Careers Bulletin 10 March 2023
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Upcoming events this term
200323 – Careers in Property – Mr Tom Woolmer - Sixth Form & Y11 Assembly
210323 – Activate learning in school supporting Y11 students who would like to make college applications
230323 – Royal Logistics Corp – Army Chefs working with Y9
240323 – ASK Apprenticeships deliver workshop
270323 – Cultivate a Business Idea – Y10 Dragons Den type competition with Zebra Technologies
260423 – AI Presentation - Mark Basham from Rosalind Franklin with Y12
General Information
Escape Studios – Creative Industry Careers Guide
The UK’s creative industries generate more than £100bn a year and employ more than 2 million people
Escape Studios: https://careermap.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ad6ea66c62b50396e776ca853&id=cc59d9ae92&e=0708b7209e
It’s packed with all the essential information needed to enter this ever-evolving industry full of opportunities. Including:
- Industry-relevant information and role breakdowns, from Runner to Creative Director.
- Expected salaries and skill requirements needed to break into the industry.
- Success stories from award-winning alumni working at amazing studios like DNEG and The Third Floor.
- Career insights from industry-experienced tutors who have worked at Disney, Warner Bros and Sony.
Free Careers Webinars for 12 – 18 Year Olds
To celebrate the UK's National Careers Week, we shall be running a series of free webinars this month for ages 12-18. Your students will have the opportunity to learn from professionals from the worlds of Medicine, Finance and Law, and ask them questions in a live online, interactive environment.
Medicine: 14th March
Law: 21st March
Finance: 28th March
The sessions will take place at 18:00 UK time, but recordings will be sent to all students that register, so interested students should book their places even if they are unable to attend.
Employment
Independence Community Interest Company
Y13 Student interested in IT
INCIC is a software development company and we are opening an office in the Theale area and are currently beginning our search for a couple of new recruits. We are a growing firm and we anticipate these to be one of many similar hires we will be making in the coming years. We think the job role we are offering is perfect for a student who is keen to learn and grow into a role after finishing school, we have previously taken on students in other areas who have exceled with us.
Please see attached flyer for full information
Government Cyber Security Apprenticeships
Level 4 and Degree Apprenticeship
As a Cyber Security Apprentice, you’ll get hands-on experience with one of the largest IT systems in Europe and some of the most exciting new developments in technology and communications.
You’ll earn as you learn – there are no loans or fees for any of our cyber security apprenticeships and you’ll work alongside experts and mentors who’ll support you every step of the way.
If you have a natural curiosity for developments in technology, a natural flair for creative problem solving, and a desire to do something meaningful that saves lives, then our Cyber Apprenticeship scheme could be the opportunity for you.
Here you will find every challenge and every opportunity. Apply for a Cyber Apprenticeship scheme today and start learning from the best.
Cisco – Degree Apprenticeships
Applications for our degree apprenticeship are now open. Please would you share with your year 13 students? There are two degrees to choose from and you can find out more on these links
Customer Experience Apprentice Program
Does the idea of being in a team of experts creatively solving problems for customers excite you? Do you want to help customers understand, use & love their Cisco technology fully? Customer Experience at Cisco is about pulling together expertise, process, projects & technology with and for our customers.
Our Degree Apprenticeship is a great way to kick-start your career in Customer Experience (through technical and non-technical roles), gaining invaluable work experience whilst earning the same qualifications as a university graduate, including sought-after industry qualifications.
During the 4 years, you will have the opportunity to experience different teams within our business -technical and otherwise- and join these teams through specialised rotations; you will get to work directly with our cutting-edge technology and support our industry-leading experts.
By the end of the programme, you will have both the knowledge and experience to begin a flourishing career in technology.
To find out more please click here: https://jobs.cisco.com/jobs/ProjectDetail/Customer-Experience-Apprentice-Program-Location-Greater-London-Bedfont-Lakes-Feltham-Manchester/1383504
Sales Apprentice Program
Do you love talking to people, building relationships and learning their story through questions? Are you a dedicated person who really cares about what they do and how you might be able to help someone? Does technology and its possibilities / impact in our communities excite you? If so, our Degree Apprenticeship is a great way to kick-start your sales career working for an international technology company like Cisco, gaining invaluable work experience whilst earning the same qualifications as a university graduate, including sought-after industry qualifications.
During the 4 years, there will be opportunities to experience various sales teams within our business - technical and otherwise- and join these teams through rotations; you will work directly with our cutting-edge technology and support our industry-leading experts.
By the end of the programme, you will have both the sales knowledge and experience to begin a flourishing career selling technology solutions.
To find out more, please click here: https://jobs.cisco.com/jobs/ProjectDetail/Sales-Apprentice-Program-Location-Greater-London-Bedfont-Lakes-Feltham-Manchester/1383502
Engineering Apprenticeships for school leavers.
2022 successful candidates came from local schools and were a mix of leavers from years 11-13, so please share with all those who may be interested. Celeros are keen to support the right candidate through to degree level – they have an excellent track record.
Welding Technician Engineering Fitter Apprentice
Celeros are offering a great opportunity to gain a Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Standard in a company with a successful, long standing apprenticeship scheme. Highly skilled mentors will support your training so you can gain competency in welding and fabrication across the factory
What will the apprentice be doing?
You’ll develop the ability to work from engineering drawings and technical data to produce a huge variety of components used primarily in the power and energy industry. You’ll develop health & safety awareness throughout the programme and support the business as it drives towards a zero harm culture. Skills you will learn include - T.I.G, M.I.G & M.M.A welding, fabrication, fitting, testing, machining, quality inspection/assurance, industrial engineering & design.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Team working, Initiative, Multi-Tasking, Tidy, Willingness to learn/study
Qualifications (or predicted grades)
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent science (Grade 4) Essential
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/1000133094
Apprentice Fitter /Test Technician
Celeros are offering a great opportunity to gain a Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Standard in a company with a successful, long standing apprenticeship scheme. Highly skilled mentors teach you competencies across the factory in fitting, testing, welding, machining, quality inspection/assurance, industrial engineering & design
What will the apprentice be doing?
You’ll develop the ability to work from engineering drawings and technical data to produce a huge variety of components used primarily in the power and energy industry. You’ll develop health & safety awareness throughout the programme and support the business as it drives towards a zero harm culture. Skills you will learn include fitting, testing, welding, machining, quality inspection/assurance, industrial engineering & design.
Qualifications (or predicted grades)
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent science (Grade 4) Essential
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/1000133092
RAF – Apprenticeship vacancies in logistics
Did you know you could be a Chef with the Royal Air Force?
Or an Air Steward?
The Royal Air Force offer an exciting range of apprenticeships that give you opportunities that you won't find in any other career.
With logistics vacancies available across England in roles such as a Chef, Mover, Driver, Supplier or Air & Ground Steward, the RAF can provide an exciting career for apprentices who want to be a key part of the team that keep the RAF moving. Click here to see the vacancies: https://recruitment.raf.mod.uk/logistics?utm_medium=online+advert&utm_source=amazing+apprenticeships&utm_campaign=flt+lt+manly-soanes&utm_content=03%2F03%2F23
Voted as one of England's Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers (2022), the RAF offer the very best training, a chance for apprentices to travel the world, play sport and perform an important role in the RAF, whilst also gaining a qualification and getting paid to learn.
Find out more about the amazing apprenticeships available and how you can apply by registering for our webinar or exploring our website below. Join the RAF Logistics webinar
Join apprentices & colleagues from the RAF Logistics team on Wednesday 29th March between 3pm - 4pm to find out more about the different roles available, how to apply and what it's like to be an apprentice with the RAF.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HezEopdSRdS1br0PUhlN9w
Visit our website
Explore the different roles available within logistics in the RAF and find out more about how to apply by visiting our website.
https://amazingapprenticeships.com/apprenticeships-within-raf-logistics/
Specsavers Apprenticeships
Our apprenticeships provide firm foundations for lifelong careers in Optometry and Audiology. Fields that are dynamic, rewarding and constantly evolving.
In practical terms this means hands-on learning and preparation for those all-important next steps. Something our 600 apprentices certainly appreciate.
Growing our talent. It’s a company-wide philosophy that’s backed up by the stats:
- 90% of apprentices stay working for us
- 60% go on to complete further recognised training
- 1200 apprentices, and counting
For further information click here:
https://join.specsavers.com/uk/about-specsavers-apprenticeships/
Work Experience
Capgemini – Hybrid Legal Work Experience
We have a corporate hybrid (in the office and working remotely) Legal Work Experience programme designed ideally for y12 students who are interested in a career in law. Exposure to a legal career is tricky if you don’t have contacts, and a business/corporate legal experience is probably even trickier so this programme is targeted at young people who are from a more disadvantaged background.
Students should use the link below to apply – and they need to be speedy applications need to be done by the 13th March (end of day)
Corporate law – looks at the all the great stuff like Mergers and Acquisitions, NDA, procurement, client contracts, disputes. It might not make the headlines like criminal law or marital disputes but it's really cool stuff and our lawyers (or which we have quite a few) are regular Capgemini folk – so less hierarchical than the traditional law firms
This programme is for the week commencing June 26th.
Please see all further details here:
https://www.capgemini.com/gb-en/careers/capgemini-work-experience-2023/
Cisco Work Experience
Applications are open for Cisco’s July Pathways Work Experience, for young people in Years 11 & 12. You can find more information on our facebook page and apply from there or apply using the links below.
Dates: 3-7 July
- Option 1- Hybrid in Feltham, West London or Didsbury near Manchester (2 days in office & 3 days virtual)
- Follow this link to apply if you wish to attend the HYBRID format
https://ciscocx.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cBZmbuXZ163fhtQ
- Option 2 - Fully Virtual
- Follow this link to apply if you wish to attend the VIRTUAL format
https://ciscocx.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5pYJE11vWFlIwVo
College Information
Reading College at LHS 21st March
Lauren Davies from Reading College will be in the main school library to support Y11 students who want to apply for a college course. Please let me know if you would like to see her, she is here to help students make a college application.
Reading & Bracknell College - Open Events
Our Spring Open Events were very busy and well attended – thank you for encouraging your students to come along and see our facilities! The next Open Events will take place on the following dates:
Reading College: Wednesday 26 April (16:30-19:30)
https://reading.activatelearning.ac.uk/events/detail/reading-college-summer-open-event/
Bracknell & Wokingham College: Wednesday 10 May (16:30-19:30)
Esports Holiday Camp and Saturday Club
Do you have a 9-14 year old with a passion for esports and gaming?
Our brand new esports holiday camps and Saturday clubs offer an engaging and educational environment for children interested in the world of game design. The sessions are designed for boys and girls of all abilities, and places can be booked using the details on the flyer attached to this email.
Basingstoke College of Technology
- Open Event 2nd of May 4:30-7pm
- Apprenticeship Fair 19th June 4:30-7pm
University Information
Virtual Insight into University & Year in Industry Placements
Virtual Insight into University
Insight into University is a comprehensive on-line course allowing students to experience STEM studies at university and the career opportunities that these subjects lead to. It will provide access to information on student life, STEM projects and activities set by leading UK universities and global STEM companies, first year undergraduate lectures, live interactive sessions with academics, admissions tutors, employers and current students.
For school leavers
EDT Year in Industry (YINI) Placements Open Day
EDT Year in Industry (YINI) Placements programme is a free service and we help place school leavers and undergraduates with companies across the UK every year. The programme lasts for 10 -12 months (typically 12 months) and is a paid placement.
If you are a school leaver looking for a year’s work experience prior to going to university or as a year to help decide on the future direction of your career - be that higher apprenticeship, university or work
Join this FREE session to find out more about our Year in Industry programme and how it can help you to find a paid work placement to enhance your skills and gain experience and professional development.
You will also have the opportunity to ask questions to Placements Team and YINI Ambassadors via a live Q&A chat!
When: Wednesday Mar 15, 2023 at 16:00
Topic: EDT Year in Industry (YINI) Placements Open Day
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kPvlC3PBRmW5wanieUFpdQ