Students - Careers
Along with various careers events that take place both in and out of school, students have access to a full time Careers Advisor in school. The advice students receive is high quality impartial careers guidance, which helps them to make informed choices about which route suits their academic needs and aspirations.
The attached Post 16 guide is a great resource to help you to start to plan your future. The attached apprenticeship guide may also be of use. Further resources are available in the LRC.
If you would like to arrange a careers advice appointment, please pop into the Careers Office or email Miss Hernandez ath@josephrowntreeschool.co.uk
Careers Overview
Year 7
- Citizenship lessons: Qualities, Skills and setting personal career goals
- STEM assemblies
Year 8
- Citizenship lessons: thinking about the world of work
- Roots to Success visits
- Assemblies from different vocational areas such as engineering and hospitality
Year 9
- Citizenship lessons on challenging gender stereotypes
- Roots to Success visits – York St John/University of York
- GCSE options: Options assemblies, Options evening and guidance with choosing options linked to future career pathways
- Visits from speakers who are not in “traditional” roles
Year 10
- Preparation for work experience: Assemblies, Parents evening, Careers interviews and 1:1 support
- Work experience week
- Roots to success residential visit
- Visit to the University of York
- Careers Fair
Year 11
- One to one career guidance interviews
- Apprenticeship group work with NYBEP and YCC
- Taster days including Sixth Form, York College, Askham Bryan College and selected apprenticeship venues
- Access to online resources highlighting the different post 16 options
- Roots to Success progression conference
- Careers Fair
Sixth Form
- Career Ready – regular masterclasses throughout the year and contact with a mentor.
- Careers Fair
- University visits
- Enrichment Lessons: Speakers on topics such as applying to Oxbridge and student finances
Useful websites
For useful pages on careers for young people www.direct.gov.uk
Our local careers advice provider - e.g www.ckcareersonline.org.uk
A directory of 14-19 courses – www.ucasprogress.com
The National Apprenticeship Service – www.apprenticeships.org.uk
National Careers Service for information, advice and guidance on different career areas: https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/
York College website, information on courses, open and taster days: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/
Askham Bryan College: http://www.askham-bryan.ac.uk/
Apprenticeships guide and information: http://www.apprenticeshipguide.co.uk/what-is-an-apprenticeship/
To look and apply for current apprenticeship vacancies: https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
To look and apply for university courses:
https://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/
https://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/getting-started/alternatives-higher-education
Please get in touch via email if you have any feedback or questions
Ms A Hernandez
L6 Careers Advisor and Coordinator
email: ath@josephrowntree.york.sch.uk
Tel: 01904 552126
Careers Documents
- 3 Year Destination Data Collection Plan
- Application for Provider Access 22-23
- Apprenticeship Hints Tips for Parents-Carers
- Careers Education Information Advice and Guidance Policy
- Careers guidance and access for education
- Joseph Rowntree School Destination Data 2021-2022
- Joseph Rowntree School Destination Data 2021-2023
- Labour Market Information
- Post 16 Pathways - Guide 23-24
- Provider Access Policy
- Shape your future - York
- York Apprenticeship Guide
- Young Entrepreneurs Guide
Video Links
Art:
https://youtu.be/KWcucBlxCD8 (art therapy)
https://youtu.be/zcoFkcVoXQ8 (fine art)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zmyyhbk (illustrator and vlogger)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z2w2jsg (animation)
Biology:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zmwsscw
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zw8hxbk
Business Studies:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z47b2sg (business development intern)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z6m9hbk (business owner)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zh29hbk (HR recruitment apprentice)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zmm9hbk (marketing)
Chemistry:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zrcn2sg
Drama:
https://youtu.be/RdtfVawxyOQ (digital TV production)
https://youtu.be/u3FDmqsHPPA (theatre careers)
DT:
https://youtu.be/1GIyOMoFpks (why is DT important)
https://youtu.be/3k_8tbuFjGM (design engineering)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zmbrxyc (wedding dress designer)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zvmjbdm (food and nutrition)
English:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zqmts82
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z7jff4j
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z482382
Geography:
IT:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zmgmgwx
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zmq3jhv
Health & Social Care:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z7jckty (midwife)
https://youtu.be/CA1eFMzvC_c (healthcare jobs)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zbdhmfr (healthcare jobs)
https://youtu.be/uYrC7vCa7QM (H&SC jobs)
History:
Geography:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zrk37nb
Maths:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zhjhd6f (management accountant apprentice)
Media Studies:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zrtqqp3 (marketing manager)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zf6p2sg (PR director)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zqmts82 (journalist)
MFL:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdqZ7cfZtY4
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zsfvg7h
Music:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z74vt39 /
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zmvgscw
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zmg792p
PE:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z6hqvk7 (personal trainer)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zmywjsg
Performing Arts:
https://youtu.be/RdtfVawxyOQ (digital TV production),
https://youtu.be/zbDXQKKMEWo (set designer)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zrbp47h (choreographer)
https://youtu.be/u3FDmqsHPPA (theatre careers)
Physics:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/znj9scw
Psychology:
RE:
Sociology: