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Blog: Around The World in 80 Careers: Vineyard Apprentice

Day 5 Our intrepid adventurer enjoyed his train journey to Paris so much that he decided to take the next train to Turin and enjoy the French countryside through the window. As he was en-route, the adventurer passed through the beautiful vineyards of the Burgundy and Beaujolais regions. It reminded him of the wine tasting […]

Blog: Neurodiversity

NEURODIVERSITY This week is neurodiversity week[i], a celebration of neurodiversity and its strengths It was also a week to help raise greater understanding of these conditions, to help foster a more caring and understanding society However for every individual who is thriving, there are countless...

Blog: Around The World in 80 Careers – Building Surveyor

Day 4 After embarking on his 3-hour train journey, our explorer finally arrives in Paris at the Gare du Nord station As he leaves by the main gate, our adventurer is taken aback by the neoclassical architecture of the train station’s façade Whilst exploring the 10th arrondissement, he...

Blog: Around The World in 80 Careers – Customs Officer

Day 3 After a fun ferry ride from Dover, despite the mist and cold, our explorer was excited to arrive at his first destination outside of the UK He had met a lovely couple from Belgium whilst sipping a latte in the café on the ferry Toby and Roberta had spent a fortnight travelling the UK, and...

Blog: Around The World in 80 Careers – Marine Engineer

Day 2 Our intrepid adventurer has arrived in Dover and thanked Craig for the lift The next leg of the journey was to catch the ferry to France Whilst waiting in the port they noticed that there was a recruitment day with a local ferry operator advertising the following roles: Customs...

Blog: Around the World in 80 Careers – Mechanic

At CXK we are passionate about inspiring people of all ages with their career ideas, with teams of careers advisers working with young people in schools and colleges, as well as those who are unemployed, with adults changing careers and those returning to the work force after having a career break,...

Blog: A Matter of Minutes

“Why 45 minutes for a careers session” is a question I have been asked on several occasions, alongside “Surely, we can get more students seen in the day” is the other phrase I often hear The idea that being “seen” for just a moment by a careers adviser, is the “cure all” which is...

Blog: What is Lifelong Learning and why is it important?

Learning doesn’t have to just end with school, college or university Engaging in learning as an adult can help you to develop new skills, aid your personal development, and help you to grow or change your career Why is Lifelong Learning Important Adult skills and a commitment to lifelong...

Blog: Post-16 Application Guide – Part 2

As we know, post-16 applications and careers research has now begun (see Part 1 of our Post-16 application guide at: https://wwwcxkorg/blog/post-16-application-guide-part-1) In this second instalment we will explore how to apply for apprenticeships and what financial support is available to you...

Blog: Post-16 Application Guide – Part 1

Many of us are back at school or continuing with our education at home, and hopefully studying hard As you are now in Year 11, you will soon be making your post 16 applications and some decisions! We hope that this brief guide will help you as you make your next steps Options You have many...

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