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 🚧🚦

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 🛒

What Next? November 21! Construction Challenge 🏗

What Next?! Construction challenge by Y10 🏰

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! 💡

Thank you to Sam and Michelle from Careers Wales and the Open Doors project.
Our learners enjoyed the visit and behaved impeccably.
Well done!

Link to RCT website to apply for college transport ✅

Going to college in September? Get your bus pass! 🚌

Your Future Festival for Y9 and Y11! Your Future Festival is a virtual celebration to help young people discover their options after school. Working with former BBC Radio 1 DJ, Huw Stephens we’ll be giving young people a look into their future options and provide them with all the information they need to make the right decision in their next steps. Many young people know what they want to do in life, but don’t know where to access information on the paths that interest them. They need help and reassurance, especially during these uncertain times. By bringing this exciting bank of content to them, they will have all the information they want and need at their fingertips, to make the right decision for their future.

Summer Term Careers Programme

Make sure you are in school on these days