HELP IS AT HAND
There is a large range of resources in the Careers section of the Library.
We also have an attached Careers Adviser, Helen Johnson, who is in school every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. She has drop-in sessions at lunchtimes and also attends most parents' evenings.
Where: in the Careers office
When: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday lunchtime or ask for an interview
Our Careers Co-ordinator, Mrs Sarah Williams works on a Thursday between 10am- 3pm
Help and Guidance from School
Our aim is to support you, throughout your time at William Brookes.
Key Stage 3
You will focus on equal opportunities and challenging sex stereotypes in various careers.
You will look at careers, families and other aspects of adulthood. As well as developing an awareness of the jobs different people do and what those jobs entail, you will engage in activities which develop your self-awareness and your decision making skills. By working through Launchpad software you will consider and reflect on your own progress, and achievements as well as your future goals and wishes
We will support you in the process of choosing your Key Stage 4 options.
Key Stage 4
Using Kudos software and careers library materials you will consider post-16 routes and options. Preparation for work experience will begin; parents will receive a consent form in January and students will choose and arrange their own work experience. William Brookes works closely with the Education Business Partnership who run workshops for year 10 students, during these classes students will have the opportunity of exploring the large database of work experience placements on offer, they will be supported in applying for placements, be taught about all Health and Safety Issues and be given their Work Experience Diary.  Mrs Williams will work closely with students and support any who need help with their placement.
In year 11 students will go on their 2 weeks work experience at the beginning of term, during this time they will be visited by a member of staff who will check on their progress.  Following students return to school they will be asked to do a presentation to their tutor group on their work experience.  During the Autumn term each student will be offered a careers guidance interview with Helen Johnson.  This interview will give students the opportunity to discuss post 16 options on a one to one basis.
A useful online resource
http://www.shropshireyouth.com/