Careers
What is Careers Education?
“It’s about young people finding purpose, discovering what matters to them, their place in the world, the point of studying and getting up in the morning. Sometimes people think careers is just information about options and planning for the future. It’s so much more. It can give hope, meaning, purpose, self-esteem and the ability to navigate the challenges of life.”
- Liane Hambly
Trinity Solutions Academy Careers Programme 24/25
Trinity Solutions’ Careers Education Programme provides learners with the skills and knowledge they need to progress into the world of work. It supports making choices, encourages research opportunities and the ability to manage transitions from education into training or employment.
All learners access an external work experience placement as part of their programme to develop practical skills and experience in preparation for the world of work.
All learners have at least 1 session per week of dedicated Careers Education Information Advice and Guidance which includes the development of Labour Market Information (LMI) both locally and nationally.
The Careers Lead is Sarah Butler, who can be contacted by the following means; sarahbutler@tanmat.org, 0191 298 6950 Opt 3
Our careers programme is supported by a series of events, activities and experiences listed below but is not exhaustive of what we offer.
This is only a select few of the opportunities learners have when they leave school, for more options please Google Training Providers in the North East.
Autumn Term 9th September – 24th October 2024
Date |
Activity |
Vocation |
Gatsby |
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Wed 25th Sept 2024 – LLDD/TPSL Thurs 26th Sept – Supported Interns Friday 27th September - Vocations |
ASK Apprenticeship Awareness Assembly An opportunity to introduce learners to Apprenticeships and T-Levels, with an overview of the opportunities, the different sectors and levels available, including and introduction to higher and degree apprenticeships |
All |
1, 2, 3, 4, 7 |
| 18th October 2024 | Employer Encounter Darren Best, Project Manager, Bellway Homes Darren will discuss the apprenticeship route at Bellway. He'll also talk through his own career journey starting as an apprentice joiner, and progressing through to a Project Manager managing multiple Bellway Homes sites. |
CON | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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October 2024 |
Tyre Safety Month |
MV |
4 |
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October 2024 |
Winter Tyre Checks, Location TBC |
MV |
2, 3, 4 |
Autumn Term 2 4th November – 20th December 2024
Date |
Activity |
Vocation |
Gatsby |
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November 2024 |
Green Careers Week Focussed Careers Guidance https://greencareersweek.com/ |
All |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 13th November 2024 | Laura Kane, NHS Choices College Laura will discuss their work placement opportunities commencing January 6th to February 10th, ½ day per week. |
LLDD/TPSL | |
| 15th November 2024 | Costain – Joanne Brown Green Careers and Water Testing activities |
Con | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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Wed 20th November 2024 – LLDD/TPSL Thurs 21st November 2024 – Supported Interns Friday 22nd November 2024 - Vocations |
ASK Apprenticeship Registration Workshops An interactive session designed to introduce learners to the online government service ‘Find an Apprenticeship’ helping them navigate the search and application functions. |
All |
1, 2, 3, 4, 7 |
| 29th November 2024 | DVSA – Andrew Gilchrist Andrew will introduce the DVSA and talk about career opportunities that exist along with entry routes in the sector. |
MV | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Spring Term 1 6th January 2025 – 21st February 2025
Date |
Activity |
Vocation |
Gatsby |
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10th – 16th February 2025 |
National Apprenticeship Week Focussed week of events and resources on apprenticeships (some of which are listed below) |
All | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
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10th February 2025 |
ALD - Gateshead Council Careers team - Apprenticeships |
ALD |
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11th February 2025 |
ALD - Durham Council Careers - Apprenticeships |
ALD |
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11th February 2025 |
The National Apprenticeship & Education Event NORTHEAST REGION – Newcastle Civic Centre |
All |
1,2,3,4,7,8 |
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11th February 2025 |
Employer Insight; British Engines An insight into Engineering, the careers that exist and entry routes including Apprenticeships. STEM activity. |
MV |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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12th February 2025 |
My Future: My Choice City Wide Careers Event St James’ Park |
All |
1,2,3,4,7,8 |
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14th February 2025 (10.30am) |
ASK Apprenticeship Career Starter Session Young people can feel uncertain about the sectors and businesses that are growing and the opportunities that might be available.This interactive workshop is designed to help learners explore how career starter apprenticeships can help kickstart their careers. |
All |
1, 2, 3, 4, 7 |
Spring Term 2 3rd March – 11th April 2025
Date |
Activity |
Vocation |
Gatsby |
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3rd – 8th March 2025 |
National Careers Week 2024 Focussed Careers Guidance Regional Events and resources to download https://nationalcareersweek.com/ |
Con |
1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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7th March 2025 |
Trinity Solutions Academy - Careers Fair Opportunity to meet with employers and further education providers to explore options upon leaving college. |
All |
1, 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8 |
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Wed 12th March 2025 – LLDD/TPSL Thurs 13th March 2025 – Supported Interns Friday 14th March 2024 - Vocations |
ASK Apprenticeships – Mock Assessment Centre and interview session An interactive group session with exercises to introduce learners to assessment centres as a recruitment method and provides learners with useful hints and tips. |
All |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 |
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Wed 19th March 2025 – LLDD/TPSL Thurs 20th March 2025 – Supported Interns Friday 21st March 2024 - Vocations |
Job Centre Plus – Stephen Tough, Support for Schools Team Informative session focussing on Labour Market Information, what is it and how can it inform our career choices? |
All |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 |
Summer Term 1 28th April 25 – 23rd May 2025
Date |
Activity |
Vocation |
Gatsby |
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Mon 12th May 2025 |
RAF – Details to be confirmed |
All |
Cancelled |
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Wed 21st May 2025 |
Kirkley Hall |
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Summer Term 2 2nd June 2024 – 23rd July 2025
Date |
Activity |
Vocation |
Gatsby |
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Wed 4th June 2025 |
Northumberland College – Ashington Campus Visit |
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Fri 6th June 2025 |
Paul White, Bernicia – This is my Life. Paul left school with no qualifications and was expelled from mainstream schools. His ambition was to collect glasses. He is now Head of Housing for a social housing group. |
All |
1,2,3,4,5,6,8 |
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Fri 13th June 2025 |
CSgt Stephen Williams Careers Advisor |
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1,2,3,4,5,6,8 |
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Fri 27th June |
Craig Bell – Former learner will talk about his time spent at college and what he would do differently if he could time travel. |
All |
1,2,3,4,5,6,8 |
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Date TBC |
Vistry virtual session - content TBC |
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Date TBC |
Walking With the Wounded (WWTW) - Women in authority (Army) |
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‘There is no such thing as a career path, it’s crazy paving, and you lay it yourself’
- Sir Dominic Cadbury
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Information for Parents and Carers |
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Find an Apprenticeship |
https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship |
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Find a Job |
https://www.gov.uk/find-a-job |
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The Princes Trust |
https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/help-for-young-people/support-starting-business |
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Start Careers Platform |
https://careers.startprofile.com/page/home-page |
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CITB |
https://www.citb.co.uk/ |
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Your Homes Newcastle |
https://www.yhn.org.uk/services-customers/help-finding-job |
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Newcastle College |
https://www.ncl-coll.ac.uk/ |
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Gateshead College |
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Newcastle University |
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Sunderland University |
https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/ |
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The Army |
https://apply.army.mod.uk/ |
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Raf |
https://www.raf.mod.uk/ |
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Labour Market Information |
https://www.lmiforall.org.uk/ |
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Newcastle Careers Team |
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National Careers Service |
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‘A champion is defined not by their wins, but by how they can recover when they fall’.
- Serena Williams