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The ‘Take Your Place’ Fair is a series of virtual events To get the most from an designed to help those currently in Y12-Y13 or on a L2/3 Routes course explore different routes from your current study Education Open Day or Fair, you • How do I choose the best route for me? to higher education. need to think about what you • Can I start on path and change my mind? want to know! Here are some Our virtual talks are led by experts from colleges, • Where can I find out about different careers? common questions divided into • What apprenticeships are available in my area? and employers giving you the chance to: key areas – which ones would • Is there more than one route to the job I want – differences? • Discover local employers you want to ask? • Find out about local apprenticeships Courses • Hear from current higher & degree students and ask • How do courses vary in the same subject? Parents/Carers questions • How do I work out if a course is for me? • Prepare for the East of UCAS event running • What is a sandwich year and why would I do one? on 11th-12th May 2021 • What career can I do with certain courses? • What if I don’t know what I want to do? This event has been brought to you by The Network for East Anglian Collaborative Outreach (neaco) – Explore your options, discover your potential! Universities • How do Universities differ? • How can I compare Universities? • What types of courses can you do? ? • How long will it take to do a degree? • Can I work while I am at ?

Student finance • How much will going to University cost me? • When do I have to pay the loans back? • When do I apply for a loan? • When will I get the money? • How can I apply or a bursary or grant? ? Getting ready for Uni • What will I need to take with me? • What support can I get? • What accommodation types are there? • Where can I find part-time work? • How can I make my money go further? neaco partners: ?

2 | Take Your Place Virtual Fair | 4th – 7th May agenda agenda DAY 1 DAY 2 Sports, Education, Tuesday Fashion design, photography, digital WEDNESDAY childcare & early years, th marketing, concept art, animation, th Medical Careers 4 May journalism, broadcasting 5 May

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Brett Sallach - Tackling Molly Gillick Nicky Payne - (Balfour Beatty) Daniella Munteanu & Paul 10:00 Environmental Challenges 10:00 for a Sustainable Future - Childcare and teaching Introduction to construction McGrath - Software Engineering

Esther Trehearn Nial Inman & Luke Thomas WORLDSKILLS 10:30 - Overview of the early years 10:30 - Construction design manager - FoxDog - Games Development

Specsavers James Potter & Roma Agrawalj Army - Trusted Guardians 11:00 - Optometry Overview 11:00 - Structural Engineering

LIVE - Alex Walpole - Physical LIVE - Helen Gregory 11:30 11:30 The Merchant Navy Daniella Lord education and sports coaching - NHS Radiography - Careers at Sea - Policing and public services LIVE - George Hones & Adrian WORLDSKILLS Martin - Hospitality and events 12:00 - Overview of NHS Careers 12:00 management

LIVE - Leisa Nichols Drew 12:30 12:30 - Interview with a Forensic Scientist Student Ambassador Panel Student Ambassador Panel - Live Q & A - Live Q & A Hayley and Paul Sermons 13:00 13:00 - Coronors Officer

LIVE - Ferdi Ahmed - Higher Rowan Triffitt 13:30 & Degree Apprenticeships – Primary and Early Years 13:30

Brian Ennis Rio Godfrey & Luci Collins - 14:00 - Preparing for UCAS 14:00 Which is the right route for me? WORLDSKILLS Exploring degrees & higher - Royal Navy Careers apprenticeships Gavin Spoors 14:30 - How to research courses LIVE - Charlotte Beach - What WORLDSKILLS 14:30 it