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Careers Programme and Enrichment

West Lancashire College works in partnership with The National Careers Service, who give guidance to people over the age of 19. Our team will assist you in accessing this service. Our staff including teachers, personal tutors, Careers Coaches and the Learner Services team are responsible for supporting the delivery of our careers programme through many different formats. These include our career events, industry progression opportunities, employer engagement and educational visits. Students have the opportunity to meet with a range of employers, the apprenticeship team, external providers, HE institutions and workplaces.

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Ofsted Report January 2022

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Key contacts and CEIAG reporting Schedule

Careers Leaders

Dawn Hughes

Email: dawn.hughes@westlancs.ac.uk

Phone: 01695 52363

If you would like to support the delivery of our careers programme please contact Dawn Hughes.

CEIAG Reporting Schedule

Term 1 - Week Commencing 13/12/22 -CEC (Careers and Enterprise Company) Classic Compass Tool Audit 1
Term 2 - Week Commencing 04/04/23 - CEC (Careers and Enterprise Company) Classic Compass Tool Audit 2
Term 3 - Week Commencing 27/06/23 - CEC (Careers and Enterprise Company) Classic Compass Tool Audit 3

Careers Policies and Procedures

Careers Guidance & Framework Policy

Careers Advice and Guidance Procedure

Careers Education Information Advice & Guidance (Apprenticeships)

Careers Tool

Careers information is embedded throughout this website to demonstrate the careers available to students. Our handy Careers Tool also helps students find the perfect course based on their career interest.

Careers

National Careers Service

National Careers Service provides careers advice and information on a wide range of jobs, training course resources and funding.

UCAS

On UCAS you will find information about Universities and Higher Education Colleges.

Job Centre Plus

Job Centre Plus is a suitable job centre that can assist you in finding a part or full time job.

National Apprenticeship Website

On the National Apprenticeship website, you will find information and advice on Apprenticeships, including the latest vacancies.

Prospects

Prospects is the UK's official graduate careers website, with over 1,000 jobs and courses.

LMI

LMI is an online data portal that is funded by the Department for Education.

It brings together existing national sources of high quality labour market information (LMI).

Year Out Group

Year Out Group is a place for you to explore your gap year options.

Enrichment Opportunities

What we can help with

At West Lancashire College, we aim to provide a wide variety of exciting and varied enrichment activities for students across the college.

The programme we offer can provide you with opportunities to develop your skills and interests, as well as offering you excellent experiences to include on your CV and UCAS application.

In addition to the enrichment programme, we also offer you the chance to get involved whilst in college through enterprise activities, volunteering, student forums, trips and fundraising activities.

If you have any suggestions whilst you are studying with us, please speak with a member of our Student Services Team or email ask-the-adviser@westlancs.ac.uk

13 March 2023

West Lancashire College celebrate Women in Construction Week

West Lancashire College are proud to have strong women in their construction department, who both teach and learn about the craft.

10 March 2023

Careers Fair held at West Lancashire College

As part of their commitment to the education and careers of current and future students, West Lancashire College held a number of initiatives in celebration of National Careers Week, which took place 6th-10th March.