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Year 11 Preparing for College/Apprenticeship

Objectives: (1) Read the tips for personal statement writing (2) Look at the examples and highlight key sentences that you like (3) Have a go at writing your own personal statement (4) Look at different colleges to compare both courses and apprenticeships Put key information in a blog post or print it off

Websites http://www.westsuffolkcollege.ac.uk http://www.otleycollege.ac.uk http://www.easton-college.ac.uk http://www.cwa.ac.uk http://www.suffolk.ac.uk http://www.ccn.ac.uk

If you are unsure about what you like to study after school or would like more information about types of careers, visit the websites below: http://www.fasttomato.com https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk https://www.plotr.co.uk http://www.thesource.me.uk - Opportunities in Suffolk

These websites are all on our Works4Me blog as well.

Tips for personal statement writing

What to think about.

What influenced you to study your chosen subject? Why you decided to apply for this subject? What aspects of the subject you enjoy most? What experiences or qualifications do you have that are relevant to your application?

What hobbies and interests do you have outside of school? What are your future intentions and goals?

Do

Keep it clear and concise Avoid any spelling mistakes or slang Be honest Have a positive attitude

Dont

Say your mum or teachers are making you do it Write anything you dont feel comfortable talking about in an interview Waffle on! Talk about things you did when you were in Primary School

Read below to get some ideas of how to write a personal statement for College or an Apprenticeship

Personal Statement I am a creative and hardworking individual with a passion for Art. There are many aspects of my GCSE Art course which I enjoy, in particular free hand drawing. I am also studying GCSE Textiles and Drama and love bringing my own ideas and interpretation to a piece of work. Currently, I am completing an Employability Programme, which has informed me of what I need to do to achieve my career goal. Outside of School, I work as a stage production assistant. This involves setting up equipment for performances and working as part of a large team. Here, I have developed my communication and listening skills, following instructions and passing on information to others. Recently, I have taken up learning the Japanese language and will be travelling to Japan next summer. I was then nominated by Thurston Community College to receive the Principles Reward 2012. I am looking forward to pursuing my next journey after Year 11, and feel I have a lot to bring to your Art and Design course at West Suffolk College .

Personal Statement I am an active and practical individual with an interest in Public Services. Currently I am studying GCSE psychology and child development, and feel that my understanding of these subjects could support a career within the police force. In School, I am part of an employability scheme, supported by Suffolk County Council. Here, I have been introduced to Suffolk Police careers and hoping to join the police cadets in Bury St Edmunds this year. Outside of School, I work at the Jigsaw Childrens Centre with young children age 0 -5 years. Here my duties include; organising materials, speaking with parents, interacting with young children during activity classes and supervising free play sessions as well as preparing snacks for break time. I feel this experience has helped to develop my communication and listening skills, taking a mature approach towards supporting others and being in a position of high responsibility and care. Overall, I am an enthusiastic person with a can do attitude. I am looking forward to starting my next journey after Year 11. I feel I have a lot to bring to your Public Service course at West Suffolk College.