​​​​Aston Post-16 students are supported in their careers education through:

• Access to free appointments with two trained careers advisors, Mr Shaw and Mr Raymond, in the Post-16 area.

• A careers focus in tutor time from Easter in Year 12 to October in Year 13 including detailed information, advice and guidance relating to university, employment, apprenticeships and gap years.

• A 1-page UCAS helpsheet for completing university applications.

• A detailed Post-16 Options booklet.

• A free visit to UCAS Discovery in Year 12 which aims to help student explore their post-18 options.

• A free visit to Sheffield Hallam University in Year 12.

• An appointment with the Post-16 team to review and send their university applications.

• Regular advertising of local higher and degree apprenticeships and employment opportunities through briefings and Google Classroom.

• Careers talks from local and national employers such as AMRC (Design, Engineering and Manufacturing), the NHS (Health) and PWC (Accountancy, Finance and Law).

Useful links for Post-16 options

UCAS.com [For exploring all Post-16 options, searching for university courses and apprenticeships and applying to university]

https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship [For researching and searching for apprenticeships]

https://www.unifrog.org/know-how/a-guide-to-gap-years [Advice on gap years]