Employers

At St Simon Stock Catholic School, we are busy growing your employees of the future. We need your help to raise their career aspirations, develop their employability skills and learn more about the exciting industries in Kent and Medway.

Benchmark 5 - Encounters with Employers and Employees

Every pupil should have multiple opportunities to learn from employers about work, employment and the skills that are valued in the workplace. This can be through a range of enrichment activities including visiting speakers, mentoring and enterprise schemes.

Every year, from the age of 11, pupils should participate in at least one meaningful encounter* with an employer.

*A ‘meaningful’ encounter is one in which the student has an opportunity to learn about what work is like or what it takes to be successful in the workplace.

Inspire the Next Generation

Introducing Careers Partners to St Simon Stock Catholic School raises the aspirations and engagement of our young people. Employers like you can help inspire young minds and transform attitudes through activities and opportunities offered both within the school setting and at your place of work. Your involvement in our school is the foundation of an excellent careers programme. We are also supported in this by the Careers and Enterprise Company who are the national body for careers education in England. Their role is to support schools and colleges as they deliver modern, 21^st century careers education.

How can you help?

We welcome all manner of support from our Careers Partners including, but not limited to;

Mock interview support with our year 10 and 12 students
Delivering inspirational talks on their industry, job role or training routes available for their sector
Running hands-on workshops with activities relating to your sector or area of expertise
Being a part of our discussions about pathways after school e.g. apprenticeships, traineeships, academic or vocational
Bringing subject learning to life by demonstrating the links to your industry
Offering work experience placements for our students at your place of business
Providing internship opportunities

What to expect

This is an exciting opportunity to help broaden the minds and horizons of an engaging and enthusiastic body of students. You will have the opportunity for your staff to develop new skills, forge community links and add to the positive profile of your business.

We will support you throughout your time here to ensure both you and the students get the most out of the opportunity that you are providing. Please read our Provider Access Policy (below) and get in touch with our Careers Leader Francesca Boulton.

Contact Mrs Boulton