Careers Hub

Under the Education Act 1997, all students are entitled to:

• Find out about technical education and apprenticeships opportunities, as part of a careers programme which provides information on the full range of education and training options available at each transition point.
• To hear from a range of local providers about the opportunities they offer, including technical education and apprenticeships - through careers events, visits, presentations, group discussions, drop-in sessions and taster events.
• To understand how to make applications for the full range of academic and technical courses.
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​Our personal development tutorial programme helps prepare and develop students for their current and future lives and includes an extensive careers education component. Students are introduced to the wide range of websites and other resources available, to help them research occupational sectors and job roles of interest. A broad range of speakers are invited to talk to the students about post-18 opportunities, including higher education, apprenticeships, jobs and gap years. Students are encouraged to research and evaluate all the pathways open to them.

All curriculum areas organise careers related visits, speakers, workshops and other activities. This is to help students understand and appreciate the relevance of the subject and provides them with an insight into different occupational roles. Every effort is made to challenge stereotypical views.

A wide range of off-timetable careers activities are arranged, including:

Destinations Days – representatives from over 60 businesses and organisations deliver presentations and answer questions. Students can pick between five and seven talks to attend.

Sector Networking Lunches – eleven sector networking lunches are being run in 2024/25 (see calendar of events below). Students get the opportunity to network with six to eight specialists working in a broad sector. Students can attend lunches for all the sectors they are interested in.

Higher Education Fair – students get the opportunity to meet representatives from over 60 universities and higher education institutions. Apprenticeship training providers and employers also attend this event.

National Apprenticeship Show – students have the opportunity to visit the Southwest Show, held at Sandy Park in Exeter.

Mock Interviews – students can book a mock interview with a member of the Bodmin Chamber of Commerce.

Industry Immersion - all first-year students will be required to arrange and complete a week’s industry immersion placement at the end of the summer term. The process is supported by your Personal Development Tutor and the Destinations Team. 

For a calendar of key careers events and dates, please click here: Careers Events & Key Dates 2024_25

Careers Appointments

Callywith students can at any time, request a careers meeting with one of the college’s Careers Advisers in our Destinations Space (T303). Follow-up appointments are arranged as required. Parents / carers are welcome to attend these meetings with their young person, if they would like to. Please click the link below to book an appointment:

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

Advice and Guidance for Year 11s and School Leavers:

We understand that making decisions about your next step can feel daunting, therefore, our careers team are on hand to answer any questions you may have about the provision available here at the college to assist you with planning for your next step. Contact careers@callywith.ac.uk for further information.

Quality in Careers Standard Award

As part of our ongoing commitment to continuously develop and enhance our careers provision, we are actively working towards achieving the Quality in Careers Standard Award. This nationally recognised award reflects our dedication to delivering high-quality, meaningful career education, information, advice, and guidance that supports every student in making informed choices about their future.