Wondering what is next after College?
Our Careers Team is here to empower students with information, guidance, and resources to explore their career options.
Careers and Progression
Your Future Choices
Our dedicated Careers Team provide a free and impartial service to students and members of the community in the Student Information Centre located in our main campus building on New Dover Road.
The Careers Team are available to talk about next steps including course options, career exploration and can support students with university applications and give general advice regarding finding employment.
EKC Canterbury College students can book a one-to-one appointment with a Careers Officer.
Alternatively, the careers team can be contacted via email: iag@eastkent.ac.uk
Careers Support Service
The careers team provide a range of support services for Canterbury College students. These tailored services include:
Course advice
We can provide you with advice on College courses and progression options.
These include Apprenticeships, employment and University.
Careers guidance
Meet one of the team to have in-depth discussion to think about careers, courses and your next steps.
University applications
Be supported with UCAS, writing a personal statement and learn about student finance.
Finding employment
We can provide support with job applications, CV writing and interview preparation.
Quick Links to Careers Information
Students, parents, guardians and carers can research progression opportunities and explore career ideas using the following websites:
Efe Ezekiel – My tips for students of East Kent Colleges Group
28 April 2025
One of the UK’s top youth mentors, Efe Ezekiel BEM, works with our students across East Kent Colleges Group to help them hone their skills.
Additional Information
In addition to the services above, the careers team may be able to signpost students to volunteering and gap year opportunities based on their interests.
Our service is assessed and accredited by the Matrix Standard, the Department for Education’s quality framework for delivering high-quality information, advice, and guidance.
EKC Canterbury College careers strategy is informed by the Gatsby benchmarks.
Opening Hours
Monday: 8:45am – 5:00pm
Tuesday: 8:45am – 5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:45am – 5:00pm
Thursday: 8:45am – 5:00pm
Friday 8:45am – 4:30pm
Contact us
If you would like to contact our Careers Team you can do this via phone or email:
Find us
Student Information Centre
EKC Canterbury College,
New Dover Road
Canterbury,
Kent,
CT1 3AJ
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