The Careers department is located on the Ground floor Emilie Mary Building
Term Time Hours:
- 8:00am - 4:00pm (Mon-Thu)
- 8:00am - 2:15pm (Fri)
We are also regularly posting information on the college intranet - Moodle, and on the college bulletin, which is emailed to students.
There are 'parent guides' available on the Connect Portal e.g. A Parent's guide to University; a Parent's guide to post-18 options which we hope you will find helpful.
Resources & Services:
- The college works closely with staff from Positive Steps
- We have a well stocked colour coded careers library
- Prospectuses for the majority of universities in the UK
- Computer software programmes
- Careers Moodle pages
- Guest speakers
- Careers Evening for students and parents
- Progression Day
- Support and guidance at key times. e.g. Open Evenings, at enrolment and during results periods, UCAS application etc.
- Work experience
- Guidance interviews
- Mock interviews
- Assistance with CVs and Personal Statements
- Bespoke career lessons via the Tutorial Programme
- Apprenticeship information
- University applications.
Useful Links:
Further Information
Careerometer
UCAS
University Open Days
Apprenticeships
UCAS Apprenticeships
The Apprenticeship Guide
Not Going to Uni
SACU
Gt Manchester LMI
Gap Year
For further information contact
Mrs Lisa Harrington - Head of Futures
Mrs Jean McCool - Senior Careers & HE Adviser
Mrs Sarah Morton - Senior Careers & HE Adviser
Mr Damion Langford - Positive Steps Adviser
To book an appointment with a Careers Adviser, please use the email address immediately below:
Careersadvice@holycross.ac.uk0161 762 4531 / 4536Mrs K Cooke
Work Experience Co-ordinator
kmc@holycross.ac.uk0161 762 4559
Link Governor - Careers
Mrs H Stainton