Abingdon School’s Career Guidance Programme takes students aged 11-18 (Year 7 to Year 13) on a journey of self-discovery, helping them to:
- be in touch with their values and what is important to them
- grasp and gain insights into what is meant by ‘career’
- identify potentially suitable future occupations
- make educational choices informed by career thinking and planning
- understand and experience the world of work
- develop key skills needed to gain employment
- prepare to live independently after leaving school
In short, our goal is to help every student think carefully about, and take practical steps towards realising, their future career.
Every year group enjoys a set of bespoke activities designed for its step in the careers journey, with one year’s activities smoothly transitioning into that of the next year. This design ensures coherence from year to year and puts students in the best position possible to make informed educational choices at the end of each key stage in their education: GSCE, A Level, and all post-18 options, including Higher Education.
Supporting the delivery of the Career Guidance Programme are teachers, tutors, and selected suppliers of career education, information, advice, and guidance as well as parents and Old Abingdonians. If you are a parent or Old Abingdonian (or both!) and would like to volunteer your time to support an activity or event in the Programme, please get in touch!
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +44 (0)1235 849129
