Careers Bulletin

Welcome to the City Academy’s Careers Bulletin. This is a place where you can access support, resources, information and vacancies to help you on your Career Pathway.

Support at City Academy

 Individual guidance and support with Miss Martin, the Career and Aspirations Coordinator, email [email protected] for any inquiries  Check out Careers Corner in the library for up-to-date information and Post 16 prospectuses and apprenticeship opportunities.  Year 11 career advice available every lunch time  Career Pilot is a fantastic resource for all year groups and parents and can be used to gain knowledge on jobs, labour market information, how each subject links to careers and much more. Use this link https://careerpilot.org.uk/ to create your own profile in the student zone and this will stay with you throughout your education. There is also a parent zone as well with helpful videos and lots information about courses and local further education providers.

Apprenticeships

Useful websites to find apprenticeship vacancies:

 https://amazingapprenticeships.com/faa or go to @amazingappsuk on social media. This is a fantastic website with lots of information for any questions you might have, and it lists vacancies available.  https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship  https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/careers/current-opportunities/apprenticeships  https://careermap.co.uk/ - https://careermap.co.uk/careermag- parents/?utm_source=Parents6- email&utm_medium=Social%20Media&utm_campaign=Parents6-email An e-magazine for parents about how they can support their young person.

Sign into the Government website so you can set up alerts for the type of apprenticeship you are interested in.

Open Evenings and new course information

Are you passionate about sport especially boxing?

BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development (Boxing) in partnership with Bristol Rovers Community Trust. The course combines academic studies with a sporting experience like no other. This course is a full two-year educational programme for post 16’s, starting in September 2021.

What is the course? This is a BTEC level 3 Sports Coaching and Development, which is equivalent to 3 A-levels. You will study 4 times a week at Bristol Rovers' Memorial Stadium where the education side of the course will take place, with the practical sessions taking place at Empire Boxing Gym

Empire Fighting Chance The practical elements of the course provide the opportunity to train with the champions at the Empire Fighting Chance gym. Not only will you get the opportunity to develop your practical boxing skills, alongside some of the best coaches in the sport, but Empire have also come up with new and exciting ways to educate the young people on the course, areas you will qualify in are;

• ABA level 1 in Boxing Coaching • Study and understand Empire's award-winning boxing programme • Empire Fighting Chance’s Strength and Conditioning course • Empire’s street wise with money AQA course • Understand how boxing referee’s & officials operate • Learn practical coaching skills alongside pro-boxing coaches

What do I need to apply? 1. We are looking for year 11 and 12 boys and girls who have an interest in studying or a career sport. 2. A Minimum of 4 Level 4 Grades at GCSE (Maths and English are NOT mandatory) 3. No previous boxing experience necessary!

How do I apply? Empire Fighting Chance have open days on TUESDAY 18th MAY. To sign up to one of our open days, or to discuss further, please contact Ben at [email protected] or by phone – 07794670236

Bristol City Robins Foundation

Online open evening – Tuesday 4th May 2021 at 6:30pm

Are you interested in studying with the Robins Foundation or interested in studying a sport related course is encouraged to sign up and attend as many of the sessions as they wish. Students can sign up using the link below: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/robins-foundation/education/education-open-evening/

Further information about our programmes can be found on our website where you can also access our digital prospectus. Please see link below: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/robins-foundation/education/

BAME Scholarship Scheme for aspiring Vets

Are you interested in becoming a vet?

This exciting scholarship scheme could be just for you.

Go to the IVC Edidencia website for all the details. https://ivcevidensia.co.uk/bame

Year 11 Summer opportunities

Could you be City Academy’s next doctor?

The University of Bristol are offering:

 A free summer school from 26-29th July 2021.  Clinical days at the hospital.  Interactive sessions with doctors and medical students.  Accommodation provided!

What you need to do?

 An interest in studying medicine, healthcare science, or a profession caring for others!  On track to achieve a level 6 in Maths and English!  That’s it! If you have what it takes to become your schools next top doctor contact Aliya Ahmed on [email protected] or Miss Martin

NCS summer residential

BE EPIC You know that buzz you feel when you nail something you thought was near to impossible? Imagine that, but for every day you’re with us. Throw in meeting a new crowd and still having some time to recharge and chill. Pretty great, right?

LIVE LIFE It gets better. You’ll also pick up skills designed to help you smash the whole ‘adulting’ thing. Want to know how to budget? Answer questions with confidence? Present to a room full of people without freezing up? Leave it to us. DO GOOD But wait, there’s more! You’ll take all that you’ve learned and turn your passion into action. Want to see a positive change in your community? Pave the way. You’ll have the tools and team to make a lasting impact.

GO PARTY And on top of all the pals, lols, and skills, you’ll get a certificate to remind you of all the wins, and then go party with your team! You’ve got to go out with a bang, right? Check out their web page for more details at WEARENCS.COM

Up and Coming Events at City Academy Year 10 - Open to Options

Do you know what you want to do when you leave school?

What is Open to Options? • We will be running workshops to explore your Post 16 options with year 10 students. • There will be a variety of speakers from Colleges and Sixth Forms. • There will be expert speakers in apprenticeships and employers will be on hand to answer any of your questions. • The programme will be tailored to your job interests.

How will it run? • You can come into school at 8:15am for the start of the guest speakers or you can grab some free breakfast in the venue between 8am and 8:15am. • The guest speakers will present between 8:20am and 8:55am in the venue. • You will need to sign up and commit to the sessions you choose. • The first session is on apprenticeships on the 28th April 2021.

Fill out the survey which has been sent to your school email to register your interests, you can use your phone to fill this out. Sign up with Miss Martin or Miss Henry on Monday or Tuesday

Broaden your knowledge and take control of your future!

There are two fantastic workshops in May from our local further education providers

• 19th of May – Kath Cooper from Post CLF Post 16

• 26th of May – Cristina Watson from City of Bristol College

Please sign up with Miss Martin email Rachel.martinclf.uk

Growing Space Photography Competition Bristol Education Partnership is launching a photography competition in collaboration with Bristol Photo Festival and the Soil Association. The theme is “Growing Spaces” and we are inviting students to submit their best image relating to this theme.

The photograph might be taken at home, at school or out in the community. The aim is to showcase and celebrate the natural, growing world of flowers, vegetables, weeds, plants, trees - and even people.

There will be three categories for entries – KS3, KS4 and KS5.

Prizes will be awarded for each category and the best submissions will be displayed in an online exhibition hosted by Bristol Photo Festival.

The top 10 images from each school will be sent in for each category and will be entered into the competition. They will be judged by a panel including a representative of Bristol Photo Festival, a local photographer, a representative from the Soil Association and a representative from BEP.

Submissions should be sent in JPEG format to Miss Martin by 24th May 2021 and our school entries will be judged by a special TBC person.

Showcase our beautiful surroundings in your photographs

College and Sixth Form contact details

CLF Post 16

www.post16.clf.uk/find-courses-apply/apply/-

St Brendan’s Sixth Form College

https://www.stbrn.ac.uk/

City of Bristol College

https://www.cityofbristol.ac.uk/events/digital-open-event-

Campuses: College Green, Ashley Down, Parkway, Hengrove

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/events/open-events

Campuses: Filton, Stroud, Stoke Gifford,

Bristol Cathedral Choir School

https://bccs.bristol.sch.uk/sixth-form/

North Bristol Post 16 Centre

http://www.nbp16c.org.uk/

St Mary Redcliffe Sixth Form

https://www.smrt.bristol.sch.uk/index.php/sixth-form

V6 - Cotham

http://www.v6bristol.org/

St Bede’s Catholic College

https://www.stbedescc.org/

Ashton Park 6th Form

https://www.ashtonpark.net/Sixth-Form/

Specialist Post 16 Providers

BTE Academy

Specialise in Technology and Engineering

https://www.bteacademy.co.uk/

Bristol School of Art (Clifton), Clifton, Berkeley Bridgwater and Taunton College https://www.btc.ac.uk/events/january-virtual-showcase/

Campuses: Bridgwater, Taunton, Cannington (land-based courses)

Access Creative College

https://www.accesscreative.ac.uk/open-events/

Boomsatsuma

Specialise in creative courses

https://www.boomsatsuma.education/collegeopendays

Register online

Digitech Studio School

Specialises in technology

https://digitechstudioschool.co.uk/

Bristol City Robins Foundation

Specialises in Sport / Football https://www.bcfc.co.uk/robins-foundation/education/education-open-evening/ Campuses: Ashton Gate, City Academy, Merchants Academy

Western College

https://weston.ac.uk/event/open-evening-school-leavers

Campuses: Knightstone, Loxton, South West Skills

Bath College

https://www.bathcollege.ac.uk/