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Careers Bulletin 15th October 2021

MESSAGE FROM OUR SIXTH FORM CAREERS TEAM

Welcome to the latest edition of the Careers Bulletin - your fortnightly round up of all things post-Piggott. Information and opportunities are 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. 

 

UNIVERSITIES

86% of our 2019 Year 13s went to University and this is a popular pathway for students at The Piggott.  We will share useful information and event details for anything to do with Universities below. 

 

Introducing Mrs Penson to Year 12s

Mrs Penson can provide tailored support to students aiming for Oxford, Cambridge, Medical or Veterinary. These applications have an early submission deadline at the start of Year 13 so any Year 12s who think this may be for them should look out for future communications from Mrs Penson in due course. 

Subject Discovery With Unifrog

Unifrog have a Webinars tab - use this for links to subject discovery webinars throughout October and November. Upcoming events cover Fine Art, Environmental Science, Human Rights, Economics and Geography. 

Log in to your Unifrog account and click on the webinars tab for further details. 

University and Apprenticeship Search Virtual Fair 

An online fair is being held between 12 noon and 6pm on 20th October. As well as university and apprenticeship exhibitors, there will be live webinars including careers and employability, personal statement advice, choosing and course and degree apprenticeships. Use the link below to register. 

UK University & Apprenticeship Search Virtual Fairs October 2021 (vfairs.com)

Nursing and Midwifery at the University of South Wales

The University of South Wales is holding a free Schools and Colleges Nursing and Midwifery Conference, which will be held virtually via Teams on Wednesday 3rd November 10am - 12noon & Thursday 11th November 4-6pm.

This informative event is an ideal opportunity to hear more about the nursing and midwifery courses offered by the University of South Wales, along with application, personal statement and interview advice from our admission tutors. Current nursing and midwifery students will be present at the event to answer any questions you may have.

Nursing and Midwifery Event for Schools and Colleges (office.com)

UKCISA - International Student Fee Information

If you need information about fee status for university, UKCISA is a central information service for international students. Please see their website for information and advice. 

UKCISA - international student advice and guidance - Home or Overseas fees: the basics

Get Into Medicine Webinar - Year 12

The Medic Portal will be talking about the application process for medicine and how to approach it strategically, specifically focusing on the interview process with top tips from Admissions Tutors

Students will also hear from a leading European medical school, the University of Nicosia, on their popular medical degree programme. The talks will be taking place on the following days, from 5 pm to 6.30 pm, online on Zoom:

  • 19th October
  • 16th November
  • 7th December

Free Webinar: Get Into Medicine Advice from The Medic Portal - Medical School - University of Nicosia (unic.ac.cy)

 

 

 

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.

The National Apprenticeship Show South

The National Apprenticeship Show South highlights apprenticeship opportunities and offers information from the region's top employers and training providers

Registering for the event will give you the opportunity to chat with exhibitors via text chat, watch online video content, as well as download useful resources. The event ‘goes live’ on 18th November 2021 between 11.00am and 6.00pm.

The National Apprenticeship Show (vfairs.com)

Accenture 'How To Land An Apprenticeship' 

Accenture are one of the world’s largest technology consultancies and run an exciting apprenticeship programme. They are holding an online event on 18th October for you to discover what life is like as an apprentice and the impact you could make.

Whether you’re considering Accenture or another employer, this event will allow you to listen current apprentice perspectives on why they chose and apprenticeship and why they chose Accenture. There will also be a senior leader who will help you understand apprentices’ role at Accenture and a recruiter who will give you the inside scoop on how best to prepare for applying. 

How to land an Apprenticeship (on24.com)

Volkswagon Group Apprenticeships

Volkswagen Group is one of the world's leading automobile manufacturers and the largest car producer in Europe. They have a number of apprenticeship pathways including Service Technician, Parts Advisor or Service Advisor.

Volkswagen Group Apprentice Programme (vwgroupapprenticeships.co.uk)

Jaguar Land Rover Apprenticeships

The Jaguar Land Rover retailer apprenticeship programme offers both technical and commercial roles encompassing both 1 year and 3 year programmes. 

Could a Jaguar Land Rover retailer apprenticeship be the start of an amazing career? (mailchi.mp)

IBM Futures 12 Month Placement Scheme

If you are uncertain about whether to start work, complete an apprenticeship or go to university, IBM's Futures Scheme could be a good option. 

The Futures Placement scheme offers you an invaluable opportunity to work with a world-leading company for 12 months, broadening your horizons and giving you a head start in your career. IBM offer Business, Technical and Design Placements.

IBM also offer apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships across Tech, Sales and a Junior Management Consulting programme. 

IBM Careers - School Leaver - United Kingdom

Deloitte UK Apprenticeship Programme - Open

Deloitte are now open for apprenticeship applications. As well as Finance disciplines, they have opportunities within Legal, Tech and Risk and Regulation. Take a look at their website for further information. 

BrightStart Apprenticeship | Student Careers | Deloitte UK

WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES

National Teen Book Club

A new programme bringing together thousands of teenagers from all across the UK, this is a shared, virtual book club. Over five weeks, young people can connect for a weekly event every Thursday afternoon. Each week the sessions will cover sharing a reading experience, hearing from an award-winning author and how to skill up and become a published author. 

As you grow in skills and confidence you can take part in actives and guidance to write a 1000 word creative piece published in their first of a kind virtual library. 

National Teen Book Club - Speakers for Schools

Ward Round Medical Work Experience

Being held on 16th October & 7th November, 10:00am-4:00pm: Ward Round Live, a live, online hospital work experience course run by Education Projects. This is a great way for students to get interactive work experience for Medicine applications, as well as taking on the role of a Doctor themselves.

Ward Round Live Course for Aspiring Medical Students Aged 15+ (educationprojects.co.uk)

Networking Assembly Handout

Year 13 were joined by Louise Pope from InvestIN who talked about recruitment approaches and the value of networking. She has kindly provided a networking handout which can be viewed using the link below. 

DocSend

InvestIN Work Experience Programmes

Take a look at InvestIN for their latest experiences including the Young Lawyer programme for experience and networking within the field of Law. 

Choose Your Career | InvestIN

Springpod Work Experience

Springpod offer online work experience and degree taster programmes. Take a look at their website for more details. 

Take control of your future | Springpod

Speakers For Schools Work Experience Programmes

Make sure you regularly check the online programmes offered by Speakers for Schools. They have experiences coming up related to tech, recruitment and energy which you can apply for on their website. Places for these programmes are often in high demand so it's worth checking regularly and registering promptly for anything of interest to try and secure a spot.  

Virtual Work Experience | VWEX | Speakers for Schools

Mock Interview Leads To Work Experience

A real success story from the mock interviews - Damon Harris who was in Year 13 last year returned for the mock interview event. Following his interview with local apprentice employer MCFT, he was invited to do some work experience at the organisation with a view to offering him a permanent role. 

As well as interview practice, mock interviews are incredibly valuable for networking purposes. For those that attended, make sure you connect on Linked In with your interviewer if they have a profile and maximise on the experience. 

 

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

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.