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.
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
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.
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:
- 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.
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.