Careers

What is Careers Education?

“It’s about young people finding purpose, discovering what matters to them, their place in the world, the point of studying and getting up in the morning. Sometimes people think careers is just information about options and planning for the future. It’s so much more. It can give hope, meaning, purpose, self-esteem and the ability to navigate the challenges of life.”

- Liane Hambly

Trinity Solutions Academy Careers Programme 24/25

Trinity Solutions’ Careers Education Programme provides learners with the skills and knowledge they need to progress into the world of work. It supports making choices, encourages research opportunities and the ability to manage transitions from education into training or employment.

All learners access an external work experience placement as part of their programme to develop practical skills and experience in preparation for the world of work.

All learners have at least 1 session per week of dedicated Careers Education Information Advice and Guidance which includes the development of Labour Market Information (LMI) both locally and nationally.

The Careers Lead is Sarah Butler, who can be contacted by the following means; sarahbutler@tanmat.org, 0191 298 6952

Our careers programme is supported by a series of events, activities and experiences listed below but is not exhaustive of what we offer.

This is only a select few of the opportunities learners have when they leave school, for more options please Google Training Providers in the North East.

Autumn Term 9th September – 24th October 2024

Date

Activity

Vocation

Gatsby

Wed 25th Sept 2024 – LLDD/TPSL

Thurs 26th Sept – Supported Interns

Friday 27th September - Vocations

ASK Apprenticeship Awareness Assembly

An opportunity to introduce learners to Apprenticeships and T-Levels, with an overview of the opportunities, the different sectors and levels available, including and introduction to higher and degree apprenticeships

All

1, 2, 3, 4, 7

 October 2024

Tyre Safety Month

MV

4

October 2024

Winter Tyre Checks, Location TBC

MV

2, 3, 4

 

Autumn Term 2 4th November – 20th December 2024

Date

Activity

Vocation

Gatsby


November 2024

Green Careers Week

Focussed Careers Guidance

https://greencareersweek.com/

All

1, 2, 3, 4

8th / 15th November 2024 Costain – Joanne Brown
Green Careers and Water Testing activities
Con 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Wed 20th November 2024 – LLDD/TPSL

Thurs 21st November 2024 – Supported Interns

Friday 22nd November 2024 - Vocations

ASK Apprenticeship Registration Workshops

An interactive session deigned to introduce learners to the online government service ‘Find an Apprenticeship’ helping them navigate the search and application functions.

All

1, 2, 3, 4, 7

 

Spring Term 1 6th January 2025 – 21st February 2025

Date

Activity

Vocation

Gatsby

10th – 16th February 2025

National Apprenticeship Week

Focussed week of events and resources on apprenticeships (some of which are listed below)
All 1, 2, 3, 4
11th February 2025

The National Apprenticeship & Education Event NORTHEAST REGION – Newcastle Civic Centre

All

1,2,3,4,7,8

11th February 2025

Employer Insight; British Engines

An insight into Engineering, the careers that exist and entry routes including Apprenticeships. STEM activity.

MV

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

12th February 2025

My Future: My Choice

City Wide Careers Event

St James’ Park

All

1,2,3,4,7,8

14th February 2025 (10.30am)

ASK Apprenticeship Career Starter Session

Young people can feel uncertain about the sectors and businesses that are growing and the opportunities that might be

available.

 

 This interactive workshop is designed to help learners explore how career starter apprenticeships can help kickstart their careers.

All

1, 2, 3, 4, 7

 

Spring Term 2 3rd March – 11th April 2025

Date

Activity

Vocation

Gatsby

3rd – 8th March 2025

National House Building Council – Bricklaying Hub Open Day
Hear from current apprentices
Find out about potential apprenticeship opportunities
Meet with local employers including Keepmoat

Con

1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

7th March 2025

Trinity Solutions Academy - Careers Fair

Opportunity to meet with employers and further education providers to explore options upon leaving college.

All

1, 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8

Wed 12th March 2025 – LLDD/TPSL

Thurs 13th March 2025 – Supported Interns

Friday 14th March 2024 - Vocations

ASK Apprenticeships – Mock Assessment Centre and interview session

An interactive group session with exercises to introduce learners to assessment centres as a recruitment method and provides learners with useful hints and tips.

All

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8

Wed 19th March 2025 – LLDD/TPSL

Thurs 20th March 2025 – Supported Interns

Friday 21st March 2024 - Vocations

Job Centre Plus – Stephen Tough, Support for Schools Team

Informative session focussing on Labour Market Information, what is it and how can it inform our career choices?

All

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8

 

Summer Term 1 28th April 25 – 23rd May 2025

Date

Activity

Vocation

Gatsby

Wed 2nd April 2025 – LLDD/TPSL

Thurs 3rd April 2025 – Supported Interns

Friday 4th April 2024 - Vocations

Job Centre Plus – Stephen Tough, Support for Schools Team

Informative session focussing on Self Employment.

All

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8

 

 

 

 

 

Summer Term 2 2nd June 2024 – 23rd July 2025

Date 

Activity 

Vocation 

Gatsby 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

‘There is no such thing as a career path, it’s crazy paving, and you lay it yourself’

- Sir Dominic Cadbury

Information for Parents and Carers

Find an Apprenticeship

https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

Find a Job

https://www.gov.uk/find-a-job

The Princes Trust

https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/help-for-young-people/support-starting-business

Start Careers Platform

https://careers.startprofile.com/page/home-page

CITB

https://www.citb.co.uk/

Your Homes Newcastle

https://www.yhn.org.uk/services-customers/help-finding-job

Newcastle College

https://www.ncl-coll.ac.uk/

Gateshead College

https://www.gateshead.ac.uk/

Newcastle University

https://www.ncl.ac.uk/

Sunderland University

https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/

The Army

https://apply.army.mod.uk/

Raf

https://www.raf.mod.uk/

Labour Market Information

https://www.lmiforall.org.uk/

Newcastle Careers Team

www.newcastlecareers.org.uk

National Careers Service

www.nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/

‘A champion is defined not by their wins, but by how they can recover when they fall’.

- Serena Williams