You may already have your career path planned out or you might not have any idea what you want to do in the future. Either way, that’s perfectly fine and we can help and support you to explore all the opportunities and possibilities for your next steps when you progress from Valley College.
Valley College will ensure that every learner is exposed to a variety of opportunities, to enable them to build a toolkit of employability skills for their future roles in society.
Not sure what to do?
Understand which of your skills match up with particular careers: Skillsometer – Careermap
To find out more about a specific industry or careers including working hours and pay: Link https://careermap.co.uk/careerometer/
Try the National Careers Service- Skills Assessment - Link https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/explore-careers
Supported Internships
The benefit of a Supported internship is that it is a structured, work-based study programme for 16- to 24-year-olds with SEND, who have an EHC plan.
The core aim of a supported internship study programme is a substantial work placement, facilitated by the support of an expert job coach.
Link - Supported internships - GOV.UK
Employment and Employability Skills
Whether you are looking for a full-time job after college or a part-time job whilst studying, it is important to ensure that your CV is up-to-date and professional looking.
You can email your Careers Advisor – l.taylor@torview.svt.org.uk for a CV template or email your CV for feedback.
You can also get help with covering letters, job applications, job searching, interviews and labour market information. The following websites will help with job searches. Many will have an email alert system. If you want help searching for a job in a specific industry, email or book an appointment with your careers advisor.
Link - https://uk.indeed.com/
Link - https://www.reed.co.uk/
Volunteering
Whether you are looking at future employment but would like to enhance your skills and experiences in the workplace, then this could be for you.
The benefits include Provides a sense of purpose, improves self-esteem, connects you with new friends, teaches valuable skills and reduces stress and anxiety.
The following websites will help with Volunteering ideas.
Link - https://doit.life/volunteering
Link - https://volunteeringmatters.org.uk/
Social Day Care Services
Social day care centres, provide friendly and welcoming environments for those who may face barriers to learning and employment.
Each person is treated as an individual, using a person-centred approach to ensure they are offered a quality service which fits with their needs and abilities.
Individual assessments take place at enrolment with families and social workers to ensure they meet everyone's needs.
For further information of providers in your area, contact:
– Careers Advisor l.taylor@torview.svt.org.uk
Apprenticeships
The benefits of an apprenticeship are that progression continues in education by gaining a qualification whilst earning a salary and developing more skills.
There are different levels of apprenticeships ranging from level 2 up to level 7
These are often competitive, so looking for opportunities to develop employability skills, such as voluntary work or work experience is a must.
Link - Find an apprenticeship - GOV.UK