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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 and opportunities!
Miss Giacomet (Careers and Pastoral support) will be on hand to organise careers events throughout the school and keep you updated with the latest apprenticeships, workshops and work experience opportunities.
If you would like any help as you search for universities, apprenticeships, CV writing, future career pathways or anything careers related, please contact Miss Giacomet.
We are always happy to hear from parents/carers who feel they could offer career support. If you'd like to help with our careers provision or are an employer that would be happy to come into The Piggott School to share your insight with our students, please get in touch.
For more information or any questions, please contact 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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 Careers Fair
Monday 14th October 4.30pm-6.15pm
Queen Anne's School in Caversham are inviting students and parents/carers to their careers fair.
Below are just some of the employers attending, to talk about career opportunities and answer any questions.
To book your place please complete the booking form Queen Anne's School Careers Fair 14.10.2024 by 9th October.
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Virtual UK University Fair
Wednesday 16th October, 4.00pm-6.30pm
Unifrog are kick starting the new academic year with their virtual university fair. The fair is designed to inspire and motivate students who are considering the university route! Students can meet up to 40 universities in two hours - including University of Bristol, Bangor University, University of Exeter, University of Durham, and University of Aberdeen.
This is a great opportunity to motivate and find out more about writing personal statements. There will be live sessions and admissions experts on hand to give students practical tips on how to stand out. For those who aren't sure where or what to study, the sessions and interactive booths could inspire you to start exploring and put your minds at ease if you have any concerns about university life.
Parents, and carers are all welcome to join in.
For more information, including an agenda of the evening and to sign up please visit: iVent Pro - Venue (ivent-pro.com)
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University of Portsmouth Events
The University of Portsmouth are hosting a range of useful Webinars this term.
7th October - Making the most of Year 12 - This insightful webinar offers tips and hints on study techniques and how to prepare for your university journey. Sign up here: Registration (gotowebinar.com)
16th October - Health & Social care - Applying and preparing for interviews - For students interested in subjects such as Radiography, Dentistry, Social work, Nursing or Pharmacy. Learn how to make a strong application, interview skills and work experience advice. Sign up here: Registration (gotowebinar.com)
23rd October - Creative courses and developing a portfolio - Great advice on how to put together a portfolio that really stands out. Sign up here: Registration (gotowebinar.com)
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Criminal Investigation Day - The Gypsy Rose Case
Tuesday October 15th - London (In person)
Wednesday 30th October (Virtual)
The University of Law are hosting their criminal investigation day for students in Year 12 or Year 13, ideal if you have an interest in a career in law, policing, psychology etc or are considering studying in this area.
This in person event will follow Gypsy Rose Blanchard, looking at her transition from victim to criminal to viral sensation. Through this interactive workshop, you will re-visit key moments from the trial, build a comprehensive timeline of events, and evaluate the verdict.
To book your place please visit: Event Booking | University of Law
*If you are successful in securing an in person place please inform Miss Giacomet or Ms Ko*
Or Event Booking | University of Law if you'd like the virtual session.
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Norwich University of Arts - Beyond the Frame Competition
It's that time again for students aged 11+ to submit their finest photography for the chance to win one of two Canon EOS R50 Camera with RF-S 18-45mm Lens.
Shortlisted entrants will also have the opportunity for their work to be put on show at our Beyond the Frame exhibition in Norwich in 2025.
For more details and to enter please visit: Beyond The Frame (norwichbeyondtheframe.com)
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We work closely with Berkshire Careers Hub who have been working hard to put together some fantastic upcoming opportunities including work experience., insight talks, live chats and apprenticeship opportunities.
Check out: Home | Berkshire Opportunities | Business Support for Berkshire
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Octopus Energy Low Carbon Apprenticeship Programme
Or visit: Early Careers - Octopus Energy Careers
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University Open Days
Below are a list of upcoming Open Days:
Oxford Brookes - 5th October and 9th November Undergraduate Open Days and Events - Oxford Brookes University
Norwich University of Arts - 12th October, 25th October, 2nd November Open Days at Norwich | Norwich University of the Arts
University of Portsmouth - 5th October, 9th November, 7th December Undergraduate Open Days 2024 | University of Portsmouth
University of Hertfordshire - 19th October and 23rd November Undergraduate Open Days | Uni of Herts
University of East Anglia - 26th October and 23rd November Open Days 2024 - University of East Anglia (uea.ac.uk)
For further information on Open Days please visit University Open Days | Visit Universities and Colleges | UCAS
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PWC 2025 applications are now open!
Applications for PWC's school and college leaver opportunities starting in 2025 are now open.
If you're looking for opportunities to join straight from school or college, their full-time school and college leaver programmes are designed to help you develop your business skills through real client work, while also completing formal training and studying towards qualifications.
For more information please visit: Operate jobs | Early Careers | School and College Leaver jobs | PwC UK Careers
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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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Amazing Apprenticeships have the following webinars available:
Army Apprenticeships – Information webinar
Wednesday 16th October - 6.00pm-7.00pm
This webinar invites students, parents and carers to hear from the Army to learn more about their range of apprenticeships, training and qualifications, and key benefits.
To register please visit: Webinar Registration - Zoom
Apprenticeships with the BBC - webinar
Tuesday 22nd October - 3.30pm-4.30pm
Join this webinar to gain insight into the range of apprenticeship opportunities at the BBC, from journalism, project management, data science, engineering and much more.
To register please visit: Webinar Registration - Zoom
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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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