Pupil information

Every pupil at Woodbridge Road Academy has the opportunity to take part in a number of careers and enterprise activities throughout the year.

Highlights for our pupils include opportunities to meet employers, visit places of employment and the enterprise and further education activities we host in school. Every class has the opportunity to explore careers through careers lessons which are taught as part of the PSHE and communication curriculum.

We are always pleased to hear how you are progressing with your careers learning and welcome feedback on which activities you have enjoyed or have particularly benefited from. We are committed to help you prepare for your future whichever route you take, so please do engage in the many opportunities that are available to you.

Icanbea…. A directory of industry information, career videos and job suggestions

Icanbea is an online careers fair and a directory of local and national industry information, careers videos and job suggestions. The site has a job board of live apprenticeships, part time jobs, work experience and volunteering opportunities. Icanbea has been specifically designed for students in Suffolk and Norfolk. The content includes:

• 400 job ideas as well as live opportunities posted daily
• 360+ profiled employers and support organisations from Norfolk and Suffolk
• 80,000 visitors and 11,000+ registered users since launch
• Free website and app with social media feel
• Careers ‘wizard’ and user favourites page.

Icanbea is free and all year groups have been trained how to use it.

Preparing for Adulthood

The Suffolk Local Offer webpage has lots of useful information on transitioning to post-16 including a Preparing for Adulthood Transition Guide which is updated every year. Further information can be found here.