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Careers Bulletin #4 September 2021

MESSAGE FROM OUR SIXTH FORM CAREERS TEAM

Welcome to our Careers Bulletin - your fortnightly round up of all things post-Piggott. Information and opportunities will be collated for you to easily access as you focus on your future planning. 

Mrs Chipperfield and Mrs van den Berghen are your Advice and Guidance Mentors within Sixth Form - feel free to request an appointment if you'd like any help as you search universities, apprenticeships, work experience and future pathways. 

 

1-2-1 Student Support

Year 12s - welcome to Sixth Form. Your point of contact for future planning will be Mrs van den Berghen. She plans to meet up with all of you over the course of this year to get you started with your future planning - this  time next year you will be well underway with university, apprenticeship or employment applications so it's never too soon. Look out for an invitation in your inbox. 

Year 13s - you all had a planning discussion last year with Mrs Chipperfield and will find a copy of the notes in your Unifrog locker. If anyone would like a follow up appointment please let Mrs Chipperfield know. 

UNIVERSITY

Year 13 Personal Statements - your drafts should be saved in your Unifrog locker. Keep working on these and ask for help if you need it - your tutor will be your first port of call for advice.  

 

 

 

Mock Interviews - 21st and 22nd September

For those Year 13s who are taking part in the mock interview event you should have submitted a good CV for your interviewer to look at in advance and you will need to do some interview question practice as per Mrs Chipperfield's email last week.

Oxbridge / Medical and Veterinary Admission Testing

If you are a candidate for Oxbridge, Medical or Veterinary you will be aware that there is an early submission deadline and additional admissions tests. Make sure you liaise with Mrs Penson with regard to your application.  

Thinking of studying in the United States?

Sign up to this free virtual webinar about studying in the States. 

Virtual USA College Day 2021 | US-UK Fulbright Commission

APPRENTICESHIPS

Apprenticeships are an increasingly popular pathway with hundreds of apprenticeships across a broad range of industries that you can apply for depending on your qualifications. Here we will keep you abreast of apprenticeship information and opportunities.

Apprenticeships - Where To Start

There are plenty of resources regarding apprenticeships if you would like further information or want to look at live opportunities. 

Unifrog has a dedicated apprenticeship tab, Rate My Apprenticeship is a great website to look at, plus you can use job boards such as indeed.com to view live vacancies. 

 

Automotive Industry Apprenticeships

AutoRaise is an organisation which promotes careers for young people interested in the automotive industry. Take a look at the AutoRaise website which includes a new virtual body shop tour which you can access using the link below. 

AutoRaise - Meet The Apprentices (matterport.com)

 

Thames Valley Policy Apprenticeship Scheme

TVP offer a Degree Apprenticeship programme combining operational duties with academic learning resulting in a formal degree qualification after three years and a competitive starting salary with progression. 

Police Officer – TVP Careers

 

Engineering / Business Apprenticeships - Serco

Take a look at the careers page of Serco who have a broad apprenticeship programme and are one to have on your radar for would-be engineers in particular. 

Apprenticeships (serco.com)

 

Remit Training

For those interested in exploring apprenticeship options, take a look at Remit Training for latest opportunities. 

Remit Training – Automotive, IT, Business, Food, Hospitality & Care Apprenticeships

 

WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES

EY Insights Events

EY is one of the 'big four' accountancy firms. They run insight days and summer programmes as well as having lots of undergraduate and graduate opportunities. Take a look at their student careers page for programmes and events including the Introduction to School Leaver programmes on September 13th and Introduction to Undergraduate Programmes on September 14th. 

Start your career with us | EY UK

Work Experience In Healthcare

"You should build your knowledge of medicine by talking to people involved in healthcare or undertaking research. Practising healthcare professionals, such as nurses or healthcare assistants, and current medical students can give invaluable insight into life as a doctor. Speak to people who are involved in health across a range of setting such as the community, in laboratories, hospitals and hospices. Understand and think about the differences, and how these different settings change the delivery of healthcare"- THE MEDICAL SCHOOLS COUNCIL

NHS Healthcare Careers Virtual Work Experience – Allied Healthcare Mentor (alliedhealthmentor.org)

DR:EAM Senior Conference 2021

Join this virtual event to listen to talks from doctors, hear about life as a medical student and for application and interview advice. Takes place on 25th September. 

DR.EAM Senior 2021 | BWAMS

Kaplan Well Being And Career Podcasts

Kaplan, the accountancy trainers, have released a suite of podcasts aiming to help with study tips, wellbeing and the latest career trends. 

Subjects covered will include:

  • Sleep and study
  • 24 hours before an exam (what to do)
  • How sustainability and accountancy are linked
  • Diversity within accountancy and the professional services
  • Accountancy around the world
  • Apprenticeship vs University (which route?)

Kaplan's Learn Better podcast | Kaplan UK

Springpod

Springpod are running some fantastic virtual work experience programmes including with law firm ReedSmith, Reach plc publishing, engineering with Thames Water, Diversity in STEM, Morgan Sindall Construction, cybersecurity with the British Army and more. 

Take control of your future | Springpod

 

Berkshire Opportunities

Berkshire Opportunities has been compiled specifically to inform you about jobs, courses, apprenticeships and labour marketing information in the county.  

This is a really useful resource for students and parents so do take a look. 

Berkshire Opportunities Homepage

 

Gap Year 

For those thinking about taking a gap year after sixth form, planning your time in advance will help you to get the most our of your experience. 

Independent Gap Year Advice is a good starting point with information on paid and volunteer opportunities, fundraising and general travel advice plus case studies to hear about the experiences of those who have taken a gap year already. 

 

Independent Gap Advice | Independent Gap Year Advice For Young People

 

The Piggott Alumni

Join us on LinkedIn to follow the careers of former Piggott students and to network and stay in touch with our Alumni now and in the future. 

Whilst The Piggott School believes the content of any recommended online resource to be appropriate for use by its pupils, they have not been compiled by the school. As such – if you have any concerns over accessing the links outlined in this newsletter please do not do so. If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email Mrs van den Berghen or Mrs Chipperfield.