Consett Academy, Careers Update, 22.4.21
LMI Bulletin
The latest LMI Bulletin has been published and available here https://www.supportinginspiration.org.uk/ne/lmi-bulletin-issue-481
In this week’s
• Hospitality jobs • Labour market update • Health, life sciences and medicines strategy – jobs in demand • Maritime UK cpd sessions • What are the top apprenticeship starts so far this year?
Post 16 Applications
Consett Academy 6th Form To Apply To Join the Sixth Form at Consett Academy please click here.
New College Durham To Apply To Join New College Durham please click here
New College Durham LiveChat Support Want to know more about studying at New College Durham? Chat directly with us, we are here to help! You can find our LiveChat feature in the bottom right-hand corner throughout the website.
Our Careers Advisers and School Engagement Team are available to answer your questions. Whether it’s about our courses, how to apply or learning support, we are available to help.
Mon – Thu 8.30am – 5.00pm Fri 8.30am – 4.30pm [Outside of these hours people can still leave a message via LiveChat and somebody will be in touch via email ASAP.]
Gateshead College Gateshead College are running their annual taster sessions over the next few months.
The event timetable can be found here:- https://www.gateshead.ac.uk/events/
Please note that there will be more events added throughout April - July. Every curriculum area will have a taster session.
This allows for students to meet tutors, current students and find out more detail about each course area. There is an interactive activity in each event which gives the students an idea of what each course is like.
To Apply To Join Gateshead College please click here
Newcastle College Full Time Course Guide – This has our courses for September 21. It is an interactive course guide which could be beneficial for both students and parent/guardians. Engineering Q&A with a tutor – Mel, one of our course lecturers discusses the industry and their own experiences within the industry - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmUA2pyi5uY Parents Event/Open Event – There is an A5 booklet which highlights our parents event. This will give parents/guardians an opportunity to ask us any questions about entry requirements, courses, grades and any other worries they may have. College Catch Up (podcast) – Episode 2 of the catch up includes Kelly Oakland, Careers Leader at Washington Academy, discussing the worries/barriers about transition into year 11’s next steps. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpFGd1HwlUo Campus Tours Playlist – This is the link for our tour playlist - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oM0YJaeZAw&list=PLJmvdK6moMhJrPyBslJZM6azYT obkDOh7 To Apply To Join Newcastle College please click here
East Durham College To Apply Join East Durham College please click here
Derwentside College
To Apply To Join Derwentside College please click here
Spring Pod Virtual Work Experience Opportunities
Find the perfect work experience for you click here for more details
T Levels T Levels are a new option for year 11 students to consider and they are available in your area.
With new subjects launching this September, a T Level could be the perfect fit for your career ambitions and learning style.
What is a T Level? Developed in collaboration with employers, T Levels offer students a recognised technical qualification which is equivalent to three A levels and attracts the same number of UCAS points.
The combination of classroom learning (80%) and a 9-week industry placement (20%) creates a unique opportunity for students to study whilst gaining the knowledge and skills businesses need.
At the end of the two-year programme, a T Level can lead to an entry-level skilled job, a higher apprenticeship or further study, including at university.
Get up to speed on T Levels and see how you can include them in your careers programme by following these 3 steps:
Explore - Find out the facts about T Levels.
Watch - A new film introducing you and your colleagues to T Levels
Connect - Search for local T Level providers or start by discovering what’s on offer at one nearby
University guidance videos for school groups and students
These videos have one key aim. To support students who are considering university to make informed future decisions. They feature guest speakers from a range of different universities, who are always experts in the subject they are speaking about link here Browse Online University Events
Here’s where you start your search for your next university event. Events listed include university and college taster days, workshops, residentials, open days, outreach events and widening participation opportunities. Link here
Insight into University
Insight into University is a comprehensive on-line course allowing students to experience STEM studies at university and the career opportunities that these subjects lead to. The course is open to all students age 16+ and it is suitable for all academic abilities– all that is required is a genuine interest in STEM subjects. This course provides a unique opportunity for students to access content, activities, lectures, and live sessions from University of Cambridge, University of Sheffield, Lancaster University, Abertay University, University of Manchester, Coventry University, University of Kent, University of Oxford, Loughborough University, Liverpool University, University of Bolton, University of Edinburgh, University of Birmingham…and more!
It will also offer some fantastic workshops and careers guidance from GSK, BP, Balfour Beatty, GE, Tech Partnership, UK Electronics Skills Foundation….and others. His Royal Highness Prince of Wales Ambassadors will be participating in exclusive live Q&A sessions and students will have an opportunity to be selected for a 1:1 mentoring session with a STEM business leader or an HRH ambassador.
The course will consist of some core modules covering topics such as STEM careers, university life and study skills. These will be studied alongside subject specific modules that students can pick and mix to match their own interests.
If you are interested, please apply now as this opportunity is not to be missed! https://bit.ly/388HmQx
Apply through this website and they will be in contact. Applications close on 30thApril 2021.
BBC Bitesize Careers Whether you’re deciding what to study, taking your exams, planning a career, or just curious, we’re here to explain the world of work, with advice from people who've found the right path for them, visit the BBC Bitesize Careers website. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/careers/
FOUNDATION OF LIGHT UPDATE https://www.foundationoflight.co.uk/news/update-on-our-programmes/
To keep up to date with all the latest news, events, achievements and more from Foundation of Light, visit our website foundationoflight.co.uk, ‘like’ on Facebook at Foundation of Light or follow us on Twitter
NHS NextGen Nurse Virtual Insight Sessions (KS4 + KS5):
Introduction to the four fields of nursing and pathways into nursing. You will hear from a range of nurses at different points of their career and be able to ask any questions they have about this exciting career in a live Q&A.
Date Start Finish Virtual Insight Topic
Wednesday 28th April 2021 14:00 15:00 Mental Health Nursing
Wednesday 5th May 2021 14:00 15:00 Learning Disability Nursing
Wednesday 12th May 2021 (International Nurses Day) 14:00 15:00 Pathways into Nursing - Finale
You can book the NHS NextGen Nurse Virtual Insight Sessions here! Dell Powering Potential Virtual Insight Sessions (KS4 + KS5): A series of inspiring live, virtual events covering all things technology and careers in partnership with Dell and UK universities. You will gain a unique insight into cutting-edge topics in tech, computer science and business fields. Hearing from expert speakers from across the country, students will:
● Network with professionals / university representatives ● Gain an in-depth insight into the world of work and the future job market ● Engage in contemporary debates at the forefront of tech ● Develop practical knowledge of a range of fields
Date Start Finish Virtual Insight Topic
Tuesday 27th April 2021 14:00 15:00 Dell, AI and Ethics
Thursday 6th May 2021 15:00 16:00 Building your Brand
Tuesday 11th May 2021 14:00 15:00 Dell and Healthcare
Tuesday 18th May 2021 15:00 16:00 Dell and Robotics
Wednesday 26th May 2021 14:00 15:00 Dell and Sport
Thursday 27th May 2021 14:00 15:00 Digital (smart) Cities
Wednesday 9th June 2021 15:00 16:00 Code-along with me (practical workshop)
Thursday 17th June 2021 14:00 15:00 Dell, Alienware and Gaming
Thursday 24th June 2021 15:00 16:00 Dell and Cyber Security
Wednesday 30th June 2021 14:00 15:00 Dell and Sustainability
How Business and Government uses IT in the Tuesday 6th July 2021 15:00 16:00 2020s
You can book the Dell Powering Potential Virtual Insight Sessions here!
UCAS Discovering Apprenticeships Exploring your options
Year 11, 12 and 13 students can book now to have the opportunity to: • speak to employers and providers offering apprenticeships in our virtual exhibition hall. • find out if an apprenticeship is right for them and how to choose from all the options.
• get expert advice on what it takes to make a winning application Teeside University Starting on Monday, we have two short videos to share with you about Nursing & Operating Department Practice. To view download the video using the link provided.
• ODP - https://we.tl/t-aC2HDbReB7# • Nursing - https://we.tl/t-UUB3lOOkPA
Med-Soc Our award winning live educational experiences are now back for 2021. The original Operating Theatre Live event has been refreshed and is touring the UK this summer as MED-SOC offering a complete day experience packed with the dissection of real specimens and lead by award winning human anatomist, BBC & Discovery Channel presenter Sam Piri.
We have tens of thousands of pounds in GRANT FUNDING to widen participation amongst students and as part of this process we're seeking schools and colleges nationwide to host the event completely free of charge.
More information about the event can be found at www.med-soc.co.uk
Newcastle Theatre Royal’s Actor Training Company
Project A is for 18-25 year olds who want to pursue a career as an actor or theatre maker and has been running for 6 years. Over 90% of our young graduates go on to work professionally in the industry or are accepted at Drama School within 6 months of leaving us.
We are currently open to new applications for September 2021 entry (who will be 18 by September). Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you or your students would like any further information on Project A or to set up a virtual session with our Artistic Director.
More information here
OXBRIDGE OPPORTUNITIES
Oxford Modern Languages Open Day
We’re delighted to announce that booking is now open for our 2021 Modern Languages Open Day. This is an online event (with live sessions delivered via Microsoft Teams and Q&A via Slido) and will take place on Saturday 1 May 2021 between 10am and 4pm: attendees are welcome to dip in and out of sessions over the course of the day. It’s a great opportunity for prospective applicants to find out more about all of the languages we offer, as well as Oxford’s joint degrees featuring languages alongside other subjects. The day will be hosted by current tutors and undergraduate students and there will be lots of opportunities to ask questions.
A full programme for the event is available here. Booking is essential (links to the online elements of the event will be supplied on booking). Attendees can register for a space via this link.
Oxford Mathematics Online Open Days
The Oxford Mathematics department are hosting Online Open Days on 24 April and 1 May 2021, with both live and pre-recorded maths talks, application advice, and information about the Mathematics (and joint honours) degrees at Oxford. There will be opportunities to ask questions to current staff and students, and we will run workshops on the Mathematics Admissions Test. We look forward to seeing you there! All talks and live sessions will remain on the open day website after the event for you to watch back afterwards. Follow this link to find out more: https://www.maths.ox.ac.uk/open-days
Balliol College Virtual Taster Days: Chemistry, Classics, History, English and Medicine
Balliol College is hosting five Virtual Taster Days for the following subjects for students in Year 12:
Chemistry: Monday 19 April (apply here) Classics: Monday 17 May (apply here) History: Friday 21 May (apply here) English: Tuesday 1 June (apply here) Medicine: Wednesday 16 June (apply here)
Do check back on their website as they will also be holding a Biology Taster Day on Thursday 3 June (details available shortly) and a Physics and Philosophy Taster Day (date tbd).
Oriel College Virtual Study Days (English, Medicine, PPE)
Oriel College is offering Virtual Study Days in selected subjects for Year 12s from UK state schools. These virtual events will give a taste of studying each subject at a top university and offer advice and guidance on applying for them at Oxford, including dedicated sessions on interviews and admissions testing. There will be opportunities to interact with academics and current undergraduate students, and content will be available in live and pre-recorded formats (including recordings available for a period of time post-event) to enable participants to access the events in a way which best suits them.
Applications are currently open for English & English Joint Schools (1st June), Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (3rd June), and PPE (4th June). Further information, including selection criteria and an application form, can be found here: https://www.oriel.ox.ac.uk/virtual-study-days. Any questions should be directed to [email protected].
Wadham College’s Year 12 Summer Schools 2021
Applications are now open for Wadham College's Year 12 5-day Summer Schools taking place from 23rd August -27th August 2021. These free residential Summer Schools are designed to give UK pupils a taste of what it’s like to be an undergraduate studying at the University of Oxford. Pupils will take part in an academic programme, live in College, talk to student ambassadors studying at Oxford, and receive information, advice and guidance on applying to university. Government guidance regarding COVID will be followed, so some sessions may be delivered remotely.
There will be three summer schools:
• Biology and Human Sciences Summer School : ‘From Macro to Micro’ • Classics Summer School : ‘Gender and Sexuality in the Ancient World’ • Modern Foreign Languages Summer School: 'Ghosts and the Supernatural’
We welcome applications from current Year 12 pupils studying at UK state schools. To apply please complete an application form which asks questions about you, your interest in the subject and your academic performance. You will also need a teacher from your school to provide a reference.
Full Application Form link: https://oxford.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/wadhamsummerschools2021
The deadline for applications is 5pm 31st May 2021.
Year 12: Oral History Project
This year, Christ Church College at Oxford are running an oral history-based project for those interested in applying for a humanities degree. The project, titled Changing Communities, will offer Year 12 students an opportunity to think about how community has changed over time, through a series of workshops designed to develop key study skills.
More information and the sign-up form can be found here.
Medical Projects
Interested a career in medicine, Medical Projects still have places on their Virtual Work Experience course, book here.
Tyne North Training
We provide apprenticeships in Engineering, Business Admin and Customer Services. Our applications for summer 2021 starts are open now and we are actively posting on our social media channels varying apprenticeships we have available.
We are hosting interviews for Engineering Apprenticeships every Wednesday.
To apply fill in the short application form via our website www.tynenorthtraining.co.uk/apply. We work with lots of large North East based employers for example; Draeger, Ringtons, Serck Heat Exchange, A & P Tyne, Verisure, AIS Training, Newcastle University and Frank Recruitment Group.
Electrical Careers Website
A careers website from The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP) which contains lots of useful information including routes into the industry link here.
The Smallpeice Trust – Easter Online Courses
With Easter fast approaching, and young people looking for activities to do during the break, we wanted to let you know that it's not too late to book one of the limited places available on the following April courses.
The online courses will offer participants: • the chance to learn LIVE from leading academics from Royal Holloway, University of London and have questions answered by experts • to meet new people with similar interests and gain new skills • the opportunity to work in virtual teams
With more summer courses due to launch soon, please do keep an eye out on our website, Facebook, Twitter or newsletter for more details
North East Opportunities Website North East Opportunities is a website where you can search for available jobs across the North East and explore different career areas. It also has up to date Labour Market Information on what industries currently have the highest number of vacancies in the North East. You can access the website through this link.
Looking for an apprenticeship https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk - Put 'Apprenticeships' in the top search box from the drop down menu and then press the search button.
Find an Apprenticeship - search the government's apprenticeship website. www.tynenorthtraining.co.uk/apply - Tyne North Training offer apprenticeships in:
· Level 3 business admin; 18 months duration · Level 2 customer service; 12 months · Level 3 engineering qualifications; 42 months, the engineering disciplines we provide are fabrication, welding, machining, maintenance and technical support
Looking for a job?
Use the Government's 'Find a Job' service to search and apply for jobs on their website. Click here to go to their website.
Click here to find your local jobcentre
Army Foundation College – Harrogate Did you know that junior soldiers earn around £950 per month after food and accommodation?
At AFC, junior soldiers aged 16 and 17 learn skills from map reading and weapon handling to leadership and using their initiative, whilst earning a salary. After graduating they will start their Army initial trade training, and usually an apprenticeship related to their role. Find out more here
Army Bursary Fund A bursary is the funding the Army gives to students to cover university fees. You can watch our new video to discover all our funding opportunities.
To apply for a bursary students need to join the Army through the online application process. With the Army, students could receive • Medical bursaries up to £75,000 • Undergraduate bursaries up to £25,000
• Bursaries for music students up to £27,000
• Fully funded degrees – for those starting officer training as a non-graduate
More details here
Interested in a career in the RAF
Watch the video here
You will hear from Ambassadors and recruitment staff from different areas of the RAF talking about their experiences, what life is like working for the RAF and why they chose the RAF as an employer
National Careers Service support
The National Careers Service is available to offer support with careers, jobs and learning over the phone, online and through social media. If you, or someone you know needs support, get in touch on 0800 100 900 or find them online.