students with a comprehensive carers programme. This provides students with information on the options available to them after they leave our school.  Career planning is an ongoing process.  We support students by giving them up-to-date advice about work / apprenticeships as well as supporting them in their choices and applications to Sixth Form College and Further Education.  We encourage students to conduct their own career research and provide students with impartial careers advice.  Students are also supported by tutors, subject teachers and pastoral staff over their career choices.

If students, parents, carers, teachers or employees have any comments, feedback, suggestions or would like to get involved n our career programme, please contact Nicki Cutress ncutress@downlands.org

We would love to hear from our Alumni, please click on the image and like our LinkedIn page and check back regularly for updates on what’s happening at Downlands.

Careers Information

Destination Status Total
Sixth Form College 60
Further Education 122
Apprenticeship 0
Current situation not known 0
School Sixth Form 13
Not in Employment, Education or Training 0
Full time education – other 0
Any employment e.g. with/without training or with accredited study 1
Traineeships 1
Other 1
TOTAL 198
College applications must be made on line via the individual college website.  More information will follow in due course.    Take time to have a look at the Information Booklet which has a wealth of information regarding Post 16.  We will be hosting our 'On from 16 Evening' on Thursday 30th September 2021 6pm-8pm.  This date is provisional at present but will be confirmed nearer the time. Are you worried about your College Interview?  Check out the following leaflet to give you some pointers..... remember you can also speak to Mrs Cutress who will give you some reassurance.  She is available in her office every afternoon after school until 4pm. You can research University degree courses at: www.ucas.com  or look at alternatives to University at: www.notgoingtouni.co.uk or www.allaboutschoolleavers.co.uk  Useful Links for Colleges and Apprenticeships

Haywards Heath College

Q & A for Year 11 Students by Haywards Heath College - click the link to watch the YouTube video https://youtu.be/RDvhylPV7ZA
 
Year 10 students are invited to attend a college taster day in the Summer term.  Details will follow. This is a great opportunity to have a look round the colleges and sample subject lessons.  There will be opportunities to visit all local colleges in the Autumn term.  Details of open events will be shared and included here. This is great opportunity - don't miss out!!

Are you interested in finding out more about apprenticeships?  Check out the Introduction to Apprenticeships for Students video below and have a look through the two apprenticeship presentations.

You can search for apprenticeship vacancies at: https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

 

Whilst we are not able to offer work experience in Summer 2021, Springpod are offering a wide range of free virtual work experience opportunities covering a wide range of sectors, including Law, Journalism, Engineering, Politics, Accountancy and many more.  Apply direct via:
 
Also, Brighton and Sussex Medical School are offering a virtual work experience programme for students interested in pursuing a career in Medicine.  Sign up at:
 
Please let Mrs Cutress know if you apply and are successful in any of these programmes - simply email her at: ncutress@downlands.org 
 
Good luck and happy researching!

 

Year 9 Careers Speed Networking Event

Under normal circumstances our Year 9's would take part in a Careers Speed Networking Event in January.  Students have the opportunity to speak to a range of volunteers from a large range of different careers including healthcare, banking, construction, uniformed public service, media, hospitality & aviation to name a few.  It is a fun and useful event and the students and volunteers report equally enjoying it.  This is part of the Key Stage 4 Option process and helps students enormously in making their GCSE choices when the time comes.  We hope to run our next Careers Speed Networking event in January 2022. More details to follow. If you or someone from your place of work are interested in taking part, please email ncutress@downlands.org
2019 Careers Education, Advice and Guidance Policy   Careers Leader: Nicki Cutress - ncutress@downlands.org
This page is going to showcase a variety of careers that you've perhaps never considered.  We will be adding a new career each month. If you wish to discuss any of these careers then please contact Mrs Cutress on ncutress@downlands.org. We'd love to hear from you if there is a particular career you'd like to know more about, just let us know and we will do our best to add these to our monthly showcase.

 

 

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