Careers at Forge
At OFA we are committed to preparing each student for life beyond education. We ensure students have access to impartial careers advice and have access to employers who can help them consider their future options.
To ensure we offer our students the best of career provision, we are a member of the Black Country Careers Hub which is part of the West Midlands Combined Authority who support us in providing students with the resources they need to succeed.
We endeavour to deliver the Gatsby Benchmarks, which are endorsed in the Careers Strategy (January 2023) by the DFE – Click here for the DfE Guidance for careers guidance and access for education and training providers. These benchmarks provide a framework for schools and colleges to improve their careers guidance and support. We are very proud to have successfully retained our Silver Award Quality in Careers Standard which ensures that we maintain the highest quality careers provision for our students.
Our careers programme is reviewed annually. The latest review was conducted in January 2024.
For news of careers events and talks, please check our social media feeds. We will also inbox students with any relevant updates and inform parents. We will also post to make contact via ClassCharts.
Ormiston Forge Academy comes under the Rowley Regis district but if you live in other areas you can find out about labour market information using this link. There are around 80 strategic businesses, with an annual turnover of more than 1 million, all close to Ormiston Forge Academy. Students and parents should be encouraged to look through the website if they live in another locality. Students can select a different locality from the menu.
For any further information about the careers programme, please contact:
Dawn Benson – Senior Leaders for Careers
Beverley Scott Careers Advisor
Sarah Southall Careers Administrator and WEX Co-Ordinator
Find information about the Provider Access Policy Here
Find our Careers Policy Here