Career Development Programme

Want to fast track your career? At SUTC you can. Our career development programme ensures you get the best opportunities by giving you the chance to learn alongside the region’s leading employers.

At Scarborough UTC, we don’t stop at academia, you’ll learn the practical skills you need to nail an interview, write a killer CV and stand up against your peers in an increasingly competitive job market… So, how do we do it?  

Throughout your studies you’ll become familiar with top names from some of the largest and most important employers in Scarborough, they’ll work with you on projects, be on hand to offer advice and will judge your final pieces of work. As well as this, you’ll be exposed industry experts, you’ll get the opportunity to explore your career options and speak directly to employers about the path that’s going to get you there.  

You’ll become confident in presenting your ideas and you’ll be pushed to work outside of your comfort zone. You’ll get a real feel for the workplace and once you’ve graduated, you’ll be ready to slot right in.  

This unique Sixth Form opportunity is for you to work with employers to support you and prepare you for a future career. In year 12 you apply to one of our companies and will gain the following:

  • Mentoring Sessions
  • Industrial Visits
  • Work Experience
  • Bespoke Career Opportunities

Many employers offer advice with applications and interviews. They will introduce you to their companies and the many different careers that are available within them.
Here’s what some of our students think:

“It has been a genuine pleasure to work with Taleen at Anglo American on the career development program. Not only has she been able to organise interesting tours and meetings with the staff on site to get an insight on Anglo American, but she has also supported Ewan and I through our decision making and personal development to lead us into our post 18 study/work.”

“Having a mock interview before my interview with the Royal Navy really helped me to prepare and boosted my confidence. My mentor through the Career Development Programme has been very supportive”.

“The workshops in coding and on interview techniques with GCHQ helped me to understand what employers are looking for”


Find out more here:
CDP Recruiting Booklet

Work Experience

Enhancing your knowledge of the workplace, you’ll be given the opportunity to get a work experience placement with one of the region’s largest employers. This will be relevant and tailored to your career goals, giving you the upper hand when it comes to applying for jobs, apprenticeships and university.  

Project Based Learning

Where else can you work on projects set by the region’s largest employers? You’ll get to work in groups or individually to solve tasks and problems and provide solutions. All our projects are work based and give you an incredible insight into how employers approach such tasks. You’ll get technical briefings on technologies and methodologies used in the employer’s environment and you’ll be given in-depth knowledge of career opportunities.  

Employability Skills Workshops

With the help of our employer partners, we’ll coach you on the art of introductions so you can walk away from the college in the knowledge that you have introduced yourself to some of the region’s biggest business leaders. First impressions count and this is just a small step towards reaching your goals.  

Interview Techniques

This one’s essential. Practice makes perfect and with expert guidance on hand, you’ll be well on your way. We’ll help you prepare for your first interview and give you the skills you need to impress for years to come.  

Presentation Skills

Being able to deliver a presentation in front of a crowd is a daunting prospect, right? Here at Scarborough we work together to help you grow and you’ll be able to walk away from your studies knowing that you can speak confidently in front of a crowd.  

Writing a CV

We’ll help you to craft and create the perfect CV, tailored to your chosen industry we’ll give you CV writing skills that will stay with you for life. You’ll be able to apply for jobs confidently and use these skills when submitting other applications including university, military or apprenticeships.  

Careers Talks

Learn more about the industry and gain a deeper insight into the everyday activities of your chosen career path. With our careers talks you can hear it straight from the top – you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and find out more information, giving you the knowledge to decide which career path is suitable for you.  

Careers Fair

As a fantastic opportunity to find out more about potential careers in a wide and varied range of industries, our careers fair widens your understanding and can help you decide what to do next. Industry experts and employers will be on hand to discuss different specialisms, routes and options.