Our careers advisors will help you research universities, work and apprenticeship opportunities. Our advisors offer free and impartial information, advice and guidance and are available to you throughout your studies. You will also have the chance to engage in careers, higher education and employability sessions and events to research your options and develop career management skills during your time at college.
Tailored work experience.
Each year you’ll receive a tailored work experience programme which will give you transferrable skills to take into your future career.
Real world projects.
From design briefs, to competitions, we make real world challenges a part of your study.
Network with our network.
We have a huge range of university and industry partners who work closely with our students to deliver bespoke sessions, mentoring, training and experiences.
Dedicated careers guidance.
We offer a dedicated careers service to help students map their future ambitions.
Professional courses.
Our professional Pre T Level courses are designed by industry experts. You will learn the skills needed within industry and put theory into practice.
Get inspiration on careers and course combinations. Search over 100 different career options for each of our courses. Get real-time labour market information for every occupation and watch videos of industry professionals.
We’ve partnered with Day of Wrk - an online platform that seeks to bring clarity to job roles and industries, lifting the lid on what people actually do day-to-day. Not knowing the day-to-day of job roles is a massive barrier to entry, especially if you are from a disadvantaged background.
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Day of Wrk is aimed at helping disadvantaged young people understand the realities of job roles, and what they really involve, through a series of authentic day-in-the-life stories. Studies have shown that people are less likely to apply for jobs due to a lack of understanding of what the role entails. This is more likely to impact those from disadvantaged backgrounds as they lack network connections to find out about these roles. This then leads to less diversity across industries. My hope is that this page serves as a space to help solve this issue.
Newham Sixth Form College is a family that has been growing for over 25 years. It’s built careers, companies and life long friendships.
Aspiring ethical hacker and 2nd year undergraduate student at Staffordshire University London
Vishnu Jayachandran is currently a second year undergraduate BSc Cyber Security student as well as an avid Student Ambassador at Staffordshire University London. He aspires to become an ethical hacker and contribute towards making the digital world a safer place for everyone. Vishnu came from Little Ilford School and studied Vocational Level 3 IT Practitioners achieving D*DD before progressing to university. We caught up with Vishnu to find out a little more on his journey since NewVIc.
Just graduated from UAL. She is a social media manager and freelance dancer for Paradox Dance Theatre, set up by NewVIc alumni students. Earlier this year she was selected to feature as a dancer in the music video for Jake Isaac for his new album ‘for when it hurts’. Ikrah also has her own hair business
Ikrah is a former vocational level student at NewVIc and came from Highgate Wood School in North London and Level 3 Photography, Interactive Media and TV & Film. She progressed onto an undergraduate degree at University of the Arts London to study BA (Hons.) in Public Relations. We caught up with Ikrah to find out a little more on her journey so far.
Final year undergraduate student at Goldsmith’s, University of London. He is also writer, reporter and journalist at Newham Voices who has also written for The Guardian, The Independent, Digital Spy, Open Democracy, Red Pepper Magazine and other media outlets
Noah is a writer, reporter and journalist at Newham Voices. He is a former A Level student at NewVIc and came from being homeschooled and studied A Levels in History, Government and Politics and a Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Law. He progressed onto an undergraduate degree at Goldsmiths, University of London to study BA (Hons.) in History and Journalism. We caught up with Noah to find out a little more on his journey so far.
Former chief data officer for IAG Loyalty. She is one of the most influential person in data for the last 5 years as part of the top 100 leaders in data and analytics. Kinnari is recognised as one of the top twenty Women in Data and Tech for 2023
Kinnari is a former vocational level 3 student at NewVIc. She came from Brampton Manor Academy and studied an Advanced GNVQ in Information Technology, as well as an AS Level in Further Maths. She progressed onto study an undergraduate degree at Kingston University to study BSc (hons) in Computing and Mathematics. We caught up with Kinnari to find out a little more on her journey so far.
Junior Motion Designer for a design-driven motion graphics and animation studio, Buff Motion
Abraham E. is a Junior Motion Designer at Buff Motion, a design-driven motion graphics and animation studio in Brighton. He is a former Level 3 Vocational student at NewVIc and came from Eastlea Community School and studied Creative Media, Production and Technology. He initially progressed onto a BA in Information and Interface Design, but then switched over to study an undergraduate degree at University of the Arts London to study BA (Hons.) in Graphic and Media Design. We caught up with Abraham to find out a little more on his journey so far.
Micro Social Media Influencer for PR, Marketing and Events agency, Posh Cockney
Henna Nazir just completed an internship as a micro social media influencer for Posh Cockney, an award-winning PR, Marketing and Events agency based in London. She is a former A Level student at NewVIc and came from Brampton Manor Academy and studied A Levels in Economics, Finance and Sociology. She is on a gap year doing various internships. Henna is now looking to progress onto an undergraduate degree in Midwifery. We caught up with Henna to find out a little more on her journey so far.
Founder and Owner of Hayachi Services, an IT Consultancy established in 2017
Amritpal Gill is the founder and owner of Hayachi Services. Founded in 2017, Hayachi Services is an IT Consultancy which works with organisations of all sizes across the UK. Their wide-variety of clients include leading international law firms, global financial institutions, developers, retro-game stores and more. He is a former A Level student at NewVIc. Amritpal came from Forest Gate Community School and studied A Levels in Archaeology, Classical Civilisation and History. He chose to take a gap year to do an apprenticeship with law firm, Herbert Smith Freehills before setting up his own business. Amritpal will now be progressing onto study an undergraduate degree at Queen Mary University of London to study History. We caught up with Amritpal to find out a little more on his journey so far.
Final Year Undergraduate Student at University College London
Sandra Gudziunaite is studying BASc Arts and Sciences, Health and Environment major at University College London. Sandra is a former Progress to Advanced and A Level student at NewVIc. She came from Italy and studied GCSE English, Maths, History, Psychology and Science followed by A Levels in Biology, Chemistry, Psychology and an AS Level in Maths and an Extended Project Qualification. We caught up with Sandra to find out a little more on her journey since NewVIc.
Digital Content Producer for performing arts venue, Sadler’s Wells Theatre
Sheli Ali is currently a Digital Content Producer for performing arts venue, Sadler’s Wells Theatre. Sheli is a former vocational and A Level student at NewVIc. She came from Forest Gate Community School and studied an Extended Diploma in Performing Arts and an A Level in Dance. She progressed onto study an undergraduate degree at Lancaster University to study BA (Hons.) in Theatre Studies. We caught up with Sheli to find out a little more on her journey since NewVIc.
Co-Founder of Humble Grove, a Video Game Company that released ‘No Longer Home’ to critical acclaim in 2021
Cel Davison is the co-founder of Humble Grove, a video game company who released ‘No Longer Home’ on PC and console, to critical acclaim in 2021. Cel is a former A Level student at NewVIc and came from Eastlea Community School. We caught up with Cel to find out a little more on their journey.
Former Student Union Lead Councillor and 1st Year Undergraduate Student at the University of Birmingham
Jhundon Mendi was an avid member of the NewVIc Student Union in the role as a Lead Councillor and made his mark with the work he did. He recently featured on a live podcast with BBC Asian Network talking about university. He is currently in his first year at the University of Birmingham. Jhundon is a former A Level student at NewVIc. We caught up with him to find out a little more on his journey.
Senior Clinical Pharmacist with East London Foundation Trust and Founder of Empower Mentoring Programme
Maham Arshad is a Senior Clinical Pharmacist with East London Foundation Trust. Maham has also set up a special 6 month long mentoring programme called Empower for young people this year. She is a former A Level student at NewVIc. We caught up with Maham to find out a little more on her journey.
PGCE Student at Greenwich University and Advice and Recruitment Officer at NewVIc
Saima Bibi is currently an Advice and Recruitment Officer at NewVIc. She is also studying a PGCE with Greenwich University to go into teaching Religious Studies and English Language to post 16 students. Saima is a former A Level student at NewVIc. We caught up with Saima to find out a little more on her journey.
Former Oxbridge Student and an Aspiring Economist who is Currently a Second Year London School of Economics and Political Science Student
Valeriu Jardan is currently a second year BSc Economics, History and Geography student at LSE. He is a former A Level student at NewVIc. We caught up with Valeriu to find out a little more on his journey.
Founder of Day of Wrk, and Content & Publishing Manager for PR and Communications agency, Hill+Knowlton Strategies
Zakir Hasan is the founder and creator of Day of Wrk which seeks to bring clarity to job roles and industries and improve representation of ethnic minority people in professional ‘white-collar’ careers. He is currently a Content and Publishing Manager for PR and Communications agency, Hill+Knowlton Strategies. Zakir is a former A Level student at NewVIc. We caught up with Zakir to find out a little more on his journey.
Darning Newham Project Lead for Newham Heritage Month and Final Year Central Saint Martin’s Student
Memunatu Barrie set up a collaborative project called Darning Newham with another alumni working with Newham Council’s Newham Heritage Month 2021. She is currently in her final year at UAL. Memunatu is a former A Level student at NewVIc. We caught up with Memunatu to find out a little more on her journey.
Darning Newham Project Lead for Newham Heritage Month and Textiles Teacher at a secondary school in North London
Katie May Anderson set up a collaborative project called Darning Newham with another alumni working with Newham Council’s Newham Heritage Month 2021. She is currently a Textiles teacher at a secondary school in North London. Katie is a former A Level student at NewVIc. We caught up with Katie to find out a little more on her journey.
Assistant Manager in Sustainable Business Practice and Co-Chair of EY Muslim Community in London Bridge
Mudassar Chaudhry is currently an Assistant Manager in Sustainable Business Practice at EY (formerly known as Ernst & Young) and Co-Chair of EY Muslim Community in London Bridge. Mudassar is a former A Level student at NewVIc. We caught up with Mudassar to find out a little more on his journey.
Labour Party Councillor and Deputy Cabinet Environment and Transport for Newham Council
Nilufa Jahan is currently a Labour Party Councillor and Deputy Cabinet Environment and Transport for Newham Council. Nilufa is a former A Level student at NewVIc. She progressed on to an undergraduate degree at Brunel University to do a BSc in History and Politics.
Project Manager in Digital Forensics
Inderpal Lolay is currently a project manager with Atos working on an IT project with the Metropolitan Police in digital forensics. He has recently been offered a new position to work with Capita with IT projects for the Home Office. Inderpal is a former vocational level 3 business student at NewVIc.
Investment Banker and Student Mentor
Hally Nguyen is an investment banker at StormHarbour in Mayfair and a student mentor for aspiring young people looking to get into the financial industry. Hally is a former A Level student at NewVIc.
Teacher and Head of Year
Omer Bashir is a teacher and Head of Year 10 at Rokeby School. Omer Bashir is a former A Level student at NewVIc.
Actor and Singer-Songwriter
International freelance songstress and multi-award winning actor Japjit Kaur is a former A Level student at NewVIc. Japjit has recently recorded on the second album for a band called Simon Thacker’s Svara Kanti.
Filmmaker
Tom Smith is an award winning filmmaker and former NewVIc student. His films have also been screened at numerous film festivals such as the National Student Film Festival as well as institutions around the world including the USA.
RSC Actor
Joseph Adelakun a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company and has performed in RSC productions of Julius Ceasar, Titus Andronicus and Antony and Cleopatra.
Vocalist
Former NewVIc A Level student Naomi Scarlett is a successful backing singer for a vast number of successful singers and bands including Honne, Izzy Bizu and Alfa Mist. Currently touring in Asia.
Architect and Designer
Claudio has worked with the award winning architect, Simone de Gale, the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust and PRP Architects where his interior designs are currently being built in Stratford City, London.
Find out about exciting career opportunities in progressing industries. Get advice, make sound decisions and achieve your goals.
Which is more powerful as a career tool?
Many would argue that the English language is the more academic of the two and facilitates a smooth entry into certain competitive degrees. They wouldn’t be wrong. English language has a beautiful way of connecting cognitive development where we learn words and sounds as babies to the way we process words and understand them as adults.
Literature, although more creative, allows you to harness valuable skills that can be transferred to successful careers across a range of fields. Let’s explore which of the two is deemed superior and leads to greater career success.
Swimming, football, chess, drama, and the list goes on. From primary to secondary school students are encouraged to attend one or more clubs to supplement their learning, to get active or get involved. But why? What are the true benefits of doing an extracurricular activity? Let’s explore that question in this article.
As classes start and your course is getting into full swing you may start to wonder; ‘Is this the right course for me?’, ‘Will this subject truly get me closer to the career I want?’ Sometimes this can leave you feeling overwhelmed and like it might be easier to drop out of college. Let’s explore what to do when you are unsure about your subject(s).
“Don’t stress about it!” It’s a very common phrase, but it rarely comes with any more advice after that, so this post is here to provide some techniques to stress less about the things that you will inevitably experience, such as; exams, job interviews and presentations. Some of these tips may be useful to helping you to feel a bit more in control.
To understand the benefits of networking, it is important to understand that opportunities come from people. If you are looking to get into an industry, the more people from that industry who you know, the more likely that you are to find a relevant opportunity. One experience could be a gateway to a brighter future.
Understanding more about your education options once you leave secondary school including the difference between sixth form and college, as well as the qualifications you can study. Whether you are in Year 11 and considering what to do next, a teacher trying to give useful information or a parent /guardian providing support through the process, understanding all the post-16 options can be overwhelming. Hopefully, this article will make it easier for you to understand what some of the options are, the differences between them and the opportunities they can offer.
Did you know that the role of Software Developer is expected to grow by 21% by 2028?
Digital transformation is soaring as fast as ever as more companies champion their hybrid working models. As a result many are investing in AI technology, cyber security and cloud computing to boost productivity, efficiency and make savings. Here are the top 7 roles you want to consider for a successful career in the technology field.
Putting the words you read into practice
Did you know that even as you read this sentence, your brain is developing a multitude of skills you may not even be aware of. Your cognitive development is enhanced the moment you indulge in any kind of literature from blogs to online articles and from books to journals.
Reading is proven to enhance your memory, reading speed and comprehension, not to mention your oral and written skills. Don’t forget that higher level skills such as critical thinking, analytical and persuasion skills help to enhance your articulation and overall understanding of concepts. Here are ways in which literary texts can support your long-term career goals and give you skills for work.
Getting a head-start in the world of work
Starting a job whilst studying a college course can be demanding, challenging and tough to manage. The benefits, however, outweigh the negatives as you are more than likely to come out with greater work experiences, and a multitude of skills including time management, working under pressure and how to be exceptionally organised.
All these skills are essential to start life as a full time employee in your dream industry. Here are the 6 part-time jobs you might want to consider to give you a head-start.
Reach out for your ideal role
The financial success of the sports industry, which is currently worth £39billion, continues to grow as areas like sports science, fantasy sports, women’s sports, youth club leagues, e-sports, and the emphasis on fitness and health becomes more and more popular.
Whilst becoming a sports athlete is a top choice for many, here are some incredibly rewarding and versatile careers that may not always be thought up, but those that can expose your true talents, and offer great rewards.
