CareerStart
CareerStart is a unique programme of interactive seminars developed specifically for Years 10 and 11 and all Sixth Formers in GDST schools. The purpose of these is to offer young people, through GDST’s Minerva Network, training in generic transferable business skills to complement and extend their academic and extra-curricular experience.

The aim of CareerStart is to help prepare GDST students, post-GCSE through the Sixth Form, for life and relationships in higher education, the workplace and the world beyond. It is designed to complement the programmes offered in our schools by Careers and Sixth Form tutors.

The programme was introduced in 2004 and has enjoyed tremendous success since its launch. It involves a whole range of professional, world class trainers who have experience of working in the corporate and public sectors in the UK and abroad.

“I thought it was excellent, finally something I’m interested in! I thought the trainer was brilliant. I was engaged and interested from beginning to end… I learnt not just about business but about myself too.” Feedback from CareerStart participant.

Visit the Minerva website for more information.