Students

Your Future Starts Here

Your future, ambitions and aspirations are important to us. We want to give you the information, advice and experiences you need to make informed decisions about your education, training and career pathway.

Throughout your time at Thornhill Academy, you will develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to succeed in further education, training and employment.

You will learn about careers through:

Personal Development, Guidance and AMPD lessons
Subject lessons and how they connect to future careers
Events such as the Careers Convention, Talk Money Week and World of Work Week
Visits to colleges, universities and workplaces
Workshops with employers and training providers
Online careers events and virtual opportunities
Independent careers research
One-to-one careers guidance interviews

We regularly ask for your feedback to help shape and improve our careers programme.

Morrisby Careers

Morrisby Careers is your personal career planning tool. It helps you explore careers that match your interests, strengths and skills, while providing up-to-date information about jobs, qualifications and future pathways.

With your Morrisby account, you can:

Discover careers that suit you
Explore college, sixth form, university and apprenticeship options
Research jobs and labour market information
Record your careers experiences and achievements
Build an action plan for your future

Your Morrisby account will grow with you throughout your time at Thornhill, helping you make informed decisions about your next steps.

Links to Careers Information and Advice

Use the resources below to begin exploring careers, qualifications and future pathways.

Get Career Confident
A series of short films showcasing a wide range of careers and what different jobs involve.

iCould Buzz Quiz
Complete a short personality quiz and discover careers that match your interests and strengths.

BBC Bitesize: Explore Careers
Explore hundreds of job profiles, hear from people working in different industries and learn about salaries, qualifications and career routes.

National Careers Week
Access careers resources, videos and guidance throughout the year.

National Careers Service
The government's official careers service, offering information, advice and guidance on careers, education and training opportunities.

FutureMe (Outreach North East)
Find out more about universities in the North East and how higher education could help you achieve your goals.

How2Become
Learn how to write a CV, complete applications, prepare for interviews and succeed in recruitment processes.

Prospects
Explore career options and match your interests and personality to potential careers.

Barclays LifeSkills
Develop employability, financial and workplace skills through interactive resources and activities.

Post 16 Education & Training

When you leave Thornhill Academy, there are several pathways available to you. The information below will help you begin researching your options.

A Levels

A Levels are subject-based qualifications that can lead to higher education, further training or employment. Students usually study three subjects over two years and are primarily assessed through examinations.

BTECs

BTECs are practical, work-related qualifications that combine classroom learning with the development of vocational skills. They are available at a range of levels and can provide progression to employment, apprenticeships or university.

T Levels

T Levels are technical qualifications equivalent in size to three A Levels. They focus on developing industry-specific skills and include a substantial industry placement of at least 45 days. T Levels can lead to employment, higher education or apprenticeships.

https://www.tlevels.gov.uk/

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships combine paid employment with training and qualifications. Apprentices earn while they learn, spending most of their time in the workplace while receiving training from a college, university or training provider.

Benefits include: