At The Canterbury Academy we aim to prepare students for their future careers by helping students to develop the relevant skills needed to succeed in the workplace and by encouraging students to explore the range of possibilities they can access in the world of work. Below is a summary of the careers programme that we currently offer to our students however, if you wish to find out any more information about our careers provision at The Canterbury Academy, please do not hesitate to email our Careers Lead on the contact details below.
Summary of the Careers Programme
| Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term | |
| Year 7 | KS3 Careers Fair National Apprenticeship Week National Careers Week | ||
| Year 8 | Year 8 Preference Workshops KS3 Careers Fair National Apprenticeship Week National Careers Week | ||
| Year 9 | KS4 Careers Fair | Options Evening National Apprenticeship Week National Careers Week | Careers meeting available on request / as needed |
| Year 10 | KS4 Careers Fair | KS4 Careers Fair Futures Core Work Experience National Apprenticeship Week National Careers Week | Mock Interviews Introduction to Kent Choices application and Year 11 timeline. Careers meeting available on request / as needed |
| Year 11 | KS4 Careers Fair Kent Choices– assembly on how to apply for post 16 courses Careers meeting available on request / as needed | Careers meeting available on request / as needed National Apprenticeship Week National Careers Week | Head of Year and Careers Lead, and team provide extra support to students considering moving from the school or at risk of not achieving |
| Year 12 | KS4 Careers Fair Careers meeting available on request / as needed Careers in Core. | Introduction to ‘Unifrog’ website as a tool to help develop a career plan. UCAS, Apprenticeships, Jobs and other options following the Sixth Form. Careers meeting available on request / as needed | UCAS Parent Evening. UCAS, future education, Alternative to HE, training and employment options covered in core Post 18 routes; Apprenticeships, |
| Year 13 | UCAS, Apprenticeships, Jobs and other options following the 6th form. Careers meeting available on request / as needed Student Finance assembly. | UCAS, Apprenticeships, Jobs and other options following the 6th form. Careers meeting available on request / as needed | Careers meeting available on request / as needed |