Careers Education Information and Guidance
Timetabled Classes
Careers education is delivered from Years 8 to 12 through Employability during LLW. During
this time students have opportunities to:
- develop key transferable skills
- explore career options including self-employment
- understand growing employment sectors, skills shortages and surpluses
Discrete CEIAG lessons are delivered to Years 13 & 14. As part of this programme students
have opportunities to explore options for further study and to apply for university through
UCAS in Year 14. During this time many employers and universities and colleges present
information to students.
Throughout all year groups students use Progress Files to reflect on their skill develop and
personal career plans. All teachers across all departments provide opportunities for
students to develop employability skills and gather information regarding occupations and
industries related to their subject area.
Individual Careers Guidance
Lisnagarvey High School we offer a child centred approach to Careers Education Information
Advice and Guidance. In Year 10 students benefit from one to one interviews with form
tutors, CEIAG teachers and the DEL Careers Advisor to aid the process of selecting their
GCSE choices.
In Year 12 students take part in an interview with the Careers Advisor. During this time,
students devise a Careers Guidance Action Plan. Students then have a follow- up interview to
check their progress and to get guidance on the next stage of their career planning.
The DEL Careers Advisor is present at all parents evenings for Years 10, 12, 13 & 14.
Education Industry Links
Our aim is to ensure that students are knowledgeable about the careers available to them. We
work closely within the Lisburn Area Learning Community Careers Sub-Group as well as the
Lisburn Business Education Partnership to ensure all pupils benefit from a range of
opportunities to get experience of industries. We also have close links with employers who
regularly deliver information to students. Individual subject areas provide opportunities
for industry visits.
Experience of Work
Students have the opportunity to complete work experience placements in Year 11 & 13. Work
experience is a valuable opportunity for students to investigate the suitability of
particular careers for them.
Resources Available in Schools
- The careers library -
the library contains university prospectus; Labour market information; career and
industry specific books and magazines; books which categorise occupations by school
subject; books to help with careers decision making and applying for jobs.
- Job Explorer Database -
JED can be accessed through school computers and contains a catalogue of information
related to different careers. Jed also provides students with the opportunity to
take a quiz to determine which occupation they would be suitable for.
- Career Starter -
students can use this interactive resource to develop job lists and a career action
plan
Useful Online Resources
