Careers Education

The overall aim of the Careers Education Programme is to develop our students as effective career decision makers in order to prepare for the pivotal decisions which they must make during their years at school and thereafter.

The Careers Department, in close liaison with the Northern Ireland Careers Service (Department of Employment and Learning) works towards:

• Enabling our students to develop the skills necessary to make informed decisions about their education and training and employment options based on self-awareness, understanding of the relevance of their education, skills and experiences and awareness of the available pathways and opportunities (locally, nationally and internationally).

• Providing our students with the opportunities and experiences to develop essential employability and life skills in order to become effective citizens and employees.

• Ensuring that our students have access to good quality career education, information, advice and guidance, tailored to their individual needs, so that they are able to make informed choices.

Work Experience

Year 13 pupils participate in a Work Experience Programme. Where possible, pupils arrange their own placements in line with their chosen career route. They are carefully prepared beforehand and receive a visit from a member of staff during their week's work experience.

At the end of the placement, the employer provides a written report about each participant. The pupils are encouraged to assess their own performance and use it to inform their career choice.