Prospects is the school-wide careers programme designed to not only educate students on possible career paths, but arm them with the skills and knowledge to increase their chances and opportunities for success. Prospects is led by Mr Rose with support from Mrs Sanders, who can be found in the DT department or Careers Hub (near Science) respectively. If you have any queries about careers, higher education, or work experience, please contact either of them by email at careers@thomasaveling.co.uk.

 

Prospects is overseen by Mrs Chew (Assistant Headteacher) and Ms Linter (Deputy Headteacher).  As a school, we work with the careers company DOMEG to provide more tailored and independent careers advice and guidance and the Medway Education Business Partnership (MEBP) to arrange quality work experience placements.

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We provide a range of opportunities for students from Year 7 to Year 13 to engage with the world of higher and further education, training, and work. Opportunities such as external speakers, talks from alumni students, university visits, work experience, Character days, careers and enterprise competitions and our wide range of extra-curricular activities ensure that our students develop the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to thrive once they leave our care. The opportunities, experiences and events are tailored to suit the varied needs and interests of our students.

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LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION

The world of work is constantly changing, and it can sometimes be difficult to keep up with the various careers out there.

Follow the link to see up-to-date information about the careers in Kent and Medway from Kent Choices.

 

https://www.kentprospectus.co.uk/information/young-people-and-parents/kent-labour-market-information

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OUR ALUMNI NETWORK

Are you a former Thomas Aveling student? Would you like to return to The Thomas Aveling School to inform our current students about what life beyond school is really like? We are working to create a thriving alumni network on LinkedIn and would love you to join!

 

Visit www.linkedin.com

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If you are a former student and able to offer us your support in any way, for example by mentoring current students, giving a talk in a subject linked to your career, conducting a mock interview etc. then please do get in touch either through our LinkedIn page or by emailing Mr Rose and Mrs Sanders on careers@thomasaveling.co.uk 

 

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WORK EXPERIENCE

All students in Year 10 undertake a week’s work experience placement in the February term. This gives them the exciting opportunity to enter the world of work and gain a deeper understanding of the skills required in the workplace. These placements can be organised by the students themselves, drawing on areas of interest and taking advantage of family networks, or selected from a pre-approved list of placements that are sourced and supported by the MEBP. Students benefit from completing detailed logbooks where they collaborate with their employers to track their experiences and progress as well as evidencing their achievements.

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All students in Year 12 undertake a week’s work experience placement in the summer term. It is the responsibility of the student to organise their own placements to promote independence, organisational skills and to build their network of useful contacts. Students sourcing their own placements means that they can secure placements in areas of their interest and broaden their experience in specific career pathways.

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Students in Year 8 are asked to arrange a ‘Work Shadowing Day’ acting as ‘Job Detectives’ where they join a family member or family friend at work for the day and observe the tasks undertaken; exploring what it is like to go out to work. This takes place on the July INSET day.