Careers Education

Vision and intent of our careers programme

At The UCL Academy we aim to raise aspirations, challenge stereotypes and encourage students to consider a wide range of careers. Through careers education and guidance we encourage all students to make the most of their talents and to go on to jobs or courses which suit their needs and aptitude.


We are committed to:

  • the promotion of equal opportunities and trying to use every opportunity to challenge stereotypes and encourage all students to achieve and to be ambitious
  • the provision of resources and advice to ensure that careers education is seen as part of the overall curriculum and learning framework for all years
  • involving a wide range of local, national and global employers, and higher and further education representatives, in careers activities for our students, to provide role models, workplace insights, and a deeper understanding of the different career sectors available to them and the qualifications they need to succeed
  • involving staff, students, parents and carers in the further development of careers work
  • working with Camden Connexions so that no student is disadvantaged in gaining access to education, training or work

We recognise that the process of making career decisions is a lengthy one and that most of our students will make their final choices only after completing their higher education. We ensure that at every level in the students’ experience at The UCL Academy, there are opportunities for career advice and guidance.

In particular, we intend our students to:

  • prepare for careers and challenges that don’t exist yet
  • develop a broad understanding of the job market whilst gaining the ability to respond to changing opportunities
  • develop independent research skills so that they can make good use of information and guidance 
  • develop and use their self-knowledge when thinking about and making choices
  • develop the skills they need to review achievements, plan future actions, make decisions, present themselves well and cope with change and transition.

 

Careers learning journey

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Careers Bulletins

Each month the careers bulletin is sent to all students in L2 upwards, and shared in the parents and families bulletin. It contains a rich source of career and pathways information including apprenticeship vacancies, work experience opportunities, career spotlights, university open days, competitions and more.

Careers Bulletins

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Important documents

The UCL Academy Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance Policy
Careers Strategy and Plan
The UCL Academy Provider Access Statement
The UCL Academy Work Experience Policy
Latest Review of CEIAG at The UCL Academy