WELCOME TO THE CAREERS BULLETIN THIS CONTAINS THE LATEST INFORMATION ON:
• CAREERS SUPPORT IN SCHOOL • APPRENTICESHIPS - GUIDANCE AND VACANCIES • CAREERS FAIRS • WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENTS • APPLYING TO COLLEGES • MAKING DECISIONS • UNIVERSITIES • RESEARCHING JOB SECTORS • COMPETITIONS • BURSARIES AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Please note whilst some of the events in this blog may have expired the events are still available to access and the links and websites are still very good sources of information
CAREERS SUPPORT IN SCHOOL
Individual Guidance and Support For advice, guidance on career choices, options and applications please contact: Mrs Fielding Careers Advisor Hans Price Academy Email: [email protected] Direct Dial: (01934) 630834
Unifrog Careers Platform
Coming to Hans Price Academy soon students will have access to a career’s platform called Unifrog where they can:
• research career paths and explore post-16 and post-18 options • record skills and create a CV • access MOOCs (free online courses) • save shortlists and career ideas for future reference.
http://www.unifrog.org/sign-in
POST-16 VIRTUAL EVENTS
Winterstoke Hundred Academy https://winterstokehundredacademy.clf.uk/open-event/ 4th November Live Open Event – still available to view
Boomsatsuma https://www.boomsatsuma.education/collegeopendays 18 November Sports Media – still available to view 15 December Film, TV 16 December Creative Media, Games, VFX, VR Register online Acting, Dance
This Week: Weston College Virtual Open Days https://www.weston.ac.uk/news-and-events/events 23 November Motor Vehicle, Construction, Building Services, Engineering 24/25 November Art/Design, Gaming/Media, Photography, Music, Animal Care, Business 26 November Sport, Health/Social Care, A Levels
Weston College Virtual Tours and 1:1 Advice on Courses Virtual Tours https://www.weston.ac.uk/why-choose-us/campuses-and-facilities/interactive-virtual-tours Book in for a 1:1 chat regarding advice on courses. Running every Wednesday in November https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/[email protected]/bookings/
Bridgwater and Taunton College Virtual Showcase https://www.btc.ac.uk/events/oct-open-evening-bridgwater-campus-4/ Wednesday 11 November 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm – still available to view Campuses: Bridgwater, Taunton, Cannington (land-based courses)
Churchill Academy Sixth Form Open Evening Wednesday 11th November 2020 - still available to view http://www.churchill-academy.org/Sixth-Form-Open-Evening/ Application deadline: 8th January to secure your choices
Backwell School Sixth Form open evening November 2020 – available to view on-line https://www.backwellschool.net/careers Application deadline: 10th December
POST-16 VIRTUAL EVENTS cont.….
City of Bristol College Open Day – still available to view https://www.cityofbristol.ac.uk/events/information-day/ Saturday 17 November 10.00 am – 1 .00pm Campuses: College Green, Ashley Down, Parkway, Hengrove
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College Open Day – still available to view www.sgscol.ac.uk/events/open-events/open-day-231119 Saturday 21 November 10.00 am - 1.00 pm Campuses: Filton, Stroud, Stoke Gifford, Bristol School of Art (Clifton), Clifton, Berkeley
Bristol City Robins Foundation Open Days – still available to view https://www.bcfc.co.uk/robins-foundation/education/education-open-evening/ Wednesday 18 November 6.30 pm Campuses: Ashton Gate, City Academy, Merchants Academy
Bristol City Robins Foundation Taster Day https://tinyurl.com/y3oa4vvy
Access Creative College Open Day – still available to view https://www.accesscreative.ac.uk/open-events/27-oct-open-day/ Tuesday 27 October 6.30 pm
BIMM Institute Bristol – still available to view https://www.bimm.ac.uk/open-days/ Saturday 7 November 10.30 am
VIRTUAL CAREERS FAIRS
Somerset Careers Fair 2020 http://www.somersetcareersfair.co.uk/ Tuesday 10 November Somerset careers Fair NEW: The Somerset site is still open and available until 8th December. Over 40 exhibitors, including the Armed Forces, Universities, FE Colleges, Employers and Training Providers. Visit the virtual exhibition hall, talk live to an exhibitor via a secure chat facility.
West of England Careers Inspiration Show Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 November Aimed at Years 10 and 11. Register https://share.hsforms.com/1LBJDr8VuRpWAwUEkRbV_lw3y98y
APPRENTICESHIPS – EVENTS
NEW: Apprenticeship Fair
Rate My Apprenticeship’s Virtual Event taking place on the 3rd & 4th February 2021. This is a chance for year 10,11,12 and 13 students to meet employers from a range of different industries, find out more about apprenticeships and get key information about how to apply. The event is accessible to all students, from all backgrounds and regions from across the UK and it’s 100% FREE to attend! Register Your Interest here There are limited spaces available, so pre-register NOW to stay in the loop about the event and be the first to know when your students can register.
NEW: Apprenticeships and Careers with the Armed Forces Webinar
Amazing Apprenticeships will be hosting an exclusive webinar with the Armed Forces to explore the apprenticeship opportunities available within the British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force. Join us on 25th November at 3:30pm to find out more! Book your free place now by clicking the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sf-6przsqG9Z2HVFOXbhU9RvWUT69Kd_u
Hosted by Amazing Apprenticeships, we will speak with leads from each of the service areas to understand more about the vacancies and opportunities that they have and how you can access them.
Burges Salmon Legal Apprenticeship Virtual Open Evening https://www.ibm.com/uk-en/employment/entrylevel/ Tuesday 3 November 5.30 pm For students in Years 12 and 13. Register online.
APPRENTICESHIPS – GUIDES
Apprenticeship Guide for Parents September Edition https://amazingapprenticeships.com/app/uploads/2020/09/Parent-Pack-September-2020.pdf How to help your child research and apply for apprenticeships.
Apprenticeship Guides for Students https://amazingapprenticeships.com/student-apprenticeship-guide/
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/career-planning/study-and-training/apprenticeships-traineeships- and-cadet-schemes
https://apply.army.mod.uk/what-we-offer/regular-soldier/skills
APPRENTICESHIPS – VACANCIES • https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship • https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/apprenticeships • https://www.cityofbristol.ac.uk/apprenticeships/ • https://www.allaboutschoolleavers.co.uk/jobs • https://careerfinder.ucas.com/jobs/apprenticeship/ • https://www.future-talent.com/apprenticeship/section/degree-apprenticeships
National Opportunities at Post-18 (Levels 4-6) starting from Aug 2021 include:
• Civil Engineering (Level 6) at Atkins – various. Closing date 11/12/20 • Environmental Assessment and Management (Level 6) at Atkins – London. Closing date 11/12/20 • Accountancy (Level 6) at Kreston Reeves – London. Closing 31/12/20 • Police Constable Apprenticeship (Level 6) at Met Police – London – Closing 31/1/21 • Digital Tech / Investment Operations (Level 6) at JP Morgan Chase – Bournemouth. Closing 31/1/21 • Software Engineering (Level 6) at Qinetiq – Malvern. Closing 1/2/21 • Project Management (Level 6) at Qinetiq – various sites. Closing 1/2/21 • Mechanical Engineering (Level 6) at Qinetiq – Essex. Closing 1/2/21 • Modelling, Analysis, Simulation (Level 6) at Qinetiq – Lincolnshire. Closing 1/2/21 • Aerospace Engineering (Level 6) at Qinetiq – Wiltshire. Closing 1/2/21 • Digital and Technology (Level 6) at Goldman Sachs – London. Closing date 21/2/21
National Opportunities at Post-18 (Levels 4-6) starting from Aug 2021 cont…
• Management (Level 6) / Finance (Level 4) / Digital Marketing (Level 6) at Nestle – Gatwick. Closing 26/2/21 • Human Resources (Level 6) at BP – Surrey. Closing 26/2/21 • Aerospace Engineering (Level 6) at Leonardo – Yeovil. Closing 6/3/21 • Software Engineer (Level 6) at GCHQ/MI5/MI6 – Nationwide. • Strategy (Level 6 - various locations) / Management (Level 6 – Newcastle) at Ernst and Young.
Local Opportunities Post-16 and Post-18 starting from Aug 2021 include: • Civil Engineering (Level 4 and Level 6) at Atkins. Closing 11/12/20 • Digital / Assurance / Tax (Level 6) at Ernst and Young. • Paralegal (level 3) at Reynold Porter Chamberlain. Closing 13/1/21 • Auditing / Accountancy (Level 4) at Smith and Williamson. Closing 13/1/21 • Electronic Engineering (Level 6) at Leonardo. Closing 6/3/21
Virtual Work Experience
New: Virtual Work Experience Opportunity for construction:
https://balfourbeatty.thinkific.com/
WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENTS
True Crime Festival (University of Law) https://www.thecrimelab.co.uk/true-crime-live Saturday 14 November 10.30 am – 5.30 pm Interactive true crime themed sessions, from forensics and psychology. The event will conclude with a full virtual crime scene investigation experience run by Ex-Scotland Yard. The event is moderated by DBS checked Law staff members at all times. £45 but with £10 off using code UL2.
A Career as Barrister: Inner Temple Virtual Discovery Day https://innertemple.typeform.com/to/POXLRwmF Friday 30 October 1.00 pm – 4.30 pm Years 12 and Year 13. Q&A panel and interactive workshop to give insight into being a barrister
IBM 12 Month Gap Year Placements https://www.ibm.com/uk-en/employment/entrylevel/ For students in Year 13. Placements in Business and Technology.
Criminal Investigation Day at the University of Law https://tinyurl.com/y3gtxnje Wednesday 28 October 10.00 am – 12.30 pm For students in Years 10 - 13
Virtual Work Experience with the Sutton Trust https://www.suttontrust.com/our-programmes/ For Year 12. Apply online. Entry criteria usually applies. Engineering closing date 3 November 2020 Medicine closing date 1 January 2021 Law / Finance closing date 27 November 2020
WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENTS cont…
Speakers for Schools Next Generation Virtual Work Experience https://www.s4snextgen.org/Sign-Up October and November - One Day Finance WEX with Santander - min age 15
KPMG Virtual Work Experience https://www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/apprentice/discovery-work-experience/ For Year 13. Min predicted grades 104 UCAS points.
Ernst and Young Virtual Work Experience https://www.ey.com/en_uk/careers/students/programmes/schools/ey-business-academy One-week work experience for Year 12s
WORK EXPERIENCE - GENERAL
Work Experience in Finance https://www.pwc.co.uk/careers/school-jobs/virtual-classroom.html PwC have recently launched their Virtual Classroom for Years 10 and 13. The programme combines both live and pre-recorded sessions.
My Week of Work https://learnliveuk.com/my-week-of-work/ For Years 7 - 9. Choose from five key economic areas and complete virtual work tasks.
The Wow Show https://www.thewowshow.org/students/ Live online channel creating real-life encounters with the world of work.
The Forage Virtual Work Experience Programmes https://www.theforage.com/ Virtual work experience in law, consulting, technology, finance and marketing.
Virtual Tours https://www.icanbea.org.uk/virtual-tours/ These employer virtual tours around different businesses.
Work Experience in Medicine www.bsmsoutreach.thinkific.com Virtual medical work experience at Brighton and Sussex Medical School https://www.rcgp.org.uk/training-exams/discover-general-practice/observe-gp.aspx An interactive video platform providing insight into the role of a GP and the wider primary care team.
WORK EXPERIENCE – GENERAL cont…
Work Experience in Digital Media https://barclayslifeskills.com/i-want-virtual-work-experience/school/virtual-work-experience Virtual Work Experience at a ‘digital transformation’ agency. Students will actively work with different departments on a project, helping to solve problems and complete real-life tasks.
Cyber4Summer https://cyber4summer.immersivelabs.online/signin Digital experience by Immersive Labs and National Crime Agency. 100 labs of various skill levels. Learn skills for jobs including Cyber Investigator, Digital Forensics Expert, Network Security Analyst.
Script School https://www.thescriptschool.com/courses For Years 12 and 13. Bristol based virtual lessons with industry professionals. Cost involved.
BFI Film School https://bfifab.org.uk/ For Years 12 - 13 Film making courses at Old Vic Theatre for drama and Watershed for documentary, one evening per week and some weekends from November to March.£25. Deadline 2 November
‘The 9 to 5 with Stacey Dooley’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p06zhf9j/the-nine-to-five-with-stacey-dooley Series of programmes featuring students undertaking experience in a variety of work places including a restaurant, care home, airport and call centre.
‘Rhod Gilbert’s Work Experience’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b00zf3m1/rhod-gilberts-work-experience An eclectic mix of jobs including care worker, navy, hairdresser, farmer, firefighter, zoo keeper, police officer, vet, fighter pilot, rugby coach, journalist, builder and musician.
MAKING DECISIONS
Websites which relate specific school subjects to ideas for future careers. • https://www.careerwave.co.uk/useful-career-resources-by-subject-area/ • https://www.unifrog.org/sign-in (go to 'subjects’ library' and 'search by school subjects')
Quizzes to ‘match’ interests and skills to careers. Remember these quizzes are not telling you what to do – just giving ideas for further research. • UCAS Buzz Quiz (for Years 7-10) https://www.ucas.com/careers/buzz-quiz • Prospects Planner (for Years 11-13): https://www.prospects.ac.uk/planner • Career Pilot (for all years): https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/job-sectors/quiz
RESEARCHING JOB SECTORS
The Enterprise Festival https://www.pearsoncollegelondon.ac.uk/campaigns/the-enterprise-festival.html EDU events are for school aged students interested in pursuing a career in Business.
Speakers for Schools Virtual Careers Talks https://www.speakersforschools.org/inspiration/vtalks/vtalks-video-library/ Library of inspiring talks by industry experts. Searchable by age group and interest.
Future Learn Careers Resources https://www.futurelearn.com/career-advice IT, finance, marketing, nutrition, project management, HR, film, social care, teaching English.
Bristol WORKS Careers Resources https://www.bristol.works/remotelearning Key industries in Bristol: engineering, sport, environment, nature and science, TV and Film, construction
Careers in Psychology Educational Psychology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Nm1RMGac28
Careers in Creative Industries https://discovercreative.careers/#/ courses, competitions and activities around the creative sector
Careers in Music https://www.socialdistancingfestival.com/ A great resource to access lots of amazing live-streamed performances and music talks.
RESEARCHING JOB SECTORS cont…
Careers in Social Care https://sfca.re/2Veuu3X Information and resources to investigate social care as a career choice.
Careers in Healthcare Health Careers: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles https://www.stepintothenhs.nhs.uk/ Careers in Podiatry and Diagnostic Radiotherapy www.thewowshow.org/youtube Careers in Midwifery Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOu_OPC_Td8 Real Life Stories: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/real-life-stories A range of webinars to introduce you to the 15 allied health professions. https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/8793785554913874959
Info from RUH Bath Work Experience: https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/careers/work_experience.asp?menu_id=5d Careers Resources Page:https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/careers/careers_resources.asp?menu_id=5d
Careers in Science Big Bang 2020 - Downloadable content https://www.digitalbigbang.co.uk/
Careers in Cyber Security https://cyberschool.ac/ Free to attend, live & online cyber security school for school pupils around the world.
Careers in Construction https://www.goconstruct.org/learn-about-construction/find-the-role-for-you/ultimate-quiz/ Fun quiz to find which role in construction suits you best.
Careers in Engineering Which engineer are you? https://www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk/students/meet-the-future-you-careers-quiz/ Run-down on careers in engineering https://mailchi.mp/successatschool/careers-in-engineering-your-complete-guide-1277051 Registering with Young HPC and be first in line for skills experience days www.edfenergy.com/energy/nuclear-new-build-projects/hinkley-point-c/for-teachers-students-and- educators/young-hpc Engineering Insights https://www.engineeringuk.com/research/engineering-insights/the-economic-impact-of-covid-19-on- uk-engineering-enterprise/ Pathways into Engineering https://www.engineeringuk.com/research/engineering-uk-report/
RESEARCHING JOB SECTORS cont…
Love Languages Masterclasses https://www.trin.cam.ac.uk/access/outreach-during-covid-19/love-languages-online-languages- masterclass-programme-year-11 For Year 11 students. Year-long programme for those with an interest in language learning, and a view to potentially take their languages to A-Level and beyond. Throughout the programme, you’ll learn about the benefits of being multilingual in the working world, practice using your target language inside and outside of the classroom setting and have a go at learning some other languages on offer at Cambridge University. Criteria Apply. Apply by 28 October 2020.
UNIVERSITIES – VIRTUAL EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Virtual University Fairs 2020 https://www.ukuniversitysearch.com/ 4 November London and South East 11 November North West, North East, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Virtual University Subject Fairs https://www.ucas.com/ucas/events/find/scheme/virtual-and-digital/type/exhibition 23/24 October Social Science, Humanities, Teaching 2/3 November Math’s, Engineering, Computing 13/14 November Creative Subjects
University Subject Tuesdays https://www.unitasterdays.com/ut-tuesdays.aspx Webinars every Tuesday on specific university subjects.
COMPETITIONS
Shell Bright Ideas Challenge 2020 https://www.shell.co.uk/sustainability/society/supporting-stem/bright-ideas-challenge The Bright Ideas Challenge is back for the sixth year, asking students aged 11-14 to use their STEM skills and creativity to come up with innovative energy solutions to power cities of the future. They could win up to £10,000 for their school, high-tech goodie bags and action-packed educational experiences, so there’s every reason to think big!
Events
New: South Gloucester and Stroud College (SGS) Games Live Events
SGS have a really exciting opportunity for your students to take part in FREE Games Live Events this month. These two events explore pathways in Games Design/Development and in Games Art, in addition to live demonstrations from degree students. Here in the UK, we have the sixth largest video game market worldwide so this growing industry could make for the perfect pathway for students interested in Art, Science, IT & Technology. GAMES ART LIVE - 19th November 2020 (16:00pm) GAMES DEVELOPMENT LIVE - 26th November 2020 (16:00pm) The respective events will be broadcast via YouTube with streaming links provided for ease of access. To book into the live sessions please email [email protected]
BURSARIES AND SCHOLARSHIPS
https://www.thescholarshiphub.org.uk/ General Information on scholarships GAP YEARS http://www.independentgapadvice.org/ Independent volunteers with 20+ years’ experience of the gap year market. Update on COVID and opportunities.
IBM 12 Month Gap Year Placements https://www.ibm.com/uk-en/employment/entrylevel/ For students in Year 13. Year-long placements in Business and Technology.
SCHOOL CONTACT
Jackie Fielding Careers Advisor Hans Price Academy Email: [email protected] Direct Dial: (01934) 630834