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PATHFINDER

PATHFINDER. introduction. In this session you will learn: About the range of pathways available to you What makes each pathway different Why you may choose one pathway over another How to get more information. So many routes to a career.

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PATHFINDER

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  1. PATHFINDER

  2. introduction In this session you will learn: • About the range of pathways available to you • What makes each pathway different • Why you may choose one pathway over another • How to get more information

  3. So many routes to a career Apprenticeships, vocational route such as T-Levels, university, entry level jobs and even starting your own business or being a freelancer are all ways you might be able to enter certain careers. Knowing what each of these pathways are and how they differ can help you make a decision about the right pathways for you.

  4. WHICH ROUTE? Apprenticeships Apprenticeships are available in lots of careers from level 2 all the way through to Degree and even Masters. You work for an employer and study at the same time, earning and learning. Starting your own business/freelancing You can start a business at any age, and some sectors rely on freelancers more than employees so understanding these two options may open different doors. University University courses can help open up a range of careers to you. Living independently whilst you study can often be an important transition. Entry Level Many employers recruit people into jobs without requiring higher qualifications and some can offer a formal study programme. Vocational There a range of qualifications that you can do to support your journey into work. Qualifications like BTECs can prepare you for work. T-Levels are newer qualifications offered post-16.

  5. Good to know As you are making your decisions, keep doing your research and try and answer these questions: • What is my preferred learning style? Hands-on, independent, supported, exam-based, project-based? • What are my preferences about… Where I live, who I live with, social groups, social experiences, etc.? • Do certain courses provide all of the information a future employer might be looking for? Study modules, work experience, skill development, etc. • What financial decisions am I most comfortable with? Having a loan, being debt-free, etc.

  6. Go & get the detail Go and get some personal experience of your preferred options: • Visit universities • Get work experience or an internship at an employer who may offer apprenticeships • Attend career fairs (such as WorldSkills UK LIVE) where you will meet apprentices, graduates and ask them to share their experiences • Talk to people you know and ask them questions.

  7. WASH-UP If you have a Young Professional account, do not forget you can use the reflection area to store your own reflections of this careers activity and record the skills you have used and have been developing. Activity Complete the reflection sheet to show what it is you have learnt from the session today.

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