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To ensure every pupil develops an awareness of their long
term opportunities along with the ability to research and
progress those opportunities, the Dulwich College Careers
Department has devised a programme for Year 11 pupils and
their parents, that continues for as long as pupils and
alumni require.
The foundation is laid during five Year 11 lessons taught
in PSHE. Students are shown how to identify a personal interest
or ambition and thoroughly research a related Career area.
The activity is brought to life through the tangible application
of securing a visit or work placement to/with a professional
in the field.
The placements and visits provide pupils with their first
experiences of how their interests and abilities could be
applied and utilised in the world beyond education, but
also demonstrate to students the relevance of their current
studies. Students are encouraged to develop continuing links
with their hosts and to visit other hosts during their time
in the Upper School. They often invite their contacts to
speak at Societies; include examples from their visits in
academic work; secure holiday and gap year employment and
develop ideas for degree course choice and long term aspirations.
The continuing nature of the programme ensures that students
maintain contact with the school after their departure and
eventually return as employers themselves to offer help
to the next generation
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