Your future workshop

Learners will explore future pathways that
align with their passions and subjects of
interest. This practical workshop session aims
to motivate learners to consider educational
progression by linking their own skills and
interests to future career options. It will also
make students aware of the support available
to them to reach their goals.

Your future career

A follow up or standalone from the Your
Future workshop, this intervention goes
further, giving learners more knowledge
about different careers and the different
qualifications they require. It will also
encourage students to consider their skills
and interests within their career goals. They
will be left with knowledge of how to further
research their goals and who can support
them.

Communicating confidently

In this workshop, learners will assess their
current skills and be encouraged to further
develop essential communication skills. The
workshop includes opportunities for learners
to practice and develop their communication
skills through practical activities. Learners
are supported in developing techniques to
communicate with increased confidence,
using verbal and non-verbal communication
to express ideas clearly. Learners will also
explore the importance of communication for
future interviews.

My HE journey (KS3)

In this workshop, learners will listen to one
of our Graduate Intern’s journey into and
through higher education. This includes how
our Graduate Interns chose what to study,
where to study and any other challenges they
overcame. There is a discussion of common
myths associated with higher education and
an opportunity for learners to discuss any
concerns or worries they may have about HE.
Learners will also be introduced to student
finance and UCAS and the application process
for apprenticeships

Progression routes

This workshop will show learners the variety of
progression routes students can take through
education. Learners will learn about the
different Level 2 options and be introduced
to apprenticeships. The workshops will focus
on further education (Level 3) opportunities,
where learners will have the opportunity
to research their options and consider
what they may be interested in studying
post-16. Learners will also be introduced to
higher education, including university and
apprenticeship options. The session invites
learners to consider their future in terms of
how they can achieve their goals through
education both in school or college (and
beyond)

Introduction to student life

Hello Future will introduce the exciting
concept of independent living and student life
to learners. Recent graduates will draw upon
their experiences within HE or training, and
shed light on the exciting opportunities that
will be available through higher education,
covering: budgeting and extracurricular
activities. There will also be focus on the
benefits of HE in terms of university and
degree apprenticeships.

Apprenticeships

This workshop will show learners the key
aspects of apprenticeships. It teaches learners
what apprenticeships are and how they
are structured. It will explain the different
levels of apprenticeships, and the benefits
of all of them. It will equip learners with the
research skills needed to understand which
apprenticeship appeals to them. Learners will
also be introduced to the concept of higher
and degree apprenticeships and how they
compare to university routes. The session also
focuses on the apprenticeship opportunities
available in Cumbria and the session will
feature additional focus on the area it is
delivered in.