Bexhill College careers academy

Career Academies UK leads and supports a movement of over 700 employers and over 120 schools and colleges, working together to raise the aspirations of 16 to 19-year-olds.

95% of Career Academy graduates go on to higher education, or an equivalent level of work-related training, compared with a predicted 40% based on their GCSE performance at the start of the programme.

The course programme links in directly with the students' curriculum coursework and provides a summer internship which in many cases leads to full time employment with leading businesses.

The programme has been praised for its ability to motivate and inspire students while offering real industry specific work experience as well as being recognised by Universities across the UK which helps in preparation for Higher Education.

The College is piloting the scheme for some Media students from 2011 and will then roll the programme out across the board from the following academic year.

Principal Karen Hucker said: "The Careers Academy Scheme provides fantastic opportunities for students to gain skills in the business world. The College is proud to be the first college to be able to provide this opportunity for its students in the South east".