Morrison's Academy is committed to providing a planned programme of career education, information and guidance for all pupils. The careers programme includes career education lessons, career guidance activities (group work and individual interviews), information and research activities in the careers library, work-related learning, action planning and recording achievement.

The Careers Library

• Up to date resources on careers, universities, colleges and gap years
• Comfortable browsing area
• Open throughout the school day
• Assistance and advice from the Head of Careers

Futurewise

• Personalised careers guidance and planning
• Initial self-evaluation based on rigorous psychometric assessment, interpretation session and follow-up interview
• Separate, interlinked personal webspaces for students and parents; online journal
• Progressive, professional guidance, support and online resources from enrolment to 23^rd birthday
• And more - take a look at http://www.myfuturewise.org.uk/

The Careers Convention

• First-hand information about careers without leaving the school
• The first step towards selecting a college or university
• Exhibitors represent a variety of careers, professional bodies and the armed services
• All Scottish universities and local colleges attend
• Secondary pupils and all parents are invited

Practical support for S5 and S6

• Interview skills workshop
• Business dynamics conference
• Work experience
• Guidance on UCAS applications and personal statements
• Lectures on gap year opportunities