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In Search of Inspiration for Your Career Destination?
Which Careers Did Our Amazing Alumni Choose?
If you need inspiration for choosing your degree destination after sixth form, take a tip from Cadbury’s Class of 2023. Creative, scientific, business, health and humanities – they’ve got them all covered – along with the most popular career choices. In fact, there’s everything from nursing, criminology and architecture to data science, forensic psychology and film-making.
Sometimes it can feel like you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to deciding on that final degree direction, but it needn’t be a case of choosing one or the other. Our 2023 class found their perfect matches by combining Business & Marketing, Ancient History & History, Criminology & Psychology, Civil & Transportation Engineering, International Relations & Economics, and Radiotherapy & Oncology.
Enrich your experience
Want to investigate and really get under the skin of something new? If you’re looking for a completely new challenge, do some outside the box thinking and opt for higher study in Artificial Intelligence, Construction Project Management, Paramedic Science, Marine Biology, Professional Policing or even Horology.
Never work with children or animals the old saying goes. But that hasn’t deterred our alumni from going into teaching and studying Early Childhood Education and Care, Education and SEND, Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status, Working with Children, Young People and Families, or even Zoology with a (wait for it) Year Abroad!
Sandwich Placements 🥪
Looking to fill up your CV before you even graduate? Well degrees like Biochemistry, Computer Games Technology, Cyber Security, Digital Media Computing, Media and Communication can offer you a professional placement year or industrial experience as an integral part of your course. Food for thought!
So if you want to follow a similar path to our amazing alumni, or start your very own career trajectory, we’ve got some incredible courses that will set you on your way.
Break into the High-Demand Media Content Creation Sector!
Demand for media content has never been higher!
- The Film, Television and Video sector contributes over £12 billion to the UK economy
- The UK Film Industry is set to grow by over 4% over the next 2 years
- Major new film studios and production companies are under development in Birmingham.
So there’s no better time to study and train for a career in content creation, with massive opportunities for young people to get the skills needed for future employment.
Achieve your maximum potential by studying for a T Level in Media, Broadcast & Production at Cadbury Sixth Form College. After 2 years you’ll be the proud holder of an advanced qualification that’s equivalent to 3 A Levels and you’ll have developed skills in generating and pitching ideas, project planning, filming, editing, graphics, animation, post-production and marketing.
- You’ll get exclusive access to state-of-the art facilities and equipment, including: dedicated iMac suites, photography and film studios, recording studio, professional cameras, lighting and audio equipment, digital Fab Lab, drones and VR headsets.
- You’ll learn from tutors with extensive experience within the media sectors
- You’ll get a ‘MEGA’ support package deal which includes free and unlimited travel, specialist equipment and resources to support your studies and work placements
- You’ll complete industry placements, preparing you for employment in a range of roles within the creative sector for example: audio production assistant, broadcast assistant, production management assistant, programme assistant, runner, TV production assistant, junior content producer, social media assistant/co-ordinator or even junior media executive
See if you’re cut out for a content creation career!
- Sign up to attend an Information Webinar for Year 11 pupils and parents/carers on Thursday 23 May
- Take part in an interactive Discovery Day on Thursday 27 June
Still Time To Apply!
Worried about securing your college place before September? Worried you have missed the deadline to apply?
Well, don’t worry anymore as you’ve still got time to apply for a place at Cadbury Sixth Form College.
Other colleges have already closed their applications but the best news is ours are still open!
Why do we do this?
College is a big step in your life. We recognise you’re under enough pressure as it is studying for exams or with whatever life throws at you, and we want to give everyone the best chance possible to get into our incredible college.
That’s why we don’t impose time limits and we give you as much time and support as you need to submit your final application.
We’ll invite you in for a chat about your future career and education goals, and you can even choose your own time slot.
We’ll also tell you more about our Talk & Tour event: specially designed to give you all the information you need on T Levels and you’ll be one of the first to see our brand new purpose-built STEM centre.
So if you haven’t quite got round to applying for a place – for whatever reason – but you’re ready now, get in touch and hit that Apply button!
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The Sandwell Family of Colleges – of which Cadbury forms part – has been recognised for its commitment to Health and Wellbeing support at the annual Sixth Form Colleges Association (SFCA) awards.
The Health and Wellbeing category specifically acknowledges initiatives and programmes that prioritise the mental and physical wellbeing of the college community, including students and staff. We are extremely proud to announce that we have been awarded recognition for our dedication to Mental Health & Wellness.
Principal and Chief Executive Officer Graham Pennington said: “We’re delighted to be recognised for our mental health and wellness initiatives. I’m incredibly proud of the extensive and tailored support we have in place across The Sandwell Family of Colleges to support our learners, staff and the wider community with issues surrounding mental health and wellbeing. The impact is enormous and real, and it’s all made possible by the passion and commitment of individual staff members who work so hard to remove barriers and realise potential. It’s a real privilege to lead a College with mental health support truly at the heart of its culture and it’s encouraging to see the positive impact we are making year on year. This achievement is down to the tireless efforts of so many of our staff whose commitment and dedication is unwavering.”
Every year, the SFCA provide this sector-wide opportunity and select a small number of providers nationally, who shine within eight areas of work. This is an invaluable way to share the successes of the sector and celebrate the achievements and impact of individual Colleges.
Wednesday 26th June marked a significant milestone at Sandwell family of colleges as we hosted our first-ever student conference, bringing together students from across all three campuses (Sandwell College, Cadbury Sixth Form College and Central Saint Michael’s Sixth Form). The event aimed to amplify our students’ voices, providing them with a platform to share their perspectives and contribute to shaping our colleges communities.
Graham Pennington, CEO and Principal of Sandwell family of colleges attended and expressed his excitement about the conference. “It was inspiring to witness our first ever conference and hear from the students themselves. Their enthusiasm and insights are invaluable as we aim to create an inclusive and responsive educational environment”.
Raza Hussain Spoken word Artist and former Cadbury Student joined us as our guest speaker who spoke about his journey and his home City Birmingham. Additionally, Tarenpreet student president of Central Saint Michael’s Sixth Form and Central Campus and Bilal, student president of Cadbury Sixth Form College shared their personal thoughts and journey at the college.
A key highlight for all attendees was the breakout sessions where students had the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions which had a particular focus on the family of colleges values; Respect, Responsible and Ready, the content of tutorials and mindfulness. The students were able to delve into these core values, exploring their relevance within the community. The feedback from these discussions will play a key role in guiding our future initiatives.
We are already looking forward to next year’s conference as this year’s event has set a strong foundation for ongoing collaboration between students and the college ensuring student voice remains at the heart of what we do.
- Results will be emailed to your college email address on the morning of results day.
- The college will be open for students to collect hard copies of your results from 9.30am.
- Please bring your college ID with you when you come.
- Any uncollected results will be posted home so please let us know if you have moved home recently.
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Results can only be given to you. If you are unable to collect your results and cannot wait for the post/ email, then please let us know beforehand. You will need to provide a letter of authorisation and the person coming to collect your results will need to bring ID as well.
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College email accounts were deactivated but should now be working, if you’re having any issues please email [email protected]
