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/ th Application deadline: 8 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