Careers Bulletin 9 January 2025
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Events this Term
- 080125 - Presentations by Gloucestershire University - Why study Cyber - Courses and Careers in Health & Social Care
- 090125 – Presentation by HealthReach “ Staying Safe at Night & CPR” Y13
- 200125 – CV Workshop Y10 ASDAN
- 210125 – Y12 Futures Information Evening 6pm – 8pm
- 220125 – Y8 Faraday STEM Challenge
- 230125 - Presentation by HealthReach “ Staying Safe at Night & CPR” Y13
- 270125 – HealthReach delivering Child Development lessons on ante—natal
- 290125 – Trip to Reading University Film & Media Department – Y12
- 310125 – Psychology workshop on “Memory & Perception” Y12 & Y13
- 040225 – Champions of Enterprise Challenge – Y8 drop down day
- 050225 – Growth Mindset workshop – Y7 drop down day
- 100225 - HealthReach delivering Child Development lessons on post—natal
- 120225 – Presentation by Deloitte on the opportunities they offer Y12 & Y13
- 250225 & 260225- HealthReach delivering Child Development lessons on contraception
- 130325 – Presentation by Bank of England to Economics students
- 180325 – “All about me” workshop on skills analysis and interview techniques – Y9
- 260325 – Financial Awareness workshops – Y8
- 280325 – Presentation on Chemical Engineering – Mr Edwin Lau ( Alumni)
Useful Information
Eclips
This is an excellent site with accurate information on over 1400 jobs including live labour market information and a wealth of impartial advice on education and employment choices, eCLIPS helps young people to make informed study and career decisions.
www.eclips-online.co.uk - Login using password: naisti27
Careers Companion
Another source of very useful information for all students, parents & carers. This is on the front page of the school website under the Quick Links “ tab
https://bespoke.careercompanion.co.uk/libraries/index
Berkshire Opportunities https://www.berkshireopportunities.co.uk/employers-and-educators/opportunities-for-you-to-share/
Employment
EDF Apprenticeship Applications Open
At EDF, success is personal, and we’re here to support your journey. If you’re passionate about tackling climate change, our Apprenticeship programmes offer an exciting opportunity to build a rewarding career while contributing to a more sustainable energy future.With a variety of impactful programmes available, you’ll have the chance to shape your career path and make a real difference. Please do take a look , wide variety of career areas with this employer , ranging from Engineering, Physics, Nuclear, Business, HR to name but a few!
https://www.edfenergy.com/careers/apprenticeships#schemes
Test Purchases Recruitment – Trading Standards
I work for Trading Standards specifically in the department of underage sales and I carry out test purchases regularly so that businesses are adhering to the regulations and laws set in place.
I am looking to recruit some children for the test purchases between the ages of 15-17. I have attached a letter with more information. Please see attached
Invesco UK - Early Careers
We offer a programme called Investment20/20 for students 18 years and over (i.e. once completing year 13). Investment20/20 are a company we partner with and we bring onboard a number of individuals each year across various areas of the business. They are employed by Invesco for 12 months, being paid an annual salary of £26,500. They work within a department, and alongside this receive various trainings from both Invesco and Investment20/20 themselves throughout the year. The trainings are very generic and predominantly skills based, so could be anything from communication skills, to presentation skills, to building a personal brand, or even an introduction to investing. The programme starts each September, with the students needing to apply in the January/February of their final year (year 13) to then start after their exams are over/summer is finished. It is a one year programme, so there is no guarantees of an extension or making them permanent at the end of it, but we will always try to keep people on where we can – it just depends on the Invesco budgets!
The Investment20/20 roles are targeted at school leavers, so we currently go out to a number of local schools to tell the students about the programme (particularly targeting those students who do not want to go to university). Our timeline is as follows: advertising and accepting applications in the January/February, interviewing through April/May, and then making job offers in June time for a September start date.
It's quite a ‘fixed’ programme in terms of our strict timelines, but it’s a fantastic opportunity for those students who don’t want to go to university. We don’t look at the individuals grades (as they are offered jobs before even completing their A Levels), but we look at the individual themselves and what they have to offer. The roles could be anywhere in the business from Marketing, to Sales, to Investment Risk, to HR, to Investments or Finance – it just depends what particular roles we get approved each year. Please see attached for more details
Amy Shrimpton
Junior Talent Acquisition Partner
Work Experience & Insight Events
In Person Work Experience with the Civil Aviation Authority – Y10 & Y12
Springpod have opened applications for these amazing in person work experience opportunities for Year 10 and Year 12 with the Civil Aviation Authority. Please encourage your students to apply by February 28th and feel free to forward this email to your students or colleagues.
Students need to be prepared to travel to Gatwick or Canary Wharf, London depending on their chosen sector.
Details
- 5 day experience shadowing key experts at the CAA
- Students can choose their sector within aerospace and aviation regulation including Aviation Safety and Security, Corporate Services and Legal
- Tour CAA HQ, meet industry professionals
- Final day to reflect on experience and to celebrate!
Year 10 In Person Work Experience
🗓️Start date - July 7, 2025
Year 10 students can submit an application here: https://springpod-survey.typeform.com/to/jNLi1cuJ?typeform-source=opportunities.springpod.com&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--vfMAMvv0vYsZ1tpBTuVbu18FjXz6bddA723JapqxeJ3uuo3kP_IulM-na4XmSr0EPUFrQ9kGFp-YhijkA7UqG3d0OKo3y6nkwIDsedp2agnTu6Fc&_hsmi=341591199&utm_content=341591199&utm_source=hs_email
Year 12 In Person Work Experience
🗓️Start date - June 2, 2025
Year 12 students can submit an application here: https://springpod-survey.typeform.com/to/jNLi1cuJ?typeform-source=opportunities.springpod.com&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_esMWE-3d4h-Azd924ToA3zI03D-ESg3VGLK2KcCYC4asKMDmXMqiaZgRfBHu-FsY1Fxk3aQQXcTPjQlEgpbUgmaSvL5rp1ibxz26ma-pbEEXEoj4&_hsmi=341591199&utm_content=341591199&utm_source=hs_email
Medical & Dental Summer Schools Y11 & Y12 Students
Medical Schools Council and Dental Schools Council have opened applications for their 2025 medical and dental summer schools. Funded by NHS England, the free summer schools allow up to 500 year 11 and year 12 students from under-represented backgrounds living in England to understand what it is like to study medicine or dentistry, and how to apply for courses. Applications close on Sunday 19th January 2025! The format of these summer schools will vary and will include residential, commuter and online options to cater to a variety of preferences.
The content of the summer schools will include:
- A simulated experience of what it is like to study medicine or dentistry (including a range of teaching methods)
- The values and behaviours of medical/dental students and doctors/dentists
- Overview of the range of medical/dental careers available (including other healthcare and non-patient focused options) alongside dedicated sessions that focus on the shortage specialties and other healthcare options
- Confidence and social capital building activities (including meeting academics and university students)
- Opportunities for students to discuss their options and seek advice
- Application and admissions advice and support, including preparation for interviews and admissions tests
- Social activities for the students to build a community and network amongst like-minded people.
The schools running medical summer schools are:
- Brunel University with Imperial College London
- University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) with University of Sunderland
- Brighton & Sussex Medical School (BSMS) with University of Southampton and University of Surrey
- University of East Anglia with Anglia Ruskin University
How to Apply:
To apply to a summer school, applicants should visit our webpage to view the application form.
This application form will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Applications for medical summer schools will close on Sunday 19 January 2025.
Eligibility
The summer schools are aimed at people living in England and who are from demographic groups less represented in medicine and dentistry. Detailed eligibility criteria can be viewed on our website.
We hope you are able to help share this with your students and encourage those eligible to apply. If you have any questions about making an application or the available programmes, please contact the Medical Schools Council by emailing outreach@medschools.ac.uk.
NHS virtual work experience opportunities
Our career challenges are designed to develop key employability skills such as problem solving, data literacy, storytelling, and presentation. Hosted on Microsoft Teams, these sessions take place outside of school hours, making them easily accessible.
Students will enjoy:
- A 45-minute briefing with the NHS
- The opportunity to complete a career challenge at their own pace
- Certification upon completion
These events provide valuable insights into emerging careers and help students build skills that will enhance their future education and employment choices.
Tuesday 14 January at 4.30pm (virtual session hosted on MS Teams)
Student year groups 7-9
“Quick with the facts, help the NHS be swift to react!”
- A 45-minute briefing with the NHS team
- Complete the career challenge at their own pace
- Certification awarded on completion
Register now! (students)
NHS Career Challenge First Step - Registration Form - Digdata - a Data Inspiration Group programme
Wednesday 15 January at 5pm (virtual session hosted on MS Teams)
Student year groups 10-13
After a sudden bump and fall, should they visit A&E or is first aid enough for all?
- A 45-minute briefing with the NHS team
- Complete the career challenge at their own pace
- Certification awarded on completion
- Register now! (students)
Y13 Students – Employer Insight Events – Business or Finance
🗓️ Date: Tuesday 14th January
⏰ Time: 18:00 – 19:00
📍 Location: Virtual
⭐Help Your Child Connect with Employers
Encourage your child to meet top employers and apprentices to discover exciting career opportunities.
⭐Support Their Application Journey
Learn about the application process and how your child can stand out at every stage.
⭐Inspire Their Ambition
Hear success stories from apprentices and understand how your child can follow in their footsteps.
Register here to attend this online event
https://pathwayctm.com/event/application-top-tips-with-forvis-mazars/
College Information
Local College Open Days and Events – please see download below for dates.
University Information
Oxford University - UNIQ
Deadline to apply: 23 January 2025
As one of the most established programmes of its kind in the UK, UNIQ offers participants access to step-by-step online support as well as a residential based in an Oxford college. The programme is completely free and gives pupils the chance to meet Oxford academics, speak to current students and learn first-hand about the application process and what life might be like at Oxford. UNIQ is for Year 12 state school students with good GCSE grades or equivalent from backgrounds that are underrepresented at Oxford, offering students who are part of the programme support from April 2025 to the point of application in Year 13. It consists of an online programme of academic and application support, as well as an opportunity for an Oxford residential experience. Students can find out more about the programme and selection criteria on the UNIQ website uniq.ox.ac.uk. Applications open on 12 December 2024 with the deadline to apply being on 23 January 2025. For more information, see the UNIQ website.
Hertfordshire University - Preparing for Healthcare Interviews
Online information session.
Date: Tuesday 14 January
Time: 16:30-17:15
In this session, Admissions Tutors from our Healthcare Professions courses (including Nursing and Radiography) will give their advice on what to expect at interview and what they are looking for in a great candidate.