Students
As a student at Hassenbrook Academy, right from the start of Year 7 through to leaving in Year 11 and 13 you will take part in careers related learning in tutor times, subject lessons, assemblies, trips etc.
You may have visits from guest speakers at universities, colleges, apprenticeship providers, different companies during assemblies and lessons and be given the opportunity to take part in a range of activities or given futures information in a range of contexts.
Please click on this link to see the Careers Programme for each year group across the year (updated programme will be available soon).
Year 7 - During the course of Year 7, pupils will be introduced to our schools Careers Leader – Mrs Mountney
They will spend time being introduced to the careers software ‘Kudos’. They will be supported to set up their own log in account, this software will be visited regularly during their time at Hassenbrook. Here they can research, college and university courses, careers choices and start developing their CV’s. Its important for our pupils to understand it’s not about choosing their job for life at this age but knowing how to access all the tools available to them to help them with the career journey.
Year 8 - During Year 8 pupils will once again revisit the kudos system they were introduced to during Year 7. Here they can research, college and university courses, careers choices and start developing their CV’s. It’s important for our pupils to understand it’s not about choosing their job for life at this age but knowing how to access all the tools available to them to help them with the career journey.
Year 9 - During the Spring term of Year 9 pupils will be selecting Option. Prior to this, pupils will be able to revisit the Kudos Careers system and will also have the opportunity to listen to guest speakers during assemblies about various career paths that may be available to them. It is important for all pupils to understand the Post 16 Options that are available to them, as this may affect the subjects they continue studying in Year 10 and 11.
Year 10 - During Year 10 pupils will have the opportunity to speak to industry professionals in various sectors, to find out about their personal education and career journeys. We also work closely with our local colleges and universities and welcome them in to speak to the pupils about the courses they offer. This is a great opportunity for pupils to understand what life after Hassenbrook is like and to start preparing them for the next steps.
Our Year 10’s are welcomed to take part in the ‘Thurrock’s Next Top Boss’ competition. During the end of Year 10 pupils take part in a ‘Mock Interview Preparation Day’ This is run by staff members and industry professionals. The pupils will take part in workshops around CV writing, interview skills, importance of making a first impressions and post 16 options. This will help them prepare for their Mock Interview day during the first term of Year 11.
Year 11 - The highlight of year 11 for our pupils is Mock Interview Day! Having completed their Progress File and prepared for the day at the end of Year 10, pupils are then interviewed by a company professional from a wide range of industries. This is a brilliant opportunity for all pupils to experience what an interview entails and how to prepare yourself thoroughly.
Year 11 is busy with College/Sixth Form open days, taster days, interviews and getting Progress Files completed and up to date before they leave us. Pupils are offered a 1 to 1 careers interview with Dina Adams from Thurrock Careers. Dina is able to offer impartial advise to every pupil on Colleges/ Sixth Forms and Apprenticeships. During Year 11 our Careers Lead will be working extremely closely with all our pupils to ensure they are confident and comfortable with the decision they make about their next steps in education.
