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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? | Interested in a career in the NHS? We will do this fun Health Care quiz to see what roles suit you. Maybe you don’t know what to do and need to start with a ‘blank canvas’. If that is you, we will use the START profile to link your skills to a career pathway. | 60 mins | Interactive activity | ||
| What Next? | Worried about your GCSE results? Let us explore what you can do with your GCSEs grades, the good news is lots! We can explore the different levels and qualifications, understand what they mean, to get you on your chosen career pathway. | 60 mins | Presentation | ||
| FE 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 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 CANDI learner | This 60-minute session is designed to give students a taste of what it would be like to study at Candi. The session takes place at our centres and are interactive, they allow students the opportunity to ask questions, experience college facilities and discover first-hand what it is like to be a learner at Candi. | 60 mins | Presentation | ||
| CANDI Xtra | Alongside academic studies our learners have the opportunity to engage in fun and exciting activities and work placements with our extensive and renowned industry contacts. This session gives students an insight into the activities on offer to learners at Candi how to get the most out of them. | 60 mins | Presentation and activities | ||
| A day in the life of a CONEL learner | This 60-minute session is designed to give students a taste of what it would be like to study at CONEL. The session takes place at our centres and are interactive, they allow students the opportunity to ask questions, experience college facilities and discover first-hand what it is like to be a learner at CONEL. | ||||
| 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 on campus. | 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 which 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 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 Jack Dewhurst at schoolliaison@capitalccg.ac.uk or visit us at one of our open days.
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