Step Into Your Future
Our Step Into Your Future programme is designed to give students the opportunity to engage with a wide range of professionals from industry, universities and apprenticeship providers. The programme helps students develop their employability skills, explore career pathways and confirm their future training and career aspirations.
For one week in June, all first-year students either arrange and undertake their own work placement or choose to explore one of around 30 different career sectors through a College-organised programme. These programmes include a range of interactive workshops, presentations and visits, all designed to provide valuable first-hand insight into specific careers, degree courses, apprenticeships and the employability skills required for success.
A Careers Fair is also held at College during the week, giving students the opportunity to speak directly with universities, apprenticeship providers and employers of particular interest, and gain further information to support their future decisions.
Throughout the year, students are encouraged to undertake opportunities with the Greenhead Volunteering Scheme or additional work placements as part of their Enrichment programme, either on a weekly basis or during holiday periods.
Employers are also invited into College to share insights into their industries, career pathways and future training opportunities.
“I’ve enjoyed presenting to actual architects and receiving valuable feedback from them.” – Architecture
“It was a great way to interact and work with people I hadn’t had the opportunity to work with before.” – Biology
“I learned how important teamwork, good communication skills, and critical thinking are. I also gained an insight into different career pathways, such as apprenticeships, degree apprenticeships, and university.” – Business, Economics and Finance
“I found it particularly interesting to learn how Chemistry contributes to the economy and how businesses operate outside of the lab. The talks from external businesses have been a brilliant source of information that is not readily available when researching Chemistry online.” – Chemistry
“I learned that there are a wide range of career options that I was not aware of before this week. I also learned that almost every industry needs environmental and sustainability teams.” – Climate Change and Sustainability
“I thoroughly enjoyed working as part of a team to develop something that we could present at the end of the week.” – Computer Science
“It was amazing. We took part in so many practical activities, and the talks about the UCAT and medical ethics were really interesting and engaging. There was a great mix of activities, and I enjoyed talking to the student ambassadors about applications and student life.” – Dentistry
“I learned about how to become employable and make the most of either university or a degree apprenticeship.” – Engineering
“I learned more about the routes that can be taken to gain employment in the sector I would like to work in.” – Geography and Geology
“It was very interesting talking to former students about the courses they chose, their careers, and university life.” – History
“I took part in the mock trial, which was a very interesting experience. I also found it useful to hear from alumni about their experiences and how they have developed their careers in law.” – Law
“I’ve learned that although the media industry is highly competitive, there are many different career paths available. Even if I start in an area I don’t particularly enjoy, it can still provide a route into the industry, and there are many transferable skills that can be applied in other areas.” – Media
“Medicine is a profession of lifelong learning and curiosity. It is a career in which you can continually develop your skills and knowledge.” – Medicine
“I learned which skills I need to demonstrate in my UCAS application, interview, and future career. I gained a better understanding of what the role involves on a day-to-day basis from professionals working in the sector. I also learned more about allied health professions, which highlighted a range of career options worth considering.” – Nursing and Allied Health Professions
“It was very engaging and interesting, and it showed me a career pathway that I hadn’t previously considered.” – Physics
“I learned that politics is accessible to everyone, not just those from privileged backgrounds or people who live in London.” – Politics
“This week has confirmed that I want to study Psychology at university and has helped me identify the pathway I would like to pursue.” – Psychology
“The most important thing I learned was information that contextualised and grounded concepts I had previously studied in the classroom. This helped me develop my understanding of the subject by allowing me to see practical applications of theoretical ideas.” – Sociology
“I learned a great deal about post-College options and the different pathways available within veterinary education and careers.” – Veterinary Medicine
