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

 

Bespoke Dental in Tilehurst - Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

Exciting opportunity for a school leaver to join the team at award-winning Bespoke Dental Tilehurst.

The successful candidate will have a personable character, be diligent and conscientious with a willingness to learn. He/she will have good time-keeping and be prepared to act as part of the dental team.

For more information, please contact Lisa Harper (Practice Manager) on 0118 945 5555.

 

Jaguar Land Rover Apprenticeships (JLR)

As your students are exploring their next steps after GCSEs, a JLR retail apprenticeship could be an incredible opportunity for them to gain valuable experience, earn an income, and start a rewarding career with a premium car brand.

Our apprenticeships are designed to equip young individuals with industry-leading training, real-world experience, and a nationally recognised qualification. Our apprentices:

• Work full time in JLR retailers across the UK
• Receive expert training at our JLR state-of- the- art academies
• Gain mentorship from experienced professionals
• Develop sought after skills in the automotive industry

 

We are looking for individuals who share our passion and want to become part of our retailer team. We currently offer three apprenticeship roles:

 

1. Service Technician (3 year programme):

This role would suit students who enjoy problem-solving, working with technology, and have a passion for cars. Apprentices will maintain and service the latest JLR vehicles in a high-tech workshop.

Entry requirements: GCSEs grades 9-4 (A-C) in English, Maths, and two other subjects.

 

2.  Customer Service Advisor (1 year programme):

Ideal for students with strong interpersonal skills who enjoy working with people.This role involves managing service bookings, providing exceptional customer support, and ensuring every customer has the best experience at a JLR retailer.

Entry requirements: GCSEs grades 9-3 (A-D) in English, Maths, and two other subjects.

 

3.  Parts Advisor (1 year programme):

Perfect for students with an interest in automotive parts and logistics. This role supports the service team, manages stock, and ensures the smooth running of workshop operations.

Entry requirements: GCSE grades 9-3 (A-D) in English, Maths, and two other subjects.

 

Why recommend a JLR Retail Apprenticeship?

Apprentices can:

• Earn while they learn.
• Achieve national and industry-recognised qualifications.
• Gain real-world experience in a JLR retailer.
• Receive support throughout their learner journey.
• Develop personal and professional skills.
• Access career progression opportunities, including our Aspiring Managers Programme.

Please click the link to find out more information : https://www.jaguarlandroverretailerapprenticeships.co.uk/?utm_source=SaS+2025&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=career+advisor&goal=0_f09eb3b2c8-bdcc8dde9a-211995373&mc_cid=bdcc8dde9a&mc_eid=7a807bdecc

 

Business Apprenticeships

Opening doors to careers in business, administration, consulting and management, a business apprenticeship allows you to learn while you earn, developing the skills you'll need to take on a leadership role. Business and management-related schemes range from Level 2 up to Level 7 Bachelors or Masters degree). The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) provides details of the standards for business apprenticeships.

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/business-consulting-and-management/business-apprenticeships

 

L'Oreal:  Business Management Degree Apprenticeship (register your interest)

L’Oréal is the world’s number one beauty company, with a portfolio of 36 international brands including L’Oréal Paris, Kiehl’s, CeraVe, and Garnier, to name a few. L’Oréal’s ambition is to become the world’s leading beauty tech company, through digital innovation, product, and world-class consumer journeys. L’Oréal UK & Ireland believe in developing their people from the ground up, providing their employees with the opportunity to grow within the company, develop a broad, future focused skill set and build a dynamic career.

 

Their Degree Apprenticeships are a 3 year programme which combines the opportunity to gain valuable work experience while working towards a degree. You will be enrolled with the University of Kent where you will be studying for a Business Management degree one day a week and working in their Hammersmith head office 4 days.

https://www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk/jobs/10504/loreal/register-your-interest-loreal-degree-apprenticeship

 

Amazon: Project Management Degree Apprenticeship

As a project management apprentice your problem-solving, planning, organizational, leadership, management, and communication skills are celebrated.  In this role, you'll collaborate with teams armed with the skills, qualifications, experience, and knowledge needed to conquer challenges and achieve goals. This is a chance to lead, collaborate, and thrive in an environment with clearly defined reporting lines, roles, responsibilities, and you will have the authority to make a real impact.

https://amazonapprenticeships.co.uk/project-management

 

M&S: Retail Leaders Apprenticeship

The Retail Leaders Apprenticeship offers a unique blend of on-the-job experience and academic learning, designed to prepare you for a leadership role within their stores. You’ll develop your skills while working in various departments and have the opportunity to earn a Level 6 (degree equivalent)

Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship in Business Management.

https://jobs.marksandspencer.com/early-careers/apprenticeship-school-leaver/retail-leaders-degree-apprenticeship

 

Work Experience & Insight Events

 

Law Scholarships & Work Experience

CMS is the 5th largest law firm in the world, operating in more than 80 offices in more than 45 countries and with 6,800 plus lawyers worldwide.

We believe that a career in law should be open to everyone, regardless of background. Therefore, we are delighted to be launching two programmes for Year 12 students (Year 13 NI):

CMS Law Scholarship 

https://cmsemergingtalent.com/programmes/england-wales-ni/law-scholarships/

CMS Connect Work Experience

https://cmsemergingtalent.com/programmes/england-wales-ni/work-experience/

Both programmes are for those from backgrounds which research shows are less likely to secure opportunities at prestigious firms / universities and are focused on improving access to the legal industry.

 

CMS Law Scholarships

Since 2012, we’ve helped some of the brightest and most creative legal minds launch their career through the CMS Law Scholarships programme.

10 successful applicants will benefit from:

• Financial support (£3,000 per year) for each year of their degree
• Mentoring during their UCAS applications and LNAT examination
• A trainee buddy to provide more informal support with starting a career in law
• Paid work experience during their first year of University
• The opportunity to be fast-tracked to future Emerging Talent programmes and assessment centres for a Training Contract
• Ongoing support and guidance throughout their undergraduate studies and beyond, including budgeting workshops and graduation celebrations

Eligibility

Scholarships are aimed students who will be the first generation in their family to go to university. There are also certain financial criteria that students need to meet. Full details of these and how to apply can be found here: 

https://cmsemergingtalent.com/programmes/england-wales-ni/law-scholarships/

To apply, students will need to complete an online application form, answer a question on what law they would change and why, participate in a video interview and attend an assessment day (which consists of a group exercise and an interview).

 

Work Experience (CMS Connect)

 

CMS is a founding member of PRIME, an organisation formed by various UK law firms committed to improving access to the legal profession.

During the sustained programme of support, students will develop skills that all employers look out for, not just those in the legal profession. This happens through:

• 5 days of paid work experience this summer (28 July - 1 August 2025)
• Mentoring
• Workshops and insight sessions to enhance skills required for the world of work
• Ongoing support

Successful applicants can also be spring-boarded to the CMS Solicitor Apprenticeship or Insight programmes.

We will be running CMS Connect across our London, Bristol, Sheffield, Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow offices.

To find out more, check eligibility and apply, visit:

 

https://cmsemergingtalent.com/programmes/england-wales-ni/work-experience/

– for England, Wales and Northern Ireland

 

Applications for both programmes opened on 23 April 2025. Applications close on:

Work Experience (CMS Connect): 18 June 2025

CMS Law Scholarships: 11 July 2025

 

Work Experience in the Allied Health Profession – Sunday 4^th May

At the beginning of the session, guests will interact with a distinguished guest speaker, Shelley Blane, offering a unique opportunity to gain insights from an experienced AHP professional. They will then explore the crucial elements of Road Traffic Collisions (RTC).

Registration Link: https://alliedhealthmentor.org/product/live-virtual-work-experience-programme/

Our guest speaker, Shelley Blane, a seasoned Therapeutic and Diagnostic Radiographer, will share their wealth of knowledge and insights, offering invaluable guidance to aspiring healthcare professionals. Following their talk, students will be guided through various allied health careers by exploring the journeys of two patients from initial presentation to full recovery. Students will gain invaluable perspectives on patient care dynamics and the collaborative efforts within the NHS, including exploring careers within:

• Nursing
• Midwifery
• Paramedicine
• Physiotherapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Dietetics
• Radiography
• Prosthetics and Orthotics
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Pharmacy

Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with healthcare professionals throughout each day. This will empower students to make informed career decisions and demonstrate their commitment to healthcare in their UCAS applications.

Once they’ve registered, students will be emailed links to their virtual work experience portals.

Students are awarded a Work Experience Certificate for every session they complete. Those who complete the full 6-month programme will be awarded a Highly Commended Reference from the Presidents of Allied Healthcare Mentor. These are fantastic additions to their CVs!

Students can register individually at any time throughout the 6-month programme using the link below. We recommend booking early to gain as much out of this programme as possible. Places are £10 a session to cover administrative and technological costs.

Sign up here:

https://alliedhealthmentor.org/nhs-healthcare-careers-virtual-work-experience/

 

Medical & Dental Work Experience

Understanding the pivotal role that work experience plays in shaping a student's perspective on their future career, we're delighted to extend an invitation to your students to participate in our FREE 6-month medical or 4-month dental virtual work experience programme.

This is the LAST CHANCE for students to explore specialties in General Practice and Public Health & Oral Pathology before the next rotation begins next week. Aimed to provide students with insights into the medical and dental fields, this free virtual work experience empowers students to make informed decisions about their future.

Students can find out more here:

https://medicmentor.org/university-hospitals-birmingham-trust-virtual-work-experience/

To ensure your students don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity, they need to attend our upcoming Get Into Medicine or Get Into Dentistry conference, granting them IMMEDIATE ACCESS to the Virtual Work Experience programmes.

If your students haven't attended a Get Into Conference but would like to join the Virtual Work Experience, they can sign up for the next upcoming conferences on these dates:

 

For aspiring Doctors: FREE LIVE VIRTUAL Get Into Medicine conference date:

Sunday 11th May, 9:30am - 3:30pm

 

For aspiring Dentists: FREE LIVE VIRTUAL Get Into Dentistry conference date:

Saturday 17th May, 9:30am - 3:30pm

 

Students and parents can register for free at these links:

Medical Registration Link: https://airtable.com/appgXnyzN5ZD9Iwk6/shry7MZYtt3MGPjvO

Dental Registration Link: https://airtable.com/appgXnyzN5ZD9Iwk6/shrBuiR7SBAcC19kE

Throughout these conferences, students will have the chance to interact directly with doctors, dentists, and medical and dental students LIVE. They'll gain critical information to make a competitive application to study medicine or dentistry at university.

Students aged 14 - 18 are invited to attend with a parent or guardian, equipped with a working camera and microphone.

By attending a Free LIVE Virtual Get Into Conference and completing the free virtual work experience programme, students will also receive a 'Highly Commended' reference from the Presidents at Medic Mentor. This reference is a powerful addition to boost your medical school applications and C.V. It can be proudly listed on your UCAS application under the section for ‘conferences you have attended which have prepared you for higher education’.

Medical Registration Link: https://airtable.com/appgXnyzN5ZD9Iwk6/shry7MZYtt3MGPjvO

Dental Registration Link: https://airtable.com/appgXnyzN5ZD9Iwk6/shrBuiR7SBAcC19kE

 

InvestIN Work Experience Programmes - Work experience at industry landmarks around London

Over the spring break, the team were busy putting the finishing touches to their Summer Work Experience programmes in London. They are now more than 85% full and have already started closing registration for the most popular programmes, so sign up now if you want a place.

Here are some of the life-changing opportunities on offer:

☑️Experience sports psychology at a Premier League football club

☑️Trade the London stock market live in the financial district

☑️Board a Boeing 747 jet at an airfield and collaborate with aerospace engineers

☑️Argue a ground-breaking human rights case in the Supreme Court

☑️Take your seat as the government or opposition and enter a parliamentary debate in the Houses of Parliament

Please click the link to find out more: https://investin.org/

 

Young Professionals Summer Conference: Work Experience Day in London at the O2!

Tuesday 15th July 2025 1:30pm - 5pm

This is your chance to step inside one of the world’s most iconic venues and meet some of the most prestigious employers in business, banking, finance, law, engineering, and technology, all in one place.

There will be a big focus at this event on Business and Entrepreneurship, with a step by step guide on how to start a business, raise finance, scale and market brands on a global scale.  They will also have guest speakers from at global law firms, banks and accounting firms to share why their industries play a crucial role in supporting and growing companies.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YP-Summer-Conference-PM-Session

 

BDO: Information Event Online

Ready to kickstart your career with a global powerhouse in business and accounting?

Join YP for an unmissable virtual event with BDO – one of the largest international accountancy and advisory networks in the world.  This session is packed with insights, inspiration and real career opportunities across apprenticeships, graduate roles and internships.

https://apprenticeships.co.uk/event/680a1eb883c4f66b82c21ee9/Insight%20to%20BDO%20%E2%80%93%20Business%20&%20Accounting%20Virtual%20Event

 

Civil Aviation Authority: Work Experience

Lift Off - with the Civil Aviation Authority.  This programme will take a closer look at the role of the Civil Aviation Authority as a regulator of aerospace and aviation, providing you an insight into how they promote innovation in the industry, and ensure that standards and safety is always adhered to! Throughout this programme, you will be taken through the different areas and responsibilities of the Civil Aviation Authority, and you’ll have the chance to take part in interactive activities and quizzes, and speak to leading industry experts along the way!

https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/lift-off---with-the-civil-aviation-authority/WEXP-00274?queryID=f4ec1cfec5cf8f4dd23e0ed77822bb57&fromUrl=%2Fvirtual-work-experience%2Fsearch

 

JLL: Work Experience

From sustainability and running real estate to how you could use the Metaverse in the sector, this programme will introduce you to the world of real estate - an industry that is all about creating innovative spaces for people to thrive in. You’ll have the chance to take part in quizzes and activities (including one that uses Minecraft!) to put your skills and knowledge to the test. What’s more, you’ll even have the chance to hear from leading industry experts along the way, and reflect on everything you learn.

https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/building-your-future:-real-estate-work-experience/WEXP-00246?queryID=f4ec1cfec5cf8f4dd23e0ed77822bb57&fromUrl=%2Fvirtual-work-experience%2Fsearch

 

University Information

 

Russell Groups

24 research-intensive universities located in every region and nation of the UK.

These universities share the ambition to change the world for the better. Anchored in their communities, Russell Group universities are global institutions with a vital role to play in cities and towns in every corner of the UK. Partnership is at the heart of their universities’ ethos. Working with schools, colleges, local authorities, the NHS, businesses and charities, the universities use their scale, research excellence and global links to provide solutions for real problems facing families, businesses and public services.

https://www.russellgroup.ac.uk/our-universities

 

Exeter University: Law Subject Taster

A subject specific session on Law. Hear about the structure of the course, how to apply and a personal perspective from current students.

https://app.geckoform.com/public/#/modern/21FO00k0sfqfvh00akty2o8a6k?utm_term=1701961552825.r5t2d5i

 

UCFB & GIS: Open Days (on campus & online)

Score your dream career in football & sport.  University Campus of Football Business (UCFB) is a world-first in higher education, delivering university degrees in the football and sports industry at iconic campuses in London and Manchester.

Book onto this Open Day now to discover more about their undergraduate programmes.

https://www.ucfb.ac.uk/events/

 

Brunel University of London: Taster Day - Games Design and Film & TV

Hear directly from industry professionals about their journeys, what they seek in applicants, and the skills that stand out. Explore diverse roles available and the value of a degree in unlocking these pathways. Discover how Brunel align their courses with industry needs by offering unique opportunities leading to strong graduate employment outcomes. The day concludes with hands-on experiences led by expert lecturers, giving you a taste of life in these dynamic industries.

https://www.london.ac.uk/study/taster-courses-schools/game-film-ready-taster-day-bl21097

 

RVC: Taster Day - Veterinary Nursing

This one-day introduction to Veterinary Nursing takes place at the RVC’s Hertfordshire Campus and is designed to provide students with the opportunity to experience life as a veterinary nursing student at the Royal Veterinary College.

https://www.london.ac.uk/study/taster-courses-schools/rvc-vet-nursing-taster-course-rv19222

 

AWE Scholarship – Y13 Students 

DSUS (Defence Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme) offers students enrolled in university in key specific disciplines, the chance to access a scholarship and Summer work placements.

For year 13 students who have conditional or unconditional places at university linked to a Science, Engineering, Maths or Computer Science, this may be a potential opportunity to further enhance their early career opportunities, whilst gaining work experience and benefiting financially.

Please see attached.

 

For any further questions, please contact EarlyCareers@awe.co.uk