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MESSAGE FROM OUR SIXTH FORM CAREERS TEAM
Welcome to our Careers Bulletin - your monthly round up of all careers related information with opportunities which we will collate for you to easily access as you focus on your future planning.
Miss Giacomet (Careers and Pastoral support) will be on hand to organise careers events and keep you updated with the latest apprenticeships, workshops and work experience opportunities.
Feel free to request an appointment if you would like any help as you search universities, apprenticeships, CV writing, future career pathways or anything careers related.
We are always happy to hear from parents/carers who feel they could offer an insight into their particular industry or career, support a work experience placement for a student or have an employer with an outreach department that would be happy to come into The Piggott School to share their employer insight with our students.
For more information or any questions, please get in touch with Miss Giacomet at Giacometa@piggottschool.org
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LINKEDIN AND THE PIGGOTT ALUMNI
LinkedIn is usually the first place a potential employer will check prior to any offer of interview.
Once your page is set up, you can 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.
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Film and TV Opportunities
Please see below a range of work experience opportunities and summer courses if you are interested in finding out more about a career within the film and TV industry.
Please note the various age requirements and deadlines to apply.
Location Marshall course
- Thursday 18th July, in Berkshire
- learn about the early stages of location management with an entry-level role in the industry
- help out on set with a public-facing role that helps filming go smoothly
- there may be opportunities for work following the course.
- apply at https://www.resource-productions.co.uk/locationmarshalltraining
- deadline is 5pm, Monday 8th July
Intro to VR art and animation
- Saturday 17th August, 10am – 4pm; Salt Hill Activity Centre, Slough, SL1 3SS
- bring your art to life and create striking animation sequences in virtual reality to tell your own uniquely illustrated story
- apply at https://www.resource-productions.co.uk/training/
Submissions open for creative project ideas
- Resource Productions are looking to produce 2 creative projects over the next
- are you an artist, writer, filmmaker or just have a creative project in mind?
- Resource Productions want to see it now and potentially produce, with 25 years of creative experience and knowledge, your project for all to see
- to begin this exciting journey, head over to the website and submit your creative projects now! (You MUST have completed a Resource Productions registration form before submitting to the Project Review)
- submissions open until 31st July at: https://www.resource-productions.co.uk/training/
Academy Furniture Hire
Creative Collective showcase
- Saturday 20th July 2024, 7pm - 9pm, Slough
- See flyer below in email: join Resource Productions to experience an evening of powerful performances and compelling visuals, celebrating the art and creativity of the local community
- Includes light refreshments and a chance to meet local artists
- book at: https://ccshowcase2024.eventbrite.co.uk OR just RSVP to info@resource-productions.co.uk email with names for the team to add you to the guest list ASAP
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Thursday 11th July 2024
5.00pm-6.00pm
TechGirl gives girls ages 16 and above help in kickstarting their careers through coaching, mentoring, work experience and awards, and we will be hosting a virtual Masterclass on 11th July about what it's really like to have a career in data science.
This free masterclass is specifically for young women aged 16+ looking to kick-start their career in technology. The masterclass will feature senior data scientist at Deliveroo and lecturer at Birkbeck University, Annie Baldwin, the former global CEO of Montessori Schools, Leonor Diaz Alcantara, and a previous TechGirl competition winner. .
Join the TechGirl LinkedIn Masterclass
- Date: Thursday, 11th July 2024
- Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM BST
- Location: Virtual
Sign up here: https://hottopics.ht/insights/techgirl-masterclass-july
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Subject Taster Days
Reading University are hosting a wide range of subject taster days on various dates throughout the summer.
To register your interest, please use the links below your desired subject.
Psychology
Wednesday 17th July
Thank you for applying to attend our Taster Day. (reading.ac.uk)
Maths, Economics & Finance
Thursday 18th July
Thank you for applying to attend our Taster Day. (reading.ac.uk)
Geography
Wednesday 24th July
Thank you for applying to attend our Taster Day. (reading.ac.uk)
Law
Thursday 25th July
Thank you for applying to attend our Taster Day. (reading.ac.uk)
Archaeology
Thursday 8th August
Thank you for applying to attend our Taster Day. (reading.ac.uk)
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University of Law events
The University of Law is offering a range of online and in person events, including Cyber investigation days, Criminal investigation days as well as taster days. If you are considering studying the LLB online with The University of Law, these events are not to be missed.
For full details please visit Book Events and Open Days Now | University of Law
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Clearing made clear
Tuesday 9th July and Tuesday 6th August
Confused on clearing? The University of Portsmouth are offering free webinars to give you a full insight into what Clearing is and reassure you of the simple process. Whether you've changed your mind, your results surprise you, or you're just starting to think about going to university this year this interactive webinar aims to answer all your Clearing queries.
To sign up please visit: Clearing Webinars | University of Portsmouth
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What is a career in STEM
Thursday 18th July at 6.00pm
VMO2 are hosting this free webinar for those interested in a career in STEM, so you can understand more around opportunities in STEM and apprenticeships available with VMO2.
To register please visit: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
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We work closely with Berkshire Careers Hub who have been working hard to put together some fantastic upcoming opportunities for early 2024, including summer work experience., insight talks, live chats and apprenticeship opportunities.
Check out: Opportunities for you to share! (berkshireopportunities.co.uk)
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Open Day
Satursday 6th July
An Open Day is a great way to get a feel for life in university. You can take a tour and meet staff and students on the courses you are interested in. You can also find out about how to become a student and ask any questions you have about finances, scholarships or the support on offer to enhance your learning and welfare.
To book your place please visit Open Day form - University of Winchester
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Interested in a career in construction?
Summer vacancies and apprenticeship opportunities
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GetMyFirstJob offers you a whole new way to find Apprenticeships, Degree Apprenticeships, Work Experience and Graduate opportunities to get ahead. It's a great search tool where you can explore job categories and put you in touch with a wide range employers.
Visit: GetMyFirstJob | Apprenticeships, Degree Apprenticeships, Work Experience & Graduate Jobs
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Apprenticeship opportunities
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.
Top companies hiring now!
This is a useful website for all thing's apprenticeship, including reviews, industry guides and blogs.
You can also search for live opportunities With the likes of companies such as Balfour Beatty, PwC, experian and many more!
RateMyApprenticeship
Check out Success at School for the latest apprenticeship and job opportunities from Jaguar Land Rover, Volkswagen and more.
Success at School
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Speakers for Schools is a charity which puts you in touch with some of the biggest companies on the market, across a range of industries, to provide work experience opportunities.
Their new app 'Youth Card' gives access to developmental opportunities, work experience placements, as well as discounts from your favourite high-street brands. It’s completely free.
Visit Youth Card – Speakers for Schools for more information and to download the app!
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Ongoing Work Experience
Work experience is an invaluable opportunity which not only could lead to a full time job within your chosen career path, but you'll learn transferable skills, day to day etiquette of the working world and just being in a working environment.
Work experience is also valuable content for a UCAS application. It'll help you check out career areas and show evidence of useful skills for coping with university study and life.
Top tips for finding work experience
- Get online. Search local authority websites, local businesses and LinkedIn
- Ask parents or friends for useful contacts and opportunities
- For speculative enquiries to employers, write to them and send a brief CV and covering letter stating clearly when you're available and what you are looking for i.e. work experience, volunteering, shadowing etc. This can be done online or even by visiting the organisation itself and talking to the manager.
- And remember if you don't ask, you don't get!
Check out and sign up to Speakers for Schools for some of the latest work placements:
Work Experience – Speakers for Schools
Check out Create Your Future for exciting projects to get involved in:
Create Your Future Opportunities - Youth Employment UK
Future Learn
Future Learn offers a variety of free online courses that could be done over the summer.
Browse Free Online Courses - FutureLearn
Springpod
Check out Springpod for summer work experience programmes.
Take control of your future | Meet Springpod
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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 Miss Giacomet.
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