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Careers Bulletin 4 July 2025

Events Taking Place this Term

  • 080725 – Mini Medical Workshop – Y8
  • 090725 – Mark Basham – Talk to Y11 Computer Science
  • 110725 – Brighton Medical School Workshop – Y12
  • 150725 – Guess my Job Y10
  • 210725- Y10 Developing Life Skills

Useful Information

 

Eclips

This is an excellent site with accurate information on over 1400 jobs including live labour market information and a wealth of impartial advice on education and employment choices, eCLIPS helps young people to make informed study and career decisions.

 www.eclips-online.co.uk - Login using password: naisti27

 

Careers Companion

Another source of very useful information for all students, parents & carers. This is on the front page of the school website under the “Quick Links “ tab

https://bespoke.careercompanion.co.uk/libraries/index

 

Berkshire Opportunities

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

 

Employment

 

James & Sons: Apprentice Chartered Surveyor (degree) (level 6)

 

Awarding Institution: University College of Estate Management

James & Sons is a long established Firm of Chartered Surveyors and Valuers based in Poole and operating mainly in the Dorset and Hampshire region.  They have an opportunity for an apprenticeship surveyor . The varied role will involve commercial and residential property management, property inspections and viewings, commercial property agency and property valuation. Being able to shadow chartered surveyors will greatly assist ongoing learning.

https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/VAC1000327326#summary

 

Laing O'Rourke: Apprentice Technician Engineer (Civil Engineering) (degree) (level 6)

Awarding institution: Exeter University

Laing O'Rourke are looking for bright and motivated school leavers who will bring energy, new ideas and a fresh perspective to help them become the recognised leader and transform the construction and engineering industry.

https://careers.laingorourke.com/jobs/2025-professional-apprenticeship-technician-engineer-civil-engineering

 

Work Experience & Insight Events

 

Summer Volunteering at Berkshire Libraries for students aged 13+

West Berkshire Libraries have a great opportunity for young people to volunteer over the summer holidays. This could be a valuable chance to learn new skills, make a positive contribution to our local community and give you the confidence to talk to adults and children to encourage an enjoyment of reading. It would also look great on your CV!

With over 3000 children taking part last year West Berkshire Libraries are again challenging all 4–11-year-olds to participate in the national scheme organised by The Reading Agency.  The goal is for each participant to read six books and to visit their local library at least 3 times throughout the summer, encouraging a lifelong love of books, reading and visiting the library. 

The Reading Agency is pleased to announce that the theme for this year's Summer Reading Challenge is Story Garden – Adventures in Nature and the Great Outdoors, developed in partnership with public libraries. The theme this year is all about inspiring children’s imaginations and exploring the magical connection between nature and storytelling.

Children are challenged to get reading over the summer holidays. From July to September, through taking part in the free Challenge, children will be encouraged to dive into an enchanting world of magical creatures, nature and stories.

You can read more about it here: The Summer Reading Challenge 2025 'Story Garden' Takes Reading to the Great Outdoors

https://readingagency.org.uk/the-summer-reading-challenge-2025-story-garden-takes-reading-to-the-great-outdoors/

To be able to deliver this we would welcome some volunteer help. We are looking for individuals who are happy to tell children about the challenge and how it works when they first visit the library, then to give out their ‘rewards’ as they go along, encourage them to keep reading and eventually present them with a certificate and medal for completing it.

We are looking for volunteers from Saturday 5 July until Saturday 6 September 2025 to help in all our libraries. Even a couple of hours on a few days during the holidays would make a difference and we’d be really grateful.

If you are interested in helping, then please apply online at www.westberks.gov.uk/volunteer

 

Arts & Crafts Volunteers

We are also looking for artistic/crafty student that might like to assist with easy paper craft activities on a Wednesday morning throughout the summer. Please share the message below as we have lots of space still available over the summer.

 If you are interested in helping, then please apply online at www.westberks.gov.uk/volunteer

 

Rosemary Flower - Culture and Libraries Volunteer Officer

West Berkshire Libraries - Community Services, West Berkshire Council

Newbury Library, The Wharf, Newbury, RG14 5AU

(01635) 503905 - Rosemary.flower@westberks.gov.uk

 

Standard Chartered: Virtual Work Experience

Dive deep into the world of Financial Markets Sales to find out if it’s the career path for you. You’ll get involved in example tasks to learn more about what someone working for Standard Chartered in Financial Markets Sales actually does day to day, helping you to hone your skills and build confidence ahead of making your applications.

https://www.theforage.com/simulations/standardchartered/financial-markets-sales-epxq

 

GE Aerospace: Explore Electrical Engineering

During this program, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of an Edison Engineer team member and complete tasks that replicate the work that our electrical engineering team does every day. You’ll learn key skills in avionics systems analysis, electrical systems design, and technical writing.

https://www.theforage.com/simulations/ge-aerospace/explore-electrical-engineering-ftgs

 

CBRE: Project Management Work Experience

In this programme, you'll learn project planning, risk analysis and organisation skills that CBRE employees use daily. This programme provides a valuable resource for you to upskill in project management and explore a potential career with CBRE

https://www.theforage.com/simulations/cbre/project-management-x2vz

 

College Information

 

Newbury College

Students can still register for our taster day 14th July by visiting our website.

www.newbury-college.ac.uk

 

Our next open evening will be 21st October, please keep an eye out for registration on our website closer to the event. 

 

Samantha Leach
Community Engagement Officer

 

University Information

 

Parents Guide to University

https://www.unitasterdays.com/advertise-university-events/share-the-parents-guide/

TEDI London: Brand new degree - BEng (Hons) Engineering with Artificial Intelligence, launching this September.

This innovative programme is designed for students interested in the intersection of engineering, computing and data. It blends core engineering principles - such as systems thinking, design, and sustainability - with the smart application of AI tools like machine learning, data analytics, and automation.

https://tedi-london.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/engineering-with-artificial-intelligence/#msdynmkt_trackingcontext=a9963522-15fc-497f-af8a-64faef890100

 

Escape Studios: Taster Day

Get a taste of what it's like to be an Escape Studios student with this intro to their degrees in Animation, Games, Visual Effects (VFX), Concept Art and Motion Graphics.

https://www.escapestudios.ac.uk/events/undergraduate-taster-days/

 

EDT: Insight into University

Insight into University is a comprehensive virtual experience allowing students to explore STEM studies at university. It provides information on student life, STEM projects and activities set by leading universities & STEM companies, first year undergraduate lectures, live interactive sessions with academics, admissions tutors & employers.

https://www.etrust.org.uk/programmes-virtual-insights-into-university

 

Reading University Taster Days

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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