Careers & Progression
We’re proud to support every student in planning their next steps, whether that’s university, apprenticeships, employment, a gap year, or something else entirely. Our dedicated Careers & Progression Team is here to guide you through your journey and help with applications, decision-making, and exploring opportunities.
We celebrate the diversity of student’s destinations after college and are committed to helping students make informed choices.
Our Careers & Progression Team can be contacted at careers@richuish.ac.uk or via:
- Richard Jones, Careers, Exams & Learning Centre Manager – richardj@richuish.ac.uk
- Donna Pester, Progression Adviser, donnap@richuish.ac.uk
- Jo Mellor, Progression Adviser, joannem@richuihs.ac.uk
- Abi Kershaw, Student Engagement Adviser, abigailk@richuish.ac.uk.
What Our Careers Programme Offers
Our programme is built around the nationally recognised Gatsby Benchmarks, ensuring every student receives high quality, impartial careers guidance. Curriculum learning is linked to future careers, and all advice is informed by the latest labour market information
Throughout your time at Huish, you’ll have access to:
1. One to One Careers Appointments
- Bookable at any time
- Tailored advice on university, apprenticeships, course choices and employment
2. Support with Progression Choices
- Guidance on changing subjects or study programmes
- Clear advice on your next steps at the end of each year
3. Access to Digital Tools
- Unifrog for researching careers, universities and apprenticeships
- A Careers & Progression Padlet full of resources, guides and opportunities
4. Work Experience Opportunities
- Support finding placements
- Preparation sessions
- Reflections to help you build your CV and personal statement
5. Talks, Events & Employer Encounters
- CareerFest – our annual careers fair
- University visits and UCAS exhibitions
- Workshops on apprenticeships, employability skills, interviews and more
- Inspiring visiting speakers from a range of sectors
To explore the full support available to Level 2, Level 3 and EHCP learners, and our apprentices, view the complete Huish Careers Programme.
Huish Careers Programme
Support Before You Join Huish
Prior to joining Huish, the team are available to offer guidance in choosing your Study Programmes at the following key stages:
- Huish Open Events
- During the application process
- GCSE Results Day
- Enrolment.
Our School Liaison Team offer full range of guidance and support to prospective students.
Parents & Carers
We work closely with parents and carers as key partners in supporting your career development and progression.
We provide regular opportunities to engage through information evenings, parent communications and online resources, helping families to understand post‑college pathways including university, apprenticeships, gap years and employment.
Parents and carers are welcome to attend careers meetings with you, and can contact the Careers & Progression team via careers@richuish.ac.uk
Employer Engagement
We work in partnership with local, regional and national employers to enrich our careers and progression programme.
Employers contribute through a range of activities including careers talks, industry insight sessions, mock interviews, work experience, and apprenticeship engagement, helping students develop a clear understanding of the world of work.
These collaborations ensure you will gain up‑to‑date labour market knowledge, develop employability skills, and explore realistic progression routes.
By working with employers across a variety of sectors, we will help you to make informed choices and prepare effectively for successful futures.
We are always keen to establish new partnerships with employers from a wide range of sectors. Employers interested in supporting our careers and progression programme are encouraged to contact the Careers & Progression Team at careers@richuish.ac.uk