Year 12 Futures & Careers

What are your opportunities after post 18 education?

• Apprenticeships

• Univeristy

• Work

• All these

You must have a career in mind for the post 18 pathway you have chosen.

• TRUE

• FALSE

It is important to explore a range of potential careers before choosing a subject to study at degree level

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the below statements are true?

• Gender stereotypes have no impact on the career or subject pathway you follow

• Different ethnicities are equally represented in universities

• There is no gap between qualifications gained between those that are disabled and those that are not.

• Unconscious bias can impact the success of an application

Which of the below is a stereotype about apprenticeships?

• Apprenticeships involve 20% study and 80% practical application at work.

• Apprenticeships don't lead to university.

• Apprenticeships are run by companies.

• Apprenticeships allow you to build specific skills whilst working on the job.

What entry requirements do you need for a university degree?

• GCSE, A Levels (or equivalent), personal statement & school reference

• GCSE & A Levels (or equivalent)

• Personal statement

• A Levels

Which of the following statements are true?

• You have to pay your university fees upfront.

• You can apply to university even if you want to take a gap year

• You have to move away from home to go to university.

• You need 6+s from GCSE and C+ at A Level to get into university

Which of the following statements is true?

• Apprenticeships are only for people who can’t get into university

• Apprenticeships are only available in blue collar industries e.g. construction, plumbing etc.

• University is a better route into employment than Apprenticeships

• There are a range of apprenticeship levels and courses that you can follow depending on your intereset

Which of the following is FALSE about personal statements?

• You can use bold, italics and underlined characters in the personal statement.

• It is okay to show off and exaggerate about your experience and skills.

• You are only allowed to write one statement for all of your university choices.

• Discussing out of school activities is an important part, but only if it is of interest to your course.

Who should you speak to about career/post 18 advice if you are not sure?

• Subject teacher, online UCAS portal

• Learning mentors or sixth form team

• Tutor, subject teacher and parents/carers

• Anyone, all sources are helpful and we will direct you to someone who can help you!