Year 8

Careers Aim: To deepen understanding of different career pathways and develop curiosity about future possibilities.

Autumn Term

Unifrog Activities/Focus

Autumn Half-term 1: Reflect on your interests

Autumn Half-term 2: Explore CVs

 

Unifrog Careers Events

'Day in the Life'

Event where Year 7s can find out what the world of work is actually like from employees and apprentices.

 

'GCSE Choices'

How do you choose the right subjects for GCSE? Key things to think about.

 

Spring Term

Unifrog Activities/Focus

Spring Half-term 1: Learn about the workplace

Spring Half-term 2: Find out how to create the life you want

 

Unifrog Careers Events

'Unifrog Apprenticeships Fair'

Virtual fair for you to chat to lots of top employers who offer apprenticeships for young people. Learn how to apply and what it's like in their sector.

 

'Careers Week Webinars'

Series of webinars during National Careers Week to help you make choices about your future careers and learn how to make it happen.

 

National Apprenticeships Week

 

National Careers Week

Summer Term

Unifrog Activities/Focus

Summer Half-term 1: Define what success looks like

Summer Half-term 2: Learn about careers and the climate

 

Unifrog Careers Events

'Day in the Life'

What does someone actually do in a day? Find out from employees and apprentices.

 

'Soft Skills to Succeed'

A series of webinars exploring what skills employers look for, and how to demonstrate these on your future applications.