CW Virtual Career Show

Wednesday 3rd March 2021 In the Lobby you will find:

– A number of the organisations supporting Welcome today. Click on their logo to enter their stand to the CW – The Resource Centre. Activities and lesson plans to support young people Virtual inside and outside the classroom Careers – A link through to cwcareershub.co.uk to learn more about your hosts. Show Head into the show. You’ll find:

• The Exhibit Hall with a wide variety of organisations across the 28 stands • The Auditorium with a series of webinars throughout the day • The Key Stage 3/4 and 5 activity guides for young people at the Information Desk Lobby – Takes you back to the lobby

Features Exhibit Hall – Takes you to the aerial view of the 28 Available booths Video Vault – Access to all the videos available During the across the event

Event Resources – Access to all the documents available across the event

Once you enter a Swag Bag – Your own event bag. Fill it up with videos/documents during your visit. “room” your screen will have icons running Auditorium – To head through to watch the time along the top allocated webinars.

Networking – Open chat room to all delegates to pose questions or generally chat!

Information Desk – To find the activity guides for young people

Technical Support – If you have any queries or questions 1 - WCG 15 - National Apprenticeship Service 2 - NWSL College 16 - High Speed Two (HS2)

3 - Stratford College 17 - Coventry Building Society

4 - Coventry College 18 - NHS

5 - STEM Ambassadors 19 – Jaguar Land Rover

6 - BOA Stage & Screen 20 - Severn Trent Water Production Academy 21 - Willmott Dixon 7 - Think Higher Exhibit 22 - EKFB Hall 8 - Newman University 23 – British Army 9 - 24 - GE

10 - University 25 - FSB

11 - Coventry & 26 – Leicester University Chamber of Commerce Training 27 - CW Careers Hub 12 - JBC Skills Training 28 – King Edward VI College 13 - MGTS Training

14 – NFU Mutual Auditorium Webinars (Live Q&A with all webinars – except @ 3.30pm & 6.15pm)

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Stand 1 – Warwickshire College Group (WCG)

As one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the UK that cuts across two counties (Warwickshire and ). Delivering learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations to all their students.

Stand 2 – North Warwickshire & South Leicestershire College

North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College (NWSLC) is a large Further Education college offering a wide range of full-time, part-time, Higher Education and Apprenticeship programmes over six campuses based Exhibition within Warwickshire and Leicestershire. Hall Stand 3 - Stratford College Stratford College is a Further Education College that prides itself being the organisation of choice for learning for young people, adults and employers through their recognition of distinctive experiences in vocational education and training.

Stand 4 - Coventry College

Coventry College offer a wide range of learning, whether it’s to improve your basic skills or study for a higher education degree, they provide the highest quality technical and professional education to ensure success. Their courses cover hundreds of potential pathways, which are designed to improve your career prospects and help progression in your next steps of education. HIGHER EDUCATION FOCUSED ORGANISATIONS

Stand 8 - Newman University Newman is a different kind of university; driven by the belief that higher education should enable us to develop new ways of understanding the world, and help make a positive impact within it. Our students become independent thinkers with ambition, empathy, and a lifelong love for learning.

Stand 9 - Coventry University A forward-looking, modern university with a proud tradition as a provider Exhibition of high quality education and a focus on applied research. Benefiting from state-of-the-art equipment and facilities in all academic disciplines including health, design and engineering laboratories, performing arts Hall studios and computing centres.

Stand 10 – Warwick University Warwick is one of the UK's leading universities, with an acknowledged reputation for excellence in research and teaching, for innovation, and for links with business and industry.

Stand 26 – Leicester University The University of Leicester is a leading UK university committed to international excellence through the creation of world changing research and high quality, inspirational teaching. INDEPENDENT TRAINING PROVIDERS

Stand 11 – Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce Training

Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce Training is a leading provider of training and development, including Apprenticeships for young people and adults as well as higher education and business to business courses.

Exhibition Stand 12 – JBC Skills Training

Hall JBC Skills Training, based in Coventry, Northampton and Southampton, is an established, specialist training and apprenticeship provider for Technical IT, Software Development, Cyber Security and associated areas.

Stand 13 – MGTS

MGTS is an educational charity, with 50 years’ experience, that provide engineering training and apprenticeships, kick-starting careers for young people, and helping experienced engineers upskill and advance. OTHER CAREERS / SKILLS PROVIDERS

Stand 5 - STEM Ambassadors Life-changing impact for young people, delivered by STEM professionals in classrooms and communities. STEM subjects are brought to life by over 30,000 volunteers, available across the UK, all free of charge. Inspiring communicators and relatable role models, they are here to help now, by connecting online. Aspirations raised, careers illuminated and learning supported.

Stand 6 – BOA Stage & Screen Production Academy Birmingham Ormiston Academy is a state-funded 14-19 academy specialising Exhibition in Creative, Digital and Performing Arts. BOA is sponsored by Ormiston Trust and Birmingham City University. BOA is 100% selective based on aptitude to Hall students across the

Stand 7 - Think Higher ThinkHigher is one of 29 partnerships within Uni Connect. The network aims to help streamline Higher Education outreach for local schools, as well as exploring new ways of delivering outreach to meet local needs and priorities.

Stand 15 - National Apprenticeship Service The Apprenticeship Support and Knowledge for Schools and Colleges programme (ASK) is funded by the National Apprenticeship Service. The programme is designed to give schools, colleges and other educational establishments across England free support to develop and transform how your students think about apprenticeships. OTHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS PROVIDERS

Stand 27 – CW Careers Hub The CW Careers Hub supports all 80 schools and colleges to ensure that institutes have access to quality careers support, resources and engagement within the local and regional area. Whether you are a student, parent or teacher, come to our booth and find resources, videos and tools that will support you in understanding a wide spectrum of knowledge, skills and behaviours.

Stand 28 – King Edward VI College (No representative present) Exhibition King Edward VI College is the only sixth form college in Coventry and Warwickshire specialising in the teaching and support of 16- to 19-year-olds. We take students from Coventry, Warwickshire, West Midlands, Hall Leicestershire and other neighbouring counties.

Stand 23 – British Army A career with the British Army offers you challenge and adventure that you simply can't find in any other job. We are here today to provide careers advice on the many job roles we offer and a rewarding career within the British Army.

Stand 25 – FSB The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is the UK's largest grassroots business campaigning group, which ensures the voice of small businesses are heard at the highest levels across the UK. EMPLOYERS

Stand 14 – NFU Mutual

An insurance underwriter that is owned by its policy holders. Based in Stratford Upon Avon, NFU Mutual offers life and general insurance lines for rural communities within the UK. The business was awarded the Gallup Great Workplace Award for the fourth year running in 2019.

Stand 16 - High Speed Two (HS2)

HS2 is a state-of-the-art, high-speed line critical for the UK’s low carbon transport future. HS2’s supply chain expects to create 22,000 roles in the Exhibition years ahead to support delivery of the railway. Stand 17 - Coventry Building Society (No representative present) Hall The second largest building society in the United Kingdom with nearly 2 million members based in Coventry! Recruiting the right people and engaging, rewarding and developing them throughout their journey is key.

Stand 18 – NHS

The importance of the NHS has never been more pronounced. Offering a wide spectrum of different job roles and pathways into the NHS. With apprenticeships, post-graduate placements and skills-based learning at the core of its future recruitment plans.

Stand 19 – Jaguar Land Rover

With a significant presence around the West Midlands, Jaguar Land Rover is at the cutting edge of progressing automotive technology for a cleaner and safer future. With routes in through Apprenticeships, under-graduate placements and graduate opportunities. EMPLOYERS 20 - Severn Trent Water The water industry is changing. STW is changing with it. Facing a series of complex and unprecedented challenges. Overcoming them will take fluid thinking. With new talent programmes across apprenticeships and under- graduate and graduate programmes for 2021.

21 - Willmott Dixon Willmott Dixon take a leadership role in the built environment, working in a sustainable and responsible way and by making a positive impact in the lives of people in the UK. With a wide range of apprenticeships, management trainee programmes, work experience placements and Exhibition opportunities.

Hall 22 - EKFB EKFB is a civil engineering and construction contractor that support a range of innovative solutions. With a wide range of careers available stretching from Logistics to Health & Safety, from Construction Management to PR, from Finance to Office Support, there’s a job for everyone.

24 - GE The General Electric Company (GE) is an American multinational company. Today, GE is best known for its work in the Power, Renewable Energy, Aviation and Healthcare industries. With internships, apprenticeships and management programmes there are a wide range of opportunities to explore. How Important is an Enterprise Adviser?

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