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Careers Day Triumph… Again

As you are aware we hold our annual Careers Day as part of our extensive careers program at Etone College. Starting in Year 7 pupils are given the opportunities to develop their key employability skills, in the process earning their rewards and badges and begin to consider what they might like to do for their career.

Then throughout their time at Etone they will get the chance to explore those careers through; external visits, guest speakers, careers and enrichment days, workshops, performances to name just a few. During this time new interests and hobbies may arise as they engage with our extracurricular program, and this means even more careers are explored.

This was exactly the case on Friday 22nd March as our pupils experienced the 2023 Careers Day. This day, held annually, complements our Careers Fair earlier on in the year during the Autumn term. As part of this day we were thrilled to welcome over 65 employers, speakers and advocates to run sessions across the school and provide pupils with an insight into some of the most exciting careers out there.

From accountancy to nursing pupils were enlightened to what kind of careers were in store across all different sectors, how to enter those careers and where they can access information.  The employers included Alcema, Armstrongs, Severn Trent water, WBA, Crown, Department for Transport, Aspire in Arts, Ambulance service and other NHS departments, All of the armed forces, accountancy, lawyers and many more 

Trips to DeMontfort University in Leicester and the University of Birmingham took place where Year 11 pupils got the chance to explore university life, sit in a live lecture and explore living accommodation. Year 9 had the opportunity to get to learn more about their own families’ and friends’ careers with “Work Experience day” day.  Most of the year group gained a placement including businesses such as local primary schools, retail and admin work to name but a few. 

Over in the Sixth Form our Year 12 students enjoyed a visit to Loughborough University where they got to consider the very real prospect of university life in the not so distant future. Year 13 were suited and booted as they took part in mock interviews. Having previously been given the job briefs they had been preparing for the sessions individually. Running through the interviews with experts from those businesses applied for the pupils got a real chance to feel what an interview would be like and receive feedback on how to be even better.

Overall, the event was another resounding success for Mrs Barlow and Miss Sweet. We would like to thank all of our guests and universities who have supported us in our vision to provide the high-quality careers education all pupils deserve.

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National Citizen Service

NCS 2023 is on on Friday 8th March! This is your chance to get out into the world with your mates and build skills for work and life. You’ll be taking part in fun challenges, making new friends, and gaining confidence and independence along the way.

NCS away from home experiences are available across the country. Each experience is 5 days and 4 nights, and includes a variety of activities centred around one of three themes: LIVE IT, BOSS IT, or CHANGE IT. The experiences will boost your CV and college or university applications, highlighting the broader range of skills you’ve gained to employers and higher education providers.

This year places are limited more than ever!

To find out more or how to sign up, check out the NCS leaflet attached to this email or visit the NCS website https://wearencs.com/head-away-from-home to secure a place today!

The NCS team will be coming into Etone College to present the away from home opportunities to you on Friday 8th March. We strongly encourage youto discuss this opportunity with your friends and parents/guardians beforehand so you’re ready to express your interest on the day and don’t miss out.

Parent pack: DOWNLOAD

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National Careers Week

It’s National Careers Week 4-11 March 2024! Download your free copy of The Parents’ Guide to National Careers Week, created in partnership with National Careers Week, outlining all vocational options after GCSE and sixth form/college

Download a copy HERE

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Careers Ambassadors

Our Year 8 Careers Ambassadors worked alongside the Warwickshire Careers Hub last week.  They completed sessions looking at Employability Skills, and different qualifications available to support careers.  As a result the Careers Hub will be using Etone as a case study to show other schools in the area the benefits of have a team of careers ambassadors.  We also hope to be working with the hub in the future to further enhance the skills of our ambassadors. This is an intrinsically important aspect of our careers provision and something we are proud to boast about. With being one of the only providers in the area with the Quality in Careers Standard marque this is something that is integral to everything we do.

A big well done to our Career Ambassadors.

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Careers Fair

On Thursday Etone was abuzz with excitement as we opened the doors for our annual Careers Fair. This event is one of the pillars that make up our award winning Careers and Personal Development curriculum. 

Across their time at Etone our pupils develop the soft and hard skills through a full program of activities including; in the classroom, trips to prestigious next steps and future work places and  advice and support from fully qualified careers counsellors. 

Key to the success of the curriculum is our Careers Fair, where this year a record 43 organisations were represented as they provided pupils with advice and guidance to their next steps.

Before the event each year group had the chance to see who would be taking part so they could plan their route for potential careers. Our KS3 pupils had the chance to complete their careers treasure hunt to be in with a chance to win prizes, which made their time at the fair, all the more precious.

Overall the event was a major success and whilst the pupils and staff appreciated the freebies and prizes given out, the information our pupils received is ultimately the most valuable contribution to our attendees and we sincerely thank them for their support. Check our the list of attendees here:

Aspire in Arts 
Aston Uni
McLean Restaurants Ltd T/A McDonald’s 
Etone College Sixth Form
Etone Football Education Academy
3M
Coventry University
WCAVA
Royal Air Force
Army Engagement Group
Warwick University- Arts Centre 
University of Bath but TBC
Midland Group Training Services – MGTS
NHS Careers Hub
Civil Service
The Heart of England Training 
Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber Training
Alcema Ltd
Greenways
Warwickshire POLICE
FSL Projects Ltd
Mercer
Mercer
HMRC
NWSLC
De Montfort University
University of Warwick
CoARC
Aston University
Deeley Group
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service
Alcema Limited
Mercer
Mercer Marsh Benefits
De Montfort University
FSL Projects Limited
University of Leicester
Greenways
Armstrongs Chartered Accountants
Connect for Health
NMITE
McDonalds 
University of Bath
McDonalds
University of Leicester
Army
Pure Gym
Royal Leamington Spa College
Local Heath and career’s hub
Coventry College
ASK 
Horiba-mira
Pure Gym
University of Bath
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Careers Ambassadors

We have had our first careers ambassadors meeting of the term.  The new students have all been introduced to the role and they are all looking forward to assisting during careers fair. 

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Master Classes at Coventry University

On Tuesday the 25th April our students took part in special master classes at Coventry University.  Spies, sabotage and Assassinations and Sociology.  We also spoke to the student union team and student help team. This is the third in a series of visits to the university this year and as was fun and inspiring opportunity. 

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Careers Day Triumph

As you are aware our Career’s program at Etone is an extensive package. Starting in Year 7 pupils are given the opportunities to develop their key employability skills, in the process earning their rewards and badges and begin to consider what they might like to do for their career.

Then throughout their time at Etone they will get the chance to explore those careers through; external visits, guest speakers, careers and enrichment days, workshops, performances to name just a few. During this time new interests and hobbies may arise as they engage with our extracurricular program, and this means even more careers are explored.

This was exactly the case on Friday 17th March as our pupils experienced the 2023 Careers Day. This day, held annually, complements our Careers Fair earlier on in the year during the Autumn term. As part of this day we were thrilled to welcome over 65 employers, speakers and advocates to run sessions across the school and provide pupils with an insight into some of the most exciting careers out there.

From midwifery to engineering pupils were enlightened to what kind of careers were in store across all different sectors, how to enter those careers and where they can access information.  The employers included 3M, Willmott Dixon, Severn Trent water, WBA, Crown, Department for Transport, Aspire in Arts, Ambulance service and other NHS departments, All of the armed forces, accountancy, lawyers and many more 

Trips to DeMontfort University in Leicester and the University of Birmingham took place where Year 10 and 11 pupils got the chance to explore university life, sit in a live lecture and explore living accommodation. Year 9 had the opportunity to get to learn more about their own families’ and friends’ careers with “Work Experience day” day.  Most of the year group gained a placement including businesses such as local primary schools, retail and admin work to name but a few. 

Over in the Sixth Form our Year 12 students enjoyed a visit to Loughborough University where they got to consider the very real prospect of university life in the not so distant future. Year 13 were suited and booted as they took part in mock interviews. Having previously been given the job briefs they had been preparing for the sessions individually. Running through the interviews with experts from those businesses applied for the pupils got a real chance to feel what an interview would be like and receive feedback on how to be even better.

Overall, the event was another resounding success for Mrs Barlow and Miss Sweet. We would like to thank all of our guests and universities who have supported us in our vision to provide the high-quality careers education all pupils deserve.

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Coventry University Engineering Visit

Students in Years 8-11 had the opportunity to visit Coventry University on Thursday as they explored what the organisation had to offer in terms of Engineering. Across the day pupils had the chance to sit in lectures, tour the facilities and even had the chance to fly the simulators and go into a Harrier Jump-Jet.  They also took part in an engineering master class and viewed the accommodation as the explored what life might be like for a student in engineering. As always our pupils were complimented on the way they conducted themselves and throughout enjoyed the day. Thank you to Coventry University for their time .  A great day was had by all.

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Parent Workshop Work Experience: The Event

On Wednesday 23rd November we hosted our second Parent Workshop of the year. This time the focus was on Supporting Pupils with Work Experience in Year 10 and 12. Once again we had fantastic turnout for our first virtual event of the year. 

The session aimed to focus on how we as a collective (home and school) can support pupils in securing high quality placements, the logistics and guidelines for placements and considering how we can best support the placements to ensure they have a meaningful impact.

All those who attended found it incredibly interesting and helpful and we are once again bowelled over by the words of support from you regarding Etone College as a whole.

At Etone we are extremely proud of the hard work our team, headed by Mrs Barlow, put into ensuring we have an extremely high quality package of careers support. We are sure you will remember our award of the Quality in Careers Standard, achieved in February this year which highlights the high quality of the programme in place for pupils. As we are the only school currently in Nuneaton and the 2nd in the Warwickshire area to receive this standard, it makes the achievement even more prestigious.

If you were unable to attend lasts nights session please do not be disheartened. You can find all of the materials  including letters and guidance for work experience here: https://matrixacademytrust.co.uk/careers/etone-college/

Additionally we would like to invite you to watch the recorded session here: https://vimeo.com/776938283

Just a reminder that for all Year 10 and 12 pupils work experience will take place during 17th-21st July 2023.

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