Welcome to the Careers Department

Train up to move forward 

In this period of economic recession Careers Education is even more essential. At the moment to be in full time education is the best place to be- to train up for the future. Hopefully as present pupils move on, the prospects will be higher. However this will only be the case if our young learners are ready and equipped to respond to the changing nature of adult working life.

Below we highlight some of the Careers activities undertaken to develop lifelong skills:

Event	Date
Year 12/13 Work Experience	September 2011
Year 12 Interview Training	November 2011
Year 8 Enterprise Day	November 2011
STEM (Increasing Awareness of Science Technology, Engineering and Maths)	December-April 2012
Year 14 UCAS Applications	Dec- Jan 2012
University of Ulster Visit Year 13/14	Jan 2012
Year 10 option choices process	Feb – April 2012
Visit from SWC/SRC promoting FE courses	Feb – April 2012
Student finance advisor for higher education	March 2012

In addition teaching staff have been made aware of Labour Market trends, STEM opportunities as well as an invaluable local website

http://www.employabilitylink.com

A young person’s career is their pathway through learning and work. The aim of the Careers Department in Drumglass High School is to provide a planned programme of classes and activities to help pupils make decisions and plan their careers, both in school and after they leave.

All pupils in Years 8 to 14 have 1 period per week in the careers suite with a qualified careers teacher. The careers suite is both modern and well resourced. (view careers suite: picture)

Key Stage 3: Education for Employability:

All pupils in Years 8, 9 and 10 follow the CCEA Education for Employability programme, which is currently being offered to schools on a pilot basis.

Education for Employability is central to the role of the curriculum just as work is central to most people’s lives. The programme incorporates four key dimensions:

·         Work in the Local and Global Economy

·         Career Management

·         Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

·         Skills and Qualities for Work

To date the Employability Pilot has been very successful, being enjoyed by both pupils and staff.

Key Stage 4: Careers Education and Guidance:

Pupils in years 11 & 12 follow the following topics:

Year 11:

·         Post 16 options and the National Qualification Framework

·         Expectations at GCSE

·         Transition Skills

·         My CV

·         Work Experience (An introduction)

Year 12:

·         Work Experience

·         DEL Careers Officer (guidance interviews)

·         Interview Skills

·         Application forms

·         Open days and visiting speakers

·         Applying to post 16 options

·         References

·         Life long learning

Careers Trips

We see careers trips as an important part of the programme. Click on “careers trips” to see photographs of our most recent trips.

If you have any concerns or queries about your career please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Careers Department, we will do our best to help.