b'Careers Information,Advice and GuidanceThe importance of careers guidance and support is paramount for all students from Year 7 through to and CAREERS including the Sixth Form.DISCOVERYIN ACTION Thomas Telford therefore employs a full time Director of Careers and a team of careers specialists to enhance career preparation and facilitate experiences with universities and employers. The aim of the department is for every student to have the right skills to enable them to plan their career during their time at the School and beyond.The Careers Department provides a range of services which include: A Careers Policy which sets out student entitlements to Careers (available on the School Careers website) A planned programme of Careers Education which provides opportunities to develop and apply the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to make realistic career decisions. A continually updated Careers website giving students and parents access to vital careers information material online - see link on School website. A drop-in Careers Resource Centre with comprehensive and up-to-date information on opportunities in education, training and employment. A Careers and Activities Week Programme which provides students Support with career action planning, with an opportunity to gain anduniversity applications and the develop employability skills preparation of effective curriculaIndividual impartial guidance fromvitae.Schools Careers staff. Assistance with interview and publicOpportunities to experience thespeaking skills together with world of work, meet employers andassessment centre preparation.learn about the skills and qualities required in the workplace. Access to a number of computer programmes including UCAS APPLY (for university applications) and Kudos for careers ideas.12'