Support for Progression and Careers Programme
Our Progression Department assists students in planning for their future. It is a well-resourced department and students can access a wide range of online careers resources and guidance software through Godalming Online. Our professionally qualified careers staff offer advice on preparing a CV, applying to university, specialist art/music/drama courses, gap year opportunities, employment and training. All students have access to one-to-one guidance interviews.
STEM
STEM has become a well-known acronym for academic study in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. At Godalming College we have invested in specialist teaching time and resources to support students who wish to succeed in these areas by introducing additional challenges, visiting speakers, regular trips and increasing links with universities and industry.
Aspire Programme
There is an additional programme of support for progression for those students whose ambition is to gain a place at Oxford or Cambridge, or to apply for highly competitive courses such as medicine and veterinary science, or indeed other specialist courses such as Art Foundation. Our bespoke programme offers structured and dedicated support.
+ Entry to national competitions olympiads and challenges
+ Trips to enrich your learning experience
+ Specialist interview preparation or audition practice
+ One-to-one mentoring opportunities with both staff and fellow students
+ Support with UCAS applications, skills tests and personal statements
+ Visits to university lecturers and admissions staff
+ Access to one-to-one guidance interviews
+ Art founation support with portfolio building for specialist arts courses
+ Extended project qualification to enhance your knowledge and skills in an area of particular interest
Careers Programme
| Pre-enrolment | Year 10 and 11 Open Evenings, Federation Careers Day, School Liaison events, Course Advice Sessions, Going to Godalming (Taster) Days | |||
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| Access (one year course) | Year 1 | Year 2 | External Events | |
| Term 1 | Enrolment interview Individual tutorials Study and work skills: Time management, Online reputation, building resilience, selling yourself |
Enrolment interview Individual tutorials Getting started Getting involved Reflecting on transition Reflecting on performance Independent learning techniques |
Individual tutorials to discuss applications / destinations Third Student Review Applications, CVs, personal statements Employability skills
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion |
University applicant days |
| Term 2 |
Individual tutorials Study and work skills: Interview success Careers Options: Careers planning, job search, Unifrog, CVs, course research, re-application to 6th form, careers interviews, HE possibilities, Apprenticeship show |
Individual tutorials First Student Review Introduction to Careers UCAS Convention Job & Apprenticeship Fair National Careers Week Next Steps Evening for parents |
Individual tutorials Interview practice, Student Finance Gap years Fourth Student Review Social media job hunting Personal Finance Independent Skills for Living Jobs & Apprenticeship Fair |
UCAS Convention
National Apprenticeship show |
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Individual tutorials to discuss applications / destinations Second Student Review Learner Voice Personal Statements and CVs Future Fridays programme of Careers talks and workshops |
Individual tutorials to discuss applications / destinations Second Student Review Learner Voice Personal Statements and CVs Future Fridays programme of Careers talks and workshops |
Individual tutorials Learner Voice Results and Beyond |
University Open days | |
| Post results | Post results service: results and careers support, destinations follow-up | |||
Applying to university as an ex-student
If Godalming College was your last place of full-time study, you may apply to UCAS using us, up to three years after the date that you left College. Use the link below to to find details of the service, deadline dates and other useful information.
“Students benefit from useful and informative careers advice that helps them decide their next steps after college.”
Ofsted December 2019
Director of Transition and Progression
adamduce@godalming.ac.uk
01483 423526
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