Stockport Council and Stockport Jobs Match are gearing up for a week-long virtual careers fair for showcase the borough’s education and employment options for young people.
Post-16 Careers Week takes place from 9th to 13th October 2023 and will provide guidance to students from Years 10 to 13 to help them make informed choices about their future when they leave school or college.
This year’s event builds on last year’s success which saw 27 secondary schools, colleges and sixth forms across the borough take part alongside further and higher education providers, and more than 6,000 students were able to take advantage of interactive sessions.
Post-16 Careers Week this year hopes to raise aspirations and get young people across the borough excited about the range of career options available in Stockport now, and in the future. All sessions are free to attend with a range of resources for students, young people, parents and carers, teachers and careers advisors.
Cllr Wendy Meikle, Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Education at Stockport Council, said,
“Post-16 Careers Week is a fantastic opportunity for young people in Stockport to explore their future prospects and make informed decisions about their education and career pathways. We believe that by providing this platform, we can empower local students to pursue their dreams and contribute to the thriving Stockport community.”
Caroline Patten, Programme Director at Stockport Jobs Match, added:
“We’re excited to be building on the success of last year’s event. Post-16 Careers Week is such a fantastic opportunity for students and their families to navigate the complex but exciting options available after GCSEs and college. The resources for 2023 are excellent and set to not only inspire students about their future careers, but to connect their aspirations with real-world opportunities here in Stockport.”
Highlights of Post-16 Careers Week 2023 will include:
16+ Choices College & Sixth Form Prospectus 2023/24
The 16+ Choices Digital Prospectus for this academic year brings all the information needed to make an informed decision about future education, training and employment plans. It provides an overview of FE and HE study options (from A-Levels to Apprenticeships), a course matrix of what you can study and where, plus a comprehensive listing of all the local colleges and sixth forms – their prospectus, open days, contact information and more.
It can be downloaded and viewed online here
Evening Q&A Events for Students, Parents & Carers
Join the Live Events for students, parents and carers to learn everything you need to know about heading off to sixth form, FE or HE college, university or starting an apprenticeship.
What’s next after GCSEs? An introduction to 16+ Choices
Tuesday 10th October 7.00pm-8.30pm
An overview of qualifications and training routes after leaving secondary school, with presentations from colleges, sixth forms and apprenticeship providers.
What’s next after college? An introduction to 18+ Choices
Thursday 12th October 7.00pm-8.30pm
An overview of qualifications and training routes after leaving college, sixth form or completing an apprenticeship, with presentations for local universities and higher education providers.
Free resources for students, teachers, parents and carers
Stockport Jobs Match have also created a suite of resources to help start conversations and spark ideas about what comes next for young people. From bitesize videos to complete lesson plans, downloadable career planning tools and free student worksheets, they’re ideal for us in the classroom or for families at home.
For further information about Post-16 Careers Week 2023, please visit the Stockport Jobs Match website.
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