Universities and Careers

Higher Education And Apprenticeship Fair

Do you work for a company that offers higher and degree apprenticeships?

We are holding a Higher Education and Apprenticeship Fair on 28 March 2019 and are offering the opportunity for companies to come and take a stand in the exhibition space.

An increasing number of students are looking at Apprenticeships as an alternative to university, and we are keen to inform them about as many options as possible. This is also a fabulous opportunity for employers to meet many talented young people in one place.

If you think your company would like to be involved then please contact me at jacquiquinney@Princethorpe.co.uk

Jacqui Quinney
Head of Careers

 

Year 11 Work Experience Placements - Reminder

Work Experience Placements at Princethorpe College, as part of our Careers programme, take place at the end of Year 11.  We believe that all pupils can gain immeasurable benefits from their placements; not only can a good placement teach a pupil a lot about an area of work that he or she may be interested in, but it can also develop communication skills, self-confidence, initiative and teamwork.

Many thanks to all Year 11 parents for helping your son/daughter to find a work placement. These can be done at any time after the last GCSE exams, at any point in the summer holidays to fit in with family plans. We normally expect at least one week, although historically we have had many undertake more than this, often in more than one placement. Such experience is invaluable for considering a future career path, getting used to the world of work, and for references.

So that I can complete the necessary paperwork, possible references and so on, I'd be grateful if you could you let me know the company name and contact details, for the placement(s) you have arranged either by return of the slip attached to the letter sent to you in June, or by email to me at miketaylor@princethorpe.co.uk.

If you need a hard copy of the original letter, please could you ask your son or daughter to ask me for one at school.

Mike Taylor
Work Experience Co-ordinator