Important Dates & Session Times
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Your Next Online Group Sessions
Foundations for Brighter Futures
Years 5–7 (Ages 9–11)
All sessions at 17:30 with Theresa
| Session Date | Focus |
| Thursday 24 September 2026 | Discovering strengths |
| Thursday 22 October 2026 | What are employability skills? |
| Thursday 26 November 2026 | Career exploration |
| Thursday 17 December 2026 | End of year quiz |
| Thursday 28 January 2027 | What counts as experience? |
| Thursday 11 February 2027 | Personal profile |
| Thursday 11 March 2027 | Talking about yourself |
| Thursday 29 April 2027 | Interview basics |
| Thursday 27 May 2027 | Workplace scenarios |
| Thursday 24 June 2027 | Personal action plan |
| Thursday 15 July 2027 | Residential briefings |
Pathway to Excellence
Years 8–11 (Ages 12–16)
All sessions at 18:15 with Theresa
| Session Date | Focus |
| Thursday 24 September 2026 | Skills audit |
| Thursday 22 October 2026 | Transferable skills |
| Thursday 26 November 2026 | Matching skills to careers |
| Thursday 17 December 2026 | End of year quiz |
| Thursday 28 January 2027 | Finding opportunities |
| Thursday 11 February 2027 | Applications & personal statements |
| Thursday 11 March 2027 | Strengths & achievements |
| Thursday 29 April 2027 | Interview questions |
| Thursday 27 May 2027 | Workplace behaviours |
| Thursday 24 June 2027 | Career action plan |
| Thursday 15 July 2027 | Residential briefings |
Empowering Independence
Year 12 (Ages 17+)
All sessions at 19:00 with Theresa
| Session Date | Focus |
| Thursday 24 September 2026 | Personal skills profile |
| Thursday 22 October 2026 | Evidence of skills |
| Thursday 26 November 2026 | Career research & pathways |
| Thursday 17 December 2026 | End of year quiz |
| Thursday 28 January 2027 | Securing meaningful experience |
| Thursday 11 February 2027 | CV building |
| Thursday 11 March 2027 | Tailoring CVs/applications |
| Thursday 29 April 2027 | STAR & competency interviews |
| Thursday 27 May 2027 | Workplace expectations & professional skills |
| Thursday 24 June 2027 | Individual employment/action plan |
| Thursday 15 July 2027 | Residential briefings |
Your Next Residential
University College London
Monday 12th August 2027
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Friday 16th August 2027
Emmanuel College Cambridge
Monday 26th July2027
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Friday 30th July 2027