Plymouth College Careers Monthly Newsletter February 2021
Apprenticeship Opportunities National Apprenticeship Week: 8th - 14th February 2021 On Tuesday 9th February, UCAS will be holding their virtual exhibition for all students interested in an apprecticeship career route. The virtual event will be packed with employers and apprenticeship providers, ready to answer their questions and give them a flavour of what they offer on their apprenticeship programmes. We’ll be joined by Barclays, Fujitsu, Virgin Media, and Rolls Royce, to name just a few – click here to see who’ll be there.
Plymouth City Council Apprenticeships
Plymouth City Council have an exciting opportunity for anyone seeking a career in law. They currently have 3 vacancies for legal apprentices to join their team. These are new posts which would enable the successful applicants to join our busy team and start their Legal Executive qualifications whilst working and earning a salary. The offer is to work for 4 days and use the fifth for study and / or development. Although the successful applicants would be working with the Children’s Legal Team,the legal services department has a range of other specialisms including Litigation, Employment, Planning , Property and Commercial The closing date for applications is 14th February 2021 and you can apply for the position here and quote the job reference EXEC1285.
HSBC: Investing in Futures - Work Experience and Apprenticeships The Early Careers Team have created a number of opportunities in apprenticeships and work experience in order to provide an alternative route to a successful and rewarding career with HSBC. HSBC 2021 work experience opportunities are live now and students can apply via their Work Experience page. They are also hosting a series of virtual events that may be of interest to anyone looking to pursue a career in finance: 8th February at 6pm – 7pm - HSBC & You - Register here 10th February at 6pm – 7:30pm - Do I need a degree to enhance my career? - Register here 11th March at 10am – 11am - How to stand out? - Register here 22nd April at 10am – 11am - How to be the best you? - Register here
Womble Bond Dickinson - IT Apprentice vacancy
Womble Bond Dickinson is a forward thinking practice with the energy, drive and determination to keep pace with our clients and a focus on delivering the relevant services they need. They currently have a vacancy for an IT Apprentice to join their team - click here to apply. Accountancy Apprenticeships with PKF Francis Clark PKF Francis Clark are an accounting firm that have been established since 1919 and now have offices in 8 different locations in the South West - From Truro to Bristol. At PKF Francis Clark, the Association of Accounting/Taxation Technician (AAT/ATT) apprenticeships that they offer will give you the best start to becoming a qualified accountant or tax professional. If you are interested in an apprenctiship in either accountancy or tax, click here to find out more information.
Work Experience Opportunities Work Experience with InvestIN InvestIN have created a wide selection of virtual and inperson work experience opportunities. These work experience placements are for pupils aged 12-18 and include industries such as marketing, law, management consultancy and veterinary medicine. To get more information and to apply for a work experience opportunity, click here.
Law and Politics Internship with InvestIN InvestIN have an incredible opportunity for anyone interested in a career in law or politics by offering a 10 day immersive internship for individuals aged 12-18 in Summer 2021. Interns will: • Advocate before a judge in the Supreme Court • Privately network with MPs in the House of Commons • Meet corporate lawyers in an iconic London skyscraper • Work alongside UN and Foreign Office staff in “Model UN” • Cross-examine witnesses in a high-stakes murder trial To find out more info, click here.
Virtual Work Experience with Changing Education Group In partnership with world-leading employers, Changing Education Group have created their virtual work experience programme where pupils can learn in a virtual yet immersive method. With companies such as BBC, NHS and Virgin Media, this is an incredible opportunity! Click here to find out more information.
Have you Thought About a Career in Medicine? Imperial College London Surgical Society - Free Foudation Skills Day The Imperial College London Surgical Society are running a completely free Foundation Skills in Surgery day which aims to introduce students, from a wide-ranging background, to the basics of surgical skills which include suturing, knot-tying and scrubbing up. They also invite industry leading surgeons from around London to give unique and motivational speeches about surgical careers and advice on how to optimise a surgical portfolio. To find out more information, click here NHS Live Virtual Work Experience Programme NHS Live Virtual Work Experience Programme is now available to support all of your aspiring healthcare students with work experience opportunities during the pandemic. Students now have access to their own specific work experience programme that will be highly relevant to the following healthcare careers: • Nursing • Midwifery • Paramedics • Physiotherapists • Occupational Therapists • Radiographers • Art, Drama and Music Therapists • Dietitians • Operating Department Practitioners • Radiographers • Podiatrists • Osteopaths • Orthoptists • Prosthetists and Orthotics • Speech and Language Therapists
Education Projects Group -Which Medical School Should I Go To? Education Projects Group have arranged a free webinar for aspiring medical students on Wednesday 10th February at 7pm (GMT). The webinar will discussing different medical schools and how to choose the right one. They will also be covering different teaching styles, costs and a lot more! Click here to register.
Want to Prepare for University? Bucksmore Half-Term Programme Bucksmore Education are holding a programme during half term focusing on emerging subject knowledge and academic skills. It includes: • 15 hours of tuition combining practical and theoretical lessons • 3 hours of pre-course study materials • Bucksmore’s premium online learning package • Gain theoretical and practical insights into a future career path • Find out how to excel at every stage of the admissions process • Network with like-minded, high achieving students from around the world From 10th-17th February 2, 3, 5 or 8-day options available Click here to find out more.
The University Guys - New Zoominar Series The University Guys will be hosting a new series of Zoominars to talk about studying at university both in the UK and at international institutions. The schedule of talks are: • Tuesday 9th February, 4.30pm UK time: “Sport at UK Universities, with the University of Bath and the University of Stirling.” - REGISTER HERE • Wednesday 10th February, 4.3opm UK time: “How to Make the Most of Your Summer, with The Spike Lab.” - REGISTER HERE • Wednesday 17th February, 4.30pm UK time: “University in Hong Kong - everything you need to know, with Hong Kong Polytechnic University.” - REGISTER HERE • Tuesday 23rd February, 4.30pm UK time: “Island Education: opportunities around the world, with St George’s University Grenada, the University of Gibraltar, Hawaii Pacific University and the University of Aruba.” - REGISTER HERE • Wednesday 10th March, 4.30pm UK time: “Engineering in the USA, with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.” - REGISTER HERE
The University Guys - New Zoominar Series The University of Kent have provided students looking at continuing their studies at university with a collection of online resources and presentations to attend. Want to find out more? Click here
Tamar Engineering Project - University of Plymouth The Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Plymouth have developed the scholarship initiative, The Tamar Project, for any students who are hoping to pursue a career in Engineering, Maths or Computing. To find out more, view the brochure here UK University Search - Russell Group Virtual Event UK University Search will be holding a virtual event between 12pm and 7pm on 10th February where you’ll be able to speak to Russell Group universities regarding any questions you may have about the admissions process ir studying at one of the top universities in the country. Click here to sign up to the event University of Sheffield - Virtual Drop-In Sessions The University of Sheffield have started providing online drop-in sessions for anyone that wishes to speak to the team about anything from university applications to an insight into student life at Sheffield. Click here to find more about how to access the drop-in sessions
Masterclasses with Glion and Les Roches Glion and Les Roches have provided a series of interactive masterclasses that allow you to discover a new career within the Experience Economy. Masterclasses include: • Dreaming the New World of Luxury • The New Entrepreneurial Mindset • Why Digital Marketing is one of the keys to business success • Hospitality Business Management • Interview Skills and Personal Branding • The Power of Brand Storytelling Click here to view the brochure
Future Smart Careers have released their careers newsletter for this month that includesmore exciting opportunities that can get you on the right career path for your dream job! Take a look at the newsletter here
Want Further Help? Please email Mr Summons (asummons@plymouthcollege.com) or book an appointment with him. Equally, independent advice can be gained through contacting our careers advisers and partners, Future Smart Careers. Get in touch with your enquiries big or small. The helpline is open between 9.00 am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday at helpline@futuresmartcareers.co.uk. Jacquie is looking forward to hearing from you!
Vicki MacDonald v.macdonald@futuresmartcareers.co.uk Lorna Owen l.owen@futuresmartcareers.co.uk Tel: 0330 311 9509
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