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The Careers Team:
Careers Leader/Manager – Faye Mawdesley
Careers Officers – Jenny Smith, Shamim Khan, Stuart Reese
SLT Careers Lead – Vicky Bryant
Careers Link Governor – Andrew Wygladala
The team follow a professional code of conduct, and are working towards Inspiring IAG accreditation, ensuring all students receive impartial and confidential support.
During term time, the careers staff are generally available 8.30am – 4.30pm, Monday – Friday for drop in enquiries.
To arrange a 1-1 appointment please contact the team by email or phone careers@cardinalnewman.ac.uk 01772 460181 Ext: 2014
The careers team offer 1-1 advice and guidance appointments and this may suit students who are unsure about your career pathway and would like to explore their options, or students who want to discuss their ideas further. All sessions are confidential and the information is only shared between advisers and the student.
This service is available to ALL current students or anyone thinking of studying at Cardinal Newman College – contact the careers team to make an appointment.
Students are also encouraged to email the team or drop in if they have a question that they feel could be resolved quickly.
All students have access to the Careers MOODLE page which contains lots of useful information, links and resources to support with career/progression planning.
All full time students have access to a programme of careers education tutorials throughout their time at Cardinal Newman. Careers staff work closely with pastoral staff to plan careers sessions that include a diverse range of topics relating to careers and employability.
Careers Activity Calendar 2018-19
Cardinal Newman value the importance of careers guidance for young people and work within the Gatsby benchmarks framework to ensure good practice.
The careers team provide advice and guidance on higher education programmes including honours degrees, foundation degrees and post graduate opportunities.
Through the tutorial programme they provide support on a range of higher education topics including researching courses, writing an effective personal statement, Higher Education funding, UCAS Apply/Track.
The careers team also support learners who are studying Higher Education programmes at Cardinal Newman.
It is important that students need to be informed about Labour Market trends in order to make informed decisions when planning their future career. Local and national information is available to help them explore and make decisions about their future.
The following links provide an initial support –
Office for labour Market Statistics
It is of great benefit to students if they can engage with employers and employees and experience workplaces, particularly when aligned to their studies (curriculum). Preparation for the world of work and gaining knowledge of the employability skills they will need is vital in helping students understand the skills needed for their future, and support in achievement academically.
Your company, staff and guidance have an essential part to play in helping our student’s achieve this. If you or your company could help, even with just an hour of your time, please contact our Careers Leader, Faye Mawdesley.
What roles should teachers play in careers guidance:
Teachers Role in Careers Guidance
Cardinal Newman is committed to ensuring that high quality, timely, accurate and impartial careers education, information, advice and guidance is provided to support students to make informed decisions about their future. This includes supporting them to develop both academic skills and employability skills for progression to higher education or employment.
In addition, the careers team abides by the following:
Inspiring IAG Code of Practice
A copy of the college Careers Education, Information, Advice, Guidance, Enterprise & Employability Policy is available on request.
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