General Information

Berkshire Opportunities : Opportunities to share             

https://www.berkshireopportunities.co.uk/employers-and-educators/opportunities-for-you-to-share/

Employment

Find an Apprenticeship

Please look on the National Vacancy listing below.

https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearch

Thales – (This company has a site in Theale)

Apprenticeship and other opportunities in:

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Project Planning
• Procurement
• Data & Digital
• IT
• Cyber
• Finance
• Business

Please see attached.

KPMG

Apprenticeship Opportunities in: Tax, Audit, Advisory, & Business Services

Please see attached.

Apprenticeships at IBM

As an Apprentice at IBM, you will work alongside experienced professionals to gain hands-on experience and develop your skills in a dynamic and innovative environment. You will contribute to projects, participate in training and development programs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes.

Level 4 Junior Management Consultant Apprenticeship

This entry-level program that teaches practical skills and knowledge for a career in management consulting. It's equivalent to a Higher National Certificate (HNC)

Level 6 – Design & Technology Solutions (IT Management for Business, software development)

The scheme combines academic study (equivalent to a bachelor’s degree) with practical workplace learning

Please register your interest here:

https://krb-sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails&partnerid=26059&siteid=5016&Areq=727920BR&goal=0_f09eb3b2c8-d2f967b832-211995373&mc_cid=d2f967b832&mc_eid=7a807bdecc#jobDetails=762018_5016

Why Work at IBM?

At IBM, work transcends typical jobs—it's a calling to build, design, code, consult, and collaborate.

Employees push limits, tackling complex global challenges with knowledge, logic, and science.

IBM improves business, society, and humanity through hybrid cloud and AI strategies.

IBM's core strength lies in its people and partnerships worldwide

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Through our various programs, IBM empowers employees to express their authentic selves and contribute to a diverse workforce that generates innovative ideas. You can join some of the many communities and social groups we have for Early Professionals such as Eagle (LGBT+), Girls Who Code, BAME, People with Disabilities and various location social groups and sports teams!

Work Experience & Insight Events

 

Investin Work Experience - Information and Q&A Webinar for Parents & Students
10 December 7pm

We’re excited to share our upcoming webinar, where our expert programme delivery team will guide you through everything you need to know about our 2025 work experience programmes - including our brand-new Level 3 Award in Work Experience, which equates to UCAS points!

This is a chance to learn more about our summer programmes and determine if they’re the right fit for you. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to ask any questions directly to the team running them.

https://investin.org/pages/free-events?utm_source=B2C%20-%2030%20day%20engaged&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=B2C%3A%20Summer%20Webinar%20%2801JE66Z2Y6VA7RV7CNZ93EZT30%29&nb_klid=01F9CPKV533762S52YBQBPT70E

 

Oracle Women in Leadership and Technology
Virtual work experience - 17-19 February - Age 16-19

Are you looking to explore career paths and gain real insights into the tech world? Oracle is the 3rd biggest software company in the world with over 160,000 employees across 75 different countries. This unique experience is tailored to help you explore your future career options in tech—whether you’ve thought about it before or are just curious. Discover diverse roles in areas like marketing, design, social impact, and engineering—there’s so much more behind the scenes of a tech company than you might think. Our programme is delivered by Oracle interns from prestigious universities, many not much older than you! They’ve built a program that addresses what they wish they’d known at your age. You'll walk away with an experience you can talk about on your CV and through interactive workshops, we'll equip you with the skills to talk about it well. This experience is designed for anyone interested in exploring diverse career paths—no technology background required! Just bring your curiosity and an open mind, and we’ll take care of the rest.

Please apply by 300125

https://www.speakersforschools.org/results/?opp=895710B0-499D-4C13-4BB3-08DCF7327BF1

 

Career in Law

Join us for an exclusive virtual open evening with Mishcon de Reya, where you’ll gain invaluable insights into their Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme and discover how you can start your journey to becoming a qualified solicitor.

Event Details:

• Event: Mishcon de Reya – Solicitor Apprenticeship Law Virtual Open Evening
• Date: Tuesday, 10th December 2024
• Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
• Location: Virtual (link provided upon registration)

About the Event

Navigating career options, exploring apprenticeship opportunities, and deciding where to train as a solicitor can feel overwhelming. This event is designed to make that process easier by giving you a clear picture of what Mishcon de Reya offers through their 6-year Solicitor Apprenticeship programme, from apprentice to fully qualified solicitor.

You’ll also learn about:

• Programme Overview: How the apprenticeship is delivered and what your journey to qualification will look like.
• Life at Mishcon de Reya: The type of work the firm does, its high-profile clients, and the dynamic culture that sets Mishcon apart.
• Industry Insights: An overview of the current legal landscape, how law firms operate, and the future of the legal market.
• Real Experiences: Hear from current solicitor apprentices about their journey and what it's like to train at Mishcon de Reya.
• Application Advice: Get tips and insights from the Early Careers Team about what they look for in candidates and how to stand out in your application.

About Mishcon de Reya - Mishcon de Reya is one of the UK’s most prestigious law firms, renowned for its innovative approach to complex legal challenges and its commitment to developing the next generation of legal talent. With expertise spanning corporate, employment, real estate, dispute resolution, and private client services, the firm works with an array of high-profile clients from across the globe.

Join this virtual event to hear from current apprentices, gain insider tips from the Early Careers Team, and explore life at one of the UK’s top law firms.

Sign up now and share this opportunity with your friends.

Register Here: 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MdR-open-evening

 

Medical Students -Free Certificated Course This Weekend - Neurology

We’re excited to invite students to a FREE online session designed to introduce them to the fascinating world of medicine through neurological examinations. This is a unique opportunity for students aged 14-18 who are interested in careers in medicine to explore the essential skills doctors use to assess the nervous system and gain insights into a potential career in medicine.

Session Details:

📅 Date: Sunday, 8th December 2024 
🕒 Time: 1 pm - 3 pm GMT
📍 Location: Online - Students can register here:   https://88qc8.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com/mk/cl/f/sh/SMK1E8tHeFuBop1KzTFjlqQHGYiq/LVLu8BelwJtY

What Students Will Learn:

• The purpose and importance of neurological examinations in clinical practice.
• How doctors approach symptoms and systematically assess the nervous system.
• The Do’s and Don’ts of examining patients.
• A detailed focus on upper and lower limb examinations and how neurological conditions present themselves.
• Tips on applying to medical school.
• An engaging quiz and a live Q&A with healthcare professionals.

 This session is perfect for students curious about healthcare careers, giving them valuable insights into what it takes to be a doctor while boosting their knowledge of neurology.

How to Register:

Please share this session with your students and encourage them to register using the link below:
👉 https://www.premedprojects.co.uk/course/neurological-examination-course-live

 

Spaces are limited to 500 students, so we encourage early registration and If you have any questions or would like more information, feel free to get in touch. 

Medical Careers

The year is rapidly coming to an end and with only two final medical school application conferences, this is the last opportunity for your students to receive a variety of free resources to support them to become doctors successfully.

Once your students have attended our free virtual Get Into Medicine conference, they can tap into extra support such as:

- Free medical work experience
- Free volunteering opportunities with the Royal Medical Benevolent Fund
- Free weekly medical wider reading webinars and recordings
- Free study skills E-learning to boost their revision for exams
- Opportunities to apply for medical school scholarships and awards
- Opportunities to apply for medical leadership programmes and extra-curriculars outside of school.
- A detailed understanding of the application process to become a doctor.

My aim is to help your students and their parents get on the right track with their medical school application and take advantage of the additional free support we've put in place.

Please forward them the details below:
Registration Link for the FREE Get Into Medicine conference and medical work experience: https://airtable.com/appgXnyzN5ZD9Iwk6/shry7MZYtt3MGPjvO

Students and parents will have the opportunity to learn about the new personal statement changes, entrance exams, interviews and meet some of our successful students to learn from their experiences. Following the conference, all students will instantly be enrolled onto the free virtual medical work experience programme (with access to post questions for doctors and medical students to answer).
Dates: Sunday 8th December 9:30am - 3:30pm, or Sunday 14th December 9:30am - 3:30pm.

All aspiring doctors in years 10-12 are invited to register.
These conferences offer tailored advice for medicine, covering a range of crucial topics:
- Tactically choosing universities
- Personal statements
- UCAT
- Medical school interview skills
- Medical Leadership Programmes
- Awards Programmes
- Extracurricular activities
- Work experience
- Building a CV
- Applying for scholarships
Spaces are limited, so students should register as soon as they can . We kindly request that students only book one conference.

Here’s how the day will run:
9:30-10.00 Registration
10.00-11:00 Quick introduction to Medic Mentor, overview of the day, competition ratios, application timeline, Awards and Scholarships
11:00-11:15 Break
11.15-11.50 Introduction to the UCAS application form and entry requirements
11.50-12.25 Interactive CV building exercise and exclusive access to leadership, research, presentation, publication, prizes and scholarship opportunities
12.25-12.50 Top tips from a successful applicant (medical student)
12:50-13:05 Break
13:05-13.55 Personal Statement: New structure and how to write the perfect personal statement
13:55-14.10 Break
14:10-14.40 Entrance exams - How to ace the UCAT
14.40-15:00 How to prepare for Medical School interviews
15:00-15.30 Top tips from a successful applicant (medical student) and next steps

Our doctors and medical students look forward to welcoming your students at the conferences and they will join our network of successful students who attended these programmes over the last ten years: https://medicmentor.org/successful-student-journeys-reviews/

 

Careers in STEM with a focus Engineering & Sustainable Energy - Virtual Insight Event

This is one of the very first events NESO have done and will provide your students with a fantastic insight to the industry as a whole, what it’s like working for a UK government entity whilst giving exposure to the career opportunities through apprenticeships, work experience and graduate

routes. https://apprenticeships.co.uk/event/6744b65608261218cfa49cf9/Engineering%20Insights%20with%20National%20Energy%20System%20Operator

 

Lloyds Banking Group Application Masterclass

Are you curious about a career in Banking, Finance, or Technology? Join YP for Lloyds Banking Group: Careers Live, an exclusive virtual event designed to give you insights into one of the UK’s largest financial institutions and how to make an impactful corporate application.

This is your chance to learn about the wide range of career opportunities available at Lloyds Banking Group and how to take your first steps towards an exciting future.

https://apprenticeships.co.uk/event/6543a8d6fa89bb35f06c8f1b/Lloyds%20Banking%20Group%20Careers%20Live:%20Careers%20with%20Purpose

 

Careers in Racing: Work Experience

Many of racing’s employers are happy to offer work experience. You can try and get some work experience at a Racing Yard, Stud Farm or at a Racecourse. If you need some help finding a suitable employer local to you, please get in touch with info@careersinracing.com

There is even a Work Experience Handbook to make your experience even better! Take a look now and see what you could learn.

https://careersinracing.com/career-stages/still-in-education/

 

HR Career Insights: Virtual Work Experience with CIPD and Springpod

Embark on a virtual journey into the dynamic world of Human Resources (HR) with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and Springpod. All companies run on the power of their people and a career in HR is a fantastic way to make a real impact on the world. This

engaging program offers a comprehensive overview of HR roles, career pathways, and essential qualifications.

https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/hr-career-insights-virtual-work-experience-with-cipd-and-springpod/WEXP-00407

 

ICE: Work Experience - Civil Engineers: Shaping the World

This programme will introduce you to the world of civil engineering and show you the different ways that your career pathway could go! You’ll also have the chance to take part in some great quizzes and amazing activities, and have the chance to hear from industry experts in webinars along the way. There might even be some money-can’t-buy experiences in civil engineering for the top-performing participants!

https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/civil-engineers:-shaping-the-world/WEXP-00091?queryID=1e980148b96d39c8573e9c8c6eb1f0bc

University Information

The Royal Agricultural University (RAU)

The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has been at the forefront of agricultural education and a key contributor to the land-based sector for over 175 years. Today, they have more than 1,100 students studying agriculture, business, environment, equine science, farm management, food, real estate and rural land management.  Join this webinar to find out more.

https://your.rau.ac.uk/form/virtual-intro-rau?event_id=806

 

Leeds University: Online Short Courses

Shaped by the latest research from the University of Leeds and delivered by leading Leeds academics who are experts in their field, these online courses offer many benefits if you are considering university.  Courses offered in the following categories, find the right one for you.  Science,

technology, engineering and maths; Health science; Business studies; Art and design; Academic skills.  https://www.leeds.ac.uk/short-online-courses/doc/undergraduate-taster-courses

 

University of Hertfordshire: Politics and International Relations

Taster Lecture Feeling Secure? The Global Politics of War.  Is war the most pressing issue to global security in 2024? Students will be introduced to different theories of war, including Just War and New War in order to evaluate some of today’s biggest conflicts across the globe. Learn about the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, alongside smaller intra-state conflicts to understand how these change our perceptions and feelings of global and everyday security.

https://www.herts.ac.uk/about-us/news-and-events/events/live-virtual-event-test/2024/politics-and-international-relations-taster-lecture-feeling-secure-the-global-politics-of-war