Careers, Information, Advice & Guidance
Our Careers, Information, Advice and Guidance Service offers a client-centred, confidential, impartial and accessible service, delivered by professionally qualified staff. We serve clients of all ages and meets the needs of our learners. All the advice, guidance and help that we offer is available not only to current students but also to students who attended our Colleges up to twelve months ago.
How we can help?
- Career Planning
Advice to help you make those vital decisions about steps to take on the road to where you deserve to be. Whether that is guidance on which courses you might take or alternative for those who want to make a change, we can give you all the help and information you may need.
To assist you in making important decisions about future careers and what subjects, courses and training you can do to reach your career destination, when you join the College as a student you will have access to Kudos an online careers programme.
- Applying to university
For students progressing onto higher education the Careers Service can assist you with choosing the right course for you at university, completing UCAS application forms, writing personal statements, mock interview preparation and student finance.
UCAS
Student Finance England
- Jobs/Employability
Whether you are looking for a part-time job to help your finances while you are studying, or a full-time job using your qualifications, we can support you into employment. We can help you with building your CV and how to present yourself to future employers, both at initial contact and through to interview stage. Students can access our part-time jobs bulletin via the Careers Moodle page.
Kudos
National Careers Service
- Apprenticeships
As an apprentice, you're employed to do a real job while studying for a formal qualification, usually for one day a week either at a college or training centre. For students aiming to enter the world of work via an apprenticeship after completing their course, the Careers Service offers support in searching and applying to apprenticeship opportunities from intermediate to higher/degree level. Students can access the regular apprenticeships bulletin downloadable from the Careers Moodle page.
National Apprenticeship Service
STCG Apprenticeships
Email: [email protected]
- T Levels
T Levels are an alternative to A Levels, Apprenticeships and other 16 to 19 vocational courses. Equivalent in size to 3 A Levels, a T Level focuses on vocational skills and can help students into skilled employment, higher study or an Apprenticeship. For more information see What are T Levels.
- Volunteering and Gap Years
Volunteering is a great way to enhance your employability skills, gain valuable experience within the world of work and to contribute to your community. Or maybe you are looking to take a gap year and use the time to volunteer on overseas projects? We can give you essential advice on planning your gap year and doing it safely.
UCAS Guide to Gap Years
VSO - Parents and Carers
We recognise that parents and carers play an influential role in supporting their child to make important decisions about their education and future career. Parents/Carers are welcome to contact the Careers Service and attend meetings if this is appropriate. At Parents’ Evenings you will have the opportunity to discuss with Careers Advisors your child’s next steps.
Parents' Guide to Apprenticeships
UCAS Advice for Parents and Guardians
- Careers Programme and Policy
Students will have a range of careers and employability opportunities throughout the year through one to one guidance interviews, group sessions, drop-in sessions, and progression events.
The Gatsby Benchmarks are a framework of eight guidelines that define the best careers provision in colleges.
How we meet the Gatsby benchmarks
STCG - Meeting the Gatsby Benchmarks Poster
Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) Policy
Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) Provider Access Policy
Provider Access Policy Statement
Careers Programme Calendar
- Careers and Employability Entitlement and Report Framework 2025-26
- STCG Careers Structure 2025-26
- STCG CV guidance template
A CV is a document that helps you show employers your skills, strengths, qualifications and experience when you apply for a job, apprenticeship or volunteering opportunity. Employers often ask for a CV and expect it to look and feel professional.
Your Academic Tutors will help you to build your own CV.
Here is a CV guidance template to get you started
The Careers Advisers can support you to continue to improve your CV throughout your journey with us at South Thames College.
