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MESSAGE FROM OUR SIXTH FORM CAREERS TEAM
Welcome to our Careers Bulletin - and your last bulletin of 2024!
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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Tuition fees explained
In light of the government's announcement last month that university tuition fees will rise in 2025, Uni Myths Busted, together with Save The Student, have put together this helpful guide of what this means for you.
Check out: Tuition fees explained – Uni myths busted
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GSCE and post-16 choices
This webinar series will help younger students choose the right subjects for your future aspirations. The post recording of this webinar will guide you through A Levels, BTECs, and T Levels to help you decide which is the right path.
https://www.unifrog.org/teacher/webinars-past/series-gcse-and-post-16-choices/151-how-to-choose-the-best-gcses
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Year 13 Law webinar
Wednesday 29th January 4.45pm-6.30pm
International law firm Watson Farley & Williams are hosting a free webinar, which will focus on interviews in solicitor degree apprenticeship applications. The webinar will provide top tips, examples of good and poor interviews and the opportunity to speak with trainees in the firm.
To sign up you must:
- Be in Year 13
- Interested in solicitor degree apprenticeship route
- Available Wednesday 29th January 4.45-6.30pm.
- Predicted ABB or equivalent and hold Maths and English GCSE score 4 or above
To sign up please complete the following form: https://forms.office.com/e/BsBDv2MZ1V
Closing date to sign up is 20th January 2025 (sign-up may close before this if oversubscribed).
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Sociology webinar
Wednesday 11th December - 4.00pm-5.00pm
If you are studying or interested in exploring Sociology, the University of Reading is running a webinar on 'Should children in the UK be banned from having smartphones for their own wellbeing?'.
You will be guided to understand different positions within the debate, apply sociological concepts and ideas to diverse perspectives, before taking part in a final vote at the end of the session.
To sign up please visit: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1081463587826610528?source=BK
Anyone who signs up will also receive a copy of the recording if they are unable to attend.
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National Grid Apprenticeship opportunities
Applications for National Grid Apprenticeships are now open. They offer a range of apprenticeships, from commercial to engineering and IT & Digital, along with quality training and development opportunities throughout your career.
They offer both Advance Apprenticeships - so roles are available to those aged 16+ who have completed (or are on track to achieving) at least 5 GCSEs, including Maths and English Language with grades A*-C / 4 and above, and;
Higher & Degree Apprenticeships - available if students are 18+ and have completed further education and hold a Level 3 qualification, such as A-Levels, BTEC or equivalent. The National Grid offer a compelling alternative to attending university, whilst providing valuable qualifications, industry experience and a competitive salary.
For more information and to apply please visit: Apprentices - National Grid Jobs
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Young Reporter short course - Registrations now open!
If you're interested in pursuing a career in journalism or have an interest in media, this course provides a unique chance to write for a real newspaper, gaining hands-on experience in the media industry.
Over four months, students collaborate closely with industry professionals, hone your writing skills, and see your work published. It’s an exciting opportunity to build a portfolio, develop your creative voice, and gain a first-hand insight into news reporting.
The course runs from January to April. For more information please visit: Short Course | Young Reporter Scheme | UK
If you decide to sign up, complete the form Student Registration Portal | Young Reporter Scheme | UK and contact Miss Giacomet.
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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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Virtual work experience
Wednesday 11th December at 5.00pm
Open to students in years 10, 11, 12 and 13, the National Highways are giving you the chance to join this virtual work experience opportunity and provide valuable insights into emerging careers. This experience will help build skills that will enhance future education and employment choices with a certificate upon completion.
To register visit: National Highways Live Online Career Challenge
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Nursing and Midwifery
Open Day
Saturday 25th January 2025
The Royal Berkshire Hospital will be holding a Nursing & Midwifery Open Day on 25th January 2025 for any interested students who may like to attend to find out more about careers in these areas.
The event is open to students in Yr 11, Yr 12, Yr 13. The talks will start at 10am and there will be a questions and answer session before close at 12pm. Students will have an opportunity to talk to staff and to representatives from their partner university, the University of West London.
To register please complete the form: https://forms.office.com/e/6dGEriGLBs
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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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