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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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Mock Trial - Murder On the Dancefloor
Thursday 6th June - 5.00pm-7.00pm
The University of Law are hosting a live virtual event of how a murder trial plays out. You will witness a murder trial from start to finish and be part of the voting jury.
Watch a team of actors and student barristers taken on the challenge of proving guilt or innocence, then make your decision.
To join this event please visit: Event Booking | University of Law
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Accountancy Trainee Program job opportunity - Year 13
If you have an interest in a career in accountancy, then local accountancy firm Verallo, who are based in Henley-on-Thames have an amazing opportunity for you.
Their firm offers a supportive environment where school leavers can grow both personally and professionally, with opportunities for progression. No prior experience or knowledge is required and full training and support will be provided.
For more information or to apply for this role, you will need to send a copy of your CV and covering letter to careers@verallo.com
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Healthcare In Person Work Experience Day
Year 12 and 13 Students
Tuesday 2nd July 9.30am-2.00pm
GE HealthCare is leading the charge in digitising healthcare, enhancing patient lives and they are offering you the chance to take part in a work experience day. This opportunity is ideal for those eager to explore career prospects within the healthcare and technology domains.
You will get to Learn about career pathways in healthcare and strategies, familiarise yourself with GE Healthcare equipment, including cutting-edge ultrasound technology and much more.
Deadline to apply is Monday 10th June.
For more information and to sign up please visit: GE HealthCare Work Experience Day: Student Application (Tuesday 2nd July) (google.com)
Or scan the QR code:
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Career Zones
Ever wondered what skills and qualifactions you need to get your dream job? Or are you unsure which career you might like to do.
Success at School has put together a handy page where you can explore careers and find out what to study and how to get there.
Check out Career Zones - Success at School
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Free Industry Webinar - Sports
Wednesday 5th June - 6.00pm-7.00pm
Adviza will be hosting this webinar for those interested in a career within the Sporting industry. Find out what qualifications you need to a career in sport including business, coaching and media.
To sign up please visit: Sector Webinar: Sport | Adviza
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NHS Virtual Work Experience - Paediatric Pathway
Year 10 - Year 13
Sunday 2nd June 8.30am-5.00pm
The NHS Virtual Allied Healthcare Work Experience offers a unique opportunity for aspiring healthcare professionals. Students get to hear from an exceptional guest speaker with a wealth of knowledge and insights to share to better the understanding of the allied healthcare field.
The speaker will provide invaluable guidance to help future professionals embark on their dream healthcare careers. Following the talk, students will have an intimate look at the healthcare industry in the LIVE virtual work experience, delving into the many roles allied healthcare has to offer and taking an in-depth look at patient care by following the journeys of two patients from incident through to treatment.
For more information and to register, please visit NHS Healthcare Careers Virtual Work Experience - Allied Healthcare Mentor (alliedhealthmentor.org)
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University open days are a great way to explore the campus and decide whether studying there is the right choice for you.
These take place on various dates throughout the year and can be online or in person.
Search | Open days and events | UCAS
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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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The RAF have 9 new fantastic apprenticeship opportunities from engineering to catering and hospitality, starting at Level 2 and above, throughout various locations across the UK.
Check out Opportunities with RAF (getmyfirstjob.co.uk)
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Stronger Starts Retail Apprenticeship Programme
Tesco have recently announced the launch of their new Stronger Starts Retail Apprenticeship programme, as part of their commitment to help young people achieve a stronger start in life.
Stronger Starts is one of the few apprenticeship programmes that doesn’t require any qualifications or experience as entry requirements.
After completing the programme, apprentices gain a Level 2 National Standard in Retail, which is the equivalent of 5 GCSE passes.
For more information and to join one of their upcoming webinars taking place soon, please visit: Tesco - Amazing Apprenticeships
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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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Careers Quiz for Students!
Making decisions about your future at a young age can feel overwhelming. At InvestIN, they seek to equip students with relevant and insightful resources to navigate their futures with confidence – whilst enjoying the process!
That’s why Investin have launched their latest free tool to guide students on this exciting adventure – The InvestIN Career Quiz! By answering a series of expertly crafted questions, students unlock a personalised report that unveils an industry aligned with their skills and interests.
What’s more, every report contains expert advice and resources collated from our years of work with top professionals. This is a great place to start for students looking for career inspiration and an opportunity to reflect on their goals.
To take the quiz visit: Career Quiz – InvestIN Education
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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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