CEIAG @ St Columb’s College

Year 10 – Key transition point

To help students make

an informed choice

Small groups of 8 students

Presentation delivered by Careers

Service NI

Specific Career talks/workshops

‘Focus on your future’ week

Subject Teacher Advice

‘Drop in’ facility

@Careersbeatty

New subject choice booklet

External careers adviser sessions

What are we doing?

To help your son make an

informed choice?

Raise self-awareness

Identify skills and talents

Which subjects do you really enjoy? Perform best in?

What are the options post-16?

Researching careers and jobs

What are the jobs of the future?

Career Management

Career Exploration

How can I make myself more competitive?

Do I need certain A-level subjects for a particular degree?

Personal Career Plan

How your son should choose his GCSEs

• Research

• Ask questions –teachers /parents

• Talks to siblings / pupils in the years above

• Focus on – what they enjoy – the rest will follow!

Think about…….

• Workload coursework V exam

• Practical V traditional

• Not too many ‘new’ subjects

If they are unsure about what they would like to do……

Keep their options open

Careers Service Northern Ireland

Transferable Skills

Personal Qualities

Motivation &Enthusiasm

Personal contribution

Additional experiences

Skills development!

• Awards and Achievements

Extra-Curricular Activities

Positions of Responsibility

Ability to work on your own

Teamwork

What makes your son unique?

Top Tips for Parents

Its never too early to begin research – FE and HE

• Talk, talk, talk!• Research • Visit useful websites• Help your sons to make realistic and informed decisions• Be open to their ideas and aspirations

• Keep in touch! We have a Careers Team here:• sbeatty789@stcolumbs.com• @careersbeatty / CEIAG@StColumbs