Careers and Guidance
Continuing your education can mean further education at Wilsthorpe Sixth Form or another local college or even higher education at University.
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UCAS can help you research different qualifications, search for courses and places to study. It also explains the application process. Prospects is another website service which can help you find the right course/job.
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Wilsthorpe Sixth Form is the number one choice for its own students and increasing numbers are joining us from local schools. With our increasing variety of courses and dedicated teachers we are the obvious choice. More information on our Sixth Form can be found be clicking on the Sixth Form tab above.
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To follow certain vocational qualifications you might need to apply to another college. Click on the links to find out what’s on offer at colleges nearby.
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Students are able to search for apprenticeship using the following link:
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www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk.
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Policies relating to Career Education, Information, Advice and Guidance and our Provider Access Policy can be found here.
Do you fancy doing something different?
Gap Year?
Do you fancy doing something different? During your gap year you could:
Work in Britain
Work abroad
Volunteer – either in this country or abroad
All of these options can provide you with work experience to help you make decisions about possible future careers and courses. They will also help you build a fuller CV that all future employers will read.
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There are many useful publications about what to do during your gap year. Below are a few -
The Gap Year Guidebook
Your Gap Year
International Voluntary Work
Help!
Information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work.
STOP! Don’t worry – there is lots of help available to help you make a start in thinking about your next step.
Discuss your ideas with your tutor and subject teachers.
Make an appointment with our Careers advisor Mrs Tracey.
Talk to your friends and family.
Explore your options below:
Apprenticeships
What’s an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a genuine job and under all circumstances an apprentice will be employed from day one.
Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study.
An apprentice will:
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work alongside experienced staff
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gain job-specific skills
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earn a wage and get holiday pay
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be given time for study related to their role (the equivalent of one day a week)
A guide to apprenticeships can be found here
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You can find out more and search for apprenticeships using the following sites:
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