Careers advice

The Newham College Careers vision is to create pathways to great careers in Newham and East London through expert teaching of a modern, relevant curriculum focused on the strongest opportunities for sustainable employment. 

If you need help exploring your career options, then our team of careers advisors are available to provide impartial and confidential Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG).

Newham College is Matrix accredited, in recognition of the high standard of advice and guidance that we provide.

How can we help you

Our careers team provide opportunities for students to develop careers awareness, employability skills, labour market knowledge and resilience to achieve long-term success.

Our careers advisors provide support in a range of areas to help you explore your course options and identify your potential career path:

• 1:1 careers advice
• Help with compiling a CV for part or full-time work
• Guide students in preparing a covering letter as part of an application to companies for work experience or voluntary work
• Preparation for job and university interviews
• Discuss academic and vocational routes following the completion of relevant courses, exploring options such as an apprenticeship and higher education
• Support with UCAS and student finance applications
• Explore careers for the future by helping you understand labour market information

Talk to us

Our careers advisors are located in student services at East Ham or Stratford, Monday - Friday 9.00am - 4.30pm. Or you can email our advisors at careersteam@newham.ac.uk.

Resources

• Career Pathways
• UCAS
• Barclays LifeSkills

Downloads

Download Newham College’s careers programme, including meeting the Gatsby Benchmarks: