Head of Department:
Mrs S Guiney
Co-ordinator:
Mrs M West
Teaching Staff:
Mrs C Mullan
Mrs E Niblock
Mr L O’Kane
The Loreto Careers Department aims to deliver Careers Education Information and Guidance (CEIAG) to all students to help them acquire the skills and values to select a fulfilling and worthwhile career.
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Year 10
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Students have fortnightly lessons Form/LLW class, wherein they begin their career planning journey exploring options based on academic strengths and personal interest. Parents and students are provided with information on GCSE and Occupational Studies subject options. Some subjects are compulsory, but there is an element of choice. It is important that the decision is based on what the pupil is good at, enjoys, and which may be considered taking onto A Level, whilst keeping career pathways open.​
Year 11 & 12
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Pupils have timetabled Careers classes once a fortnight. They learn about transferable skills, the world of work, structure of industry and commerce, employment trends and the pattern of training. In Year 12 students are interviewed by our Careers Advisor, Mrs Claire Hutton and are encouraged to make decisions about Post 16 education –whether to stay on in school, apprenticeships, employment, or further Education College. Students are advised to check GCSE requirements for Further Education courses, and A Level subject and grades required for University.
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Both Years 11 & 12 students must sign up to Careers Google Classroom for regular updates.
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Careers Convention:
An annual event organised by Enterprise Causeway and Coleraine Area Learning Partnership is attended by Year 11 students. This visit helps students to gain an insight into the variety of career pathways and opportunities available to them.
Year 13
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Careers is taught in small, timetabled classes. A careers project ensures students extensively research their options for after school – Higher Level Apprenticeships, Higher Education qualifications leading to University, Undergraduate study at University or Employment. Students have the chance to attend Open Days relating to the Health-Related disciplines at Belfast and Western Trusts, some of which may be virtual.
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In June students engage in a Careers Programme that encompasses presentations by Workplus, CAFRE, Ulster University and Queens University. Students embark upon Work Experience in a variety of work placements.
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All Year 13 students must sign up to Careers Google Classroom for regular updates.
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Year 14
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Early September students are encouraged to attend University Open Days. After which the main focus is the completion of applications for UCAS, Apprenticeships and/or St Mary’s Teacher Training College.
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Applications for Veterinary, Medicine, Dentistry and Oxbridge must be submitted by 15th October. All students must be aware of the necessary Tests prior to commencing the Early Applicant process.
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Trial Interviews:
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Trial Interview evening is an important date of the Year 14 Career calendar as it offers real life interviews with professionals in their chosen field. The students have an opportunity to amend their forms after this, based on the information and advice given at Trial Interviews. MMI interviews are held in December for students who have applied to Medicine or Dentistry.
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All Year 14 students must sign up to Careers Google Classroom for regular updates.
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Throughout the Academic year small group information sessions are organised for Allied Health, teaching, CAO and ATU, and Talented Athlete Entry Ulster University.
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