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Careers Fair

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Who is the Careers Fair for?

What are my choices?

Post 16 pathways

Qualifications & levels - what do they mean?

Know your local labour market

Who’s who at the Careers Fair?

Careers Fair maps

Guest speakers & times

Meet our former students...

What should I ask employers ?

Useful contacts

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Tupton Hall Careers Fair is an exciting and inspirational event where all students, parents and carers can explore the world of work and the many different pathways to get there. Navigate through the Careers Fair market stalls and speak to a large number of employers, colleges, universities and providers, as well as support services and volunteer organisations. The aim is to give students, parents and carers an insight into the types of jobs available within different sectors, and the qualifications and skills needed to secure these careers. Whether you have a plan for the future or not it’s always good to talk to people, ask questions and raise your profile with local employ-ers. Previous similar events and activities have been aimed at students in Year 11 and above, to support their ‘next step’ choices. With careful consideration we feel that this event is just as important for our younger students and their parents/carers. Year 7 and 8 students - you will benefit from the experience of being in a careers focused environment, with the opportunity to explore many different careers paths that may inspire you to think about your dream job. You will be able to identify with the subjects you are currently studying and recognise the connection with jobs and careers in the real world. Year 9 students - this event will give you a head start in decision making ahead of choosing your GCSE subjects. You could also use the careers fair to spark ideas for the work shadowing day that will take place in March 2015. Year 10 & 11 students - you need to be thinking about your ‘next step’ choices. Will you stay on at school to do A levels after Year 11, go to college or apply for an apprenticeship? What qualifications are needed for that dream job? Will you need to go to university? This is a great chance to explore all of these options under one roof. Why not use this opportunity to impress local employers and talk about potential work experience placements? Sixth Form students - are you still researching university options prior to submitting your UCAS application in January? Will you need some work experience or volunteering experience to secure your place? Perhaps you are considering other routes like apprenticeships. This is a great opportunity to explore your options and build relationships with local employers and speak to former Tupton students who have taken different routes into employment.

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Sixth Form One option is to stay on at your school (if it offers Post 16 education) or a

different school with a sixth form. Each sixth form offers a different range of subjects - usually A and AS Levels, which focus on more academic subjects. This means the majority of the assessment is by written exams, although in some subjects there is a small amount of coursework. There is also assessment of practical skills in subjects like science or art.

Students often take three or four subjects at AS level in the first year, although they may not choose to take them all through to A2 in the second year.

If you are considering studying at a Russell Group university it is worth considering at least two ‘facilitating subjects’. See www.russellgroup.org/informedchoices-latest.pdf for more details.

Some sixth forms offer a limited choice of vocational qualifications like BTECs. These can sometimes be combined with A level subjects and are equivalent to academic qualifications.

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College Also referred to as Further Education Colleges (F.E. Colleges).

Colleges tend to focus on vocational courses but also offer a variety of A levels.

Vocational courses are based around a type of industry and prepare you for a career in a certain type of job. The courses are mainly coursework led and are assessed continuously throughout the year, with no big exam at the end. The courses followed include BTEC extended diplomas, BTEC first diplomas, VRQs and City and Guilds.

Courses at colleges range from entry level through to level 3 and beyond, and can be done in a range of subjects such as; art, engineering, hair and beauty, health and social care, business, ICT, agriculture, animal care, music technology, media, performing arts, construction and many more.

Some colleges will be specialist colleges, focusing focus on particular subjects such as land-based, dance, drama, media.

When you follow a vocational route of study such as a BTEC you will usually study just one course rather than several.

Some colleges are known as Sixth Form Colleges, which are aimed at 16-19 year olds. They are not attached to a school and offer a range of qualifications e.g. A Levels and BTECs. Sixth Form Colleges are often larger than school sixth forms but smaller than F.E. colleges.

Look out for open days / evenings and taster days at your local college to find out more information.

What are my choices?

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Apprenticeships & Traineeships Facilitated by local colleges or training providers, apprenticeships and traineeships are a popular way of combining work and study. They may suit you if you feel ready to try employment while still gaining qualifications. When you do an apprenticeship you will usually work for four days per week and attend a local college for one day. However, this could vary depending on who you train with or who your employer is. It is usual that you would find a job and the training will be arranged by your employer and a local college or training provider. A training provider is a place like a college but they specialise in offering training in a certain area of work. A tutor from a training provider may come out to see you at work, and you may go into their training centre to complete parts of your training if needed. When you choose to do an apprenticeship you will gain a recognised qualification such as NVQ or BTEC. Apprenticeships are offered at Intermediate and Advanced level (Level 2 and Level 3), and offer the chance for you to get work experience whilst gaining a qualification and a wage. Apprenticeships can start at any time during the year, not just in September. Apprenticeships are also offered at a Higher level, so there is chance for you to progress through to higher education, just like if you went to college or sixth form.

A traineeship is an education and training programme with work experience that is focused on giving young people the skills and experience that employers are looking for. A traineeship will put you in a better position to compete for an apprenticeship or other job. Study programmes may also be offered by training providers. These usually offer vocational qualifications, help with preparation for work and the opportunity to improve maths and English.

Use the website www.apprenticeships.org.uk to find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships in your area.

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When you apply for an apprenticeship you have to find the employment. Nobody will find it for you. It is competitive as other young people will be applying for the same jobs as you! Make sure you are motivated and positive and have a good CV to ensure you have the best chance of getting the job you want. Having a good back up plan is also advisable.

Do you know what job you want to do? If so, make sure you know the entry requirements and routes into the occupation. You may have to take particular subjects or qualifications now in order to gain entry to higher education or employment at a later date. Details of entry requirements and routes-in are available in the Job Profiles section of the National Careers Service website: nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

Do you want to study at university? If you are interested in university it is important to check course entry requirements e.g. GCSEs, A Levels / Level 3 qualifications and - for some vocational courses - relevant work experience e.g. nursing. Details of these are available at: www.ucas.com The UCAS website allows you to search for your chosen subject(s) and check entry requirements at individual universities. If you would like to look at other options available at age 18 check out www.notgoingtouni.co.uk The website offers a range of information on apprenticeships including higher ap-prenticeship vacancies, training courses and gap year opportunities.

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Post 18 - Gap Year Is a gap year right for you? Only you know the answer to this. Some students feel that it would be complete madness to take a break after all the hard work and effort it has taken to secure the best grades to support your future career path. Others meanwhile feel this is the perfect time to step out of the educational bubble to experience the world and explore what type of life appeals to you. It is always important to think about what you want to gain from a gap year and have some structure to your time. Try to use this time to develop skills and experiences that will appeal to future employers or universities.

Gap years are now viewed as highly desirable programmes that offer unique opportunities for personal and professional growth. Employers and universities will look favourably on students who have used this time constructively.

A few benefits of taking a gap year: Work experience at home or abroad. Skills that can not be taught in a classroom. The opportunity to work within new cultures. The chance to perfect a foreign language. A break to serve others in a voluntary capacity. Time to personally grow and mature. A chance to reflect on your own personality,

skills and desires before fully committing to a course or career.

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Work experience / Volunteering You don’t have to wait until you turn 18 to research or even start some work experience or volunteering placements. In fact, the earlier you start the better. Not only will you increase your employability skills but you will build your confidence, social awareness and many different ‘soft skills’ that can not be taught in the classroom (see list below). It is also a great way to strengthen and build on your CV in order to impress and stand out from the crowd when applying with a sixth form, college, university or employer. Soft Skills Decision making Relationship building Problem solving Communication Organisation

Enquire with employers and volunteer organisations at our Careers Fair

market stalls to find out about different opportunities for you…

Remember: first impressions do count

Responsibility Team work Independence Maturity

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Post 16 Pathways

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Levels of qualification

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Know your local labour market

Why is this important? Employers will not employ people to do jobs that don’t need doing. Therefore there is no point in choosing an occupation which no longer exists or that is in severe decline, or is not available in your local area. Considering how much it costs to enter into higher education and training, you should make sure you have accurate and up-to-date information about the labour market. This will help you make informed decisions about your future career path. If you can understand the labour market, its needs and where investments are likely to be made in the future you are more likely to make realistic choices to maximise your chance of getting your dream job.

Questions you should ask yourself:

Where will jobs be in the future?

What are the current skills shortages?

Where are investments being made?

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The Derbyshire and Nottingham Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) will be investing £2.4 billion into businesses within the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire area to create 55,000 jobs over the next 10 years. Identified Priority Sectors: Manufacturing Life Science-Biotechnology-Pharmaceuticals Construction Food & Drink Manufacturing Visitor Economy Low Carbon- Goods & Services Creative Industries Transport & Logistics

The Sheffield city region Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) identified 9 priority sectors which are recognised as key to future economic growth and job creation in the city region. The 9 sectors below have a combined economic output of £13.2 billion and employ approximately 400,000 people.

Identified Priority Sectors: Advanced Manufacturing Business & Professional Services Creative & Digital Industries Healthcare Technology Logistics Low Carbon Property & Construction Retail Sport, Leisure & Tourism

When planning for your future it is essential to take a step back from your day to

day life and evaluate what is happening in the world of work and most importantly

in your area. Having all the relevant information to hand is an essential part in

making decisions about your future.

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Who’s who at the Careers Fair?

1. Highlander IT & Telecoms www.highlanderuk.net

Highlander Business Solutions’ core focus is now supporting small and medium sized businesses IT & telecoms infrastructure. For the majority of our clients we are their IT department, providing helpdesk and 1

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support to users and server and infrastructure support in a similar way an IT team and IT manager would for an organisation. The technical team is made up of helpdesk operatives, providing telephone and remote assistance support, workbench technicians, building and repairing IT equipment, technical call loggers, managing the calls through the system and escalating to field engineers, that carry out the installation of new equipment, systems and servers for the clients. Commercially, there is a team of account managers, a purchasing department, core administrative staff and a senior management team to support these units.

2. Woodall Homes www.woodallhomes.co.uk

Woodall Homes is a well established, privately owned house builder which has built up a first-class reputation in the house building industry by successfully delivering high-quality homes across the Midlands. We have a passion for delivering desirable homes that all our purchasers can be proud of. Every home we build receives a great deal of professional attention from its design right through to the completion and sale. We're proud to say that we maintain a strong belief in good workmanship and a job well done, with customer satisfaction driving our company forward. The company's core values are quality, efficiency and reliability and our whole team are aware of the responsibility they have for excellence, safety and customer satisfaction. All our homes have a first-class specification both inside and out and this is because we consistently listen to our customers and try to better understand how they live and use their home. By understanding how people live, our approach to both the design and delivery of our new homes evolves to ensure that we satisfy our customers’ demands and aspirations.

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29. Derbyshire Police www.derbyshire.police.uk

Derbyshire Constabulary is the territorial police force responsible for policing the county of Derbyshire. The force covers an area of over 1,000 square miles with a population of just under one million.

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4. Premier Inn West Chesterfield www.premierinn.com

The spectacular landscape of England's favourite National Park, or the awesome attractions of Derbyshire - Premier Inn Hotel Chesterfield West puts both on your doorstep. Stay with us and you'll be right on the edge of the Peak District, and right in your element with lots to see and do nearby. From crossing the stepping stones at Dovedale, to marvelling at the honey-coloured stone of Chatsworth House, you'll find plenty for all the family to enjoy. Don't miss Chesterfield's Medieval Market in July, the Chatsworth Horse Trials in May, or the tasty food in our Beefeater restaurant - not to mention a comfy bed waiting for you in your room.

3. MSE Hiller www.mandse.com

MSE Hiller was established in April 2001 and quickly became a well respected company for the supply and rental of centrifuges and environmental engineering products to the water and industrial effluent control sectors throughout the UK.

Based in Derbyshire, we have an envious reputation for impressive and outright customer focus. Our engineers and managers have been active in all areas of the centrifuge and sludge handling industries and bring a wealth of experience to bear on projects.

MSE Hiller was recently awarded framework supplier status with Northumbrian water, South West Water and United Utilities.

5. Learning Curve Group www.learningcurvegroup.co.uk

Learning Curve Group offers a vast range of services to Further Education providers. Since 2004 we have delivered innovative training through apprenticeships, NVQs, literacy and numeracy qualifications, certificate programmes and short courses, all created to meet the needs of employers and individuals.

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8. The Army www.army.mod.uk

The British Army consists of the General Staff and the deployable Field Army and the Regional Forces that support them, as well as joint elements that work with the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force. The Army carries out tasks given to it by the Government. Its primary task is to help defend the interests of the UK, which consists of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. This may involve service overseas as part of a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) force or any other multi-national deployment. Soldiers may also be deployed on United Nations (UN) operations and used to help in other emergencies. A career in the Army is hugely rewarding in terms of job satisfaction and pay and benefits. It offers the chance to work alongside people you trust and respect. With over 200 different roles you’re sure to find one that suits you. Don’t worry if you’re not quite ready now, we've got all the information you need to prepare yourself physically and mentally.

24. Derbyshire County Council www.derbyshire.gov.uk

We are run by democratically elected councillors and we are responsible for making decisions on behalf of the local community about local services. Covering the whole of Derbyshire with the exception of the city of Derby, we work with a second tier of local government - district or borough councils - to manage services for the community. There is also a network of elected parish and town councils, which often run the most local services such as community halls, cemeteries and allotments.

7. The Royal Navy www.royalnavy.mod.uk

The Royal Navy is made up of five arms. The might of ships in the Surface Fleet, the aerial strength that is the Fleet Air Arm, the covert Submarine Service, the elite and amphibious Royal Marines, and the civilian fleet central to our effectiveness, the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. Jobs in the Royal Navy take discipline and determination. You give a lot, but you get a lot in return. Like the skills to stand you in good stead during your time with us – and beyond. The Royal Navy’s capability is among the most impressive in the world. What does it take to bring it to life? People of the highest calibre. And some of the most powerful equipment on the planet. Explore the specialist skills and gear behind our operational effectiveness.

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9. Woolley Moor Nurseries www.woolleymoornurseries.com

Woolley Moor Nurseries is a horticultural nursery that was established in 1997. We are a wholesale and retail nursery, however the bulk of our trade is in the supply to the wholesale market with our top of the range product. In recent years we have also diversified in to commercial landscaping and contractual ground maintenance. We are ever growing and are constantly looking for the next generation of employees to come into our sector and learn from our already trained professionals.

10. Rykneld Homes www.rykneldhomes.org.uk

Rykneld Homes is responsible for the management, maintenance and improvement of over 8,100 properties and the neighbourhoods in which they are located on behalf of North East Derbyshire District Council. We are working in partnership with North East Derbyshire District Council to carry out the regeneration of council housing throughout the district to ensure we provide quality, sustainable homes which are fit for generations to come. We are unique in that more than a third of the 8,100 homes we manage are of non-traditional construction. We have more than 15 different construction types where homes are not built using bricks and mortar but use different methods such as concrete pre-fabrication and steel frame construction. These non-traditionally built homes are now in need of repair and regeneration to secure their long term future. Regeneration work is already underway to address some of the more urgent cases with projects taking place across the district. More exciting schemes are scheduled to come on line over the next year.

27. Cheetham Jackson cheethamjackson.com

We are an independent financial planning business with a drive and dedication to deliver excellent financial planning to our clients. At the heart of our proposition is our belief that clients deserve an excellent, high level of service.

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12. Elliott Mather Solicitors www.elliotmather.co.uk

You can rely upon us to provide you with quality, highly reliable legal advice with a very personal touch. Most of our new clients come to us because of a personal recommendation and our reputation is based on our ability to deliver every time. We base our approach on a set of characteristics that we know are important to you, and these characteristics define our work: clear, affordable, tailored, personal and impeccable. As one of the biggest law firms in Derbyshire and North Nottinghamshire, we can provide you with access to a comprehensive range of legal services – whether you are a business, entrepreneur, individual or family, throughout the region and beyond.

13. Jobcentre Plus www.jobcentreplus.co.uk

Jobcentre Plus is an executive agency of the Department for Work and

Pensions where many people go when they are without work. Its aim is to help find people regular employment by matching vacancies with people who

have the skills and ability to fill such vacancies. These days the organisation works with millions of people every week and is not only responsible for helping unemployed people to find work, but also provides advice on benefits and financial aid like Jobseeker’s Allowance, Incapacity Benefit, Employ-ment and Support Allowance and Income Support.

14. DNLCC www.dnlcc.co.uk

Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire Chamber of Commerce is the leading business organisation in the East Midlands. With a growing membership of more than 3,800 businesses and 3,000 affiliates, it is the second largest chamber of commerce in the country. The Chamber offers members extensive networking opportunities and a wide range of discounted services.

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16. NHS Pathology www.nhspathology.fph.nhs.uk

Pathologists specialise in the detection of disease through the use of a vari-ety of investigative techniques. Their work can be vital in finding an accu-rate and early diagnosis and improving the prospects for treatment. They also play an important role in identifying sources of disease and reducing the possible risks of further spread. Department with Pathology: B IOCHEMISTRY

HAEMATOLOGY

IMMUNOLOGY

CYTOPATHOLOGY

15. Brighter Directions www.brighterdirections.co.uk

Brighter Directions launched in the early 2000s with the ambition to provide jargon-free, tangible strategic marketing solutions to small-medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and large corporate identities, providing the same level of service and expertise for everyone. You could say that over the past decade we have achieved our goal… We are established as one of the UK’s leading marketing agencies, specialising in outsourced / remote marketing provision and still have many of the same client base that we started with - a testament to our professional and quality service. Having evolved from being a traditional marketing consultant working with local businesses, to a thriving and reputable marketing agency with an impressive client base internationally, delivering everything from consultancy to outsourced provision and specialist corporate training across the globe. Our largest service provision is outsourced / remote marketing resource, which we offer support in a range of areas; Outsourced solutions / implementation Strategy & Planning through consultancy and support Training our ‘corporate arm’ helping busy organisations utilise marketing

better through ‘skills transfer’ training. Our ethics is what made us what we are today, and this will never falter.

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17. NHS (general careers) www.nhscareers.nhs.uk

Hospitals in the NHS are managed by trusts (sometimes called acute or foundation trusts) and are run by a trust board. Acute hospital trusts provide medical and surgical care and mental health and ambulance trusts have a similar structure but tend to cover wider areas. There are over 260 hospital, mental health, community and ambulance trusts and 211 clinical commissioning groups or CCGs in the NHS. Currently, all hospital trusts, community providers and mental health trusts are dependent on CCGs commissioning services for them, such as elective surgery, outpatient visits and other treatments. Commissioning Support Units offer CCGs support services, such as human resources and finance. Primary care is provided via your local GP, NHS walk-in centre, dentist, pharmacist and optician. There are also a number of community providers running services such as district nursing and health promotion. NHS 111 is responsible for providing healthcare advice and information 24 hours a day over the phone. The National Health Service offers a huge range of exciting and challenging opportunities for people who are passionate about making a difference. With more than 350 different careers on offer, there is a job for you no matter what your interests, skills or qualifications.

18. Natwest www.personal.natwest.com

National Westminster Bank Plc, commonly known as NatWest, is the largest retail and commercial bank in the United Kingdom. Since 2000, it has been part of The Royal Bank of Scotland Group, ranked among the top 10 largest banks in the world by assets. Today it has more than 7.5 million personal customers and 850,000 small business accounts. In Ireland it operates through its Ulster Bank subsidiary. Natwest’s extensive personal banking products including bank accounts, mortgages, credit cards, loans and more.

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30-31. Utility Warehouse www.utilitywarehouse.co.uk/static

We provide over 550,000 homes and small businesses throughout the UK with home phone, broadband, mobile, gas and electricity. In a recent survey, 93% of our customers said they would recommend us to a friend.

19. Royal Air Force (RAF) www.raf.mod.uk

Our primary role at home is to defend UK airspace. We do this through reconnaissance, intelligence gathering, surveillance, and cutting-edge technology that enables rapid responses. Equally important is the work we do in communities across the UK and beyond. We’re actively involved in raising money for a range of charities, hosting youth leadership courses, getting our hands dirty to protect the environment, helping sea turtles threatened with extinction, and taking part in community projects. This is in addition to the world-famous aerobatics displays and ceremonial events that form an integral part of life in the RAF. We may be a fighting force that provides flexible and specialised air power, but our role abroad includes more than that. In trouble spots around the globe, we help police the skies and support peacekeeping and reconstruction initiatives. We do this through temporary deployments overseas and permanent commitments like our base in the Falkland Islands where Eurofighter Typhoons, Sea King helicopters, a Hercules transport aircraft and RAF personnel are based to maintain stability in the region. It’s not always about our interests though. We provide humanitarian aid to victims of war and natural disasters, deliver life-saving shelters and food supplies, and even airlift people to safety. Our RAF personnel have worked tirelessly in disaster zones like the tsunami in Indonesia and earthquake in Pakistan. Whether they’re preventing a civil war, providing relief and aid to countries that need it most or thwarting terrorist actions, being a force for good is what our work is really about.

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11. Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) www.amrctraining.co.uk

The University of Sheffield AMRC Group is a centre of excellence for industry-focused machining and materials research. The AMRC Training Centre forms part of this group and provides training in the practical and academic skills that manufacturing companies need to compete globally, from apprenticeship through to doctorate and MBA level. For employers, we provide qualified employees with a tailored set of skills and hands-on experience with state-of-the-art machinery and technology. For young people, we provide the foundation for a rewarding career in some of the world’s most innovative industries. The AMRC Training Centre is led by a team of industrialists who have experienced the challenges of developing world-class talent, and learning specialists who understand the requirements of the manufacturing sector. We can draw on a wealth of world class resources, links and partnerships to create a flexible approach to learning, tailored to your business needs. The AMRC Group includes:

Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre with Boeing, founded in 2001

AMRC Composite Centre

Nuclear AMRC

Knowledge Transfer Centre

National Metals Technology Centre (NAMTEC)

Design Prototyping and Testing Centre

Castings Technology International (Cti)

And of course the AMRC Training Centre

22. Juniper www.junipertraining.co.uk

We have been helping people move forward with their lives for over 25 years. Giving information, advice and guidance enables our students to: Develop the skills to progress through life Sustain in education and employment - improving levels and skills Improve employability prospects Improve personal situations, life choices and

progression Our Mint course caters for every type of job a young person may be interested in from accounts to warehousing, music to cooking, outside or inside.

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23. Ingeus www.ingeus.co.uk

Since starting in the UK in 2002, Ingeus UK has grown from a team of three people to become a leading provider of people-centred services, such as employability programmes, skills training and health-related support, which help people to reach their full potential. From a network of more than 80 offices and over 1,600 employees, Ingeus supports people through: Employability programmes Skills and training, including traineeships,

apprenticeships and pre-employment training Health-related services

25. Dart Training www.darttraining.co.uk

DART training specialises in the farming, animal care and horticulture industries. DART was founded in 1999 to meet a growing demand for work based training and development. Since then, we have expanded geographically and have continued to provide high quality training within agriculture, animal care, horticulture, trees and timber, veterinary nursing, conservation and street scene. We work closely with Government funding agencies, City and Guilds and the National Apprenticeship Service to provide a range a high quality courses and qualifications that are valued by both employers and learners. We offer training and development across the East Midlands with opportunities in Derbyshire, opportunities in Leicestershire, opportunities in Staffordshire and also Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire. There are many benefits in choosing DART including not going to college, the ability to start at any time of the year, you earn while you learn, specialist training days for your industry, the opportunity of working outdoors with some courses, expert career guidance and advice and one-to-one sessions for learners that require additional support and assistance.

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20. School of Artisan Food www.schoolofartisanfood.org

The School of Artisan Food exists to teach all aspects of artisan food production. It offers a unique opportunity for people of all skill levels to expand their knowledge through a wide range of short courses, and a one-year Advanced Diploma.. Based in the heart of Sherwood Forest on the Welbeck Estate in North Nottinghamshire, the school is housed in the former fire stables, dating back to 1870. Newly refurbished training rooms are specially equipped for the teaching of bread making, cheese making, brewing, butchery, charcuterie and preserving. The environment is serene and inspiring, but very accessible. The School of Artisan Food is especially keen to provide opportunities for the local community as well as to teach enthusiasts, existing and aspiring producers and complete newcomers. The School of Artisan Food is a registered charity and as a not-for-profit institution is committed to providing the widest possible access to its facilities.

21. NLT Training www.nlt-training.co.uk

NLT is a along established training company based in Chesterfield. They offer a range of apprenticeship opportunities in engineering and manufacturing fields and support apprentices from many local companies.

J. Learning Unlimited www.learningunlimiteduk.com

Learning Unlimited is the fastest developing provider of apprenticeships in the East Midlands, and the training provider of choice for many companies in the region. Our free recruitment service allows us to identify suitable candidates for local employers with jobs vacancies. Our professional and responsive team deliver business focused training to meet the needs of today’s employers in a flexible and professional manner, providing a complete training solution. Our strategy is to continually develop our products and services, working with employers to provide bespoke and industry relevant training.

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37. SEMTA www.semta.org.uk

Semta is a well established organisation formed in July 1991 with origins going back to the mid-1960s and the Industrial Training Act of 1964. Semta is engineering skills for the future of the UK's most advanced sectors. If you're thinking about a career in engineering or advanced manufacturing, there is no better way to get started than with an apprenticeship. Many current industry leaders and directors started their careers as apprentices, and have used the skills and grounding from their apprenticeship to launch a successful career.

26. Acorn Training www.acorn-training.com

For more than 16 years Acorn Training Consultants have been helping people across Derbyshire and the North East unlock their potential. We are a third sector owned youth and adult learning organisation and a growing provider of services focused on employment preparation. Now part of the International Charity Rehab Group, we still remain local, operating throughout Derbyshire and focus on supporting our local people of all ages, ensuring they succeed on their journey into work. We have learning centres throughout Derbyshire that deliver a number of learning programmes for young people aged 14-19, which support their progress on to further education, or in to work with learning. We also deliver a range of adult learning courses, which help people develop their skills and understanding, find a job or progress in their career, and we work with hundreds of employers providing training and Apprenticeship programmes for their staff.

39. CITB www.citb.co.uk

CITB is the largest provider of apprentices for the construction industry, with over 45 years’ experience of developing skilled workers. CITB is a nationwide training organisation that supports training and apprenticeships in the full range of construction and built environment courses including construction trades, technician opportunities in e.g. civil engineering and building surveying and professional building careers.

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33. Ashgate Hospice www.ashgatehospicecare.org.uk

Ashgate Hospice care is an independent registered charity that provides specialist palliative and end of life care and support to adults and their families across North Derbyshire. The needs of the patients, their families, friends and carers are fundamental to the philosophy of the Hospice and our aim is to enable people to achieve the best possible quality of life in accordance with their wishes. Volunteers are an incredibly important part of our team and help us to not only deliver high quality care and support to our patients and their families, but also by helping us with fundraising and at our charity shops. It's very rewarding work, so get in touch if you would like to help us in this way.

34. British Red Cross www.redcross.org.uk

We are a volunteer-led humanitarian organisation that helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We are part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, natural disasters and individual emergencies. We help vulnerable people in the UK and abroad prepare for, withstand and recover from emergencies in their own communities. Anyone can volunteer. It doesn’t matter what your skills, experience or background are, or how much time you have to give.

35. Sporting Futures www.sporting-futures.org.uk

Established in 1994, Sporting Futures engages with hard to reach and

vulnerable young people through sport. Working in some of the most

disadvantaged neighbourhoods in the county, the charity has worked with

thousands of young people to participate in regular activity and helping

them to engage in their local communities. Partners have recognised the

importance of the work we do and, alongside Derbyshire Constabulary,

Derbyshire Sport, local authorities and private businesses,

projects and programmes have developed and expanded.

Sporting Futures Trustees and Management Committee

members have enabled this work to develop but recognise

that there is much more to do.

VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS

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38. Premier Education www.premier-education.com

Premier Education Group has been providing schools, children and parents with innovative programmes and initiatives for over fourteen years. Established in 1999, we provide a wide range of services to schools and communities throughout the UK. The group consist of Premier Sport, Premier Performing Arts and The Golden Mile, we collectively employ over 600 qualified professionals. And last year our activities receive over 5million visits. We’re also an accredited training provider and offer young people a unique opportunity to gain recognised qualifications and skills though our Apprenticeship and BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports Development programme.

28. Fair Play www.fair-play.co.uk

Fairplay was set up in 1992 by a group of parents who wanted accessible activities for their disabled children. The group set up a club where their children could attend during school holidays. The demand for the group was overwhelming and the group developed into an organisation with paid staff. The organisation has grown ever since, developing youth services as well as children's and expanding into areas throughout North Derbyshire. In 2005 Fairplay became a registered charity and in 2009 also became a company limited by guarantee. Also in 2009 Fairplay was successful in receiving funding to build its first centre in Chesterfield. The centre has been purpose built to ensure that all children and young people are able to access the facilities on offer. The centre was officially opened in July 2010 and features an activity hall, outdoor play area, meeting rooms, library, sensory room, kitchen, and changing places toilet. With the opening of the new centre, Fairplay has been able to expand its services and now caters for young people up to aged 25 as well as a new pre-school parent support group for parents with children under 5. Fairplay continues to grow and develop in response to the needs of local families and currently supports over 400 families across the area. Volunteers are a valued part of Fairplay; we could not achieve the things we do without the support of our volunteers. We are always looking for new volunteers to help with our schemes for children and young people and to help with fundraising events. You can volunteer with us from the age of 14.

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L. Projects Abroad www.projects-abroad.co.uk

Projects Abroad is a family-run business, we 20 people working in our office in Sussex. With over 600 trained staff in our destinations, and offering over 100 generic placements and a wide choice within these placements, we are now the world's leading overseas volunteering and gap-year organisation. We also have recruitment staff working around the world, including offices all over Europe and further afield, from Tokyo to Toronto and from Adelaide to New York. Projects Abroad volunteers are aged from 16 to 75! Gap year volunteers and recent graduates still make up our largest numbers, but increasing numbers of volunteers join us in the summer holidays before starting university or while still in the 6th form at school or college. Many career breakers join us to take some time out volunteering and increasingly retired people also choose to spend some time on our projects.

32. National Citizen Service www.ncsyes.co.uk

National Citizen Service (NCS) is open to all 16 and 17-year-olds in England. It helps you build your skills for work and life, while you take on new challenges and meet new friends. It runs in the spring, summer and autumn. You’ll have a short time away from home and take part in a team project that will help your community.

36. Enable care and Home support www.enable-care.org.uk

Putting people first has been at the heart of everything we do since 1990. We help older people and people with a learning difficulty or a disability to live an enjoyable, independent life. We do this by advocating on their behalf and by providing activities, support, care, and housing that matches their needs. We also provide diverse housing and supported living services to a range of people whose circumstances have made their lives or their housing vulnerable such as teenage parents; older people; and homeless people. We offer volunteering opportunities for anyone wishing to gain experience working with adults with a learning difficulty, older people or individuals with a disability.

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M. Disability Outreach – Sheffield Hallam University

www.shu.ac.uk/services/sls/support/disability/srac/disability-outreach-scheme.html

The Disability Outreach Scheme supports learners with a disability or a specific learning difficulty who are moving from further to higher education. How does it work? Our transition officer can visit schools and colleges within South Yorkshire to offer: Support with applying for Disabled Students' Allowances (DSA). Advice about medical evidence required to support applications for DSA. Information about the individual support available in higher education. Who can access this support? This support is available if you have a disability or specific learning difficulty and you are moving onto a higher education course.

6. Derbyshire Careers Service www.derbyshireyouthinc.com

Impartial careers information, advice and guidance on a range of issues including apprenticeships, Sixth Form, college, university, options choice and routes into specific careers. Careers Adviser David Holloway is in school every Wednesday and Friday.

N. Higher Education Progression Partnership (HEPP) www.extra.shu.ac.uk/hepp

HEPP was created in 2011 in response to a number of changes which affected progression to higher education, and in particular the progression of students who are disadvantaged. These include the end of, and the reduction of impartial information, advice and guidance about higher education in schools and colleges.

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K. Tupton Hall Sixth Form www.tuptonhall.derbyshire.sch.uk

At Tupton Hall School we offer a lively and very successful Sixth Form for

students from a wide variety of different schools. We care about students’

academic and personal development. We are committed to providing a friendly

and supportive Sixth Form for all our students, in order that everyone may

achieve their potential.

The pass rate at A Level has remained over 98% since 2008. In 2014 our

students achieved a record breaking 99 per cent pass rate, with 57 per cent of

grades being A* - Bs. On average more than 70% of the cohort opt to continue

into higher education after completing their A Levels.

We are a large Sixth Form and as a result of which we are able to offer a wide

range of A Level subjects to our students; these include art, biology, English lan-

guage and literature, health and social care, law, psychology, all three

sciences, three modern foreign languages, media and the full range of

humanities subjects. Students will select to study between three and five

subjects at A Level and specialise in these subjects for a two year programme

of study.

We offer an extensive extra-curricular programme, which includes Duke of

Edinburgh Award, Sports Leaderships Award, community volunteering and work

experience. We are dedicated to ensuring that all students are given the

support, advice and opportunities to get them to the next step in their career,

whether that is university, an apprenticeship or employment.

Pastorally the Sixth Form is organised into fifteen form groups, which are

comprised of Year 12, 13 and 14 students. Each group is assigned a form tutor

who remains with them for their time in the Sixth Form. Our links with local

universities mean that students get the opportunity to attend subject-based

tutorials, university experience days and summer schools. Students are

encouraged to get involved in drama, art, music, sport, enterprise or any

activity they feel will be of benefit. The Sixth Form is a

community, one where students are encouraged to achieve,

enjoy their learning and gain valuable experiences.

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I. Chesterfield College www.chesterfield.ac.uk

Based on three main sites, Chesterfield, Tapton and Clowne, the college provides a wide range of vocational / job focussed courses and apprenticeships. The college operate a large network of bus routes to bring students to college. The college also offer a number of higher education courses. The college delivers higher education and courses, validated by local universities, to over 500 students in more than 20 subjects across a variety of sectors and subjects. With an average pass rate of over 90% on the majority of our courses.

H. Sheffield College www.sheffcol.ac.uk

The College is made up of five main college sites across Sheffield. These are Norton College, Sheffield City College, Hillsborough College and Peaks College and the Sheffield College of Applied Engineering. The College offers vocational / job related courses, A Levels and apprenticeships and higher education courses. A subsidised bus pass is available to help with travel costs. Sheffield College higher education courses are available at Sheffield City College, Norton College and Hillsborough College, you can even study online. Our foundation degrees and higher national diplomas / certificates are specifically aimed at students who would prefer to take a vocational route and build up their employment skills. Most courses offer routes to 'top up' these qualifications with a final year at university to gain a full degree. Application for these courses is the same as for universities-through UCAS.

G. Derby College www.derby-college.ac.uk

Derby College offers apprenticeships, A Levels, vocational, part-time, adult and higher education courses across Derby and Derbyshire. Broomfield Hall is situated four miles north east of Derby. It offers a wide range of courses connected to farming, horticulture, floristry and all kinds of allied rural activities - including animal management and equine studies. Help is available for subsidised travel .

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F. Vision West Nottinghamshire College www.wnc.ac.uk

Vision West Nottinghamshire College offers education and training to over 20,000 students and businesses every year providing a huge range of courses to suit everyone – GCSEs, A Levels, vocational, part-time adult courses, apprenticeships, higher education and professional training tailored to both individuals and employers. We are one of the country's largest providers of apprenticeships for 16 to 18-year-olds with a reputation for innovation and excellence. In 2009, we were awarded LSIS Beacon status.

E. Buxton and Leek College www.blc.ac.uk

The college is part of the University of Derby. Buxton and Leek College is based on two main campuses at the Dome in Buxton and in Leek. The college offers vocational / job related courses, A Levels (at Leek) and apprenticeships and has strong links with the full range of higher education courses at the University of Derby.

D. University of Sheffield www.sheffield.ac.uk

A large city university with a wide range of single and dual honours courses. The University is a member of the Russell Group of Universities and has a strong academic reputation. Courses are fully modular with the exception of medicine and dentistry. The five faculties of the university are the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Faculty of Pure Science and Faculty of Social Sciences. The university is one of the UK's leading research institutions and achieved a very strong outcome in the Research Assessment Exercise 2008. with politics and information studies, town planning, philosophy, Russian, architecture, mechanical and aeronautical engineering coming out strongly.

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A. University of Derby www.derby.ac.uk

The university has three main campus sites in Derby and also has campuses in Buxton and Chesterfield. The university has a large number of modular and specialist degree courses. Courses range across arts, design and technology, business and education, health and sciences, computer gaming and leisure in-dustry related subjects. The university provides nearly 300 study programmes at undergraduate level. The university’s joint honours and combined honours scheme allows students to combine over 40 subjects from across all four university faculties. The university has awarded more work based qualifications than any other UK university. Work placements are encouraged in all areas. Around 30 courses are available online. The university is engaged with regional business through its award-winning University of Derby corporate b2b division.

C. University of Nottingham www.nottingham.ac.uk

The university is a member of the Russell Group of Universities. It is a public research university in the city of Nottingham, and has a global presence with further campuses in Malaysia and China. Almost all students can spend a period of time abroad. The university is divided into five faculties and is home to over 30,000 students. Faculties include Science, Arts, Social Science, Engineering and Medical and Health Sciences. The university achieved a very strong outcome in the Research Assessment Exercise 2008.with pharmacy, Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American studies coming out strongly. There's also an award-winning student radio station and a student-run theatre that regularly takes performances to the Edinburgh festival.

B. Sheffield Hallam University www.shu.ac.uk

A large city university based on two sites. The university is one of the biggest providers of health and social care and teacher training in the UK and offers the widest range of sports courses. A large number of vocational courses are offered in addition to those in arts, humanities and social science. The university is the largest provider of sandwich courses offering work placements, in the UK. Most students are able to study an additional modern foreign language. A wide range of single and joint honours courses and a good selection of H.N.D. courses. The university has four faculties - Arts, Computing, Engineering and Sciences; Development and Society; Health and Wellbeing; and Sheffield Business School.

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Guest Speakers

John Wilkinson - Utility Warehouse 5.45pm - 6pm

‘Can we put old heads on young shoulders?’ The talk will discuss what parents and teachers can do to equip children with the best questions to ask themselves and others in order to achieve success. For example, “Right here and now, if they were in my shoes, what would the most successful person I know be thinking, doing and asking?” We need your help in compiling and sharing these questions, so please listen to John’s talk and bring your best question to the Utility Warehouse display.

Jody Bates - Derby College 6.15pm - 6.30pm

‘An introduction to Derby College’ Derby College is one of the largest colleges in England with a clear focus on inspiring individuals, supporting economic development and contributing to community cohesion and social action. Jody’s short presentation will cover the wide range of vocational, A Level and apprenticeship routes that Derby College offers, along with a guide to the campuses at the Roundhouse and Joseph Wright in Derby plus Broomfield Hall and Ilkeston.

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Talks will be in the LINK Classroom along the main

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Mrs C Burton - Head of Sixth Form at Tupton Hall School 6.45pm – 7pm

‘Student life at Tupton Hall Sixth Form’ Come and hear all about student life at Tupton Hall Sixth Form and what we have to offer at our school. Discover the benefits of staying on at Tupton Hall, what support will be available for you and how it could open doors to your future.

Alison Bettac - AMRC Training centre 7.15pm - 7.30pm

‘Existing opportunities in engineering - how you can become an engineer of tomorrow’

Engineering has a multitude of diverse careers to offer young people and offers exiting opportunities to work on some ground breaking projects. Come and find out how you can maximise your chance of becoming an engineer of tomorrow.

Verity MacGregor - Disability Outreach Scheme 7.45pm - 8pm

‘What support is there for disabled students?’ This talk will cover the support available for disabled and dyslexic learners at university, the appropriate medical evidence needed at higher education level and how the Disability Outreach Scheme helps those students applying for Disabled Students’ Allowances.

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Meet former Tupton Hall students

Why should I speak to past students?

Our former students - also referred to as ‘alumni’ - can pass on the

benefits of their experiences. They may have done vocational courses, apprenticeships and degrees.

Maybe you can to relate to these role models who have secured their

dream jobs. After speaking to them you might even change your perception of what YOU are capable of achieving.

Use this opportunity to be inspired - build up your own confidence and

motivation through talking through your ideas face to face. A Future First study showed that 80% of students surveyed said they feel

more confident that they will succeed in the world of work after hearing from alumni.

‘Alumni’

Meet a selection of our former students in the Year 10/11 social area and find out what they are doing now. Chat with them one-to-one and ask any questions

you might have about their journeys into the world of work. Check the list over the page to see which alumni are

available at what times. Please note: one-to-ones will op-erate on a first come first served basis. Student reps are

on hand to advise on waiting times.

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Elliott Turner - PE Technician Elliott completed his A Levels at Tupton Hall School followed by a gap year where he gained both employment and life experience through travelling to Australia. Elliott was then accepted onto a two year sports science course at Leeds Metropolitan University. However, he suspended his studies when a PE technician job became available at Tupton Hall School. Elliott is currently working as a PE Technician at Tupton Hall School as well as working for North Derbyshire School Sports Partnership. He has re-embarked on his studies on a distance learning course with Manchester Metropolitan University. Elliot’s journey to his current role has seen him do various other jobs such as fitness instructor, group exercise instructor and lifeguard.

Brittany Smith - Refereeing Brittany attended Tupton Hall School and completed 9 GCSEs grades A-C, moving onto Tupton Hall Sixth Form and completing three A Levels before entering into an apprenticeship scheme with The Football Association at St. George's Park. During her apprenticeship she achieved a Level 3 Diploma (NVQ) in Business and Administration whilst developing on-the-job skills that supported her into further employment.

Matt Allen - Plumber Matt applied for a plumbing apprenticeship through Chesterfield Borough Council and was accepted. In November 2014 Matt became a qualified plumber. He has learned how to fit bathrooms, kitchens, heating systems, bungalow conversions, and drainage for natural water sources. Matt is looking to follow in is father’s footsteps by running his own business as a plumbing and heating engineer within the property development industry.

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Connor Wiles - Engineering Apprentice Connor stayed on at Tupton Hall Sixth Form and completed three A levels in Art, Biology and German before progressing onto an apprenticeship with the AMRC training centre in Sheffield. This is where he is currently working, in his first year as an apprentice.

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Rio Stone - Sales & Marketing Executive at Brighter Directions After school I had no idea what I wanted to do and I’d tried what I thought was just about every different career possible. At first I went straight into a hairdressing apprenticeship, then onto my A Levels, then into college for a Level 3 Travel course and then into work doing telesales and then onto a different course in Health and Social Care. That was all in the space of one and a half years. I felt like I had got nowhere and thought I’d tried everything possible. Then I got a job doing sales and marketing - the job I’m still doing now. It is something I had never even considered. I love my job now and I wish I had known about doing something like this from the beginning. It is a fast-paced, professional career filled with creativity that will always have opportunities for me to go further. At the age of 18 and jus 3 months into my new job I was speaking at multiple networking events a week, representing our company and showcasing myself for future opportunities within the network. No day here is the same and that is what I love about it, whether it’s working on client social media accounts, creating an email marketing campaign, attending national conferences or helping with a PR campaign – no task is repetitive or boring. I have even managed our own local networking events after only being here for 4 months! The best part about this job is that you don’t have to be the most academically qualified to be given a chance. If classroom based learning isn’t for you and you’re a bit of a social butterfly, I’d seriously consider a career in marketing and PR.

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Joe Mansfield – Woolley Moor Nurseries Once I left school I went to Sixth Form and did psychology, sociology, English language and sport leadership. Whilst I was at Sixth Form I got myself a job at McArthurGlen in a retail store. At the same time I was still working for our family-run business, Wooley Moor Nurseries. Once I finished Sixth Form I worked both jobs which allowed me to be in full em-ployment and to ‘get the best of both worlds’ - learning the difference between a working for a global conglomerate and for a small independent company. While I was working the two jobs I did various different employment related qualifications which I believed would assist me in the world of work. These qualifications ranged from basic and employment first aid, all the way through to ROSPA playground inspection courses. I now run a business which involves wholesale, retail and contractual work. With the wealth of experience that I have quickly picked up it has also allowed me to branch out into project management and horticultural work within my industry.

Emma Bramley - e-Business Administration Apprentice After leaving school I went to Tupton Hall Sixth Form for one year. It was after my first year I realised that going to university wasn’t for me so I decided to try and get an Apprenticeship. I am now working in the job that I love as an apprentice doing Business and Administration specialising in the events sector. This apprenticeship has had many advantages as I have been earning money whilst gaining a qualification. I have also gained qualifications in Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word as well as Receptionist Skills, Customer Service, Minute Taking and Call Handling.

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What should I ask employers?

Please can you tell me about any potential work experience or volunteer

opportunities you may be able to offer?

Can you tell me about the different career opportunities within

your industry?

What qualifications will I need to pursue a career within your industry?

What kind of salary can I expect to earn in this

field once I am fully qualified?

Is there only one pathway to follow to pursue this type

of career?

What sort of qualities and strengths are you looking for in a person when you

hire a new employee?

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Useful Contacts

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National Careers Service www. nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

Apprenticeship vacancies www.apprenticeships.org.uk

Information about funding and bursaries

www.direct.gov.uk/moneytolearn

Derbyshire Youth Inc www.derbyshireyouthinc.com