Laude The Lady Elizabeth School

Careers and Personal Development

Introduction

When students are considering their career options, they need accurate, comprehensive information. The Careers Department at The Lady Elizabeth School provides a programme of courses and activities which will enable them to make informed choices related to their further education and future employment. The department works in partnership with parents, the local community and industry specialists. The aim is to use a wide range of complementary workshops and seminars designed to make the students think independently and to develop their creativity. This builds confidence and self esteem and extends their social skills.

Workshops and Activities

Support and guidance is provided to the students in a variety of ways, such as :-

- Careers interviews – to give the student advice and help when trying to decide on future career choices

- Skills workshops - to increase the knowledge and intellectual development of the student, covering topics such as:-

• presentation skills

• interview techniques

• problem solving

• team work

• communication skills

• time management

- Guest speakers - coming in to talk about their knowledge and experience in a particular career.

- Psychometric testing - which aims to identify the skills and interests of the student and match them with a list of suitable career options

- Work related learning - provides an opportunity for the student to spend some time in a business in the local community, so that they can relate their school curriculum and qualifications to the skills and qualities that are required in the workplace.