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Career Journeys for Young People: A Starter Guide for Parents and Carers

Career Journeys for Young People: A Starter Guide for Parents and Carers

By Careers Writers Association

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Career Journeys for Young People looks in detail at the career issues encountered from students age 11 until the first year of university and offers current information, plus guidance on navigating the most common difficulties and techniques for success.

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Book Information

Publisher: Bookcareers.com.
Publish Date: 10/22/2019
Pages: 170
ISBN-13: 9781999610937
ISBN-10: 1999610938
Language: English

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The world of work is changing rapidly. Career Journeys for Young People is a comprehensive guide to the many multiple choices a child has to make from Key Stage 7 upwards. Be it choosing options for GCSEs, whether to go to university or for an apprenticeship and beyond. 15 chapters cover in detail what the different options and choices are and how to lead career discussions as well as guidance. t if it goes wrong. It is supplemented with a comprehensive list of career resources from Career Companion- one of the best career websites.

Chapters cover:
Career ideas for years 7 to 9
GCSEs: what they are and how to do well
Years 10 and 11: career planning and choices
Year 12: looking forward
Further education: why consider it?
Apprenticeships explained
UCAS. Personal. statements
Clearing made clear First year at university
Life's opportunities: how to make the most of them
The labour market: keeping up with the changes
The labour market: how to find the best information
Application forms made simple
Work experience: how to make the most of it
'What happens if it all goes wrong?'
Career myth busting: common career misconceptions

About the Author

The Careers Writers Association is a collective of careers writers. Individual Contributors: Alan Bullock, Susanne Christian, Alison Dixon, Paul Greer, Helen Janota, Elaine Mead, Hilary Nickell, Gill Sharp, Michael Spayne, Debbie Steel, Ellie Stevenson, Chris Targett, Jill Valentine, Mark Yates.

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