GAP: Careers
Programme
Don’t just be employable. Be unstoppable.
Lots of colleges offer employability, careers and enrichment support. We offer something bigger.
GAP is West Herts College's unique approach to help you grow, achieve and thrive both inside and outside the classroom. It's about discovering what drives you, developing new skills, building meaningful experiences and creating opportunities that move you closer to your goals.
Whether you're pursuing university, an apprenticeship or employment, GAP gives you the freedom to shape your own journey. From volunteering and leadership opportunities to employer projects, wellbeing activities, sport, culture and community engagement, you'll build experiences that reflect who you are and who you want to become.
Along the way, you'll develop confidence, resilience and independence, make lasting connections and gain the skills needed for success in work and life.
Because being employable is good.
Being unstoppable is even better.
GAP is built into every student's study programme, meaning whichever course you choose to study, you will benefit from everything that GAP has to offer.
Our GAP programme is built around four key areas:
Independent CEIAG and Provider Access Statement
As part of the Careers Programme the College will provide students with access to independent and employer-led CEIAG.
Throughout the programme each year there will be at least two encounters for this activity. To discuss these opportunities providers should contact the Careers Leads, as listed on the College’s website.
Providers are welcome to leave a copy of their prospectus or other relevant course literature with the College. Literature should be addressed to the Head of Careers Education.
Approved by Date
College Leadership Group November 2022
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To provide individuals with transparent information regarding CEIAG services and course-based support at induction and at timely intervals throughout the academic year
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To ensure individuals understand the range of career routes open to them and how to access the information they need to make informed choices
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To promote information that is inclusive, recognises and promotes equality and diversity, challenges stereotypes and is sensitive to faith, culture and background in line with Equality Action (2010)
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To provide a clear focus on the development of employability skills as well as experience and qualifications, including opportunities for developing entrepreneurial skills for self-employment
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To work with independent careers organisations to provide external CEIAG to students and to provide input into the national requirement for services measured against the Gatsby Benchmarks
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To enable students to identify their skills, qualities and goals, and to develop a planned progression route
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To provide students with access to knowledge and skills development via the College’s Bravura activities in line with their intended destinations (industry masterclasses; on-the-job training, industry placements, internships, supported internships, site visits, UCAS events, university visits, volunteering, subject knowledge extension, English and Maths)
Click the button below to view our full Career Education Information Advice and Guidance Policy.
Bridge the GAP with West Herts College
GAP is the gateway to an unstoppable career. It’s run alongside every course and tailored to you. Check out our courses and know that with GAP to back it up, you’ve got big opportunities ahead.
