Matrix-Accredited Impartial Careers Advice & Guidance
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We understand that your time with us is a stepping stone to your future career, and we are committed to providing you with high-quality, impartial and accurate Careers advice and guidance.
Our qualified, friendly and knowledgeable Careers Advisors are on hand to help you discover the range of options available to you, whether you are a current, past or prospective student.
In addition to our Careers Team, you will have access to relevant external agencies and advisors, to ensure you receive the most up-to-date and accurate information.
Through the Careers Team you will have access to a variety of services and support including:
- Careers workshops
- Dedicated 1:1 appointment with a qualified Careers Advisor
- CV writing & interview skills
- Labour market information to ensure you can make informed career choices
- Careers resources including CV templates, personal statement tips and UCAS application tools
- Job search assistance including part-time, full time, volunteer opportunities and apprenticeships
- Careers fairs with opportunities to meet employers
You will also have access to the wealth of industry-specific knowledge that comes from your Tutors, and with this, you will receive a programme of careers education within your course to ensure that you are well informed of the opportunities within your chosen industry. You will experience guest speakers, industry trips and learn employability skills and much more within your Personal Professional Development sessions to make sure that you can make informed, motivated decisions about your future career.
Have a chat with our Careers Advisors
Available: Monday- Thursday from 8.30am -5.00pm and from 8.30am - 4pm on Fridays
To book an individual appointment you can:
a) Email the team on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
b) Contact our Student Services Help Desk on 01582 477776 and press 5 to be directed to the Careers Office.
The team are available throughout the year and can help you decide what to do even before you join the College.
Parents and guardians are also welcome to attend.
Our Careers Lead is Danny Faulkner: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Which Career For Me?
Parents:
Free downloadable preview of our careers eBook for parents, along with details of how you can share with parents and colleagues by Success at School Team. Please click the following link for lots of recourses to support your young person.
https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/parent-zone
1:1 Advice:
Our Student Services team are all qualified to level 6 in Careers Guidance, so if you would like to arrange a 1:1 via phone, virtually or face to face then please contact the team via our contact page.
Apprenticeships:
To look for current apprenticeship vacancies please use the links below
The Bedford College Group | Apprenticeships | Vacancies
https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
Next steps:
Find out more here: The Bedford College Group | yourspace online | What next for me
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