General Information

At Da Vinci Academy, we believe that careers education is as important as your academic journey. You will learn about careers through the years ensuring that you have all the information you need to make appropriate post-16 choices and that you are ready for the world of work. 

Post-16 Options

Watch this short video from Luminate Careers to understand what options are available for young people aged 16 years and over.  It provides an overview of three key options:

  • Full time education
  • Apprenticeships and traineeships
  • Part-time training with a job, self-employment or voluntary work

Click on the video to watch and find out more.

Conversation starters

Do you want to talk to your child about their next steps and careers but find it difficult to know what to say?  Watch this helpful video from Luminate Careers for some conversation starters.

Click on the video to find out more.

Post-16 Open Days 2024/2025

There are a number of Post-16 Open Evenings coming up across the region including Derby College, Nottingham College, Bilborough College, Burton College, Chesterfield College, Confetti College, JCB Academy, and a number of 6th Form schools. These events provide you with an opportunity to learn about the various options, courses and training available.

Click on the link below to view the various open days throughout the year.

Post-16 Open Days 2024/2025

Need a specific careers related question answered? Click one of the links below to find out more.

Further information

If you have any questions, please email Mrs Atkinson or Mr Grimmett.

Apprenticeships

For more information about apprenticeships, watch this informative video from Amazing Apprenticeships

Watch the Amazing Apprenticeships video