School Leavers

Are you a young person who is about to leave, or has recently left school?

Get SET – Employment Focused Study Programme

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What You Will Study

The programme will focus on developing your employability skills and ensuring you are confident about going into the workplace.

You will continue to develop your English and Maths and IT skills.

  • How You Will Be Assessed

    Your Tutor and Job Coach will monitor and record your progress in the classroom and in your placement and help you compile a portfolio of skills.

    For English and Maths, you may complete controlled assessments and/or external tests, depending on your level.

  • Entry Requirements

    There are no formal entry requirements as this course can accommodate and be tailored to suit your needs based on your current levels of English and Maths. This course is aimed at young people who have completed their vocational learning and are ready to explore the world of work.

  • Further Study

    The aim of Get SET is to help you into employment or progress on to our Project SEARCH programme.

Your Study Programme

Support

You’ll have personal and group tutorials (called Goals) with your tutors, as well as further support from our highly skilled and dedicated team as needed.

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Work Experience Placements

Every student at College has the opportunity to undertake meaningful work experience activities during their time at College.

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NAVIGATE

Activities and experiences to develop skills through trips, visits, guest speakers, volunteering, enrichment, clubs and societies.

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English & Maths

You’ll continue to study English and Maths until you achieve a GCSE Grade 9-4. This will be timetabled to fit in alongside your course.

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Castleford College Facilities

State-of-the-Art Learning Facilities

We have first-rate learning facilities, ensuring that our students have the training and knowledge to operate industry standard equipment when they progress to their chosen career.

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On-site Starbucks

At Castleford College, there is a coffee shop on the first floor serving hot and cold food and drinks, including Starbucks coffee, for students and staff. There is also a large seating area for students to enjoy their food and drink, socialise and study.

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Study Areas

The College has study pods where our students can study independently or with friends in their own time. These are designed to be sound dampening so students can work peacefully.

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Enrichment Activities

When students want to wind down and enjoy their lunch breaks, they have access to multiple enrichment activities including the College's very own pool table.

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Support Services

As a College, we take pride in our student support services. Our reception welcomes student queries all day round.

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Meet Our Students

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Student Support

Our support services are second to none and we are here to help you succeed.

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Course applications can be made through our website or by a paper application.

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Careers Explorer

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Enrichment

We make our courses varied and interesting by packing in extra activities and opportunities.

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