Decisions at 18 2010 - Flexibility for careers of the future20 April 2010 - 22 April 2010

Workshop details

Day

Day 2

Session

C

Start time

09.00

Strand

Student IAG

Code

C1

Presenters

Mr James Catterall - Schools Manager, Gapforce

With university places and graduate jobs increasingly competitive, there has never been a better time for students to take a well structured Gap Year and really set themselves apart from the competition. The rise in students achieving top grades means that Universities and employers are more selective and are increasingly looking for candidates who bring something different to the table. This session discusses how a well planned Gap Year can increase your student's chances of getting the University place they deserve.

This session will cover

• How to help your students get a better University place
• Gap Years - the new options available
• Gap Years - avoiding the pitfalls
• Helping your students to decide
• Practical examples of how Gap Years help
• Dealing with unexpected grades - the options

Format

Presentation, interaction & discussion

Outcomes

A greater understanding of the changing focus of Gap Years and the potential they hold to unlock new doors to University places and jobs