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

 

Degree apprenticeships offer a dynamic blend of academic study and practical work experience.

They provide a unique pathway to kickstart your career while obtaining a valuable university qualification. By engaging in real-world projects in professional settings, apprentices gain hands-on experience, develop industry specific skills, and build a network of contacts early in their careers.

 

Metropolitan Police Service: Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship

Become a police officer.  The Met’s Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship combines on the job learning with working towards a fully funded degree, all while earning a competitive salary and making a difference to London communities. You’ll be a police officer from the day you join - embarking on an exciting and rewarding career like no other.

https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/degree-apprenticeships/become-a-police-officer/pcda-metropolitan-police

 

Army: Officer Training

You don’t have to have a degree to join the Army as an officer.

If university isn’t for you, you could be learning to lead at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst while enjoying opportunities for travel and adventure – plus earning a great salary.

https://jobs.army.mod.uk/how-to-join/training/officer-training/

 

RAF: Officer Training

RAF Officers command and lead the organisation. They encourage achievement, are adaptable and innovative. They'll lead by example, have a chance to fulfill their potential and thrive within the environment.  The roles are varied with everything from a Weapons Systems Officer to an Aviation Data Analyst and Logistics Officer.

https://recruitment.raf.mod.uk/life-in-the-raf

 

Royal Navy: Officer Training

Becoming an officer in the Royal Navy is a prestigious career path that combines leadership, adventure, and service. Officers are responsible for commanding respect and leading missions around the world, whether it's navigating ships, managing engineering projects, or providing medical care. The roles are varied and you don't need a degree to apply.

https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/careers/find-a-role

 

BAE: Degree Apprenticeships

From cutting edge technologies, world-leading defence platforms and complex engineering solutions BAE offer opportunities in exciting disciplines including Aerospace Engineering, Management, Nuclear Engineering, Project Management, Software Engineering, Information & Technology, and Enterprise Architecture.

https://www.baesystems.com/en/careers/careers-in-the-uk/apprenticeships/degree

 

Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S): Degree Apprenticeships

The Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Degree Apprenticeships offer a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience while studying towards a degree. You'll learn from industry experts and have access to specialist training. They offer Engineering Degree Apprenticeship in Bristol focusing on various engineering disciplines.  Digital Technology Degree Apprenticeship also based in Bristol, this apprenticeship covers areas like software development and IT infrastructure.  Project Delivery

Apprenticeships in Manchester and Portsmouth, this programme focuses on project management skills and finally a Finance Apprenticeship in Bristol ideal for those interested in financial management and accounting.

https://des.mod.uk/careers/apprenticeships-1/#apprenticeship-section

 

Work Experience & Insight Events

 

Grant Thornton WX Programme 12 & Y13

If so, and you're interested in Business, Finance, or Professional Services, we have an incredible opportunity for you to get ahead this summer.  Grant Thornton’s Ignite Work Experience programme is now open for applications – and this could be your first step towards a full-time apprenticeship offer.

About the Programme

Ignite is a one-week, in-person work experience programme designed to give students valuable, hands-on insight into the world of professional services. You’ll gain real-world experience, network with professionals, and discover what a career at Grant Thornton could look like. 

Standout students on the Ignite programme may even be offered a place on the Grant Thornton apprenticeship scheme before applications officially open.

Programme Dates:

England: 26–29 August 2025

Location: Reading

Who Can Apply?

Students who will be in Year 12 or Year 13 in September 2025 and are interested in exploring a career in accounting, finance, or business after school.

Why Apply?

• Get Ahead Early: Potential to secure your apprenticeship before finishing your studies.
• Hands-On Experience: Work on real tasks and explore life in a professional services firm.
• Make Connections: Meet experienced professionals and start building your network.
• Boost Your CV: Stand out when applying for future opportunities in the sector.

Apply Now

Applications are now open and places are filling fast!

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to gain invaluable work experience this summer with one of the UK’s leading professional services firms.

Find out more and apply here:

https://www.grantthornton.co.uk/careers/early-careers-job-search/

 

Gain Unrivalled Insight into Wealth Management

This is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! Join St. James’s Place, a FTSE 100 company, for an exclusive full-day virtual work experience — the most prestigious finance careers event of the year!

Date: Thursday, 29th May

Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm

Location: Virtual (link provided upon registration)

St. James’s Place is one of the UK’s largest advice-led wealth management firms, managing over £190 billion in client assets. With more than twenty offices across the UK, they offer outstanding graduate, apprenticeship, and internship opportunities for future talent.

Why Attend?

• Prestigious Experience: Add a full-day virtual programme with a FTSE 100 company to your CV and future job applications – and receive a certificate of attendance to showcase your achievement.
• Learn from the Best: Gain valuable advice from a range of industry leaders and top financial professionals.
• Stand Out to Employers: Develop insights and skills that will set you apart when applying for apprenticeships, internships, or graduate roles.
• Explore Career Opportunities: Hear about exciting routes into St. James’s Place through their highly regarded programmes.

During this transformative experience, you’ll uncover how leading financial advisers shape the financial futures of their clients, step into the world of high-level investment management and strategic financial planning, and gain powerful insights from industry experts on how to build a standout career in the world of finance and wealth management.

This is the must-attend finance and investment work experience event of the year.

Register here:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/StJamesPlace-Virtual

 

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

These are expensive programs but if anyone is interested please let me know as we used to get a 10% discount with a code.

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

 

Lloyds Banking Group: Online Event

Lloyds Banking Group is one of the UK’s leading financial institutions with a proud history, bold digital ambitions, and a commitment to helping Britain prosper. This is your chance to discover exciting opportunities at the intersection of finance and technology.

In this one-hour session, you’ll gain insights into:

• How AI and large language models (LLMs) are driving change within Lloyds Banking Group
• The variety of early careers programmes, apprenticeships, and training pathways they offer
• Real-life stories from current apprentices and professionals who are shaping the future of finance
• The skills and mindset LBG looks for in the next generation of talent

https://www.surveymonkey.com/survey-closed/?sm=t7Auiqel6ObdLVM8iqr0_2BVp4rnvk0u4rcZa9kIWaGXCvwQnVk0Rh_2BPxHKbY_2FT7ZonBfapa1ljSkzQe2xd_2FcIiiVSKWQbfmbM7_2FWB7KV8ee0_3D

 

Allied Healthcare Mentor: Work Experience

Live Virtual NHS Healthcare Careers Work Experience Programme.  Take your first steps towards a healthcare career with the UK’s only LIVE Virtual Work Experience Programme created and delivered by healthcare professionals.  You can select from one day or a full 6 month work experience programme where you will follow patients from admission to discharge in the high fidelity simulation suite, designed to provide you with an immersive experience from home.

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

 

RBO: Casual Tour Guide

As the home of The Royal Ballet, The Royal Opera and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, they want many more people to enjoy and engage in exceptional ballet and opera. They are now looking for additional casual Tour Guides to join their inclusive, friendly and professional team.

A Tour Guide plays a key role in ensuring that visitors are welcomed warmly into a safe, captivating and theatrical environment by delivering an engaging, informative and memorable tour whilst also promoting the RBO brand and art forms, programme of activities, charitable purpose and any commercial opportunities.

Tours can take place 7 days a week and run at both the RBO in Covent Garden and the RBO Production Park in Purfleet (Essex), as well as online and other possible venues when required.

https://recruitment.roh.org.uk/jobs/view/4993/CASUAL_TOUR_GUIDES

 

Deloitte: Early Careers Programmes

Ready to kick-start your future? Each of these programmes has been designed to help you build your career your way, as you develop the skills you’ll need to make an impact that matters to you. Find out more about the path that could be right for you.  they have everything from insight events through, summer schemes through to Apprenticeships and Grad Programmes.

https://www.deloitte.com/uk/en/careers/early-careers/early-careers-programmes.html

 

University Information

 

TEDI – Engineering Taster Programme- Thinking ahead

Apply now for the next Summer Thinking Ahead programme.  This engineering taster programme invites you to learn more about the world of engineering and take part in a sustainability-themed design challenge. You’ll explore interactive and engaging engineering theory content via the online learning platform, Canvas. From problem-solving to interdisciplinary thinking, you’ll get a feel for what it is truly like to be a design engineer.

https://tedi-london.ac.uk/collaborate/thinking-ahead-taster-programme/#msdynttrid=Jl5E9ghW6yTJkww4q1aWuA-5c5sB4fpWT5ZRsIh_P0Y

 

Royal Agricultural University: Summer School

Discover what it is like to live and study at the RAU.  This two day residential taster course is designed to give you the opportunity to explore their friendly campus and get a taste of what it is like to live and study with them. You will stay in student accommodation, attend sample lectures, take part in fun practical activities and get lots of information and advice about coming to university.  The sessions will be tailored towards your main subject of interest, whether that’s agriculture and environment, real estate and land management, equine or business.

https://www.rau.ac.uk/courses/open-days-and-events/discover-rau

 

University of York: MOOCs

Designed by York academics, their Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are free and open to everyone. Engage with uni-level study, explore a new subject area, or prepare for higher education.

https://www.york.ac.uk/study/moocs/

 

Loughborough University: Inspiring Minds

Inspiring Minds is Loughborough University's series of academic taster days for pupils to discover what it is like studying their chosen subject area at university level. You will have the opportunity to take part in a range of academic sessions based around your chosen subject area, as well as experiencing new subjects you may not have considered before!

https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/school-college-liaison/post-16/inspiring-minds/