The Jobs and Careers Service supports students with their career
planning and progression on to further learning and work.
Onwards and upwards
We are very proud of our award-winning careers service. At
Lewisham College you can be certain that we will do all we can to
set you on the right track once you have completed your course.
The Jobs and Careers Centre
Our excellent Jobs and Careers Centre is based in the Learning
Centre. Here you can get advice from our trained and qualified
Careers Coordinator's. The Centre offers extensive careers
information, including books, leaflets, videos, computer software,
prospectuses and magazines. You are also welcome to use our
telephones, PC's and printers.
Continuing at Lewisham College
We'd love you to stay with us, either full or part time, to add
to the skills, training and qualifications you've already gained.
All kinds of options are open to you, from studying for an NVQ
through to Foundation Degree or choosing an HNC. We're here to help
you choose.
Going on to university
When the time to move on comes we are here to help you
choose the right university degree course. We can also advise on
how to make your application as impressive as possible.
GURU (guidance until you no longer require us)
We will be here to support you for up to two years
after you have left . GURU offers email and telephone support to
help you settle in at work or university.
Services for Students
- Careers Interviews: One hour, private and
confidential session with a Careers Adviser.
- Drop in service: Up to 20 minutes with a
Careers Adviser, ideal for CV checking.
- Futures Fair: This annual Careers and
Volunteering Fair has it all including some of the biggest
employers.
- Facilities: A well resourced and up to date
careers library.
- Computer Facilities: Computers to jobsearch,
produce CVs and complete application forms.
- Careers Software Programmes: A wide range
of careers software programmes that can help you with careers
suggestions and skills matching.
- Telephone: Contact employers or universities
to find out about vacancies or work experience opportunities
or further study using our freephone.
Services for Employers
- Advertised opportunities free of charge:
Whether you are seeking to recruit an apprentice or wishing to
advertise a job or volunteering opportunity we are confident that
you will be successful with Jobs and Careers. We are able to reach
hundreds of students.
- Promoting your organisation: Promote your
organisation and opportunities to hundreds of students face to face
at our Futures Fair. We can also tailor make a session for
you.
Location and Opening hours
Lewisham Way Campus - Breakspears Learning
Centre
Drop in service 11 - 4pm Monday to Fridays (Term time only)
Deptford Campus - Deptford Learning
Centre
Drop in service 11 - 3pm Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (Term time
only)Evening appointments are available on request.
The team and our contact details:
Tel: 020 8694 3224
Email: careers@lewisham.ac.uk
Useful websites
Online careers information and advice
http://careersadvice.direct.gov.uk/
http://www.nextstepsoutheast.org.uk/
http://www.connexions-direct.com/Jobs4u/
Higher education
http://www.ucas.com/
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/UniversityAndHigherEducation/index.htm
http://www.aspire-aimhigher.ac.uk/
HE student finance
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/UniversityAndHigherEducation/StudentFinance/index.htm
http://bursarymap.direct.gov.uk/
http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/students
Online jobsearch
http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/JCP/index.html
http://www.londonjobs.co.uk/
http://www.jobs.nhs.uk/
http://www.jobsgopublic.com