Careers Advice
and Guidance
Making the right decisions about which route to take towards your chosen career can be confusing and even stressful.
Our experienced careers advisors provide a friendly and confidential service on:
- Course choice
- Course progression
- Higher education
- Apprenticeships
- Job search skills (CVs, interviews, application forms)
Guide to the Careers Service
Watch this short video explaining the comprehensive guidance we can offer to our students.
Meet the SGS Careers Team
Our staff of friendly career development professionals can offer students appointments or group sessions to discuss and decide on next steps.
John
Walker
Head of Careers and Schools Services
Emma ESPENELL
Lead FE Careers Advisor (Bristol Campuses)Fiona Hammond
Careers Advisor (Stroud)Margaret Giles
Schools Careers AdvisorSophie Smith
Higher Education Careers AdvisorKim
Harris
Schools Careers Advisor
Jason
Evans
Strategic Enterprise Advisor
Matt
Davis
Careers Link Governor / Staff Governor
Dania
Ayarah
Careers Advisor
Careers and Employability
Programme 2020/2021
The SGS Careers and Employability Programme 2020/2021 is designed to help every SGS student to explore, experience and progress on their journey towards a meaningful and fulfilling career and future life.
The programme aims to fulfil the Gatsby Benchmarks for good careers guidance and meet the Career Development Institute’s framework, including self-development, careers exploration and career management.
Download The Careers Action Plan 2020/2021Digital Careers Resources
As an SGS student or parent/carer, you have access to accredited digital platforms that will allow you to explore and navigate your future career aspirations.
Explore careers...
Careerpilot
Explore routes into different qualifications and job sectors.
Careerpilot Careerpilot for parents Careers FacebookLMI (Labour Market
Information) for All
Compare up to three different careers simultaneously by clicking the link below.