Long Road Careers e-Mag Issue 29

CAREERS LRSFC ISSUE 29 11TH JUNE 2021

AND PROGRESSION

P4-5 LONG ROAD PROGRESSION WEEK

P8-9 UCAS DISCOVERY WEEK

P20-21 PARENT HUB AFTER LONG ROAD

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PROGRESSION WEEK AND PROGRESS COACH UCAS WORKSHOPS

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PWC FLYING START PROGRAMME

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UPTREE FUTURES UP EVENT

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UCAS DISCOVERY WEEK

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ACCESS NFTS

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HE TASTER DAYS

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UNIVERSITY OPEN DAYS

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UNI OF ESSEX TASTER WEEK

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SHEFFIELD HALLAM SUMMER ACTIVITIES

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WORK EXPERIENCE AND JOB ADVERTS

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JOB AND APPRENTICESHIPS

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WELLBEING ACTIVITIES

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PARENT HUB - AFTER LONG ROAD

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FIND OUT MORE

As we enter the final stages of the Academic Year, college suddenly feels very big! Year 2 students have left, having completed their end-of-course Assessments, and Year 1 students are suddenly in place as the senior-most students. In this year to remember, it has been wonderful to see just how many of the Year 1 students have adapted and taken such a positive approach to their own Assessments. Now complete, we start to look ahead.

Next Week is a special week in the College Calendar, entitled, “Progression Week”, and we are excited to see that we have over 60 talks arranged for our students, in addition to their normal timetable. Most of the talks have been arranged by teachers, to ensure that students have a great opportunity to engage with external speakers, (or similar activities), reflecting upon the relevance of the subjects they study and how this can open up a range of options for progression after they leave College.

In addition, we have a broad range of talks that anyone can attend – assuming it doesn’t clash with timetabled lessons – that are broken down into 4 main categories:

Extra-curricular – insights to help students develop skills that will improve the chances of a successful Progression after college.

Supra-curricular – build on knowledge relating directly to subjects of study (or might like to study at university), delivered by Professors/Doctors/Senior Lecturers from universities.

Insights – insights into specific career paths.

Help applying to university – sessions through the week to help students start the process of applying to university.

We encourage all students to take advantage of such a great range of opportunities, and more details can be seen on pages 4 and 5 of this eMag. Finally, for parents who are also looking forward to the year ahead, we would encourage you to take part in our Virtual After Long Road Year 1 Parent’s Event, next Wednesday. Please see pages 20 and 21 for more information.

Careers Team

Insights into Job Roles include: University Taster Lectures include: " From Reclaim the Night to Reclaim These Streets: A Historical Perspective on the Clapham Common Vigil" with Lincoln University "Make a Difference: Exploring the influence of film and media within contemporary society and culture" with Lincoln University

Routes into the Education sector with Anglia Ruskin University Social work: What to expect with Anglia Ruskin University

Extra-curricular activities include: Gap Year talks from both Project Trust and Africa & Asia Volunteering organisations EACH Cambridge and SCFC Children's Charity.

Plus many more. To see the full schedule and details of how to attend visit: https://www.longroad.ac.uk/noticeboard/progression-week-2021/ Remember to ask your teachers about subject-specialist workshops that they have arranged.

ONLINE RESOURCES

For students who want to go to university but are also keen to begin their career, this programme offers the best of both worlds. As an apprentice on the Flying Start Business Management programme with PWC, you will get to work with world-class clients and be part of their highly skilled teams in their Operate Northern Ireland business whilst also studying for a degree - your career will be off to a Flying Start before you even graduate from university

Applications for a September 2021 start date are now open, and roles will be filled on a rolling basis so we’d encourage students to apply now to avoid missing out.

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Engage with 13 different top companies across this interactive half-day event.

Boost your career prospects by networking with top professionals from the likes of Google and J.P. Morgan to Clifford Chance.

Discover incredible opportunities for apprenticeships, work experience, and jobs.

Time and date: Thursday 8 July 1pm - 5pm Location: online only 150 places available so register now.

https://uptree.co/events/futuresup/2885368230/? pk_campaign=newsletter&pk_kwd=snl&pk_content=wexwed

Discover your future in three steps…

With live sessions running throughout the week (day and night), students will have multiple opportunities to take part in application clinics, personal statement workshops, taster sessions, and more.

Finding the perfect university for you

The new events platform will be breaking things down into three simple steps making it easier to find what you want.

Applying to Oxford and Cambridge

Sessions include; How to start researching what’s right for you Lecture tasters Subject essentials: All I need to know about studying…

Students' guide: university vs. apprenticeship Parent’s session: Your questions answered UCAS Application clinic

UCAS Application clinic The students guide to university Secrets

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statement Apprentices talk apprenticeships Uni live chat Real-life student stories Turning your passion into a career

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https://www.ucas.com/events/u casdiscovery-week-393976

Access NFTS (National Film and Television School)

Find out about careers behind the scenes of movies like Fast and Furious!

15th June - 24th June To celebrate the release of Fast and Furious 9, Access NFTS is running a series of events looking at some of the essential careers behind the success of this popular movie franchise.

Join them to find out more about these careers, including hints and tips for success, pathways into the field, and an insight into a typical day (if there is such a thing). They will be talking to experts with years of experience in the industry as well as students currently preparing for their future careers. They are also thrilled to have guests who were involved in the film talking about their experiences. These sessions are for you to discover new career pathways and help you see the broad range of careers behind the camera in the Film, TV, and Games Industry.

Find out full details and register at https://nfts.co.uk/access

University Taster Days Taster courses are provided by some universities and colleges to let you experience academic and social life on campus, before applying for a place.

Taster courses vary in length: some are oneday courses only, whereas others are held over a weekend, or sometimes over a whole week. There are also a number of summer courses available. You'll often have the opportunity to stay overnight on campus, and to meet lecturers and undergraduate students – while finding out what the course really involves.

Most taster courses include lectures, discussions, and tutorial sessions. These give you the chance to meet departmental staff and get hands-on experience of the facilities. This can provide you with important insight into how the university or college works.

Taster courses also allow you to find out about the other side of student life, such as sports, music, drama and cultural activities and meet other people who share your interests.

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University Open Days

Taster Week welcome address Decolonising Philosophy - Expanding our Horizons of Knowledge 21st Century Toll Booths: The Market Power of Apple, Andriod and App Stores.

Crime after Covid-19 Creative Writing Taster Is Online Collaboration the Future of Film Practice?

Book your place HERE

Swansea University Virtual Open Day - 12 June 2021 This virtual event provides a great opportunity for you to explore Swansea University's beautiful campuses, meet teaching staff and get a real insight into what it’s like to be a student at Swansea University.

Chat to lecturers about your chosen subject Live Q&A with current students Discuss your accommodation options with the staff Learn more about sport at Swansea Do your parents have questions? Join the live parents Q&A

Book your place HERE

FOCUS ON EMPLOYMENT AND WORK EXPERIENCE

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Work Experience Project Management: beyond the basics Open University MOOC. Build your existing project management knowledge and develop the skills to manage teams and deliver effective projects.

Once started, the course will be available for the next 12 months

Teaching Work Experience (online) with Springpod During this free two-week virtual work experience programme you will meet a range of teachers from different sectors who will give you an overview of their experiences, both qualifying and within the industry, with opportunities for Q&A. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE

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FIND MORE WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES BY VISITING THE SHAREPOINT PAGES HERE

Job and Appreticeship Vacancies Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship with 1g Dynamics.

1g Dynamics Ltd is based in Shepreth Hertfordshire and is part of the IMV Group with headquarters in Osaka, Japan. The role will be to continuously train in Mechanical Engineering and to learn all areas of the business. The quality of your work and taking time to produce high-quality results will be of utmost importance.

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE

i News Talent' Scheme - New Journalism Apprentices iThe 'i' talent scheme is an exciting new apprenticeship scheme to train and nurture future journalism talent.

The flagship two-year programme offers structured on-the-job training, a nationally recognised journalism qualification, and mentoring from experienced journalists.

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE

Recruitment Resourcer Apprentice with D&A Group D&A Recruitment is currently recruiting for an apprentice. Within the role, you will be learning how to recruit and place Heavy Goods / Licenced Goods Vehicle (HGV/ LGV) drivers out to work from within a highly active Recruitment Office.

The key function of a Recruitment Resourcer is to deliver high-quality service by pre-screening potential candidates, interviewing, and assessing the skills of the candidate, whilst matching them to the clients’ requirements.

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE

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PARENT HUB

After Long Road Parents Event Wednesday 16th June

18:00 - 20.:00 An opportunity to listen to a series of short talks over 2 hours, tackling common areas of interest raised by parents and students alike. “After Long Road” is an information evening for parents and carers, to help them understand the support that is available for students in Year 2, whilst considering the range of options available after Sixth Form.

Speakers include: Long Road Guidance Team Form the Future Essex University Anglia Ruskin University Long Road Progression Manager

Sign up to book your place HERE

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