Aims
The aim of our CEIAG (Careers Education Information Advice and Guidance) programme is to help the pupils of Cross and Passion make positive and informed decisions about their career pathway so that they can confidently make the next step to Further/Higher Education or to employment. Throughout their school career, all our young people will be supported in making good choices at key transition stages (GCSE, A Level and Post-18).
Staff
Ms M Duffin (HOD)
Mrs C Black
Careers Guidance
In terms of careers guidance Cross and Passion provides:
An employability programme for all pupils at Key Stages 3 and 4
A Careers Education programme from Years 10-14
Individual careers guidance for all pupils at crucial transition stages
Individual careers guidance interviews with the DEL Careers Adviser for all pupils in Year 12 and any other pupil who requests additional support
Programmes across the curriculum to develop key employability skills
Opportunities for pupils to engage in STEM related activities
A dedicated team of enthusiastic careers teachers who attend professional development courses and keep abreast of current employment trends and needs
Careers Education
Through our Personal Career Planning programme, pupils are encouraged to:
Reflect on their strengths, personal qualities, aspirations and aptitudes
Research information relating to a wide range of career opportunities
Use labour market information to help inform their career planning
Explore progression routes to Further/Higher Education and employment
Consider a range of options and make realistic choices
Actively participate in workshops/programmes hosted by Young Enterprise
Learn from professional speakers from industry and employment
Attend Open Days and Careers conventions/fairs
Attend any organised talks relating to their areas of interest
Engage in a period of meaningful work experience
Attend mock interviews
Choose the pathway in which they are most likely to experience success
Links with Employers and the Business Community
The Careers and Employability programmes are greatly enriched by the involvement of employers and the business community. We have developed very effective links and we listen carefully to what the employability needs of local employers are. We use this information to help inform our curriculum.
Careers Adviser (DEL)
Yvonne Leslie is our Careers Adviser.
She works for the Department of Employment and Learning and is based in Ballymoney Jobs & Office.
She comes into school about once a week.
Yvonne invites every Year 12 pupil for a Careers Guidance interview.
This one-to-one meeting helps our pupils with their career planning by looking at;
their interests
how they are getting on at school
their likes and dislikes
family influences
barriers to certain careers
career ideas they already have
Yvonne also carries out some classwork activities with Year 10s.
Pupils in other year groups can see Yvonne by contacting Miss Duffin, Head of Careers.
