Our Offer for Sixth Forms
What Is CareerLab?
Hands on preparation - not just a careers talk
CareerGuide is our in-school employability and workplace readiness programme designed to bridge the gap between education and employment.
10 Modules For The Complete Early Careers Journey
Deliver Strong Employability Foundations
PHASE 1
Foundations & Self Understanding
1. Mindset, Motivation & Goal Setting
2. Hobbies, Skills, Unpaid Experience, Personal Projects
PHASE 2
Understand the World of Work
3. Industries & Markets
4. Money Matters
PHASE 3
Building a Career Identity
5. Personal Branding
6. Networking
PHASE 4
Become Opportunity-Ready
7. CVs, Cover Letters & Applications
8. Interviews
PHASE 5
Long-Term Adaptability
9. Understanding the Workplace
10. Future of Work – Staying Adaptable
CareerLab sessions focus on:
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Understanding workplace culture, behaviours and expectations
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Communicating effectively and professionally
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Informing students about industries, markets and career routes
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CVs, interviews, and personal branding
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Transitioning confidently beyond school or college
We handle the planning, delivery, and evaluation — giving your staff more time to focus on students
Work Experience Opportunities
Linking Classroom Learning to Real-World Experience
As part of the CareerGuide journey, students can gain access to real work experience opportunities through our employer network.*
These placements are designed to build on what students learn in CareerLab sessions, giving them practical exposure to real workplaces and roles.
Opportunities may include:
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One-day taster visits
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Short shadowing placements
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Longer-term structured experiences with employer partners
We work with schools to match students appropriately and ensure safeguarding, preparation, and reflection are all built into the process.
Our goal is to turn employability learning into real-life experience — helping students take confident steps toward their future careers.
*Please note our work experiecne opportunities are subjuect to availability