Careers & Employability
READY FOR YOUR NEXT STEP?
Careers advice and guidance
Every student gets one-to-one careers guidance from a Level 6 qualified Careers Advisor, tailored to your ambitions, strengths and goals.
Whether you're aiming for university, an apprenticeship, a job or a gap year, or you're not sure yet, we'll help you plan your next step.
What is personalised careers guidance?
It's expert advice built around you: your ambitions, your strengths and where you want to go next. Through one-to-one appointments, careers workshops and progression planning, we help you make informed decisions about university, apprenticeships, employment and training.
Our guidance is for every student, whatever your background, starting point, abilities, aspirations or intended destination. You don't need to have a plan before you come to us. Helping students who are unsure about their next step is a big part of what we do.
What support will I get?
One-to-one appointments
Career
workshops
Progression
planning
Who can help me with university, apprenticeships or a gap year?
Each of JLC's three Careers Advisers specialises in different routes, so whatever you are thinking about after college, there is a specialist ready to help.
Applying to university?
Russell Group universities, Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science, and Oxford and Cambridge applications.
Talk to : Careers Lead
Apprenticeships or jobs?
Apprenticeships, employment, careers in the Armed Forces and other routes beyond traditional academic progression.
Talk to : Learner Pathways Officer
Planning a gap year?
Support with planning a structured gap year, including travel opportunities, volunteering and working abroad.
Talk to : Learner Pathways Officer
Not sure yet?
That is completely normal. Any of our advisers can help you explore your options and find a direction that suits you.
Talk to : Any advisor
Who are the careers advisers at John Leggott College?
Who will I talk to? All one-to-one appointments are with one of our careers advisors. Each one specialises in different routes, so you'll get advice from someone who knows your pathway well.
Charlotte Hardwick
Careers and Progression Manager
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Russell Group universities, Oxford and Cambridge and Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science (MDV).
Jess Sharp
Learner Pathway Officer
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Your next steps after college, whether that's university, an apprenticeship, a job or a gap year, plus help with applications, CVs and interviews.
Emma Gibbons
Learner Pathway Officer
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Your next steps after college, whether that's university, an apprenticeship, a job or a gap year, plus help with applications, CVs and interviews.
Samantha McGowan
Learner Pathway Officer
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Your next steps after college, whether that's university, an apprenticeship, a job or a gap year, plus help with applications, CVs and interviews.
FOR FIRST YEAR STUDENTS
How does the careers guidance cycle work?
In your first year, you're offered a one-to-one careers appointment through a structured cycle.
We work through it in four phases, so every student gets advice that fits where they are.
PHASE 1
Level 2 students
Explore your progression options and set clear goals for your next steps.
PHASE 2
Students with SEND
Tailored guidance and support, so you can make informed decisions about your future.
PHASE 3
Wider destinations
Apprenticeships, employment, gap years and careers in the Armed Forces: the options beyond traditional academic routes.
PHASE 4 - OPTIONAL
University applications
Extra support with Higher Education, including researching courses, universities and application processes.
Workshops alongside your appointment
CV writing
Interview preparation
Writing competitive applications
Job searching
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
How does JLC know which skills employers need?
We work closely with local and regional partners to understand the jobs and skills in demand across North Lincolnshire and the Humber.
These partnerships help us spot local and regional skills gaps, follow labour market trends and match our careers advice to current advice to current job opportunities and future workforce needs. That means the information you get is accurate, and points you towards sectors where your skills will be wanted.
QUALITY YOU CAN TRUST
How does our careers guidance meet the Gatsby Benchmarks?
The Gatsby Benchmarks are the national standard for good careers guidance. Our personalised guidance programme supports four of them directly.
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A stable careers programme
A structured, well-planned and inclusive programme of careers education, information, advice and guidance
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Learning from career and labour market information
Up-to-date local, regional and national job and skills information, through our work with North Lincolnshire Council, the LEP and LSIP.
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Addressing the needs of each student
Targeted guidance for Level 2 learners, students with SEND, those considering wider destinations and students applying to Higher Education.
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Personal guidance
One-to-one appointments with Careers advisers, each with a specialist expertise.
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Careers guidance FAQs
Can't find your answer? Book a careers appointment and ask us directly.
Every student at John Leggott College can have one-to-one careers guidance from our team of three Level 6 qualified Careers Advisers. First-year students are offered an appointment through a structured guidance cycle, and anyone can book an extra appointment at any point in the year. We can help with university, apprenticeships, employment, training or a gap year.
You'll be offered a one-to-one careers appointment during your first year through our careers guidance cycle. The cycle runs in four phases: Level 2 students, students with SEND, students considering wider destinations, and an optional phase for university applications. If you'd like help sooner, you can book an appointment yourself at any time.
That's completely normal, and we're here to help. Our careers team gives lots of guidance to students who are unsure about their next steps. They'll help you explore options that suit your strengths and interests, so you can make a decision you feel confident about.
Yes. Phase 2 of our careers guidance cycle is dedicated to students with SEND, with tailored guidance and support to help you make informed decisions about your future. Our careers guidance is designed to be inclusive and accessible to every student, whatever their starting point or abilities.
Yes. One of our Careers Advisers specialises in apprenticeships, employment and alternative routes, and another specialises in gap year planning, including travel, volunteering and working abroad. Phase 3 of our guidance cycle also covers careers in the Armed Forces.
Yes. Alongside your one-to-one guidance, you can join workshops on CV writing, job searching, interview preparation and writing competitive applications. These cover applications for university, apprenticeships and jobs.
A brighter future
JLC are committed to providing a comprehensive and inclusive Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance (CEIAG) Programme, aligned with the Gatsby Benchmarks and the Careers Development Institute (CDI) framework.
Our Careers programme is designed to support all students in achieving their full potential, helping them make informed decisions about their future education and career paths. We work closely with employers, higher education providers, parents and guardians to provide opportunities that empower our learners for life beyond college.
Careers Support at JLC
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Personalised Career Guidance: Every student will have access to one-to-one careers support with a Level 6 qualified Careers Development Professional.
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Dedicated Career Support: Our Careers team, Progress Tutors and Aspire Leaders will support students in planning and achieving their career goals, with a focus on employability skills, work experience, and apprenticeship opportunities.
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Workplace Experiences: We offer opportunities for all students to engage in meaningful work experience placements that align with their career aspirations.
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Industry Engagement: Students will interact with local and national employers through guest lectures, careers fairs, employer panels, and networking events to gain insight into a range of industries and professions.
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Higher Education Support: Comprehensive guidance is provided on university applications, including tailored support for Early Entry UCAS applicants through our Aspirer Programme. Students will participate in university visits, application workshops, and interview preparation sessions.
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Apprenticeships and Alternative Pathways: In addition to higher education, we offer advice and guidance on apprenticeships, gap years, and other post-16 and post-18 pathways, ensuring that students explore all available options.
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Skills for Success: Through the "Upskill" Programme, students will develop transferable skills that are highly sought after by both employers and higher education institutions. This programme focuses on areas such as leadership, communication, critical thinking, and teamwork.
Key Information
The Baker Clause was introduced in January 2018 as an amendment to the Technical and Further Education Act 2017. The Baker Clause stipulates that schools must allow colleges and training providers access to every student in years 8-13 to discuss non-academic routes that are available to them. It is expected that doing so will help address the UK’s productivity challenges and address skills shortages experienced across several sectors of the economy.
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A stable careers programme
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Learning from careers and labour market information
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Addressing the needs of each student
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Linking curriculum learning to careers
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Encounters with Employers and employees
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Experiences of workplaces
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Encounters with further and higher education
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Personal Guidance
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We constantly review and enhance our Careers Programme through feedback from students, parents, and external stakeholders. Our commitment to continuous improvement ensures that the programme remains relevant, dynamic, and impactful. If you would like to find out more about the current careers programme, or have any feedback that you would like to share, please contact the Careers Team - careers@leggott.ac.uk
We believe in involving parents and guardians in our students' careers journeys. Events such as parent information evenings and employer engagement events are held to provide insight into the pathways available to their children and how they can best support them.
Annual Careers & Progression Fair - A key event where students can meet and network with a wide variety of employers, apprenticeship providers, and universities.
HE & Apprenticeship Application Workshops - Regular workshops focusing on personal statements, CV writing, and interview skills.
Employer Engagement Activities - Sessions involving guest speakers from various industries, including interactive Q&A opportunities to learn about different career sectors.
Progression Planning Sessions - Career planning sessions delivered by Progress Tutors, ensuring students set and review their career goals, explore progression options, and prepare for life beyond college.
Mock Interviews and Assessment Centres - Interactive sessions to help students prepare for university interviews, apprenticeship assessments, and job applications
Work Experience Week (March) - This is a week dedicated to work experience and sharing success stories of our students, highlighting new skills learnt whilst on placement and how their experience has enhanced CV's, applications and supporting their next steps after JLC.
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