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Welcome to the Summer Special 2024 edition of the Young WorkPath E-newsletter.
As we approach the end of this academic year, our team of Careers Advisers have been conducting their final career guidance interviews with students. Additionally, Careers Advisers have participated in various events, including a Year 12 next steps session at Swanlea School, the Langdon Park School Careers Fair, and a Year 10 assembly at Mulberry School for Girls Careers Industry Week. Meanwhile, our Brokerage and Tracking Advisers have been helping NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) young people move into education, employment, and training opportunities.
We will be open throughout the summer continuing to provide careers interviews face to face, over the phone and by video for NEET young people and school/college leavers. Please encourage young people who are unsure of what they want to do or how to achieve their career aims to have a chat with us. We are happy to help. You can contact us at youngworkpath@towerhamlets.gov.uk or on 0800 3581 2410 (free phone) or 0207 364 1401.
Feedback
Feedback is crucial for us to assess our performance and the impact of our work. Here are some recent testimonials from young people:
"The service was perfect, helped me strengthen ideas on how I will get into law." Sixth form student.
"It was lovely to see you and get such useful advice which benefitted me almost instantly after that careers meeting." Sixth form student.
"Given me opportunities in ways to learn new skills related to my career paths." Sixth form student.
"Was really helpful, opened up more opportunities/pathways to take in and suggested to me other career options. She broadened my view on other careers which I thought I wasn’t capable of like accounting. I really appreciated her help with explaining how I can use my previous job and college experience for future apprenticeships. She also educated me on more websites I can apply for apprenticeships and she gave me interview tips tailored for apprenticeships and past experience. She was extremely nice and easy to speak to which helped me more open up about future career paths." NEET young person.
"It's very helpful and you have given me lots of help for my future. This has been super helpful and there are lots of useful links to help with my career and websites for study at each stage GCSE to University." NEET young person.
"Has helped me clear up what my future could look like. The service has been very good." School student.
"This interview was good as it made me think about my future options." School student.
" Overall, it was really nice speaking to Dhiren. I found out a lot about my future options, I look forward to seeing him next year." School student.
GCSE and A level/BTEC/T Level results days
Our team of Advisers will be available in schools/colleges on the morning of A level/BTEC/T Level and GCSE results day. Young people can also drop into our Centre at Idea Store, Watney Market on 260 Commercial Rd, E1 2FB on the afternoon of the 15 August and 22 August from 2pm until 4.30pm. Alternatively, we will offer careers interviews over the phone or via video.
You can contact us at youngworkpath@towerhamlets.gov.uk or on 0800 3581 2410 (free phone) or 0207 364 1401. We expect to be very busy, so please do be patient!
We wish all students the best with their results.
Ofqual Student Guide 2024
Ofqual have published a student guide that includes information about getting results, including appeals.
There will also be results day support information on our website Young WorkPath home page soon.
In London and across the UK, the National Saturday Club gives 13–16-year-olds the opportunity to study subjects they love for free at their local university, college or cultural institution. It provides a unique chance for young people to build their skills, develop their confidence, and discover pathways to further study and future careers.
Saturday Clubs are currently offered in eight subjects: Art&Design, Craft&Making, Fashion&Business, Film&Screen, Performance&Theatre, Society&Change, Science&Engineering and Writing&Talking.
In Tower Hamlets, there are two Saturday Clubs – Istituto Marangoni Fashion&Business Saturday Club and London Metropolitan University Art&Design Saturday Club. You can also reach a wide range of other subjects in different Clubs across London.
Club members attend weekly Saturday classes led by expert tutors in their local community, and take part in national events throughout the year including visits to leading cultural institutions, Masterclasses with industry, a Summer Show exhibition of all Club members’ work at London’s prestigious Somerset House, and a Graduation Ceremony. A remarkable national network of further education, higher education, the cultural sector and industry works together in partnership to deliver these enriching extracurricular activities.
Find your nearest Club and apply to join: www.saturday-club.org
September Guarantee
Every year, we undertake the huge task of finding out what education or training offers are made to year 11 and 12 pupils for September coming. This is something the Department for Education (DfE) requires us to do. We would be grateful if schools and colleges could get this information to us as soon as possible. Please send data to Cheryl Toms, Team Leader Brokerage and Tracking at cheryl.toms@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Schools' statutory responsibility for providing IAG to pupils
Every school must ensure that pupils are provided with independent careers guidance from year 7 - 13. To support schools with their legal duties, additional services can be purchased from Young WorkPath. You can discuss your needs with your link Careers Adviser or contact Mario Kyriacou, Team Leader (Education and NEET Prevention) on 0207 364 1422 or at Mario.Kyriacou@towerhamlets.gov.uk.
Please let us know if you wish to buy any services as soon as possible.
Supporting You, to Support Them
On July 11th, the Careers & Social Mobility team at the London Borough of Tower Hamlets will host their final online Parental Engagement session of the academic year. This event is part of a series designed for parents and carers to learn about various routes, pathways, and options available for young people.
Latest apprenticeship starts
The government have released figures for 2023/24 academic year. Apprenticeship starts were up by 2.5% to 200,550 compared to 195,600 for the same period in the previous year, with under 19s accounting for 28.9% (58,000). Level 6 and 7 starts increased by 5.8% to 32,500 in 2023/24. Health, Public Services and Care and Business, Administration and Law are the most popular apprenticeship subject areas.
Raising awareness of Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs)
HTQs are new or existing Level 4 or 5 qualifications, approved by employers, for individuals aged 18 and over living in England. These qualifications cover a variety of subjects across a wide range of sectors and can be completed in one or two years. The Department for Education has created a video with further information.
Wellbeing support
This can be a difficult time of year for young people but there is a range of support available here.
There are various options that young people could progress onto.
Raising the participation age (RPA)
Raising the participation age means after Year 11 school leavers must continue in education or training until 18, read more here. It does not mean staying in school and young people can choose one of the following options:
• Full-time education, such as sixth form or college.
• Work-based learning, such as an apprenticeship.
• Spend 20 hours or more a week working or volunteering, while in part-time education or training.
GCSE English and Maths
Whatever option is chosen, if after Year 11 school leavers do not have a grade 4 (formerly C) in maths and/or English, they must keep studying these subjects until they achieve a minimum GCSE grade 4 or Functional Skills Level 2 (this applies until their 18th birthday).
Post-16 providers
There are still some places available at various sixth forms, colleges and other providers. There are also virtual and in-person events, such as open days and tours. For details, check the website or social media accounts of the relevant provider/s and you can find a list of providers in the Progressing to Post-16 in Tower Hamlets in 2024 booklet and on our webpage. Some enrolment information is now available and applicants should check and if necessary respond to correspondence.
Applications to start in 2025 have opened or will be opening soon.
Post-18 UCAS university clearing now open
If pupils do not have a place or have not applied to university for this year, they will need to apply through Clearing, which is open until 21 October. For those living in England there are over 20,000 courses from over 300 providers. Find out further information on the UCAS website.
Free careers resources and support
Here are some organisations that provide information, advice and guidance on a range of careers, options and next steps. There are also short quizzes if young people aren’t sure what career or next step, they are interested in.
If students in school or college need help, please encourage them to talk to their Careers Co-ordinator/Lead. For young people who are not in education, employment and/or training, they can continue to receive support from Young WorkPath.
Young people can also continue to engage in a range of careers, personal development and fun opportunities. See below for some ideas but do check for any criteria.
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Tower Hamlets Summer of Fun 2024 the Council has hundreds of various free summer activities to keep kids and teens busy throughout the school holidays.
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The Maker Challenge a programme during July/August by Imperial College London for young people aged 14 - 18 years old in London (applicants local to White City prioritised) the opportunity to develop an idea and see it through to creation. Deadline to apply is 14 July.
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East Summer School 29 July to 2 August industry workshops for young people aged 12 – 17 years old who are living or going to school in Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets, or Waltham Forest. Deadline to apply is 14 July.
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UCL Festival of Engineering is a week-long festival from 15 - 20 July 2024 showcasing how engineers are continuing to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing humanity.
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Summer of Fun 2024 – Youth Arts Programme 20 July – 18 August Young people can get creative this summer with a range of free holiday activities across Tower Hamlets. There is a host of exciting workshops including drama, henna, Somali Music, animation, creative writing and much more. Open to all that live, work or study in Tower Hamlets.
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Whitechapel Gallery are looking for young people aged 15-19 from East London to get involved in this year’s Contemporary Art Week 29 July-1 August exploring an artist’s practice, experiment with different approaches to artmaking and more! Apply by 18 July.
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Duchamp & Sons is a collective of young people aged 15-24 who collaborate with guest artists to create exhibitions, events, and new artworks. If you’re into art, meeting new people and getting involved in creative projects. Apply by 6 September.
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National Citizens Service Trust (NCS) various summer programmes to help young people grow their strengths: away from home, local community, and online. Designed for 16 and 17 years old but also 15 year olds, if they turn 16 on or by 31 August 2024. Bursaries available.
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These organisations have opportunities throughout the year:
Volunteering
A great way to understand a business, explore career area/s, develop skills and meet new people. It can also look great on your CV and could contribute to a Duke of Edinburgh Award. Here are a few websites to search for opportunities but you can also look at company websites and/or social media directly:
Follow us on social media
Please follow us on X (Twitter) where we share great opportunities and information.
Apprenticeships
There are various apprenticeship vacancies around at the moment. We have listed some of our top picks in London. Please note that vacancies can close before the listed closing date.
Level 2/intermediate
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Nandoca at Nando's (Whitechapel). Closing date: 2 August 2024.
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Carpentry at Virtus Contracts LTD. Closing date: 15 October 2024.
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Hairdressing at Foster London Shoreditch Salon. Closing date: 1 November 2024.
Level 3/advanced
Level 4/higher
Level 6/degree
You can find more vacancies by searching on these websites, as well as the company and/or university websites/social media/LinkedIn:
We hope you've enjoyed reading our Young WorkPath e-newsletter, please find further information on our webpage. The next quarterly e-newsletter will be sent in November.
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