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The careers programmes at Waterfront UTC are designed to support students at each stage of transition and decision-making. They aim to provide students with relevant information to help them make informed choices about their future, and develop their employability skills.

Below is an overview of the areas covered in each year:

Measuring and Assessing the Impact of the Careers Programme

At Waterfront UTC, we understand that excellent Careers Education Information Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) is critical for young people if they are to raise their aspirations and capitalise on the opportunities available to them.  Every individual student deserves high-quality careers guidance to make informed decisions about their future.  Here at the UTC, as well as as a taught Careers Curriculum,  we work with a number of agencies to include Medway Council (Enterprise Ambassadors), CKX (Careers Interviews), MEBP (Medway Education Business Partnership) and our Employer Partners who ensure that our students are in a position to make an informed choice surrounding their future beyond the UTC. 

The CEIAG Programme and all partnership agreements are reviewed annually using the CDI National Framework, the Gatsby Benchmarks and the Investor in Careers quality standards. A report is submitted to the Principal and Careers Governor, highlighting any areas that may have been identified for improvement.

Evaluation of the taught CEIAG curriculum is undertaken regularly (termly). All activities that form the careers and enterprise programme are evaluated by the Principal and the information is used to inform planning for the future. The UTC uses evaluation methods, such as observations, questioning as well as questionnaires completed by students and staff after sessions and careers activities

A successful work experience programme has been established at the UTC for Year 10 students, as well as rolling programme in 6th form, facilitated by Employer Partners. Students benefit from being mentored by professions during this process in their desired Specialism. 

The UTC measures and assesses the impact of its careers programme by using a number of benchmarks. Interim reviews for individual programmes take place throughout the academic year with a full review undertake in the Autumn term. 

The next full review will take place in September 2022.