CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
LRSFC ISSUE 21
12TH FEBRUARY 2021
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WELLBEING WITH VESPA
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UNIVERSITY ADVICE
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OPENDAYS.COM
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DISCOVER UNIVERSITY
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HARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT STUDYING ARCHITECTURE
LONG ROAD APPRENTICESHIP FOCUS
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FIRST INTUITION ACCOUNTING ACADEMY
APPRENTICESHIPS WITH RATE MY APPRENTICESHIP
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LONG ROAD APPRENTICESHIP FOCUS
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SUTTON TRUST
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BUSINESS ACADEMY WITH EY
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UPTREE VIRTUAL WORK EXPERIENCE
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FIRST INTUITION ACADEMY
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MSE ACADEMY OF MONEY
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FIND OUT MORE
In research released to our college recently, we learned that our students are more satisfied with the Careers Advice they receive than the regional figure, or across the whole UK (83% satisfied with Careers Advice at Long Road, vs 71% and 72%, respectively)1. That was a real pleasure to see, however, after teasing apart some of the information, it was clear to see that the Covid 19 restrictions currently in place, have a potential to impact negatively on our ability to reach out. The preferred ways of accessing Careers Advice is via 1:2:1 sessions (73% of responses) or via Careers Fairs (65%). Thankfully, our Progress Coaches meet this challenge with a detailed Tutorial Programme and online meetings with students. However, Visits to Companies, HE Fairs, Guest Speakers coming in to deliver a class session, and work experience, all fare less well. Clearly, if we spend most of our time at home, then it is hard to deliver on these elements… but not impossible.
Consider, workshops and Careers Fairs all took place between 8 – 12 February, during National Apprenticeship Week, some students recently enjoyed a virtual tour of the British Beet and Research Organisation – BBRO – as part of their Applied Science Programme, and are soon to have a similar virtual tour of Addenbrookes hospital. Guest speakers have delivered talks to Biology students from local business Costello Medical, and they will be offering similar talks to Business students in March, whilst the Police are currently setting up this year’s Annual SAFE Award for Graphics students, and Criminology students. These are just a few of the activities that the college is arranging. Where there is a will, there is a way!
We would encourage all our students to embrace the challenges that face us at the moment, and look to engage with the world of work and the offers of support, even if it means approaching it in a different way to previous years. So, things to look out for in the future, include: •
The 10th National Careers Week, 1-6 March
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YouChoose - Careers Film Series (Insights into local Business in interviews with college Careers Team) - to be released mid-March
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Opportunities Ahead Live Sixth Form Careers Event: up to 50 local employers, 25 March
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Speakers for schools Virtual Work Experience - Current, and ongoing – contact Emma Greenhill for more information (egreenhill@longroad.ac.uk )
1 UK Trendence Research into the experiences of 12,384 students across 2000 UK establishments (incl LRSFC), Feb-Apr, 2020.
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How to stay positive during the Lockdown?
As usual, we’re asking you to leave behind the stresses and demands of the real world and give some time to yourself. In this edition we have provided a thought to consider, a choice to ponder and an action to take should you want to. There’s no pressure to do these. Just take some time to be by yourself and ponder whom you might want to be when the lockdown is over.
The word ikigai (pronounced i-kee-guy) is a Japanese idea meaning a reason for being; including a sense of joy and purpose. To begin the process of finding yours, you need to take some time to think about – • What you love • What you’re good at • What the world needs, and • What you can be paid for.
Resources provided by Vespa info@vespa.academy @vespamindset
Of the four, two are internal. They’re about you (what you love, what you’re good at.) Two are external; about the world around you (what the world needs, what you can be paid for) and might require some research, discussion and further thought.
Others might have looser connections. Shift things about, link them, scribble additional ideas down, turn your list into a vast interconnected mess of thoughts and ideas.
Not all four need to be equal. You need to find the balance that best expresses who you are; what you stand for; your values, beliefs, hopes, plans
List What You Might Be Able to Get Paid For Take your list of passions and strengths and begin to add other factors over the top. You might use a highlighter, post-its, or coloured pens if that floats your boat. Time to make some choices: of the things on the list – what could you be paid for? And how important is that money to you? Freedom, flexibility, creativity, autonomy, risk, challenge… all of these things might be more important to you than cash.
List what you love. In this list, choose and list every interest you have. When are you happiest? What gets you excited? Be specific rather than general. Make the list as long as possible. Try and capture everything – no matter how small – you feel positive about. List what you’re good at. Take time to make a few more choices. Extend the first list by adding things you’re good at. Be kind to yourself – ‘good at’ doesn’t mean ‘the best at’ or ‘good relative to a world-class superstar’. It means good enough. Then see if there are connections between things you love and things you’re good at. Some might be straightforward – you might love and be good at the same thing.
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See if you can find one thing – just one! – that comes closest to fitting (i) something you love with (ii) something you’re good at plus (iii) something you might be able to get paid for. Now spend ten minutes researching it. It’s a clue you might follow as you continue your studies. info@vespa.academy @vespamindset
Missed the UCAS Application Deadline? If you are still considering University the official UCAS deadline was 29th January. This does not mean you can no longer make an application, so what next? You have until 30th June to make a application. It is recommended contact the universities you considering first to check they are accepting applications.
late you are still
If you wait until after 30th June you can apply through clearing. This is a different process again and a good idea to read up your options on the UCAS website. This article in the Guardian spells out clearly options for applying late. If you are still in doubt speak to your Progress Coach who will be happy to help you.
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Find a University Open Day? Need help to decide if you should apply to University? Need help deciding which University to place first? Need help with student finance or accommodation? Universities across the country are still holding virtual Open Days and information Advice sessions. Coming up in the next week; Saturday 13th Feb De Montfort University SOAS University of London Swansea University University of Bedfordshire University of Northampton
Monday 15th Feb - Friday 19th Plymouth College of Art University of Brighton Bournemouth University London College of Fashion (UAL) University of Law
Visit Opendays.com to find a full list and further details of how to sign up.
Visit https://discoveruni.gov.uk/ to find out more.
Student Spotlight Studying Architecture Emma Mainey - Architecture (BA Hons) in Leicester.
Thinking about Apprenticeships
Rate my Apprenticeship Opportunities One of the big websites adverting opportunities across the country and states that 'RateMyApprenticeship has the largest collection of apprenticeship reviews, written by apprentices themselves.'
Just some of the latest opportunities available include; Engineering Apprenticeship with Nestle Chartered Manager Degree Apprentice - CPUK Business Administrator - Astra Zenica
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ONLINE RESOURCES
Business Academy with EY ''Reimagine your journey. Invest in the ultimate project. And design your future with EY. We’re a professional services organisation that helps companies make better decisions about business, finance and technology .'
The EY Business Academy balances onthe-job experience with business skills sessions and work shadowing. This paid Business Academy has been designed to give you an insight into our business, provide learning and networking to kickstart your EY career. It will run from Monday 26 July - Friday 30 July 2021.
If you are a Year 12 student studying A Level/Level 3 courses and have grade 4 English and Maths GCSE you can apply now.
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Just a taste of the Free Work experience opportunities on offer are; Arm STEM Apprenticeship Masterclass Register: https://uptree.co/arm/e/3228695541/ Date: Thursday 25 February Time: 2pm - 4pm Who should attend: Y13, college and gap year students, and school leavers interested in applying to apprenticeships in 2021 On the day: Learn about the apprenticeships on offer at Arm, support & insight session on the application process, have the chance to be fast-tracked onto Arm's 2021 apprenticeship schemes
Arm STEM & Tech Work Experience Day Register: https://uptree.co/arm/e/26609224 52/ Date: Tuesday 23 February Time: 10am - 12:30pm Who should attend: Y12 and Y13 students, especially young women interested in STEM On the day: learn about Arm & their industry, speed network with Arm professionals, participate in a Tech for Good Challenge
JP Morgan Technology Summer School (National Opportunity) Register: https://uptree.co/jpmorgan/e/3713219493/ Date: 16-20 August Time: 9am - 5pm Who should attend: Current Y12 students (going into Y13 academic year) During the week: Develop professional skills with group projects, network with JP Morgan professionals, be fast-tracked for JP Morgan's 2021 apprenticeship schemes
PARENT HUB
MSE’s Academy of Money. We hope you all enjoyed the first two sessions of the Open University course 'MSE's Academy of Money'
Share ideas and get help from others taking the course. MoneySavingExpert has created a thread on their forum where you can speak to others completing the course for tips and advice.
Making good spending decisions and Budgeting and taxation.
This fortnight why not look at the next two sessions; Session 3 - Borrowing money Session 4 - Understanding mortgages
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