Careers Information for Students
Uplands School aims to help you:
- Be prepared for adulthood.
- Be as independent as possible.
- Have all the information and support you need to make choices for your future.
- Know what you are good at and enjoy doing.
- Know how that can help you and others now and in the future.
- Know about different jobs.
- Have a happy life by using your skills and hobbies to help yourself and others.
- Develop your employability skills e.g. searching for jobs, writing your CV, making job applications and practising interview skills.
- Develop your work skills to help you be successful in volunteering and employment in the future.
Here are some resources for you to look at:
Careers Pilot – learn more about yourself and your strengths and interests and utilise this information to look for information on a range of job sectors Careerpilot : Plan your future work & study
Get Ahead – explore education, training and the world of work – interesting magazines and resources to read Get Ahead | Disability Rights UK
Help yourself prepare for adulthood: Preparing for Adulthood: All Tools & Resources - NDTi
Swindon SEND local offer - discover what support is available locally in Swindon: Swindon Local Offer - Swindon SEND Local Offer
If you want any further help or information then speak to your teacher