EKC Dover College’s Careers and Progression Officer can offer free and impartial support to help you explore your next steps.
Advice and Guidance
Meet your Careers Officer
Katie Jones
Our Careers Officer, Katie Jones, is located in The Hub, on the ground Floor of the Welcome Building, and is available to talk to you regarding careers, further study, or any progression questions you may have.
You can also book a 1-1 appointment with her in College.
To find out more about support or to book an appointment, you can contact her via email:
Career Support Services
We offer a wide range of support services in College to help you with your Careers and Progression goals.
Tailored course advice and guidance
Be supported during your time at College with a dedicated mentor and experienced lecturers.
They’ll help you to choose the right course and to keep you on track throughout your learning journey.
Careers advice and planning
Find out your options, look at potential careers and plan ahead for the future with our dedicated Careers Officer.
They’ll help discover your key strengths, and how these can be transferred to a range of careers.
Individual progression support
Work directly with our team to find out how you can make the best next step after College.
During lessons, you’ll be guided to help you learn, achieve and grow on your course.
University Advice and UCAS application support
Get all the information you need to make an informed decision about your future in regards to University.
You’ll also be supported throughout the UCAS application process.
Workshops for ESOL, Level 1, 2 and 3 students
Take part in workshops in College, focused on topics such as CV writing, interview techniques, job search and application support.
Careers Fairs
Employer Workshops
Industry Competitions
Trips to Employers
Higher Education Fairs
Community Projects
Gatsby Benchmarks
We follow the Gatsby Benchmarks for good Career Guidance, which aligns with our Compass Evaluation goals.
A stable careers programme
Learning from career and labour market information
Addressing the needs of each pupil
Linking curriculum learning to careers
Encounters with employers and employees
Experiences of workplaces
Encounters with further and higher education
Personal guidance
We’re part of six community-based colleges
