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Careers and Volunteering
Head of Department: Mr N Tapper-Gray ⏐ email n.tappergray@warwickschool.org
Careers at Warwick offers a vibrant and personalised programme aiming to inspire and engage with all Sixth Formers through diverse and exciting events. The aim of Careers at Warwick is to prepare our pupils for both university and the world of work.
Information is provided to help students choose the right course and university, experience the world of work and set up networks. Whilst this advice is available through one to one appointments with students, Careers at Warwick also delivers innovative and focused events to prepare and inspire boys for life after Warwick School and help develop the character, skills and confidence needed to build a successful career.
The advice covers many aspects including the following:
• Finding a taster course at university
• Help with personal statements and writing a CV
• Finding an apprenticeship
• Taking a gap year
• Securing work experience
• Providing contacts with Old Warwickians who can provide advice and
networking opportunities.
• Developing employability skills
• Providing robust volunteering opportunities to develop competencies,
enhance skills and serve the local community
All Lower Sixth pupils now attend sessions on interview skills, and the Upper Sixth students attend a Speed Interviewing Evening, providing both interview experience and networking opportunities. Pupils have the opportunity to attend our popular Business Lunches to understand more about careers and university courses.
We hold two large-scale events, each on a biennial basis, our Careers Fair and Employability Conference, both well promoted and attended by many local and national organisations. We also hold themed Networking Dinners with guest speakers.
There is a growing link with Old Warwickians, our former pupils, many of whom participate in school careers advice and mentoring.
Although the majority of our pupils choose to apply to top universities, they are all encouraged to think about what is really right for them and for some this might be looking at apprenticeships or studying abroad. We speak to every student on an individual basis, and encourage them to explore their career goals and carry out research on what is right for them.
Most pupils demonstrate excellent self-knowledge and are clear about what they would like to achieve in life as a result of the highly effective and wide-ranging careers programme, including employment events, university days and work experience opportunities. ISI Inspection 2018
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