year 13
Opportunities will be added as they arise, please keep checking this page
There are a number of virtual online programmes AVAILABLE which will be added to on a regular basis....
army careers
Find out more about joining the Army as an Officer
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Online virtual careers talks in various fields including:
Cybersecurity Technology Engineering
Manufacturing Science and many others...
sign up for free, click the link below for more details
paid WORK EXPERIENCE WITH GLOBAL FIRMS FOR ASPIRING SCHOOL LEAVERS
KEY DATES:
Applications open – Friday 23rd October 2020
Application closing date – Sunday 8th November 2020
Insight Day – Tuesday 16th February 2021
CV closing date – Sunday 28th February 2021
Interview days (for those shortlisted) – 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th April 2021
Work Experience programme – Monday 5th - Friday July 2021
click link below for more information and how to apply
apprenticeship opportunity
Apprenticeship opportunity available at Adept Design and Construction as a part of the new government scheme. They specialise in pine furniture, kitchens and bedrooms, so would be looking for someone to train up in this area.
The company is based in Horsley Cross and unfortunately has no bus route nearby, so would ideally suit a candidate who can drive to the unit - or who has very helpful parents/guardians!
For more information and how to apply, please contact:
Barbara Suen, via email: [email protected]
are you looking for a career in the police force?
L'Oréal Degree Apprenticeship
L'Oréal are hiring a Degree Apprentice to join their Visual Merchandising team. This is an exciting role, where the apprentice will have to think of unique ways in which L'Oréal can present new products to their customers nationwide
Apply online
Start date: September 2020
Duration: 3 years to complete the degree
Final deadline: 4pm on Thursday 25th June
university of suffolk online taster sessions
We have developed a series of taster sessions in a range of subjects to enable young people to explore their subject of interest and to ask any questions about studying at the University of Suffolk.
They are the ideal opportunity to sample university teaching and are a great way to demonstrate subject exploration in a personal statement.
Computing: Build an online shop
English - Let's make noise: Exploring English language acquisition
English: Ya what? Dialect variation and how writers can create characters in literature and film
History: The history of the Basque refugee children, 1937-2020
click the link below for more information and how to participate
Resources from Oxford University
For students over the age of 16, we have resources that enable further exploration of passions and interests, and show how to discover more about Oxford.
Subject specific resources Personal statement
Suggested reading lists Application video
General resources Interview tips
Podcasts Thinking skills assessment video
Click on the link below for these and much more .......
Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day
23rd June 2020 10.30-12.30 or 14.30-16.30
The 23rd of June is International Women in Engineering Day, and Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) will be ‘opening our doors’ to women just like you, inviting you to join us in celebrating this important event!
For the first time ever, we’re hosting an online event to give women from around the network a chance to learn more about our organisation and the career opportunities we offer. GTR is the largest train operating company in the UK, with more passengers, more employees and more trains than anyone else in the country.
As you can imagine, engineering is a major part of the business and we’re always on the lookout for our future stars. So, if you’re someone who likes to know how things work - taking them apart and putting them back together again - then the engineering life may be right for you. Our trains have all kinds of systems, electrical, mechanical, and modern computer control. If you have a passion for new technology and everything electrical, mechanical or engineering. Come explore what we’re all about.
For the next 12 weeks The Student Room will be hosting live video chats for students with exam boards, government ministers, charities, top graduate employers and some other very special people
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data challenge webinar in partnership with zurich
Girls in Data are thrilled to be working in partnership with Pioneer to promote our new series of Data Challenge Webinar Sessions, focused on problem solving within commercial businesses. Data is helping the country solve problems every day, especially during this time of COVID-19. From calculating the risk of social distancing on public transport, to the forecasting of medical equipment and supplies available to the NHS and its high demand of patients – it’s everywhere!
This Webinar session will give you the opportunity to work with the Zurich’s Predictive Analytics team to gain insight on their customers.
are you interested in VFX, animation or games?
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high education and PREPARATION webinar 4th june
open day, taster days and degree APPRENTICESHIP virtual events
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career paths
find out all about the different jobs you can do, what to study and how to get there
medicine live q & a's
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intouniversity-student finance information
please click the link to the left for information on student finance, available grants, webinars and much more
FOR ANYONE LOOKING AT CAREERS WITHIN THE NHS
NHS CORE VALUES
university of kent online roadshow and webinars
pearson college accounting, marketing and law degree apprenticeships
please click the link to the left for more information
careers in engineering
Upcoming opportunities with The University of Law
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UEA free online webinars
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anatomy lab live event
An interactive series of anatomy sessions streamed live each evening at 7pm GMT from May 25th - May 29th 2020 and also available on demand to watch anytime.
university of leicester
digital subject taster days
Biological Sciences, Medical, Chemistry, Business, Economics and Accounting
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careers in construction
Architects, Engineers, Surveyors, Planners, Building Control, Drivers, Operators, Mechanics, Estate Agents .... there are many careers that fall under the construction umbrella, click the link below for lots of career ideas
FREE ONLINE COURSES
CLICK THE LINK ON THE LEFT FOR MORE INFORMATION AND A LIST OF COURSE TITLES
calling all aspiring medics
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Be inspired by spectacular careers stories
Free, interactive & delivered live (can also be downloaded and viewed as CATCH UP)
Learn Lounge is our new interactive platform that lets you experience a whole new way of careers learning that is delivered virtually so you can join in from the comfort of your own home. It features inspiring career stories and guidance from experts across different fields – from technology to sport, and everything in between.
Click on the link below for more information and how to view
studying from home tips
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free online webinars - university of essex
Join our free online webinars from Monday 20 April onward and meet some of the lecturers and professors who will be teaching on your course. Watch our taster videos and hear from world-class academics talk about our range of different courses and subject areas, to see what Essex has to offer you.
Click on the link below for more information and how to participate
medspace webinar
Do you have aspirations to work in the Dental or Medical field?
Click on the link below for more information and how to participate
Year in Industry
Students can apply to the programme, post A levels/ Highers/ Advanced Highers or equivalents for a year’s work experience prior to going to university or as a year to help decide on the future direction of their career - be that Higher Apprenticeship, University or work, or during their degree course itself.
university information online
click on the link below for dates and times of various online events that will cover all the information you need and answer the questions you have about university life. Subjects covered include
Taster Days
Student Finance
Q & A's with current students and staff
EPQ Support
Personal Statements
and lots more...
ucas online taster day courses and uni information
Taster courses are provided by some universities and colleges to let you experience academic and social life on campus, before applying for a place. There are a number of programmes available covering all aspects of uni life and what you need to know. Take a virtual tour of different university's to help with future pathway ideas
Click on the link to the left of this text for more information and how to virtually attend
'Tapping' for stress relief and relaxation
see below for information and demonstration
mercurytheatre colchester - online
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work experience ...
Weekly activities, challenges, and guides to help you get ready for university, from now until freshers’ week. Picking a course, paying for uni, registration and applications, moving in – we’ll be with you every step of the way.
click the link below for lots of useful information
STEM Career Experiences
The 'Live & Online' Series This Spring
Investment Banking. Medicine. Engineering. Psychology. Computer Science. Architecture.
InvestIN is delighted to offer six STEM-related career experience programmes LIVE & ONLINE this spring for students aged 15-18.
Our 'Live & Online' programmes give students the opportunity to gain crucial work experience from the comfort of their own homes. They are delivered by top professionals who will immerse students in simulations of their real-life work PLUS be on-hand throughout to answer their questions live.
The full list of our STEM-related programmes is set out below, including highlights of each one. Click on any programme to view a detailed timetable and to register now
There are a number of virtual online programmes AVAILABLE which will be added to on a regular basis....
investin education Programmes available live and online, the young...
Architect
Entrepreneur
Computer Scientist
Doctor
Engineer
Investment Banker
Lawyer
Psychologist
Filmmaker
Political Leader
Click on the link to the left for more information and how to apply
sport england
stay in, work out Tips, advice and guidance on how to keep or get active in and around your home. Join the Movement and use #StayInWorkOut to share how you're getting active during this time.
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network engineer level 4 apprenticeship
Work Experience at Tiger Aspect Productions.
Find out what it is like to work in a production company and about working in the TV industry in general
Most of our placements will take place in our offices in Shepherds Bush where you can expect to get involved with development tasks, shadowing our runners and assisting them with their varied task load. Placements are available in our Comedy Entertainment, Drama and Factual and Features departments as well as the business support functions.
audi apprenticeships
audi apprenticeships
Service Technician
Parts Advisor
Service Advisor
Click on links to the left for more information and how to apply
brightstart higher apprenticeships
BRIGHTSTART APPRENTICESHIPS IN :
Audit and Assurance
Business and Finance Advisory
Cyber
Human Capital
Governance, Risk and Regulation
Legal
Real Estate
Tax Consulting Technology
Click below for information and apprenticeship vacancies
HS2 apprenticeships
HS2 trains will connect around 30 million people.
(London or Birmingham) click the link below for more information and how to apply
cyber security apprenticeship with mi5 & MI6
Cyber Apprenticeships
22 months
£22,677 London
The apprenticeship covers:
Cyber Security
Open Source Intelligence
Network and Digital Communications Theory
Cryptography
IT Security
Penetration Testing
marine biology
Marine Biology Association (MBA)
Marine Biologist for a day
The MBA runs an annual Marine Biologist for a Day event at its laboratory in Plymouth. The event usually takes place over 2-3 days, with separate days for primary aged students and secondary school/ college aged students. the days are aimed at anyone with a keen interest in marine biology and gives an opportunity for participants to meet working marine scientists and carry out experiments and interactive activities in the laboratory.
For more information and how to apply click the link to the left
work experience at rolls royce
Explore & Embrace possibilities
Our work experience programmes give you the chance to see first-hand how we use STEM subjects every day, while working alongside experts on some of the most ground-breaking power systems ever built. For more information and how to apply, click the link below
InvestIn Education Spring/Summer Programmes and internships 2020
Do you aspire to work as a Lawyer, Filmmaker, Marketing and PR, Investment Banker, Doctor, Engineer, Political Leader, Psychologist, Journalist, Computer Scientist, Entrepreneur or Architect
Programmes running UCL (University College London London WC1E 6BT )
Click on the link above for more INFORMATION and how to apply
The Young Lawyer Programme 8th march 2020 or 21st-30th July
The Young Filmmaker Programme 14th-15th March
The Young Marketing & PR Programme 28th-29th March
The Young Investment Banker Programme 15th or 29th March, 22nd March or 24th July-30th August 2020
The Young Doctor Programme 22nd March, 24th July-2nd Aug 2020 or 21st Aug-30th Aug 2020
The Young Engineer 8th March 2020
The Young Engineer Summer Programme 24th July-2nd Aug or 21st Aug-20th Aug 2020
The Young Political Leader 21st-22nd Mar or 4th-5th April
The Young Psychologist 25th Jan or 29th March 2020
The Young Journalist 9th March 2020
The Young Computer Scientist 19th jan or 7th march 2020
The Young Entrepreneur Programme 21st-22nd March 2020
The Young Architect Programme 18th Jan or 4th April 2020
BDO United Kingdom
BDO UK provides tax, audit and assurance, advisory and business outsourcing services to companies across all sectors of the economy. We make the time and effort to understand our clients' businesses and markets. ... BDO LLP is a key member of the BDO global network of public accounting, tax and advisory firms.
work experience and science camps
Opportunities for 2020, click the link below for more information and how to apply
careers in editorial, design, contracts, production, marketing, HR, publicity, rights, finance
Penguin Random House offers 2 week work experience programmes in most of their departments namely, editorial, design, contracts, production, marketing, HR, publicity, rights, finance. During this time you will support a team through various tasks. These could include: general office duties, taking enquiries from internal and external clients, assisting with projects, attending meetings and responding to readers letters and emails. You need to be over 18 years old.
Start your story
We see our work experience programme as a learning opportunity.
It’s a chance to go behind the scenes of a global publishing house and get an insight into what a work place is like. You’ll meet lots of people, find out what it’s like to work here and hopefully pick up some new skills along the way.
We think this is an awesome place to work and we hope you will too.
multi media trAINING
journalism
work experience OPPORTUNITIES at the BBC
BBC
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careers in theatre work experience
click on link below and search area for availability ... dates will be added so keep checking
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A JOB TO FIT AROUND STUDIES?
EMPLOYMENT 4 STUDENTS HAS HINTS, TIPS AND VACANCIES
CLICK BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION AND HOW TO APPLY
skills2use ... free app
Interview preparation
Role specific interview questions .... Business, Admin, Finance
Arts, Media, Publishing
Food & Beverage
Write a winning application
Disability confident interview preparation
aiming to study medicine?
BMAT AND UCAT TESTS
games development
The Games Hub
The Games Hub is a free, expert driven programme to enable those who have aspirations and a passion to set up their own games company get up and running or enter the industry. Read More
Shark Infested Custard
Founded in 2013 by Steven Huckle - Shark Infested Custard is a games development company and publisher. Read More
zurich APPRENTICESHIP
Get your career off to a flying start...
Are you ready to learn, quickly? Do you flourish with responsibility? Will you show us what you can do, if we give you the chance?
A Zurich apprenticeship is an opportunity to be part of a global company that has a real dream to make a difference to our customers, whilst developing new technologies to help them protect what they love most.
If you want to love what you do and you’re looking for a meaningful, dynamic work environment where you are recognised and rewarded for your creativity, innovation and determination, then come and join us.
See below for more information and how to apply
redrow homes trade apprenticeships
Bricklaying
Carpentry
Painting and Decorating
Scaffolding
Plumbing
Electrical
Groundworks
Ceramic Tiling
Plastering
Location: Essex, Luton, Cambridgeshire
TRADE APPRENTICES
These are real hands-on apprenticeships, where you’ll be learning a trade from some of the best people in the industry. As an award-winning house builder, renowned for the quality of our homes, you’ll be able to develop your skills to the highest standards.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Our trade apprenticeships will give you a thorough grounding in your chosen trade with an award-winning company. Lasting over three years, they combine paid, on-the-job training and work experience with college-based study that will leave you with nationally recognised industry qualifications. You can choose between apprenticeships in Brickwork, Carpentry and Joinery, Plumbing and Electrical and Groundworks. We are always looking to expand our apprenticeship offering with other trade disciplines as required by our divisions and developments – if you are interested in a particular trade, please let us know. You’ll work with one of our trusted subcontractors on a Redrow housing development that’s local to you. You’ll also attend a nearby college that’s contracted to the Construction Industry Training Board or JTL training, our preferred apprenticeship providers. Your study will vary, depending on your apprenticeship, but everyone will complete a Diploma specific to their discipline, and reach NVQ Level 2 and the opportunity to progress on to Level 3 for those who perform well.
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MERCEDES-BENZ APPRENTICESHIP ACADEMY
Apprentice Scheme
The Mercedes-Benz UK Apprentice Scheme offers the opportunity to develop your career with one of the world's most prestigious companies and work alongside some of Britain's brightest young talent, as well as the chance to "earn while you learn".
We are searching for candidates to join our Apprenticeship Programme to train as a Parts Operations Specialist, Light Vehicle Technician or Heavy Vehicle Technician.
mercedes-benz apprenticeship academy
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NextGen VFX apprenticeships
Interested in a career in games, animation and VFX? You've come to the right place. NextGen brings industry and educators together to develop the next generation of digital talent.
bRITISH TELECOM APPRENTICESHIPS
EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND SOLICITORS APPRENTICESHIP
Journalism
Journalism
The Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF) awards bursaries to students from ethnically or socially diverse backgrounds who want to go into journalism. JDF and the bursaries they provide support students with:
The cost of the NCTJ-accredited course
Exam fees paid for
Contributions towards living expenses
Support with finding work experience placements
There are lots of accredited courses across the UK, however, they do vary in what is on offer/available for each city. Students can not apply for this is they are studying an undergraduate course. So Journalism students at Essex Uni would not qualify for this support. You can check out their accredited courses here and the cities they are available.
Check out their website for more information, they have lots on there.
Identifying risk and creating products that let people get on with their lives has created a huge profession with bags of opportunities for bright young things like you.
So, what can you expect? You will be able to discover all of the routes you could go down in regards to the areas of risk, ranging from underwriting to claims. You will find out about the opportunities that are available to you, especially on a global scale, from regular travel to even relocation. In fact, did you know that in the UK alone the risk profession is the biggest in Europe and the third largest in the world? On a global scale it accounts for 11 per cent of total premium income. So, this should give you a good idea of how prominent this sector is.
GSK – Exciting Minds
With over 300 years of innovation, we’re a science-led global healthcare company that delivers billions of innovative products each year. With us, you can take on some of the world’s biggest health challenges – helping millions do more, feel better, live longer. The scope and breadth of our business is reflected in the range of apprenticeship opportunities we offer to talented and ambitious individuals. Our apprenticeships will give you hands-on experience in your chosen discipline and the opportunity to play a key role in contributing to the future success of the company.
We’re 100% open to all talent – whatever your gender, marital status, religion, age, colour, race, sexual orientation, nationality or disability. We want to recruit the right people for GSK from the widest possible backgrounds, so we can better serve the diversity of our patients and consumers and also, because it’s the right thing to do.
We offer apprenticeships in a variety of UK locations so depending on your location, you can apply for one of our programmes at your chosen site. Science is core to our success and we’re always looking for those with a background in STEM subjects. However, we also have opportunities, for example in Finance and Cyber Security.
Explore our different Advanced, Higher and Degree apprenticeship programmes to discover how each one offers you the chance to take on the global health challenges of today and tomorrow.
If you’re looking for an alternative route to college or university, our apprenticeship programmes have been designed for you! We developed our apprenticeship programme to create an alternative career route and ensure that we provide opportunities for as many people as possible. While you learn on-the-job from industry leaders (and earn a competitive salary), you will study towards a nationally recognised qualification.