Careers Information
In 2022, our phenomenal Futures Team once again renewed their Quality in Careers Standard award and achieved another Gold Standard, the highest possible attainment. This award recognises the incredible work done by our VP and Futures Team as it assesses the quality of the team’s career advice and guidance. It was awarded to our Futures Team by Ixion, part of the Shaw Trust group. We are the only sixth form college in the city to have achieved the gold standard.
College Futures Team
Our Futures team is here to support students with all aspects of their future pathways, including careers advice, higher education guidance and work experience opportunities. Details of the team and the support they provide can be found below.
All members of the team are based in the Futures Zone, located next to the library.
Rebecca Archer – Careers Coordinator
Rebecca supports students with their careers education, helping them explore their future options and make informed decisions about university, apprenticeships, employment and other pathways.
Email: rarcher@jcc.ac.uk
Katie Schilling – Higher Education Progression Manager
Katie supports students with their higher education progression, helping them navigate the university application process and make informed decisions about their future study options. She provides guidance on UCAS applications, student finance, support for high-achieving students and early applicants, helping students prepare for successful progression to higher education.
Email: kschilling@jcc.ac.uk
Trina Tiernan – Work-related Learning and Employability Manager
Trina supports students with work-related learning and employability opportunities, helping them develop valuable skills and gain experience to support their future goals. She coordinates work-related activities both within college and externally, including work placements during half term holidays, and provides specific support for students studying ICT, Business, Art and Design.
Email: ttiernan@jcc.ac.uk
Helen Newman – Work Experience Coordinator
Helen supports students with work experience and employability opportunities, providing advice and guidance to help them develop skills, gain valuable experience and prepare for their future pathways. She coordinates work-related activities throughout the year, both within college and with external partners, including work placements during half term holidays. Helen also provides specific support for students studying Science, Law, Psychology, Criminology, Sport and Sociology.
Email: hnewman@jcc.ac.uk
Do you need careers advice outside of college term dates?
At the college our careers team work term-time only and so if you require support over the bank holidays, half terms or larger holidays (Christmas, Easter or the summer), it might be worth contacting the below for immediate careers information, advice and guidance.
Birmingham Careers Service
Support for young people to 19 years (25 years for those on an EHCP, with careers guidance, employment, apprenticeships, and links for further and higher education.
Contact: 07594509532
Opening hours: By appointment only (Mon – Thurs)
Website: https://www.birminghamcareersservice.co.uk/
Support that they offer: Face-to-face, phone and webchat
National Careers Service
Phoneline support with careers guidance, skills assessments, course searching, updating skills, apprenticeship guidance and referral services.
Contact: 0800 100 900
Opening hours: 8am – 8pm (Mon – Fri) & 10am – 5pm (Sat + bank holidays)
Website: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/
Support that they offer: Phone, webchat and email