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.
Next session:
- T Level Pathways – Parent and Carer Information Session
Wednesday 17th April, 6pm
T Levels are an alternative to A levels, apprenticeships and other 16 to 19 courses, and include an in-depth industry placement. They are equivalent in size to 3 A levels, focus on vocational skills and can help students into skilled employment, higher study or apprenticeships. Join us on this webinar to find out more. Our team will be available on the Chat function to answer any questions you might have. Attendees will receive a recording of the session after the event.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EWAWV8WhQuy-H0hvwy7LXQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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.
Online Psychology Careers Day
Saturday 20th April, 11–4pm
At this online event, the morning session will focus on what you need to do to secure a place at university and the different careers it can open up for you. Led by an industry expert, students will examine where a psychology degree can take them. For example, you may enter a career in clinical psychology but could just as easily end up deciding that an understanding of the mind and human behaviour would be better suited in something like journalism or law. We’ll discuss the various career options with you, mapping out routes into each one before we move onto how to secure a place at university to study psychology.
The afternoon session is dedicated to gaining some psychology work experience. You’ll spend time gaining practical skills and tips to get ahead in the field of Psychology followed by a live Q&A session.
The aim of the day is to leave you with all of the information you need to apply to Psychology at university as well as some great Psychology work experience to aid you in these applications.
Students can register to join this online event through this website.
Please note there is a £69 fee.
Waterside Training Apprenticeship Open Evening
Wednesday 24th April, 5–7pm
Business Work Experience and Careers Day
Saturday 27th April, 11–4pm (online)
This business careers and work experience day aims to teach you all about the various degree courses you can enrol on connected with business. We’ll start in the morning by explaining all the degree courses, grades required and job prospects associated with a business degree.
In the afternoon is time for some work experience as we guide you through a practical task and finish up the day by hosting a live Q&A session so you can ask us anything to do with a business degree and career.
You will receive a certificate at the end of the course that you may use in your university applications.
Students can register to join this online event through this website.
Please note there is a £69 fee.
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:
- Architect Career Day – Saturday 4th May 2024
- Vet Career Day – Saturday 11th May 2024
- Law Career Day – Saturday 18th May 2024
- Performing Arts Career Day – Sunday 19th May 2024
- Computer Science Career Day – Saturday 25th May 2024
- Teaching Career Day – Saturday 1st June 2024
- 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
Deadline to apply: Friday 8th March
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.
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
Industry Insights
Free online
Find out more about Technology, Banking & Finance, Defence & Security, Environmental & Sustainability, and Public Service careers by clicking here.