Direct Line Apprenticeship Insight Event
Thursday 27th June, Liverpool
Taking place at the Direct Line Group (DLG) offices, this is a fast-track opportunity onto an apprenticeship starting this September in Liverpool for any Year 13
students interested in exploring a career in business and insurance.
There are three time slots available to book onto:
- 9.30–11.30am
- 12–2pm
- 2.30–4.30pm
The Direct Line Group is a FTSE company that has one of its flagship offices based in Liverpool. This fantastic apprenticeship opportunity within their mobility division is paying £21,840 per year as a starting salary.
The face-to-face event will include:
- Workshops and business simulation exercises to show what it’s like working at DLG.
- A fast-track opportunity to apply for the Apprenticeship programme starting in September 2024.
- Opportunity to network and build your skills within one of the UK’s biggest businesses.
To apply, click here.
Lloyds Banking Group Live Virtual Event
Tuesday 2nd July, 5–6pm
Lloyds Banking Group (LBG) is hosting a virtual ‘Careers Live’ event, bringing together colleagues to share their experiences and insights into the world of work. This is a unique opportunity to learn from professionals, ask questions in the live chat, and hear from some of their apprentice colleagues. This is a great chance to network, build skills, and get inspired about future careers.
LBG is a top UK financial institution, known for innovation, diversity and excellent career opportunities. They offer a supportive work environment, exceptional training programmes, and a culture of collaboration, making it an ideal place to grow and succeed in your career. During the event, participants will:
- Gain valuable insights into various roles within Lloyds Banking Group.
- Hear from some of their senior leaders, apprentices and wider recruitment colleagues.
- Have the opportunity to ask questions and engage with professionals
- Hear first-hand experiences from apprentices and LBG leaders on some of the exciting projects they are working on.
Students will receive a certificate of participation for attending this virtual event.
To register for this event, please click here.
Virtual Work Experience Opportunities
The following virtual work experience placements are delivered by Speakers for Schools. Registration is needed to secure a place and numbers are limited. Cheshire and Warrington schools have priority for these Pledge-supported placements.
How civil engineering shapes the world around you
8–10th July, 9.30–1pm (Deadline to apply: Monday 10th June)
This 3-day virtual work experience is hosted by Jacobs Manchester. Students will:
- Gain insight into the types of projects a civil engineering company do.
- Have talks from a variety of specialists, who will introduce you to some of the many different types of engineering.
- Gain an understanding of why sustainability is a vital part of what it does.
- Work in a team on a project.
For all the details, click here.
AI, Cyber Security and Project Management
1–3rd July, 9–3pm (Deadline to apply: Monday 17th June)
This 3-day virtual work experience is hosted by Version 1. Students will delve deeper into the tech industry with group workshops, speak to experts in their field and take part in interactive sessions.
For all the details, click here.
We play a crucial role, we are experts – we are Allied Health Professionals
2–4th July, 10–2pm (Deadline to apply: Tuesday 18th June)
n a 3-day virtual work experience from 2nd – 4th July 2024.
During this virtual placement students will have the opportunity to investigate the variety of Allied Health Professional roles available, work with professionals to expand your knowledge and develop your skills and understanding of working in an NHS Trust.
For all the details, click here.
Building Bridges: Crafting Careers in Construction to Shape Our World
9–11th July, 10.30–2.30pm (Deadline to apply: Monday 10th June)
At this 3-day online workshop find out about bridge building and construction management from the Eric Wright Group.
- Meet experts in Project Management, Environmental and sustainable
methods - Learn about the various roles across the industry
- Get involved in group tasks and work on a Bridge building project
For all the details, click here.
Big Check Climate Tech – Future Innovations
15–17th July, 9–3pm (Deadline to apply: Monday 17th June)
Mott MacDonald are proud to offer students the opportunity to join colleagues working with climate technology for a 3-day virtual work experience placement. Join like-minded students as you learn more about climate technology from industry professionals shaping the Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP) through career talks, along with guidance on developing your own ideas in a climate technology-focused project.
For all the details, click here.
A Three Day Journey Into Law
16–18th July, 9.30–12.30pm (Deadline to apply: Tuesday 18th June)
Embark on a comprehensive 3-day journey into the heart of the legal profession with DWF Law, designed to provide a deep dive into the roles and responsibilities of lawyers, legal operations and barristers. Each day is meticulously structured to offer a blend of informative sessions and interactive activities.
For all the details, click here.
Barclays Work Experience Insight Day
Thursday 18th July, Knutsford
Deadline to apply: Friday 28th June
In-person hospital work experience days
Kings College Hospital, London
Designed for students aged 14–18 who are considering careers in medicine, these events offer a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and insights into various medical fields during the summer holidays.
Ward Round & Radiology Day
Friday 19th July
Wednesday 24th July
Friday 16th August
Inside The Dissection Room Day
Wednesday 17th July
Wednesday 31st July
Wednesday 7th August
Wednesday 14th August
A&E and GP Surgery Day
Tuesday 23rd July
Friday 9th August
Thursday 15th August
On-Call Doctor For A Day
Friday 2nd August
Each session is tailored to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of what a career in medicine entails, through engaging and interactive
experiences.
Any interested students can register through this website.
For those students who can’t travel, there is also an online work experience week taking place from Monday 15th July to Friday 19th July where students can spend five evenings gaining some work experience from the comfort of their own home.
For further details, click here.
Sellafield work experience opportunity
This is something for Year 12 students to think ahead when applying for work placements in the new year.
The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is one of Europe’s largest research organisations supporting scientists and engineers and running experiments around the UK and worldwide. Activities carried out cover a wide range of science, engineering and technology, including materials
science, engineering and instrumentation, particle physics, space science, accelerator-based technologies, information technology and computer
science.
Daresbury Laboratory, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and UK Astronomy Technology Centre offer work experience placements to students each year, many from local schools and around the country. As far as possible they are placed depending on their interests indicated on the
application form.
This website provides more details about the programme in general.
Year 13 NHS Finance Insights placement scheme
The NHS Finance Insights placement scheme offers paid work experience in NHS organisations to individuals aged 18 and above, who do not plan to attend university and come from low-income families.
The scheme aims to attract diverse talent from local communities served by the NHS into the finance sector. It provides a 12-month experience in an entry-level (band 2) finance role, allowing candidates to develop new skills and gain on-the-job work experience. Upon completion of the placement, each candidate should feel well-prepared to apply for NHS opportunities, including apprenticeships or other entry-level roles, and be confident in transitioning to professional working environments.
To find out more about entry requirements and download the scheme brochure, click here.
Post-16 Next Steps
Please click here for information about post-16 education or training choices. The dates for your diary section (below) includes information about careers days, UCAS sessions, apprenticeships and T’ Levels.
Barratt Developments Higher & Degree Apprenticeships
Could you help build the homes of tomorrow? Barratt’s higher-tier apprenticeships are a great alternative to full-time university study. Explore your potential in the construction, quantity surveying, technical or real estate side of the industry.
As a Higher or Degree Apprentice, you’ll be supported in your learning from day one. And you’ll never be short of career advice.
Barratt combines real-world projects with part-time university study and professional development training. You’ll earn qualifications that’ll come in useful throughout your entire career.
To get more information download the e-brochure by clicking here.
To read the January 2024, Apprenticeships newsletter, click here.
A Step Ahead Health and Social Care Programme
NHS Healthcare Careers virtual work experience
6-month work experience programme
This is an opportunity to follow multiple patients over a 6-month period as they go from their initial injury to recovery. This incredible opportunity showcases how many different healthcare professionals are involved in a patient’s care and gives students a chance to see them in action in various settings from the ward to the community. It is also a fantastic opportunity to see them work together in a multidisciplinary team.
To register, click here.
Once registered, students will receive access to their virtual work experience portals. Every complete session comes with a Work Experience Certificate, and for those who complete the full 6-month programme, there’s a Highly Commended Reference, ideal for apprenticeship and UCAS applications. Booking early is recommended to gain as much out of this programme as possible. Places are £10 a session to cover administrative and technological costs, or £50 for the full 6 months. For any enquiries, click here.
Careers Days
There are new dates for career and work experience days taking place online over the next couple of months. Students can register to join the online days through the website CareerDays.co.uk.
Students get to learn all about their chosen career in the morning from applications to job prospects and then gain some online work experience to use in their university applications in the afternoon.
The schedule is as follows:
- Medicine Career Day – Saturday 22nd June 2024
- Midwifery Career Day – Saturday 21st September 2024
- Dentistry Career Day – Sunday 6th October 2024
Students can visit www.careerdays.co.uk to join a session and will receive a certificate at the end of the day confirming their work experience.
Year 12 PwC Virtual Insight Programme
29–31st July 2024
Are you interested in accounting, business or technology and want to explore what a career could look like in those industries? PwC’s 3-day Virtual Insight Programme will give you the opportunity to learn about their different business areas through interactive sessions.
You’ll hear from those who joined PwC straight from school or after university, as well as build your employability skills and receive support on how to approach job applications for the future.
For further information, and to apply, click here.
Career in property Summer School
2–5th July 2024, University of Reading
Applications close: Sunday 2nd June
This is an opportunity for Year 12 students to attend a 4-day, fully funded Summer School at the University of Reading to learn about a career in property. All food, accommodation and travel costs are covered.
The Pathways to Property Summer School allows students the chance to explore the property industry in more depth. With such a huge variety of roles, from a building surveyor or town planner to a sustainability consultant or financial analyst, there is a role to suit any skillset or personality.
- Learn about the industry and the careers available
- Attend taster lectures
- Get involved in a group project and debate
- Go on site visits
- Meet new people
- Experience life on a University campus
At the end of the week, if students are keen to learn more about property they can complete a funded work experience placement over October half term, gain access to an e-mentoring programme, and if they choose to apply to study Real Estate and Planning at any UK University they can apply for a bursary up to £30,000 over 3 years.
In addition, students that apply to study Real Estate at Reading University will be guaranteed a conditional contextual offer and be given £2500 on enrolment.
For further information, click here.
To apply, click here.
Careers in Creative Industries
Check out ‘Net Sixth Form Video – careers in creative industries’ from Michael Senior on Vimeo.
The video is available at https://vimeo.com/829092649
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