Careers Programme
Getting the most out of your time at college
During your time at the college you'll have access to a range of Careers Guidance and support activities that are delivered through the College’s Careers Guidance Programme.
The programme is designed to help give you access to the right support and guidance at the right time. It will see you accessing information on everything from Apprenticeships and applying for jobs, through to curriculum related activities and career planning progression talks.
| Your Careers Programme | Entry Level and Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Induction Week: Overview of Careers Advice and Guidance Programme and people who can support you with your career planning (BPC Grow Programme) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Induction Week: Tour of the college, including Career Ready Hubs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Throughout the Year: Individual tutorials, including career planning | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Throughout the Year: Impartial 1:1 support from the Careers Advice and Guidance Team | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Throughout the Year: Individual support and career planning for students with Special Educational and Support Needs (SEND) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Throughout the Year: Personal career research using college career planning resources such as Kudos, completing My Career Plan | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Throughout the Year: Curriculum-based careers-related activities, industry talks, collaboration projects and trips | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Throughout the year: Preparation for work experience (BPC Grow Programme) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Throughout the year: Course Tasters (Welcome Team) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spring Term: Career-planning progression talks | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Autumn Term: Higher Education and UCAS talks | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Spring Term: Higher Education visits | ✓ | ||
| Each term: College Open Events | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Southern University Network (SUN): Supports groups and individuals | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Individual work experience placements and enrichment activities | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
See the Careers Programme below: