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Careers: Education and Guidance
Introduction and Aims
At Saltley Academy, we are committed to supporting students as they explore their future pathways and make confident decisions about life after school. Our qualified and experienced Careers team provides impartial guidance across KS3 and KS4, offering advice on further education, training and employment. We also work closely with a range of external partners, including employers and education and training providers, to broaden students’ understanding of the opportunities available to them.
We recognise that high quality Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) play a vital role in preparing our students to become successful and valued members of society. Our aim is to ensure every student can make informed choices about their next steps, whether that involves college courses, apprenticeships, or other training routes, while developing the employability skills they need to thrive.
Our Careers Leader is Mr J Cole (Senior Member of Staff), supported by Miss Z Bolia (Senior Practitioner) and two Careers Co-ordinators from the Learn to Work team, Mrs S Akhtar and Mr S Mubarik.
For any queries about careers, further education or work experience, please contact the Careers Team at: CareersPost16@saltley.academy
Key Documents
Saltley Updated Provider Access Policy Statement 2026
Compass ScoreDestinations Data 2023 LeaversDestinations Data 2022 Leavers
Information for Pupils
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Information for Parents & Carers
Birmingham Labour Market
Birmingham is an exciting and dynamic place to live, study and work. As the UK’s second city, it has a diverse economy, a fast growing population, and a huge range of opportunities across many different sectors.
In this section, we will begin sharing information about Birmingham’s key industries, career pathways, job types and labour market insights to support parents, carers and students in understanding the world of work.
Quick facts about Birmingham’s economy:
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Birmingham has a population of over 1.15 million people, making it one of the largest and most diverse cities in the UK.
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The city’s economy is worth around £32 billion, with strong growth in recent years.
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Birmingham’s major employment sector is Human Health and Social Work, alongside significant roles in business services, education, retail and manufacturing.
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The city has a labour force of around 750,000 people and an unemployment rate of 7.7%.
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Birmingham is home to thousands of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), which make up the majority of local businesses.
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If you’re interested in exploring Birmingham’s labour market in more detail, the Birmingham City Council website provides accessible data on earnings, business statistics, employment and qualifications across the city.
