Careers information for students and parents
Year 7Year 8Year 9Year 10Year 11Sixth Form
Events at North Chadderton School Autumn Term
25th September - Y11 Engineering trip to Bradleys Engineering & Manufacturing
26th September - Y13 - UK University & Apprenticeship show, Old Trafford
10th October - 6th Form Assembly by Maria from Apprenticeship Academy
13th - 17th October - Yr 11 Futures week
14th October - Y11 Workshop by Megan from Oxford
14th October - Y11 Post 16 Pathways Evening
16th October - Y11 Employer Day
24th - 28th November - Y10 Futures Week
26th November - Y11 Mock Interviews
Events at North Chadderton School Spring Term
12th – 16th January Y12 Work Experience
16th January - Y13 Ultimate Products Assembly
19th January – Y9 Oldham University Trip
20th January - Yr10 JDUP Assembly
23rd January - Savills Assembly Sixth Form
26th – 30th January Y9 Futures Week
26th – 27th January Y12/13 Business & Law Trip to London
3rd & 5th February – Y9 Huddersfield University Trips
4th February - Y10 Oxford Uniq Event
4th February - Caseys Construction Event
9th – 13th February National Apprenticeship Week :-
· Bradleys Engineering & Manufacturing Workshop
· KPMG Assembly
· Rochdale Training Assembly
· Open Reach Assembly
· Oldham Council Apprenticeship Assembly
· North Lancs Training Group Talk
24th February – Y10 JDUP Event at Manchester Central
24th February - Y9 students to Oxford University
2nd -6th March – National Careers Week
4th March – BeUniq Event Y10 students
6th March – Savills 6th Form Assembly
18th March – Y9 Trip to Manchester Metropolitan University
Events at North Chadderton School Summer Term
16th – 17th April – Y10 Trip to Oxford University, BeUniq
5th- 8th May – Y8 Futures Week
11th June – Work Experience Information Evening
22nd – 26th June – Y7 Futures Week
26th June – Y7 Futures Week Assembly by a North Chadderton Alumni
26th June – Y10 Post 16 Taster Day
29th June -3rd July – Y10 Work Experience
6th – 10th July – Y12 Futures Week
7th July – Y12 Trip to Huddersfield University
8th July – Y12 Employer Day

Positive Steps Careers Adviser
The Gatsby 8 careers meeting delivered at school, through the Positive Steps Charity, in Oldham, is tailored support, to explore individual goals, needs and aspirations, and often involves smart action planning. The meetings are expected for all learners making significant choices, particularly for year 9 options, as well as post 16 and post 18 options.
This impartial meeting therefore, is a one-on-one, personalised guidance session with a level 6 qualified careers adviser, to help a student understand their aspirations, interests, and career options, enabling them to make informed choices about careers and pathways.
For further information, please use contact below:
Abdul Azad
Careers Adviser
Education & Guidance Services
Main: +441616219400
Direct: +441616219384
Mobile: +447935063806
Career Guidance - Positive Steps
For more information about the Careers Adviser role, please click here.

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