Upcoming Events

Student events with Young Professionals this month

Get into Business and Accounting – virtual webinar
Monday 16th September, 5–7pm 

This is a unique opportunity for aspiring business and accounting professionals to hear directly from industry giants like PwC, KPMG, Amazon Accounting, BDO, and more. Students will gain valuable insights into career paths, work experience and apprenticeship opportunities.

With keynote sessions from senior leaders and chances to ask questions, this event is designed to inspire and equip students with the knowledge they need to succeed in the competitive world of business and accounting.

To apply, click here.

Careers in STEM – virtual webinar
Tuesday 17th September, 5–7pm 

Featuring leading companies like National Grid, RAF, Amazon, and Berkeley Group, this event offers a unique chance to learn about various engineering careers, from sustainable energy to tech innovation. Students can hear directly from industry leaders and ask questions, providing valuable insights into their future career paths.

To apply, click here.

Tech the Future – virtual webinar
Wednesday 18th September, 5–7pm 

Featuring top tech firms like Amazon, Experian, BDO and Bloomberg, this event offers insights into AI, Data Analytics, Cloud Computing and more. It’s a great
opportunity for students to learn about tech careers, ask questions and explore pathways through internships and graduate schemes.

To apply, click here.

Get into Law – virtual webinar 
Thursday 19th September, 5–7pm 

With top law firms like Clifford Chance, Linklaters, Bird & Bird and more, this event offers a unique opportunity to explore career paths in law. Students will gain insights from industry leaders, learn about solicitor apprenticeships, work experience, and graduate opportunities, and engage in panel discussions. It’s a fantastic chance to connect with prestigious law firms and get inspired about a future in the legal profession.

To apply, click here.

Get into Finance and Investments – virtual webinar
Friday 20th September, 5–7pm 

Featuring top firms like Goldman Sachs, UBS, Bloomberg, Fidelity International and Legal & General, this event is perfect for those interested in banking, finance and FinTeh.

Students will hear directly from industry leaders and junior professionals, gaining valuable insights into private clients, wealth management, stocks, and more,
offering a glimpse into life at leading financial institutions.

To apply, click here.

Construction Careers Fair

Friday 27th September, Haydock Park

This professional gathering will provide an opportunity for home builders operating within the region to network with colleagues across the industry. Some of the biggest names in the construction industry will be in attendance to exhibit and showcase career opportunities at this free event, which will also provide further information and advice on job opportunities, benefits and much more. Skills and recruitment will be the theme of the morning event.

If you would like to attend, please register by clicking here.

For any questions, contact nw.tickets@thejockeyclub.co.uk

Priestly College Open Days

Wednesday 2nd October
Thursday 3rd October
Saturday 9th November
Wednesday 20th November

Meta online careers challenge

Wednesday 16th October, 5pm

We all know that our social media feed and stories are linked by our interests. The reason for this is that Meta’s advertising platform recognises what people are interested in and gives them the adverts it knows they will like. The Marketing Science team’s mission is to help all business grow by improving the way they advertise their products or services using social media. It helps its clients solve a variety of problems, from achieving more sales to increasing brand exposure, while providing engaging and relevant ads on Facebook and Instagram.

This free virtual work experience event next month is a chance for you to get involved in Meta Marketing Science and ignite the future of athletic excellence.

Athlemax has joined forces with British Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson to launch its groundbreaking new line of trainers. The goal is to help Meta’s Marketing Science team create an Instagram campaign that gets more eyes on their website and feet in their trainers!

What’s involved:

1. Register and attend the 45-minute briefing session.
2. Students work on the challenge in their own time.
3. Recorded industry assessment.
4. Certification of virtual work experience.

To find out more, and to register to attend, please click here.

Online 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. Please note that a £69 fee applies for all of the courses.

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 of careers days is as follows:

• Midwifery – Saturday 21st September
• Medicine – Saturday 5th October
• Dentistry – Sunday 6th October
• Business – Saturday 12th October
• Psychology – Saturday 19th October
• Architecture – Saturday 26th October
• Performing Art – Sunday 27th October
• Law – Saturday 2nd November
• Vet – Saturday 9th November
• Computer Science – Saturday 23rd November
• Engineering – Saturday 7th December

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.

Warrington Careers Fair

Autumn career tasters – in-person and virtually

November 2024

This Autumn, Investin are running weekend programmes for students with exciting careers to choose from, including medicine, architecture, investment banking, law and many more. The weekend programmes provide students with the perfect introduction to an industry, where they can meet top professionals, participate in interactive career simulations and build practical skills to prepare for their future career. Students will gain real-life experience as well as a personalised certificate to boost future university applications.

Please note a fee applies to attend either in-person at University College London or virtually online. Click on the links below for more information.

Sunday 3rd November

• Young Architect Weekend
• Young Computer Scientist Weekend
• Young Artist Weekend
• Young Entrepreneur Weekend
• Young Doctor Weekend

Sunday 10th November

• Young Forensic Science Weekend
• Young Film-maker Weekend
• Young Dentist Weekend
• Young Lawyer Weekend

Sunday 17th November

• Young Vet Weekend
• Young Fashion Designer Weekend
• Young International Politics Weekend
• Young Psychologist Weekend
• Young Investment Banker Weekend

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.

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.

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