Support for your career

Our matrix standard College Careers Guidance Service is a free, confidential and impartial service available to all prospective and current students, as well as alumni. We can support you with expert careers and course guidance, UCAS and employment applications, future study options and much more! 

Our team of professionally qualified and experienced Careers Guidance Officers will support you with your decision making and give you everything you need to help you achieve your goals.

All of our College Careers Guidance Officers are all fully qualified and can help advise you on:

  • Course choice
  • Career choice or career change
  • Professional qualifications, post-graduate study and training routes 
  • Gaining qualifications and experience to enhance your employment prospects 
  • Employment and progression opportunities and job seeking skills
  • CV writing, job seeking skills, interview techniques and application advice
  • Applications to universities through UCAS, apprenticeships and training opportunities

To arrange an appointment with a Careers Guidance Officer call 0300 770 8000, speak to your Personal Tutor, speaking to Sunderland College's main reception or email guidance@educationpartnershipne.ac.uk.

Future Ready Hubs - your one-stop-shop towards a successful future

Our Future Ready Hubs offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to students' individual needs, including careers guidance and support with your next steps.

Based in both our Bede and City campuses, as well as virtually via the student intranet, our Future Ready Hubs are available to all students.

Students can access a community of support staff, as well as computer access and independent study areas.

Career Edge

As well as qualifications, we offer skills, knowledge and experience through our careers-focused curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities and links with employers across the local area.

We partner with a range of employers, including Gentoo, Hays Travel, the NHS, Rolls-Royce and the North East Chamber of Commerce, amongst many others.

Employability opportunities

Sunderland College will offer you a wider choice of courses in different subject areas and at different levels.

You'll have lots of opportunities to take part in activities outside of the classroom to boost your confidence and develop essential life skills personal qualities.

Specialist staff and facilities

Our expert staff are passionate and enthusiastic about what they do and work hard to make a difference to the lives of our students. You will be inspired every day and be motivated to be the best you can be.

We have invested in industry-standard facilities and equipment to give you the skills and knowledge to prepare for university and employment.

Industry

Our curriculum pathways are linked to industry:

  • A-Levels
  • T Levels
  • Vocational courses
  • Apprenticeships
  • Adults courses (19+)
  • Higher Education programmes
  • Virtual learning

There are a number of opportunities within our pathways at Sunderland College and Sunderland College Sixth Form, so you can follow a bespoke programme of study that is tailored to your future ambitions.

T Levels

Life after GCSEs just got more exciting with T Level qualifications!

We offer subjects including Health and Laboratory Science, as well as brand new courses in Engineering and Digital Production.

  • You will spend 80% in the classroom and 20% in the workplace (at least 45 days)
  • You will receive a nationally recognised qualification and substantial industry experience
  • They have been created alongside employers to give you the skills and experience for a range of employment opportunities

Careers Education Calendar

Information, Advice and Guidance Policy

College Careers Guidance Service

Our Statement of Service

Provider Access Policy