Business Partnerships

Be connected to the best opportunities in business

At CTK Emmanuel, you will be given the tools you need to plan your future career.

Thanks to our strong careers programme and links with employers and businesses, you will attend talks from visiting industry speakers, meet university representatives, and have opportunities to do work placements at top City companies.

You can attend a variety of expert guest lectures, featuring corporate lawyers, barristers and executives from companies such as HSBC, BP and BT.

Other exciting opportunities have previously included a professional mentoring programme with the EY Foundation, a Barclays seminar on building resilience and assertiveness, and a talk hosted by the US Ambassador to the UK

Visiting experts from universities and industry

Many of our influential alumni take time to visit us and inspire our current students. Some of our successful former students sit on the Christ the King Partnership Board, providing valuable insight into a diverse range of industries.

You will be inspired at our annual Careers Conference, which provides an excellent opportunity for you to network with businesses and universities, while exploring your career options.

Our external speaker programme brings more than 30 specialists in their field to our Christ The King Sixth Form centres each year. Previous speakers have included Sir Ian Cheshire (Chairman of Barclays), David Thompson (film producer), and Gary Gibbon (Channel 4 News Political Editor). You will also hear from entrepreneurs and high-fliers in the creative industries.

Whether you want to study Biochemical Engineering at Bristol, set up your own company, work in finance or join the Metropolitan Police, we’ve got it covered.

Here are just some of the successful programmes students have benefitted from:

Mentoring Aspiring Professionals Programme

In our Mentoring Aspiring Professionals Programme you will be paired with professionals in their area of interest. Mentors have included:

• A Fellow of the Institute of Mathematics
• A subeditor at The Times
• An associate project manager at Transport for London
• A civil servant at the Foreign Office
• An investment lawyer
• A research scientist at Imperial College London.

Fast Track Programme

The Fast Track Programme supports motivated and ambitious students to develop wider skills and engage with employers. Around 50 students are invited to take part and benefit from training sessions and coaching on subjects like communicating and networking, making a positive impression, and understanding the workplace. Students who complete the Fast Track Programme can gain first-hand experience of the corporate workplace.

Urban Synergy event

Urban Synergy is an award-winning mentoring charity which helps young people to reach their full potential. The annual event brings nearly 200 students together across all three Christ The King Sixth Forms, to take part in mentoring programmes and inspirational seminars. Students leave feeling motivated and encouraged to achieve their best. Ongoing links with Urban Synergy has led to regular workshops with Capgemini.

Barclays RISE Programme

Students on the Barclays RISE Programme attend sessions at Barclays in Canary Wharf, with the potential of a week’s work experience during the summer.

The programme was founded by former Christ The King Sixth Form student and Partnership Board Member Michael Lee, along with colleagues in the Barclays Graduate Scheme. It provides a platform for them to share their experiences and mentor students who may have limited opportunities and insight into professional industries. 

Could you see yourself living the life you truly want at CTK Emmanuel?

Apply now to take your next step on the path to the success you deserve.