At Wetherby High School we run a comprehensive Careers Advice and Guidance programme for students from Year 8 upwards. This ensures they develop the skills and knowledge needed to make independent educational and career choices.
This is delivered through PSHCE sessions and through structured events delivered by specialist independent careers advisors, local employers and Further and Higher Education providers.
YEAR 8
The focus is on learning about the different job sectors and what qualities and qualifications are needed to make correct GCSE and other qualification choices.
YEAR 9
The focus is on development of the key employability skills, alongside teamwork, creativity, resilience and self-reliance.
YEAR 10
The focus is on continued development of the employability skills needed for the competitive job market. All students in Year 10 undergo two weeks of work experience.
YEAR 11
All students in this year have a careers interview with a local employer who offers advice and guidance through mock interviews.