Year 10 info evening 2017
Transcript of Year 10 info evening 2017
Year 10 – Key transition point
To help students make
an informed choice
Small groups of 8 students
Presentation delivered by Careers
Service NI
Specific Career talks/workshops
‘Focus on your future’ week
Subject Teacher Advice
‘Drop in’ facility
@Careersbeatty
New subject choice booklet
What are we doing?
To help your son make an
informed choice?
Raise self-awareness
Identify skills and talents
Which subjects do you really enjoy? Perform best in?
What are the options post-16?
Researching careers and jobs
What are the jobs of the future?
Career Management
Career Exploration
How can I make myself more competitive?
Do I need certain A-level subjects for a particular degree?
How your son should choose his GCSEs
• Research
• Ask questions –teachers /parents
• Talks to siblings / pupils in the years above
• Focus on – what they enjoy – the rest will follow!
Transferable Skills
Personal Qualities
Motivation &Enthusiasm
Personal contribution
Additional experiences
Skills development!
• Awards and Achievements
Extra-Curricular Activities
Positions of Responsibility
Ability to work on your own
Teamwork
What makes your son unique?
Top Tips for Parents
Its never too early to begin research – FE and HE
• Talk, talk, talk!• Research • Visit useful websites• Help your sons to make realistic and informed decisions• Be open to their ideas and aspirations
• Keep in touch! We have a Careers Team here:• [email protected]• @careersbeatty / CEIAG@StColumbs