Careers and College information
Pencoed College visit
Y11 had the opportunity to visit the campus at Pencoed College this week, between revision sessions, as they were interested in their animal courses. They have quite a few animals such as ferrets and Guinea pigs on campus and offer a range of animal care and husbandry courses.
There are high levels of learner support available and our Y11s are looking forward to their next steps in September 2022.
Carpe Diem!
Industry Expert Visit
Learners in Y10 and 11 today had the opportunity to meet and listen to a young chef Toby. He shared his journey to becoming a junior chef and then Chef de Partie at the Celtic Manor Resort.
Toby followed the apprenticeship route to become a chef, which suits many learners who like to both learn and train on the job at the same time. He explained the long hours and challenges as well as the opportunities and benefits of working in a commercial restaurant setting.
We are slightly biased as he is Mrs Cox-Wall’s son, Toby is a great advert for the apprenticeship route to success!
Y10 and 11 visit to FCC at the Hirwaun A465 project π§π¦
Virtual Careers Fair
We will be joining the virtual Careers Fair on 9th February and exploring the opportunities on offer- both jobs and apprenticeships for our Y11 learners. Exciting times ahead!
Check out the details and see the website for more details.
Careers Visit to Tilbury Douglas @Prince Charles Hospital
What’s Next? November 2021
Y11, with their teachers and Careers Wales have enjoyed What’s Next?! A series of videos and then fun, practical in class activities to “practice” the skills required!
Construction challenge - a video by Griffiths Construction, see photos for the most amazing card bridge by Michael.
Hospitality - What jobs are there at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport?! Can you carry the tray of wobbly glasses and plates…
Retail - can you apply for a trolley assistant role at Sainsbury’s? Watch the video and practice the interview.
Health and Social Care - have you got what it takes to work with early years or perhaps older adults? What skills do you need to succeed on this vital field of work.
Check out our pics!
The Health and Social Care task with M and C, do they have what it takes?
What Next?! Mock interviews for the retail job π
What Next? November 21! Construction Challenge π
What Next?! Construction challenge by Y10 π°
Y10 and 11 visit to Prince Charles Hospital
The learners studying Construction and the Built Environment level 1 and 2 vocational qualifications visited the construction site at the Prince of Wales Hospital, via the Open Doors project on 6th October 2021.
The visit was informative and very illuminating as to the careers available in this area of work, from the electricians and brickies to the person who checks the light bulbs on the helipad! π‘
Thank you to Sam and Michelle from Careers Wales and the Open Doors project.
Our learners enjoyed the visit and behaved impeccably.
Well done!
Going to college in September? Get your bus pass! π
Summer Term Careers Programme
Make sure you are in school on these days
Sam is also in school every Tuesday to meet with you 1:1
4th May PeoplePlus
11th May Coleg Y Cymoedd
25th May ACT Training Provider
15th June employer visit (hair dresser and builder) Q and A if you are thinking of this as a career, followed by career quiz session.
5th-9th July KS3 and Y10 week long future careers event. It’s never too early to make plans!