Careers and Higher Education

St John Bosco College (SJBC) is committed to providing our Sixth Form students with careers education information, advice and guidance (CEIAG).  

We offer a diverse programme which effectively supports student transition from Post 16 to Post 18.  

At SJBC we deliver a comprehensive careers programme to enable students to make accurate and informed decisions on their choices through the advice and support given to them throughout the year. Some of the opportunities we provide include: 

  • Fact to Face/Virtual Lectures from University Admissions tutors on student life, finance, applications, and interview techniques. 
  • University trips  
  • Work Experience (Year 12) 
  • One-to-one support in preparing your UCAS personal statement.  
  • Interview Preparation 
  • Creating a personal profile (https://www.startprofile.com/)  
  • 1:1 Guidance interviews with an impartial careers advisor.
  • Industry speakers 

Whichever path students choose, be it university or the world of work, our careers team will be there to support every step of the way.

For impartial careers advice:

https://nationalcareersservices.direct.co.uk or https://www.fasttomato.com/

Other useful links:

https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/

www.ucas.ac.uk/how-it-all-works/explore-your-options/events-and-open-days

www.gov.uk/student-finance 

https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/traineeships-programme