The job market post 16 is as wide as it is long and Design & Technology and Food courses can help to develop not only creativity, problem-solving and communication skills but also the much needed manufacturing ability. By providing these skills, which many jobs and careers require, our students are increasing their opportunities to secure college and university placements and apprenticeships.
Examples of specific careers linked to Design & Technology and Food include:
· Aerospace engineer
· Architect
· Automotive engineer
· Civil engineer
· Electrical engineer
· Electronics engineer
· Ergonomist
· Furniture designer
· Interior designer
· Jewellery designer-maker
· Mechanical engineer
· Catering manager
· Chef
· Food scientist
· Nutritionist
· Sports Nutritionist
To learn more about careers relating to this specific subject, please click the link below:
In addition to the careers work delivered in class, the school offers a wide range of careers related events and activities throughout the year including:
· Themed assemblies including visits from colleges, universities, apprenticeships, employers and previous students to explore career pathways.
· Collapsed curriculum days – college and university taster days to help our students plan their studies beyond school.
· Mock interviews for Year 10 to build confidence and employability skills.
· Guest speakers and tutor time drop-ins to meet employers, education providers, previous students and representatives from other organisations in an informal setting.
· Work experience week to help our Year 10 students build their confidence, their employability skills and their work awareness. (Very often our students have secured future jobs from their work experience placements).
· Job of the week information delivered in tutor time to encourage students to explore different career pathways and the skills and qualifications required.
· College, 6th form and university open evenings to help students and their families explore options beyond school.
For advice:
The Careers Office is open from 8.30am – 4.00pm Monday to Friday and until 7.00pm on Parents’ Evenings and is available for students to visit and talk through their ideas. Specific one to ones can be booked with parents/carers too if requested, but students are welcome to drop in any time.
The Careers Office is based in the Learning Resources Centre. You can contact Ms Leeza Cuthbertson. by phone on 01934 510777 or by e-mail:
