Learning objectives

By taking part in this webinar, attendees will:

• increase their awareness of progression opportunities within the health and social care sector

• develop a clearer understanding of how to support learners exploring health and social care pathways

• gain up-to-date insight into Labour Market Information linked to the sector

• improve their knowledge of higher education routes, course options and progression pathways

• hear student and sector perspectives to better understand real learner journeys

• discover useful resources, information and contacts to support careers education and teaching

Key outcomes

After the session, attendees should be able to:

• identify a range of progression routes into health and social care careers

• better advise learners on the opportunities available across the sector

• use current Labour Market Information to support informed conversations and guidance

• signpost learners to relevant courses, providers and support available

• apply webinar resources and ideas within careers programmes, lessons or guidance activity

• build on their professional networks through connections made during the session

What the webinar covered

This webinar brought together Go Higher West Yorkshire, higher education providers, employers and a current student to explore opportunities in the health and social care sector. The session shared useful insight, practical resources and real examples to help professionals feel more confident supporting learners with their next steps.

Who this webinar was for

This session was suitable for:

• subject teachers, including Science, Health and Social Care, Psychology, Sociology and Maths

• careers advisers

• tutors, pastoral staff and progression staff

• any professional supporting young people with their future choices

Why attend

Health and social care is a broad and rewarding sector, with a wide range of pathways available to learners. This webinar was designed to help attendees build their knowledge, increase confidence in their guidance, and leave with practical information they could use straight away.

Please access the materials and resources for this session within the ‘materials’ tab above.

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