Career Advice and Guidance

The College has its own careers advisory service, staffed by experienced and qualified staff including careers advisers and connexions personal advisers. Appointments and drop in sessions are available on a daily basis throughout the year for students wanting advice on their options when they’ve completed their courses, or support in applying for jobs or to university.

If you are thinking of doing a course at Bournville and would like careers advice to help you decide on the best option for you, the careers team can help. You can either call 0121 477 1316 or email careers@bournville.ac.uk and an adviser will be able to help you. The careers team are also available at college open days, choice and admissions events and enrolment to help you decide on the course and career that is best for you.

Career advice for 14-19 students
If you are uncertain what career you would like to go into you may find it useful to see a connexions adviser. They offer advice in schools and have centres around Birmingham. You can find out more by visiting www.connexions-bs.co.uk. You can also complete KUDOS – an online careers programme that identifies the areas of work you like and dislike and recommends careers you would enjoy.

Career advice for 19+ students
If you are uncertain what career you would like to go into you may find it useful to see a next step adviser. They offer advice in Jobcentres Plus and colleges. You can find out more by visiting www.nextstepwestmidlands.org.uk or by telephoning 0800 100 900.

Quality Assurance
The Careers service has gained MATRIX and Quality Careers Award accreditation for the quality of information, advice and guidance provided. Feedback and suggestions for developing the service further are always welcomed.

Equal Opportunities
The careers team are committed to equal opportunities and aim to treat all people with respect and as individuals regardless of their background and circumstances.