Taster sessions

We are happy to offer a Taster Day package bespoke to you and your students. Our subject staff are on hand to deliver interactive taster sessions and you are also welcome to select any of our engagement activities to be delivered on the day. We are happy to arrange separate Taster Days if you have specific requirements.

Title	Description	Year Group	Duration	Session Type	Gatsby Benchmarks
What career?	Worried about your GCSE results? Let us explore what you can do with your GCSE grades, the good news is lots! We can explore the different levels and qualifications, and understand what they mean, to get you on your chosen career pathway.		60 mins	Interactive activity
What next?	Worried about your GCSE results? Let us explore what you can do with your GCSE grades, the good news is lots! We can explore the different levels and qualifications, and understand what they mean, to get you on your chosen career pathway.		60 mins	Presentation
Further education and me	Vocational or academic? Learn about our course offer and make the right choice for you.		30 mins	Presentation
T-Levels insights session	T Levels are a new two-year Level 3 technical programme that will sit alongside apprenticeships and A Levels within a reformed skills training system, primarily aimed at 16-18 learners	Year 10-11	Flexible	Presentation, IAG
A day in the life of a learner	This 60-minute session is designed to give students a taste of what it would be like to study at one of our campuses. The session takes place at our campuses and is interactive, allowing students the opportunity to ask questions, experience college facilities and discover first-hand what it is like to be a learner.		60 mins	Presentation
Xtra	Worried about your GCSE results? Let us explore what you can do with your GCSE grades, the good news is lots! We can explore the different levels and qualifications, and understand what they mean, to get you on your chosen career pathway.		60 mins	Presentation and activities
Student life	This interactive taster will give students an insight into a day in the life of a college student. Students will explore our on-site facilities, work placement and volunteer opportunities along with all the added perks.	Flexible	60 mins	Taster	5, 7
Exploring FE courses	This session gives students an insight into vocational study and academic courses that we offer.	Year 9-11	30 mins	Presentation, Q&A	2, 5, 7
Careers quiz	This fun-filled interactive session walks students through a careers quiz, identifying key skills that they have and how these are linked to different careers using the START profile.	Year 10-11	60 mins	Interactive activity	2, 3, 4, 7
Sell yourself / mock interviews	An engaging workshop that encourages students to recognise their skills, strengths and aspirations. Through a series of activities, students will learn the do’s and don’ts when producing a CV or personal statement. We understand how daunting an interview can be! This is why we offer a variety of mock interviews, which can be adapted for different job sectors/university interviews.	Year 10-11	60 mins	Interactive activity	2, 3, 7
Results day support	An informal advice session to reassure students and tackle any pre-results anxiety. The session will advise students on what to do if they don’t get the results they expect and where to go for support.	Year 11	Flexible	IAG	8

For more information or to book one of the above sessions please email the School Liaison team at schoolliaison@capitalccg.ac.uk or visit us at one of our Open Days.