Careers & Further Education
make the right choice
This section of The Hollins website is designed to help you choose your career wisely.
Your career affects almost everything you do in life- money, friends, home, family, holidays, car, how long you might live, happiness.
It is REALLY important to make the right choice. Choose slowly, and keep reassessing your plans.
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Careers Advisors
Mrs Crewe co-ordinates CEIAG (careers!) at The Hollins. You will find her in the Careers Office near Reception on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. She deals with the day-to day running of CEIAG.
If you want to book an advisory interview, arrange a mock interview or visit a local college, pop in to see her or email crewev@thehollins.com
Young Peoples' Services Advisor
Michelle Fraser is very experienced in advising young people about career choices. Find her in the Careers Office near Reception– pop in for a chat or to book an appointment. She is in school on Mondays, and Fridays (Careers Office - Reception at lunchtime). |
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Learning Resource Centre
Our school Learning Resource Centre - LRC - holds copies of current college prospectuses which give specific requirements for each course and contain application forms.
It also provides computer access for research and copies of career related material/books. Help is always available from librarians Mrs Ainsworth and Miss Beardmore.
Useful Weblinks
Nationwide Careers Prospectus - info about all courses open to people aged 14-19.
Connexions - offers information on apprenticeships, colleges and sixth form open days and jobs.
Apprenticeships - News, advice and events relating to apprenticeship schemes.
Directgov - 14 - 19 Your life, your options.
Young People's Services - the Young people’s Service website
Lancashire Student Services - Advice re: finance
UCAS - info about universities, colleges and courses and how to apply
Job Centre - Job information
Citizens Advice - Citizens' Advice Bureau
Career Advice - Career Advice
Next Step - a good page for setting up a careers file to help you get that job, training or course.
