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Careers Programme

West Lancashire College careers programme is delivered through strong partnerships with employers, apprenticeship providers and Universities to ensure a high number of learners’ progress to a positive destination. Our careers offer includes: the NCG Guarantee, careers one2ones, CV & employability sessions, UCAS support and a variety of university, guest speakers, industry visits and careers fairs. 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 11/12/23 -CEC (Careers and Enterprise Company) Classic Compass Tool Audit 1
Term 2 - Week Commencing 08/04/24 - CEC (Careers and Enterprise Company) Classic Compass Tool Audit 2
Term 3 - Week Commencing 24/06/24 - CEC (Careers and Enterprise Company) Classic Compass Tool Audit 3

Careers Plan

You can view our annual careers plan here.

Careers Policies and Procedures

Careers Guidance & Framework Policy

Careers Advice and Guidance Procedure

Careers Education Information Advice & Guidance (Apprenticeships)

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.

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

19 April 2024

West Lancashire College receive £1m funding for campus investment

West Lancashire College are delighted to announce that they have recently been awarded £1m worth of funding from the Local Skills Improvement Fund (LSIF) and government T Level funding to further enhance their beautiful campus in Skelmersdale town centre.