New webpages to provide careers advice for all in Warwickshire

In 2019, following a public consultation, Warwickshire County Council approved a five year Careers Strategy; flexible, adaptable and forward-looking, the strategy promotes the key transferable skills that are being increasingly recognised as the foundation for future employment.

The strategy is also inclusive and reflects the County Council’s commitment to ensuring that all residents, whatever their age, or abilities, are supported in fulfilling their potential.

One of the strategy's key benefits is providing a wide range of supporting information and advice in one place.

To enable us to do this, we have created a new careers support web page which has been developed to provide information for anyone wishing to find out how they can progress. Whether they are a young person; a parent; an adult looking to retrain; a care leaver; or a business planning to recruit or develop its existing workforce – they will be directed to the relevant information and support that is available from easily accessible links within the pages of the website.

Information is included about Prospects who can provide careers advice and guidance to young people aged 16-18 and not in employment, education or training. Prospects can also help young people find training and support to find a job or get back into education.

You can view the new webpage which includes the newly published Careers Strategy at: warwickshire.gov.uk/careerssupport

Higher Education taster days for students with disabilities at Coventry University

Coventry University has developed a programme to give students with disabilities the opportunity to learn more about Higher Education.

receive information about higher education and the support available for students with disabilities, including financial support. 

Taster days will run throughout May and June, all of which will include information about Higher Education, the support available for students with disabilities including financial and a student-led tour of the campus. Each one will offer a different masterclass workshop focused on a specific topic, allowing students to choose which one they are most interested in. The workshops will cover topics such as photography, engineering, early childhood studies and policing. 

This bespoke programme aims to support those who may look to access Higher Education and the Disability Student Allowance (DSA) which includes students with learning difficulties, autistic disorders, blind or partial sight, deaf or partial hearing, wheelchair users or those with mobility issues, longstanding illnesses, and mental health related issues.

This opportunity is open to students in Years 10, 11, 12 and 13

Read the full programme for further information