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Careers PROVISION

Opening Doors, Investing in Futures.

Buxton & Leek College offers a high-quality, impartial careers information, advice, and guidance (CEIAG) programme. Delivered by skilled and experienced professionals, our service meets the National Matrix Quality Standard and complies with the Gatsby Benchmarks for CEIAG in schools and colleges.

Following an Inspection in February 2019, OFSTED had the following to say about Buxton & Leek Colleges careers support:

‘Very effective careers education, information, advice and guidance help students and apprentices select appropriate next steps’

We provide:

  • Accurate careers and course information, utilizing labour market insights to support your career decisions.
  • Impartial CEIAG throughout your time with us.
  • Personalized one-on-one career advice and planning.
  • Assistance in securing meaningful work placements to develop workplace skills.
  • Guidance on progression options, including further studies, higher education, apprenticeships, or employment.
  • Opportunities to engage with employers to inform your career aspirations.

Our support includes:

  • Confidence-building and motivation for your studies.
  • Assistance in overcoming learning and progression barriers.
  • Confidential one-on-one appointments in private spaces.
  • Detailed action plans from your sessions for reflection.
  • Exploration of higher education, including personal statement writing and student finance applications.
  • Interview preparation and job application support for apprenticeships and employment.

Appointments are available between Monday to Friday 9am – 4pm (subject to availability).

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Discover what roles you are best suited for you:

 

  • Job profiles

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  • University course search

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  • Apprenticeship & Degree Apprenticeship search

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Search for an apprenticeship – Find an apprenticeship – GOV.UK (findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk)

Search apprenticeships | UCAS

You can also access information about industries, jobs, and HE progression on our course pages.

 

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How to contact us

Buxton & Leek College

Appointments available: Monday – Friday 9:00am-4:00pm

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Phone number: TBC

 

 

 

 

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USEFUL RESOURCES

How to Communicate with Employers

How to find Work Experience

How to excel at Interviews

Start – Careers Information for Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire (startprofile.com)

Find out about life as an Apprentice | Buxton & Leek College (blc.ac.uk)

National Apprenticeship Website

DANCOP | Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Collaborative Outreach Partnership (teamdancop.co.uk)

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