TGGS Careers Newsletter

Week Ending 11th September 2020

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Welcome to the Torquay Girls’ Grammar School Careers Newsletter, which details opportunities available for students.

Please click on the links to see further information. Please feel free to contact me if you are aware of other opportunities.

G Neighbour Mr G A Neighbour FGS

Careers Leader – Torquay Girls’ Grammar School

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Year 7 to 13

STEM Resources - Please visit this link - https://www.codecreates.co.uk/stem-activities - for a list of STEM Activities from various websites, broken down into subjects and also age categories.

Year 7 to 13

Success at School Careers Zones - Explore the Career Zones to find out all about the different jobs you can do, what to study and how to get there, whether you're planning to leave school or heading to college or uni.

Each zone with helpful interviews, advice and links to set you on the right path. https://successatschool.org/careerzones

Year 7 to 9

THE ULTIMATE WORK EXPERIENCE

Your Students' Careers Start Now

We are delighted to announce our biggest ever schedule of work experience programmes for the autumn term, which your students can register for now.

On our programmes, students work alongside top industry executives to gain a 360-degree experience of some of the world’s most competitive and desirable careers.

All autumn term programmes will be delivered ‘Live Online’: immersive work experience with successful professionals in a live, interactive environment; from the comfort of your own home.

For Ages 12 to 14: 'Weekend Programmes' in 8 industries (1 day each)

THE "FUTURE" WEEKENDS

Programmes For Ages 12 to 14

One-day programmes held on weekends in 8 industries: medicine, engineering, law, investment banking, political leadership, psychology, computer science and entrepreneurship. See below for more information.

Year 7 to 13

Understanding Skills Shortage Areas

The Government publishes a list annually that details the professions that are in high demand in the UK. That is to say that there are not enough applicants for the positions that are available – therefore looking for a career in one of these sectors can be very rewarding. For the current year, the tables below show the in-demand sectors:

Work Sector Job Roles Engineering Occupations • Geotechnical Design • Tunnelling Engineer - Civil Engineering Engineer • Petroleum Engineer • Geotechnical Specialist • Drilling Engineer • Reservoir Panel Engineer • Completions Engineer • Rock Mechanics Engineer • Fluids Engineer • Soil Mechanics Engineer • Reservoir Engineer • Geomechanics Engineer • Offshore and Subsea • Mining Geotechnical Engineer Engineer • Control and Instrument • Mining and Coal Engineer Engineer • Process Safety Engineer • Wells Engineer Engineering Occupations • Mechanical Engineers Engineering Occupations • Electrical Engineers Engineering Occupations • Electrical engineers in the oil and gas industry Engineering Occupations • Power System Engineer • Planning / Development - in the electricity • Control Engineer engineer transmission and • Design Engineer • Production and Process distribution industry • Protection Engineer Engineers • Project Engineer • Quality, Health, Safety • Proposals Engineer and Environment (QHSE) • Engineering Technicians Engineer • Commissioning Engineer • Simulation Development • Substation Electrical Engineer Engineer Engineering Occupations • Chemical Engineers Engineering Occupations • Design and Development Engineers Engineering Occupations • Manufacturing engineer (process planning) - in the aerospace sector • Simulation Development Engineer • Mechanical Engineer Engineering Occupations • Planning and Quality Control Engineers Engineering Professionals • Geo-environmental • Metallurgical / Mineral Specialist Processing Engineer • Geo-environmental • Aerothermal Engineer Engineer • Stress Engineer • Contaminated Land • Chief of Engineering Engineer • Advance Tool and • Landfill Engineer Fixturing Engineer

Work Sector Job Roles Engineering Occupations • Operations Manager - in the Decommissioning • Decommissioning Specialist Manager and Waste Management • Project / Planning Engineer Areas of the Nuclear • Radioactive Waste Manager Industry • Radiological Protection Advisor

Healthcare Occupations - Consultants in the following specialities Medical Practitioners • Clinical Neurophysiology • Emergency Medicine • Genitourinary Medicine • Haematology • Neurology • Occupational Medicine Healthcare Occupations - • Forensic Psychiatry Consultants in the • General Psychiatry following specialities of • Learning Disabilities Psychiatry psychiatry • Old Age Psychiatry Healthcare Occupations - • Anaesthetics Non-consultant, non- • Paediatrics training, medical staff posts in the following: Healthcare Occupations - • Emergency Medicine General Medicine • General Surgery Specialities Delivering • Obstetrics and Gynaecology Acute Care Services • Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery (Intensive Care Medicine, • ST4 Level Trainees in Paediatrics General Internal Medicine (Acute)) Healthcare Occupations – • Social Worker in Children’s and Family Services Social Social Workers Healthcare Occupations – • Specialist Nurse Working in Operating Theatres Nurses • Operating Department Practitioner • Specialist Nurse Working in Neonatal Intensive Care Units Healthcare Occupations – • HPC-Registered Diagnostic Radiographer Medical Radiographers • HPC-Registered Therapeutic Radiographer • Sonographer Healthcare Occupations – • Medical and Dental Technicians Medicine & Dentistry • Nuclear Medicine Technologist • Radiotherapy Technologist Healthcare Occupations – • Cardiac Physiologist Biological Scientists and • Clinical Neurophysiologist Biochemists • Clinical Vascular Scientist • Respiratory Physiologist • Sleep Physiologist Healthcare Occupations – • ST3, ST5 and ST6 Level Trainees in Paediatrics (ST4 Level Medical Practitioners Trainee) • Staff Grade and Associate Specialist (SAS) Doctors in Paediatrics • Consultants in Paediatrics • Arts and Entertainment Occupations

Work Sector Job Roles Computer Science • Animator in Visual Effects and 2D / 3D Computer Animation for Film, Television or Video Games • 2D Supervisor • 3D Supervisor • Computer Graphics Supervisor • Producer • Production Manager • Technical Director • Visual Effects Supervisor Computer Science - The following roles within visual effects and 2D / 3D computer Software Professionals animation for film, television or video games: • Software Developer • Systems Engineer • Shader Writer Physicists, Geologists and • Hydro Geologist Meteorologists • Geophysicist • Geoscientist • Geophysical Specialist • Engineering Geologist • Engineering Geophysicist • Engineering Geomorphologist • Geologist • Geochemist • Environmental Scientist • Managers in Mining and Energy • Technical Services Manager in the Decommissioning and Waste Areas of the Nuclear Industry • Nuclear Medicine Scientist • Radiotherapy Physicist • Staff Working in Diagnostic Radiology (Including Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Dancers and • Must meet the standard required by internationally Choreographers - Skilled recognised United Kingdom ballet companies (e.g. Classical Ballet Dancers Birmingham Royal Ballet, English National Ballet, Northern Ballet Theatre, The Royal Ballet and Scottish Ballet). Dancers and • Must meet the standard required by internationally Choreographers - Skilled recognised United Kingdom contemporary dance companies Contemporary Dancers (e.g. Shobana Jeyasingh Dance Company, Scottish Dance Theatre and Rambert Dance Company). Musicians - Skilled • Must meet the standard required by internationally Orchestral Musicians recognised United Kingdom orchestras (e.g. London Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra). Art – The following roles • Arts Officers, Producers and Directors within visual effects and • Graphic Designers 2D / 3D computer • Compositing Artist animation for film, • Matte Painter television or video • Modeller games: • Rigger • Stereo Artist • Texture Artist

Work Sector Job Roles Production, Works and • Project Manager in the Electricity Transmission and Maintenance Managers Distribution Industry Managers in Mining and • Site Manager in the Electricity Transmission and Distribution Energy Industry Secondary education • Secondary Education Teachers in the Subjects of Maths or teaching professionals Pure Sciences (Physics and / or Chemistry) Management • Qualified Actuaries Working in the Life Assurance, General Consultants, Actuaries, Insurance, and Health and Care Sectors Economists and • Buyers and Purchasing Officers Statisticians • Manufacturing Engineer (Purchasing) in the Aerospace Sector Welding Trades • High Integrity Pipe Welder where the Job Requires Three or More Years Relevant Experience Line Repairers and Cable • Overhead Linesworker in the Electricity Transmission and Jointers Distribution Industry, Working on High Voltage Lines that carry at least 275,000 volts Chefs, Cooks Skilled chef which constitutes one of the following roles • Executive Chef - limited to one per establishment • Head Chef - limited to one per establishment • Sous Chef - limited to one for every four kitchen staff per establishment • Specialist Chef - limited to one per speciality per establishment

Year 7 to 13

Rockstars and Rockwriter Competition from Rockwatch

Our Rockstars competition is open for under 16s and our Young Writer competition is for 16-18 year olds.

Win Fabulous Prizes

All section winners will each receive £150-worth of geological equipment, specimens, books, videos, or art materials.

Second placed entrants will receive £125 worth of prizes.

Third placed entrants will receive £100 worth of prizes.

All winners will also be invited to attend a special prize-giving ceremony in London and have your work featured in our magazine

Dates and Details

Deadline for entries to be sent in by 7 September 2020.

Winners notified by 30 September 2020.

Prize giving will take place in October 2020. https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockstars-and-rockwriter-competitions/

Year 8 to 13

The next generation of digital defenders

This will be our 4th year encouraging and inspiring students to become the best cyber agents they can be, stretching their skills and nurturing their talent. We can’t wait to reach even more young minds which is why we’re kick-starting Cyber Discovery early and beginning our search for the next cyber star!

Free resources to unleash cyber potential

Cyber Discovery (HM Government’s free online extracurricular programme) is now open for another intake, giving students all the resources they need to boost their knowledge and extend theoretical and practical cyber skills in a fun, immersive environment. What better way to distract from an uncertain world than to escape to a new one, packed full of forensic fun?

And it gets better – students who already have access to CyberStart Game will instantly gain their access and progress back, so they can unleash their pent-up potential on the 200+ cyber security challenges!

Year 10 and 11

Virtual Work Experience Opportunities - Many organisations are still not in a position to offer this facility to you at the current time, however there are several organisations that offer Virtual Work Experience.

Year 10 to 13

Important Information regarding Work Experience for Medicine

It is a difficult time to try and gain relevant experience in healthcare. The NHS is focusing on dealing with the pandemic, outreach programs have been put on hold, and most paid employment opportunities have been stopped too. In these circumstances, applicants to medicine will all be in the same situation. All medical schools are aware that the opportunities open to you have been affected and will take this into account.

Consequently, medical schools will have to adapt their expectations to the situation applicants find themselves in. REMEMBER - Make sure to check the medical school’s website for updates on work experience.

IMPORTANT - Keep in mind that clinical work experience is not generally a requirement for applying to medical school in any year.

What can you therefore do?

Torbay and South Devon NHS Trust are working to put together a virtual work experience programme and I will let you know when this is available and what you need to do.

It is important to remember why medical schools look for work experience in an application; this in turn can help you think of the numerous ways that you can demonstrate that you have acquired relevant experience. They want to see that you understand what a career in medicine involves. Work experience, and other related experiences, are only as valuable as the way you talk about them. While you will be expected to show some understanding of what it is like to be a doctor, part of this involves demonstrating that you know what it is like to work in a responsible role, particularly with the public.

Practical ways to gain experience - Keep a reflective diary on what is happening in the news and online. Many healthcare professionals are posting online about their experience of working during the pandemic.

Listen to what they have to say and reflect on this. All healthcare professionals can be a valuable source of information and experience, not just doctors. After all, doctors work as part of large teams involving many healthcare professions, so demonstrating that you have a sense of those professions and how they work together will help you in both your personal statement and interview. Remember that some media sources are more reliable than others and that sometimes ‘political spin’ is put on articles to help create a headline. https://www.medschools.ac.uk/media/2636/guidance-on-gaining-relevant-experience-for-studying- medicine-in-the-time-of-covid-19.pdf

Other sources of virtual work experience

Observe GP - Interactive video platform | RCGP - Observe GP is an alternative to work experience for aspiring medics aged 16 and over, who are living in the UK. It is a free interactive video platform providing insights into the role of a GP and the wider primary care team. https://www.rcgp.org.uk/observegp

Brighton and Sussex Medical School | BSMS - BSMS does not place requirements on the amount or type of work experience a prospective medical student should have.

However, in line with the Medical Schools Council Work Experience Guidelines, we do expect candidates to:

• Have a realistic understanding of medicine and what it means to be a doctor • Have had some experience of engaging with a wide range of people and understand the realities of a caring profession • Display some of the skills and attributes essential to be a successful doctor, including teamwork, leadership, good communication skills, resilience and empathy. https://bsmsoutreach.thinkific.com/courses/VWE

Year 7 to 13

Chemistry Opportunities from the University of Oxford

Ask a chemist' - conversations around careers for chemists for KS1-KS5 The Royal Society of Chemistry has launched a campaign focusing on careers in chemistry (Chemistry. Making the Difference), with useful short films, careers information and much more. Join a monthly online live lunchtime Q&A with members of the Oxford Chemistry community, including current researchers, professional staff and our alumni. These sessions are open to interested students (from KS1-KS5!) and teaching staff who are invited to submit questions in advance or during the session. Book a place here!

Year 11 to 13

Geography for BAME students at the University of Oxford

The Oxford geography department are running an event for students in Years 11 to 13 who identifies as BAME/BIPOC.

Two of our professors, as well as current students and recent graduates - all from BAME backgrounds - will show you how varied , relevant and fun the Geography course is. We hope they will inspire students to see that there is space for students of colour in Geography and in Oxford. Book places here!

Year 10 to 13

THE ULTIMATE WORK EXPERIENCE

Your Students' Careers Start Now

We are delighted to announce our biggest ever schedule of work experience programmes for the autumn term, which your students can register for now.

On our programmes, students work alongside top industry executives to gain a 360-degree experience of some of the world’s most competitive and desirable careers.

All autumn term programmes will be delivered ‘Live Online’: immersive work experience with successful professionals in a live, interactive environment; from the comfort of your own home.

For Ages 15 to 18: 'Weekend Programmes' in 20 industries (up to 2 days each) 'Autumn Internships' in 9 industries (5 days during half term)

Programmes For Ages 15 to 18

The Young Doctor Programmes The Young Engineer Programmes

- Experience A&E - Shadow a doctor on a ward round - Design your own AI - Comprehensive medical school application - Revolutionise electric vehicles coaching - Map a mission to Mars - Design prosthetics

10th - 11th October OR 21st - 22nd November OR 5th - 6th December 2020

7th - 8th November OR 12th - 13th

December 2020

Weekend Programmes

17th - 21st October OR 24th - 28th October 2020

Autumn Internship

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The Young Lawyer Programmes

7th - 8th November OR 5th - 6th

December 2020

Weekend Programmes

17th - 21st October OR 24th - 28th October 2020

Autumn Internship - Experience a murder trial

- Cross-examine witnesses ______- Meet corporate lawyers - Argue a human rights case The Young Psychologist Programmes

17th - 18th October OR 5th - 6th December 2020

Weekend Programmes

17th - 21st October OR 24th - 28th October 2020

- Psychologically assess a criminal

Autumn Internship - Live hostage negotiation

- Coach a sports team ______- Progress clinical research The Young Investment Banker

Programmes

17th - 18th October OR 14th - 15th November 2020

Weekend Programmes

17th - 21st October OR 24th - 28th October 2020

Autumn Internship - Compete on the trading floor

- Optimise an investment portfolio - Trade during a major historical event - Design an investment strategy

The Young Computer Scientist

14th - 15th November OR 12th - 13th Programmes December 2020

Weekend Programmes

17th - 21st October OR 24th - 28th October 2020

Autumn Internship

- Code a consumer app ______- Become a white hat hacker The Young Architect Programmes - Investigate cybercriminals

- Design artificial intelligence

10th - 11th October OR 28th - 29th November 2020

Weekend Programmes

17th - 21st October OR 24th - 28th - Use cutting-edge visualisation software October 2020 - Revolutionise smart cities

- Discover urban regeneration

Autumn Internship - Pitch a professional portfolio

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14th - 15th November The Young Political Leader Programmes 2020

Weekend Programmes

17th - 21st October OR 24th - 28th October 2020

Autumn Internship

- Experience conflict resolution - 'Model UN" simulation with politicians - Parliamentary question time - Debate in a virtual House of Commons The Young Entrepreneur Programmes The Young Filmmaker Programme

- Pitch to top CEOs - Produce a trailer - Build a billion-dollar business - Transform concept to screenplay - Negotiate under pressure - Network with top producers - Discover the winning mentality - Discover editing secrets

21st - 22nd November 2020 21st - 22nd November 2020

Weekend Programme Weekend Programme

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17th - 21st October OR 24th - 28th October 2020 The Young Dentist Programme

Autumn Internship

- Carve a tooth - Interact with patients - Examine x-rays - UCAT and BMAT test practise

7th - 8th November 2020

Weekend Programme

The Young Journalist Programme The Young Fashion Designer Programme

- Record an engaging story - Construct a live news broadcast - Design a collection - Write a column - Brand your designs - Investigate a breaking story - Create mood boards - Produce professional sketches

12th - 13th December 2020

28th - 29th November 2020

Weekend Programme

Weekend Programme ______

The Young Management Consultant ______Programme The Young Publisher Programme

- Reconstruct major organisations - Edit book proposals - Identify revolutionary technology - Make stylistic decisions - Develop the operational mindset - Write press releases - Manage key stakeholders - Negotiate manuscripts

28th - 29th November 2020 23rd - 24th January 2021

Weekend Programme Weekend Programme

The Young Marketing Manager The Young Vet Programme Programme

- Create a marketing strategy - Investigate disease outbreaks - Manage a PR disaster - Navigate complex practise scenarios - Learn crisis-communications - Experience veterinary surgery - Analyse iconic brands - Examine animal x-rays

12th - 13th December 2020 5th - 6th December 2020

Weekend Programme Weekend Programme

______The Young Artist The Young International Development Programme Expert Programme

- Master your medium - Execute a humanitarian project - Brand your talent - Pitch sustainable strategies - Pitch to experts - Advocate climate commitments - Curate an exhibition - Complete post-disaster evaluations

23rd - 24th January 2021 30th - 31st January 2021

Weekend Programme Weekend programme

The Young Music Producer Programme - Produce a track - Live song deconstruction

- Discover music marketing - Create a record label

30th - 31st January 2021

Weekend Programme

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Year 10 to 13

Zebrafish in research, a public lecture Tuesday 15 September 2020, 17:30 - 19:00 BST

Event hosted online via Zoom Register noww

Did you know zebrafish are widely used in various research projects at the University of Exeter?

The University of Exeter invites you to join five academics from our Biosciences department to hear about their exciting work using zebrafish in research projects, including the study of human disease and climate change.

This event will be hosted by Dr Jonathan Ball and Silvia Bortoli, and will feature the following presentations: Dr. Matt Winter: Using zebrafish to aid the development of safer and more effective human drugs

Prof. Steffen Scholpp: Conserved information exchange between cells in zebrafish and gastric cancer

Prof. Charles R. Tyler: Applications of transgenic zebrafish in ecotoxicology

Prof. Rod W. Wilson: Water chemistry and zebrafish physiology, welfare and research reproducibility

For presentation abstracts, more information on this event and to register to attend, please visit the event web page.

Year 10 to 13

Fulbright's USA College Day is now online

Virtual USA College Day – this free online event provides students and parents the unique opportunity to meet representatives from more than 150 American Universities.

Please click here for more information.

You will be able to learn about the different institutions, discover financial aid and scholarships, and find out more about the admissions process.

Time and Date: Saturday 26th September 2020 1pm until 7pm

Venue: Online

Tickets: Free, but must be booked in advance

To view confirmed exhibitors please click here.

To register click here.

Year 10 to 13

Best universities in the UK 2021 The University of Oxford is top in a list of the best universities in the UK, which includes institutions in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

What are the top universities in the UK? If you want to study in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, which universities should you consider?

This UK university league table reveals the best UK universities and colleges, according to the trusted Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021.