Careers & Post 16
Careers guidance is incorporated into our extended tutor time, PSHE curriculum and Enrichment programmes. This includes trips to careers fairs as well as individual advice and support from mentors, CIAG qualified support networks and testimonials from stakeholders.
Our Year 11 learners also work with NewMango, an external company who provide careers guidance and progression coaching.
NewMango is a collaboration of highly skilled and professionally qualified practitioners in Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance.
Their ethos is to support all individuals to move forward successfully into education, employment or training.
NewMango aims to raise the aspirations and motivation of individuals as well as develop their personal effectiveness, resilience and employability skills by providing high quality independent and impartial careers guidance and progression coaching.
They specialise in working with vulnerable young people to remove barriers to achieving their career aims and life goals.
Further information can be found at https://www.newmango.co.uk/
Our careers curriculum is planned as per the guidance provided by the Gatsy Benchmark and DfE Guidance. Our Year 11 learners have a range of opportunities for their Post 16 options, which includes, to continue their education, move on to local colleges or take apprenticeships.
Labour Market Information (LMI)
What is Labour Market Information (LMI)?
Labour Market Information (LMI) is all about understanding the job market. It gives you useful facts, like:
- What jobs are available: How many job openings there are in different areas and industries.
- Job types: Whether the jobs are part-time, full-time, temporary, or permanent.
- Work trends: Which industries are growing or declining and what skills are in demand.
LMI helps you make informed decisions about your career by showing you where opportunities are and how the world of work is changing.
By using LMI, you can better understand the job market and make choices that align with your skills and interests.
For more details about Labour Market Information or to learn more about job trends in the local area, watch this video and explore the sections below.
Labour Market Information (LMI) for Bristol
Understanding the local job market can help you make well-informed decisions about your career. Here are some key insights into the labour market in Bristol:
- Growing Sectors: Digital and creative industries, health and social care, and logistics.
- Digital and Creative: Bristol is a hub for film, animation, and digital marketing, offering a variety of roles.
- Health and Social Care: High demand for carers, nurses, and healthcare assistants.
- Logistics and Transport: Proximity to major routes supports careers in warehousing, driving, and supply chains.
- Engineering and Aerospace: Opportunities in advanced manufacturing and aerospace industries.
Current Job Trends:
- Tech and Creative Roles: High demand for IT professionals, developers, and creatives.
- Healthcare: Ongoing need for carers and medical staff.
- Logistics: Growing opportunities in supply chain management.
Professional and Sector Bodies
Have a look at the websites provided by professional and sector bodies to find out more about these career paths. These professional and sector bodies can be excellent starting points for exploring how to get into specific careers, understanding the qualifications needed, and finding training or apprenticeship opportunities.
1. Construction and Skilled Trades
- Construction Industry Training Board (CITB): Supports the construction industry with training and qualifications for careers in building, construction management, and skilled trades.
- The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB): Offers guidance and qualifications for careers in construction management and project delivery.
2. Health and Social Care
- Skills for Care: Provides resources and training information for careers in adult social care, including qualifications and career progression.
- NHS Health Careers: Offers comprehensive guidance on the wide range of careers available in the National Health Service, from clinical roles to administration and support.
3. Logistics and Transport
- Careers that Move: Aims to provide information about careers in the passenger transport and travel sector, including roles in logistics and distribution.
- Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT UK): Offers resources for those interested in logistics, supply chain, and transportation careers.
4. Hospitality and Tourism
- People 1st: Provides information on careers and training in the hospitality, retail, passenger transport, and tourism sectors.
- Institute of Hospitality: Offers career resources and professional development opportunities for those pursuing a career in the hospitality industry.
5. Education and Early Years
- The Education and Training Foundation (ETF): Supports the further education and training sector with resources and training.
- CACHE (Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education): Specializes in qualifications for those pursuing careers in early years education, care, and health.
6. Engineering and Manufacturing
- EngineeringUK: Provides insights and resources on engineering careers and pathways, including apprenticeships and university degrees.
- Make UK (The Manufacturers’ Organisation): Offers support and information for careers in the manufacturing and engineering sectors.
7. Creative Industries
- Creative Skillset: Supports the creative media industry by providing information on careers in film, television, animation, games, and more.
- The Design Council: Offers career advice and resources for those interested in design, from product design to graphic and interior design.
8. Finance and Accounting
- The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA): Offers information about careers in management accounting and finance.
- The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW): Provides resources for those pursuing a career in chartered accountancy.
9. IT and Digital Technology
- TechSkills: Works with employers and educators to support career pathways in technology and digital skills.
- BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT: Offers guidance and professional development resources for careers in information technology.
10. Public Services and Law Enforcement
- College of Policing: Provides information and resources for those interested in a policing career, including pathways and training.
- Fire and Rescue Service Careers: Offers guidance on how to become a firefighter, including necessary qualifications and training.
11. Science and Environment
- The Science Council: Offers information on careers in science, including routes into different scientific professions.
- The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC): Provides career advice and resources for chemists and those interested in chemical sciences.
For further information and support, visit the National Careers Service who provide careers information, advice and guidance. They can help you make decisions at all stages in your career.