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Careers Information

CEIAG (Careers education, information, advice and guidance) & Work Experience

Students at Cottenham Village College are encouraged to develop high aspirations and consider a broad and ambitious range of careers. We use contacts with the world of work and further education to help them understand where different choices can take them in the future.

We are here to help all students with information, support and guidance relating to careers, post 16 transitions, work experience, taster days and other matters regarding student futures.

We have a clear careers framework in place which is linked to outcomes for students

Careers Strategy

CVC follows the Provider Access Legislation for all students. Further details of this can be found by clicking here.

Parents are welcome to get in touch if they have any questions about transitions to Post 16 or any other aspect of Careers IAG (Information, Advice & Guidance)

Contact Details: Mr P Winter – Careers Lead (patrick.winter@astreacottenham.org)

Top 5 Careers Advice Links:

  • Improve Your CV
  • Balance Work and Studying
  • For Parents – Help Your Child with Job Applications
  • Job or Career?
  • Key Skills to Develop Before You Start Applying For Jobs

CAP Provider’s Guidance Meetings Information 2024

Cambridge University Press invitation for local Year 10 students to apply for work experience for July 2025

Cambridge University Press application form

Cambridge University Press work experience placements 2025

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Principal: Zoe Andrews

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Cottenham Village College, High Street,
Cottenham, Cambridge, CB24 8UA

01954 288 944

office@astreacottenham.org

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CEO: Rowena Hackwood
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Astrea Academy Trust, The Quadrant, 99 Parkway Ave, Sheffield, S9 4WG
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