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Careers Service at Capel Manor College

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At Capel Manor College, careers education and progression are at the heart of the student experience. Whether you are planning to progress to university, secure an apprenticeship, enter employment or further develop your professional skills, our Careers Team is here to support you at every stage.

As London’s only environmental college, we help students turn their passion for the natural world and environment into meaningful and rewarding green careers. Through personalised guidance, strong industry links and dedicated employability support, we prepare students for success in a growing and evolving sector.

Our careers guidance is designed to build confidence, develop employability skills and enable students to make informed decisions about their future.

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Contact the Careers Team

Our Careers Team is available to support current students with careers guidance and progression advice.

For careers enquiries or to book an appointment, please contact:

Email: careers@capel.ac.uk
Telephone: 0303 003 1234

Students can also speak to their tutor for further information about the careers support available at their campus.

What we can help with

All students have access to impartial Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) throughout their time at the College. Our Careers Advisor provides support with:

  • Career planning and progression
  • University and UCAS applications
  • Apprenticeships and training opportunities
  • CV and cover letter writing
  • Interview preparation and mock interviews
  • Job search support
  • Employability skills development
  • Personal statements and application support

Students can access one-to-one careers appointments, workshops, tutorial sessions and drop-in support throughout the academic year. Appointments can take place face-to-face, by telephone, video call or email.

We understand that every student’s journey is different, and our guidance is tailored to individual goals, interests and aspirations.

Many Capel Manor College students progress to higher education, apprenticeships and employment each year.

We support students in exploring a wide range of progression routes, including:

  • University applications
  • Apprenticeships and traineeships
  • Employment opportunities
  • Specialist industry training
  • Professional qualifications

Our Careers Team works closely with curriculum staff to ensure students understand the progression opportunities available within their chosen industry.

Students are encouraged to explore their ambitions, research career pathways and develop the confidence needed to take their next steps successfully.

Each year, students have the opportunity to meet and network with employers from across the green industries through our Careers Fair and employer engagement activities.

These events help students broaden their understanding of future opportunities, build professional networks, gain industry insight and make informed decisions about their future careers.

Students can access a range of careers resources and progression information, including: ·

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Student progression case studies

Whether school leavers or career changers, our students are equipped with the vital knowledge and hands-on skills needed to thrive in the green industries.

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