PROGRAMME OF EVENTS JUNE

9.30am - 3.30pm Year 6 Students - 60 places available This event offers a unique opportunity for students to develop their computer programming skills. The UK has an acute skills gap in the technological sector, with industry continually demanding people with The Thinktank the appropriate experience and expertise. Millennium Point Computer Curzon Street June

th To help young people in Birmingham to benefit from this booming area of the economy, ‘My Future, Birmingham, B4 7XG Programming My Birmingham’ will inspire the next generation of programmers by introducing them to a range of Robot Workshop exciting possible careers and enabling them to develop their skills through an engaging programming For further information and to book workshop. The session will challenge students with a variety of fun tasks, allowing them to investigate contact Amanda Cudby at control technology by using programmable robots and specialist software. They get to navigate their [email protected]

Thursday 9 robots through an obstacle course using as few instructions as possible and use high-tech sensors to let the robots learn about their surroundings. The challenges are designed to meet a wide range of abilities. Pupils will also be given the opportunity to explore the Think Tank, Birmingham’s award winning innovation museum with over 200 hands-on science and technology displays.

10.00am - 2.30pm Year 9 & 10 students - 40 places available This event will provide students with a unique opportunity to learn about Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) the UK’s largest automotive manufacturing business. Throughout the day pupils will learn about the Jaguar Land Rover innovative robots that JLR uses in its world leading manufacturing processes, before getting the chance Education Business Partnership Centre Jaguar Land Lode Lane June to explore behind the scenes at the company’s manufacturing plant. Learners will also be given the th Rover Experience opportunity to discover how engineers maintain the production line through an interactive fault finding Solihull, B92 8NW activity that will test pupils’ problem solving skills. There will be an opportunity for pupils to discover Day: Car Building the vast range of career opportunities within the automotive industry, the different training opportunities For further information and to book available within the company and explore the skills that employers, like JLR, are looking for in the next contact Amanda Cudby at generation of engineers. [email protected] Monday 13 Students must bring their own packed lunch, drinks and snacks which must be eaten in the centre – there will not be an opportunity to purchase refreshments whilst on the site. JUNE

9am - 12:00pm & 12:30pm - 3:30pm Morning session Year 8, Year 9 or Year 10 students - 20 places available Afternoon session, Year 8, Year 9 or Year 10 students - 20 places available Paradise Birmingham This collaborative event, led by Carillion Construction Services and Birmingham City University, will 77 Paradise Circus Paradise give learners the opportunity to learn more about some of the many exciting opportunities the Built

June Queensway Environment and Construction sector can offer. The three hour session will consist of a unique mix of th Birmingham, B1 2DT Birmingham and hands-on activities, talks from experts in the industry and a tour around the Paradise Birmingham site. You will be meeting people who live and work in Birmingham and will therefore have an opportunity to For further information and to Careers within network with staff from a multinational construction services company and a University which has an book contact Jeff Chilton at enviable reputation for providing quality, student-focused education. So, if you want to find out more [email protected] the Construction about Architecture, Engineering and Construction, get your questions ready for the experts on the day, Tuesday 14 Tuesday Industry as this event is for you!

10.00am - 2.30pm Year 10 & 12 students - 30 places available (10 per booking) This is a rare and exciting opportunity for young people to look around Cricket Ground and find out about the diverse range of careers available. Participants will gain a deeper understanding Edgbaston Cricket Ground Edgbaston stadium June of how a professional sports club functions and get an insight on the many different areas that make

th Explore Careers up Edgbaston, including conferencing, events, catering, and sport (amongst others). The students Edgbaston Rd at will hear from Birmingham City University alumni about their journey to their current roles and from Birmingham, B5 7QU University Academics about the courses available that will lead to a career in this exciting and challenging environment. For further information and to book contact Steven Joesbury Club at [email protected] Wednesday 15 Wednesday

9.15am - 2.30pm Year 12 students - 40 places available This event will provide students with a unique opportunity to learn about Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) the UK’s largest automotive manufacturing business. Jaguar Land Rover Education Business Partnership Centre June Jaguar Land th Throughout the day pupils will learn about JLR’s innovative global marketing strategies in addition to its Engine Manufacturing Centre Rover Experience commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility, before getting the chance to explore behind the scenes Jaguar Land Rover, Innovation Drive at JLR’s Engine Manufacturing Centre. Wolverhampton, WV9 5GA Day: Engine Learners will also be given the opportunity to explore the vast range of career opportunities within the automotive industry and hear from JLR’s recent University graduates. Finally, pupils will discover the For further information and to book Building different training opportunities available within the company and explore the skills that employers, like contact Sarah Fullwood at JLR, are looking for in the next generation of engineers. [email protected] Wednesday 15 Wednesday JUNE / JULY

12.30pm - 4.00pm Year 10 & 12 students - 20 places available This is a great opportunity for year 10 and 12 students to find out how Birmingham has changed and adapted over the years to become a force in the culinary world. University College Birmingham Summer Row June Street Food th Students will experience and observe how certain regional dishes are made and find out about the Birmingham history linked to these traditional meals. In addition, we will also take a look at and taste a variety of B3 1JB Workshop dishes from around the world and discuss how these amazing flavours have changed Birmingham’s food scene over the last 30 years. For further information and to book Using local produce and suppliers our chefs will prepare: Faggots and pea puree, Mini Nachos with contact Joanna Axinite at pulled pork and barbecue sauce and Gumbo with special sauce. Students will learn how to serve [email protected] traditional classical food in a modern contemporary way. Wednesday 29 Wednesday

9.30am - 2.00pm Year 10 & 11 students - 40 places available This interactive workshop for Year 10 & 11 students provides an opportunity for them to discover how University College Birmingham the growth of the hospitality and events industry has changed in Birmingham over the years. They will Summer Row At Your Service also explore the fantastic career opportunities on offer.

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th Join us for a day full of practical and fun activities, where students will discover the world of hospitality, B3 1JB - Be a restaurant the skillsets required and career pathways. maestro The day will include the following hands on practical workshops: For further information and to > Mixology Workshop book contact Joanna Axinite > Table Theatre at [email protected] > Who wants to be a Millionaire in the Hospitality Industry? Thursday 30

Please note that the places are limited (40 places per session) and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. This event is designed for students who have an interest in front of house hospitality.

9.30am - 2.30pm Year 12 students - 50 places available This event is organised jointly by Deutsche Bank, PwC and and is aimed at bright Year 12 students who are expected to achieve at least ABB grades at A-Level or equivalent and who have a PwC and Deutsche Bank Offices PwC and genuine interest in Accountancy, Finance and Business. This session gives students the opportunity to learn about studying these subjects at university and how to put together a strong application, as well For further information and to book

July contact Sarah Fullwood at st Deutsche Bank as gaining an insight into working for two of the most prestigious companies in the world. [email protected] Frday 1 Frday JULY

12.30pm - 4.00pm Year 10 & 12 students - 20 places available This session for year 10 and 12 students will give them the chance to find out about how Birmingham has changed and adapted over the years to become a force in the culinary world. University College Birmingham Street Food in Summer Row Using local produce and suppliers our chefs will prepare the following:- Birmingham July

th > Fish pakora B3 1JB Asian Cuisine > Chick pea puri Workshop > Derivatives of chapatti For further information and to > Minced lamb curry wrap book contact Joanna Axinite Students will learn how to serve traditional classical food in a modern contemporary way. at [email protected] Tuesday 5 Tuesday Students will experience and observe how certain spices give different flavours to some of the most popular traditional Indian dishes from Punjab (Northern region of India) and find out about their medicinal properties.

10.00am - 3.00pm Year 11 & 13 students - 60 places available Held in partnership with Big Brum (drama company) the day will consist of a 2 hour production by the theatre company. The topic will cover the thrilling adventures in Macbeth followed by a Q&A session and Newman University the option to discuss and debate career pathways and guidance with Big Brum. Genners Lane Big Brum Bartley Green

July The day will allow students to get involved with a practical session with current Newman students and

th B32 3NT Discover Drama academics, allowing them to see the pathways to Higher Education Day For further information and to book contact Kim Chadwick at

Friday 8 [email protected] JULY

Morning session, Year 8, Year 9 or Year 10 students - 20 places available 9am - 12pm & 12:30pm - 3:30pm Afternoon session Year 8, Year 9 or Year 10 students - 20 places available Paradise Birmingham This collaborative event, led by Carillion Construction Services and Birmingham City University, will 77 Paradise Circus give learners the opportunity to learn more about some of the many exciting opportunities the Built July Paradise Queensway th Environment and Construction sector can offer. The three hour session will consist of a unique mix of Birmingham, B1 2DT Birmingham and hands-on activities, talks from experts in the industry and a tour around the Paradise Birmingham site. You will be meeting people who live and work in Birmingham and will therefore have an opportunity to For further information and to book Careers within network with staff from a multinational construction services company and a University which has an contact Jeff Chilton at enviable reputation for providing quality, student-focused education. So, if you want to find out more [email protected] the Construction about Architecture, Engineering and Construction, get your questions ready for the experts on the day, Thursday 14 Industry as this event is for you! Brought to you by: