Careers guidance

Careers information, advice and guidance (CIAG) is an important part of your programme and will support you to:

• understand yourself, your interests, likes and dislikes, what you are good at and how this affects the choices you have
• understand the different routes for young people including training, further and higher education, Apprenticeships and employment
• gain experience of different employers through visits, taster days and work experience
• make realistic, but ambitious, choices about your next steps
• develop the skills you may need for working life and independence
• develop a plan of action for the future

We will do this through CIAG sessions, including this information in other taught sessions, 1:1s and by giving you access to other resources, such as, attending a number of careers events throughout the year, online careers advice and guest speakers.

Staff will also be able to give you information, advice and guidance in all areas, such as, support with housing, benefits and support agencies. If they do not know the answer to your query, they will be able to signpost you to other staff members or external agencies, who will be able to support you.