Career Academies at Bournville College offer you a unique opportunity to gain experience and develop your confidence in your chosen profession. 

The Career Academy is a curriculum enrichment program that is available to students on BTEC National Diploma courses. They have been designed to raise aspirations and improve career opportunities within specific professions. So what can Career Academies offer you? 

Curriculum
Career Academies are currently available at Bournville College to students on Finance, Media, Science and Sports programs. Students follow the standard BTEC National Diploma for their subject plus an additional course that provides enhanced knowledge and skills, adding to the students’ UCAS tally.        

Partners in Business
Partners in Business are volunteer professionals from industry. They meet with students and support with classroom learning, understanding of business culture and work place etiquette. They can also support the development of employability skills, CV writing, interview techniques, time management and problem solving.         

Internships
Career Academies paid Internships are offered by employers over the six weeks break between the two years of the course. They are real value-adding roles within the working environment and they aim to use the skills which you have gained on the range of inputs on the programme.        

Visits & Seminars
These are employer-led and specific to course content and careers. They are wide ranging and include business tours and question and answer sessions with industry professionals.         

Guru lectures
These are lectures given by volunteer professionals from industry. They may be subject specific or relevant to real working life.  

What can you gain with Career Academies?       

• Achievement of a higher level of skills in analysis, evaluation, decision-making and problem-solving
• Increased confidence through dealing with professionals and workplace situations·
• Increased aspirations – aiming higher in university applications and careers·
• A greater insight into the world of work·        
• A better understanding of careers and professions 
• Places on the Career Academy programme are available to suitably qualified students who are enthusiastic, hard working and enjoy a challenge.

Career Academies Visit us during the next Open Day

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