St James’s Careers Information and Guidance

Providing support, advice and guidance for all pupils at St. James’s High School

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One more #CareersChampion for you today – congratulations to Debbie Bleasdale from @SJCES.

Her nomination is for taking significant steps to develop a high quality careers programme, working with a range of stakeholders!

#CECCareersChampions2023 #ProudofGM

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CAREERS VIDEO OF THE WEEK
Last week was Games Careers Week & I know many of you love to play computer games so why not make that into your career?

Games Design: https://t.co/8bISVFZb0c

Professional gamer: https://t.co/iXlxdAHs4N

Concept artist: https://t.co/TrUBXNzPtV

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Last week of NHS visitors for our Year 7s. Last week we welcomed ODPs and pupils were fascinated by the intricacies of brain surgery! #NHS @SJCES

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CAREERS VIDEO OF THE WEEK
Several pupils wanted a clip about engineering and this clip shows various fields, their applications in real life & skills you need to ‘engineer the future’! There will never be a shortage of jobs for engineers! 😊

https://t.co/WvS21I7Pp6

@SJCES

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CAREERS VIDEO OF THE WEEK
Several forms wanted to see clips on zoology:

https://t.co/fcJa5CoLMi

Bonus quiz!

What are these branches of zoology?  Answers on Thursday!
• ecology
• herpetology
• entomology
• ornithology
• parasitology
• paleozoology
@SJCES

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Yesterday, 3 of our Year 7 classes had visitors from the NHS to inspire them and support their project work.
Here's Lisa, a radiographer tackling some fantastic questions from 7CFE! 😃

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CAREERS VIDEOS OF THE WEEK (Part 2)
Working in fashion

If you are interested in fashion but not in the designing bit, think about other roles such as merchandising:

https://t.co/7acxB8ZocX

Look at Art & Design courses to see if they have a fashion element.
@SJCES

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CAREERS VIDEOS OF THE WEEK (Part 1)
Working in fashion
Here’s a video hosted by Alexa Chung about the world of fashion. It’s not just about designing. It is 10 minutes but you can watch as much as you have time for. 😊
https://t.co/bga6t4aXEF
@SJCES

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Some of our year 10 students had a fantastic day visiting Salford University to explore Higher Education.🧑‍🎓@GM_Higher @SJCESCareers @SalfordUni

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Today we have 40 Year 10 pupils visiting Salford University to explore Higher Education. 🧑‍🎓@GM_Higher @SJCES @SalfordUni

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Yesterday we had our second group of NHS visitors to Year 7 forms. Many thanks to the SALT teams that came to inspire our pupils! 👏🏻 @SJCES #AHPs #NHS o

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CAREERS VIDEOS OF THE WEEK

Several forms wanted to see a video clip about becoming a lawyer.

Barrister: https://t.co/RoXEjA0F64

Solicitor: https://t.co/a0xbqIiesL(up to 2m40)

BTW, you don’t need to study law at college to become a lawyer! @SJCES

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CAREERS VIDEOS OF THE WEEK
Mental Health Awareness Week

Finally, explore what it means to be a Mental Health Support Worker

https://t.co/NVeKFrQdbA

Inspired?  Get more information from the NHS Health Careers website: https://t.co/aexaTACTBa

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CAREERS VIDEOS OF THE WEEK
Mental Health Awareness Week Day 4.

Today find out about Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

https://t.co/Cdmnz5uBZs

Inspired?  Get more information from the NHS Health Careers website: https://t.co/aexaTACTBa

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CAREERS VIDEOS OF THE WEEK

Mental Health Awareness Week

Today we have a role you may never have heard of - Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.

https://t.co/SneOHphgCE

Inspired? Get more information from the NHS Health Careers website: https://t.co/aexaTACTBa

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CAREERS VIDEOS OF THE WEEK

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week so each day there will be a new video clip to inspire you.

Today we are looking into Clinical Psychology.

https://t.co/wffxeXI3P2

@SJCES

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First NHS visitor session with Year 7 today. Loads of questions (mainly relevant) for Megan! Thanks for giving up your time to support our pupils. #nhs #alumniengagement @SJCES

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Y8 Sports leaders were incredible again today leading the NW finals of the Xtend finals for students with SEN 🏀 ⚽️ 🏏

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CAREERS VIDEOS OF THE WEEK
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week so each day there will be a new video to inspire you.
Today is about being a Mental Health Nurse for young people.
https://t.co/7P3EsvGUOl

Inspired? NHS Health Careers website: https://t.co/aexaTACTBa
@SJCES

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CAREER VIDEO OF THE WEEK
To celebrate King Charles III’s coronation last Saturday, how about a look at jewel design? Someone was responsible for the crowns, tiaras and jewels on display.

https://t.co/5XnswGUX8f

Interested? Look at college courses in Art and Design. @SJCES