Careers and Employability
The Gatsby Benchmarks are embedded into the curriculum at Stanmore College:
- A stable Careers Programme.
- Addressing the needs of each pupil.
- Learning from Career and Labour Market Information.
- Linking Curriculum Learning to Careers.
- Encounters with Employers & Employees.
- Experiences of Workplaces.
- Encounters with Further & Higher Education.
- Personal Guidance.
Stanmore College is proud to hold Matrix accreditation, a mark of excellence for information, advice, and guidance services.
Careers Advice
As a student, you can access confidential, professional career advice through drop in sessions or scheduled appointments to help you achieve your goals and aspirations. Additionally, current students can utilise Careers and Employability resources available on StudySpace (information and resource portal for Stanmore students).
Linking Curriculum Learning to Careers
Students can enhance their employability skills and explore educational and career options through events like the Higher Education (HE) and Careers Fair, as well as university and employer presentations.
Engagement with Higher Education
We offer guidance on the UCAS application process, researching universities, writing personal statements, and preparing for interviews.
Careers Contact
Careers Leader and UCAS Coordinator: Sarah Wood
careers@stanmore.ac.uk
Careers Link Governor: Hannah Butland
The Careers Programme is assessed on a month by month basis by reference to the effectiveness of delivery and is reviewed and amended on an annual basis along with the internal Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance Policy. An annual review is conducted in August each year. For any further details about our Careers Programme please contact the Careers Leader.
Careers Programme