Supporting your future
At Lowestoft Sixth Form College, your future matters. We're here to help you explore your options, make informed decisions and achieve your career goals.
Our careers programme is embedded throughout your time at college, giving you access to expert careers information, advice and guidance whenever you need it. From your first day to your next step after college, we're here to support your progression.
Careers support throughout your course
Your teacher, Careers Advisor and Success Coaches will work with you throughout your time with us to help you develop your skills, explore opportunities and plan your future. You'll receive careers education through tutorials, one-to-one guidance and personalised support.
Students studying away from campus can also access careers resources through Moodle and receive advice from our friendly Careers Team by phone, email or online.
How we can help
Our qualified Careers Advisers can support you to:
- Explore your progression options, including further study, university, apprenticeships, training and employment.
- Create a professional CV and job applications.
- Prepare for interviews with guidance and mock interview practice.
- Apply for Higher Education courses and vocational training.
- Find the right work placement alongside our Placement Team.
- Research careers, labour market information and employment opportunities.
- Develop a personalised career action plan and identify your next steps
Ways to access careers support
There are lots of ways to access careers advice and guidance during your time at Lowestoft Sixth Form College, including:
- One-to-one appointments, either in person, by telephone, online or by email.
- Drop-in sessions with Careers Advisor
- The Careers and Wellbeing Tutorial Programme.
- Careers and Progression resources available on Moodle.
- Employer talks and industry guest speakers.
- Careers fairs and employer events throughout the year.
- University and training provider visits.
- Virtual careers events and online resources.
- Support from teaching staff with specialist industry knowledge.
Contact the Careers Team
If you would like to speak to a Careers Adviser or find out more about the support available, please contact us at careers@eastcoast.ac.uk.
