Inspired by our values of collaboration, opportunity, respect and excellence, City Academy is committed to ensuring that pathways to success are as diverse and bespoke as the young people we serve.
Our CEIAG and Employability Plan can be found together with details of our Careers Provision on the Statutory Information Page.
In addition to our careers entitlement City Academy believes in:
- Providing a framework for meeting the national statutory guidance and ensuring that the eight Gatsby Benchmarks are embedded across the Academy.
- Engaging all stakeholders, including parents and employers.
- Updating our website with information about our careers programme.
- Developing careers content in all subjects, not just PSHE.
- Taking advantage of labour market resources and make them available to all students and their parents.
- Providing ALL students with information on ALL routes.
- Providing experiences of workplaces for all students; giving students more encounters with employers.
- Adapting existing systems to track destinations and careers and enterprise activities.
“At City Academy we are nurturing; inspiring and empowering our young people to be the best that they can be. At our school, all students will gain Careers experience where we will embed the skills, confidence and inspiration for students to make the most of their life choices and follow the career path that allows them to thrive and succeed beyond school.”
The fast-changing world of work puts an ever-greater demand on all of us to support young people in making a successful transition from education to employment, helping them to identify and choose career opportunities that are right for them.
The Government’s Careers Strategy and statutory guidance for school leaders and school staff sets out the plan for building a high-quality careers system that will help young people to achieve. At the heart of our career strategy, the eight Gatsby Benchmarks have been developed and define all the elements of an excellent careers programme.
Explore Careers and Courses
Discover the wide range of career pathways, qualifications and training opportunities available after school. Whether you’re considering sixth form, college, apprenticeships, university or employment, this section provides the information and resources you need to make informed decisions about your future. Explore different industries, learn about entry requirements and find the route that’s right for you.
Parents IAG Booklet for Post 16
Apprenticeships – Guide for Parents
Start Careers Information
icould
National Careers Service
UCAS
The Student Room
Career Pilot
Studential – Further Education
Studential – Vocational Courses
University Compare
University Clearing
Apprenticeships and Job Guidance
Apprenticeships and employment offer exciting opportunities to gain valuable experience, develop new skills and earn while you learn. Explore apprenticeship pathways, job search advice, CV and interview guidance, and resources to help you prepare for the workplace. Whether you’re taking your first step into employment or planning your future career, you’ll find practical support to help you succeed.
School Leavers Jobs
Step into the NHS
Tomorrow’s Engineers
Apprenticeships
Labour Market Information
CareerMag (for parents)
Amazing Apprenticeships
Colleges
Choosing the right post-16 destination is an important step in planning your future. Explore local colleges, sixth forms and grammar school sixth forms to discover the courses, qualifications and opportunities available. Compare entry requirements, subject choices and enrichment programmes to find the pathway that best matches your interests, strengths and career ambitions.
All further education courses in Birmingham
For more information about Careers , please contact our Careers Leader:
Mr P. Coleby
[email protected]