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Careers Information Jobs & Apprenticeships Higher Education Gap Years Volunteering & Work experience
Careers Appointments We have careers appointments available via Moodle (Careers Zone) or email CEIAG@stbrn.ac.uk You can also drop in for a quick chat in the Careers Office within Cafe Max (drop in sessions available Monday, Tuesday and Friday) but if you want a longer session we advise you to book an appointment. To book an appointment, click here
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Upcoming Events for the Autumn Term You will receive more information about these during tutorial and AIP.
Remember to check your student emails regularly!
September 2019 19th– 3Y2—Writing Personal Statements Workshop (Room D2/D3) 25th– 3Y1/3Y2—Oxbridge Talk (Room D2/D3)
October 2019 2nd– UK University & Apprenticeship Search Fair (Ashton Gate Stadium) 17th– 3Y2 1:1 Personal Statement appointments (30 mins) - (Career Zone appointment room)
November 2019 21st—3Y1 Intro to UCAS Workshop (Room D2/D3) and 3Y2 1:1 Personal Statement appointments (30 mins) - (Career Zone appointment room)
26th– All Students—Careers Fair (MPH)
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New this week!
You will need to apply by 18:00 (UK time) on 1st October 2019. Find out more about conservatoires and how they differ from a university or college
If this is something you are considering applying for and need any help, please come to the Career Zone Office.
Book now to visit us at one of our Open Days this autumn! We would like to invite you and your family member to explore the University of Plymouth at one of our upcoming Undergraduate Open Days on: 
Saturday 28 September
Saturday 9 November To find out more and to register to attend visit: 
www.plymouth.ac.uk/opendays
The University of Plymouth is one of the UK's most prominent and dynamic universities, offering a broad range of exciting courses taught by outstanding staff at the heart of a thriving, oceanfront city. Visit us at an Open Day to tour our city centre campus, explore our world-class facilities, experience our vibrant student community and see why so many students pick Plymouth as their first choice university.
Cambridge University Students’ Union (CUSU) Shadowing Scheme – the largest student-led Access
initiative in the UK. Held each year in January and February, the scheme is targeted towards talented state-educated Year 12 (or equivalent) and Mature students who are on track to receive A*AA at A Level (or equivalent) but have limited experience regarding university. The Shadowing Scheme provides an opportunity to shadow a current Cambridge undergraduate for three days in order to experience student life for free and to challenge any existing preconceptions you might have.
Please see CUSU Shadowing Scheme Student and Teacher information packs linked here which gives further information. Applications must be completed by Friday, 15th November 2019. Parents/guardians and nominated teachers must fill in their respective forms by the following week - Friday, 22nd November 2019.
If you have any queries about the CUSU Shadowing Scheme please contact Denicia Bernard, Student Rep Co-ordinator or our Access and Funding Officer, Lily-Rose, at shadowingscheme@gmail.com.
IN COLLEGE ALL DAY FOR 30 MINUTE 1:1 APPOINTMENTS ON
TUESDAY, 17TH OCTOBER 2019
PLEASE BOOK IN WITH CAREER ZONE, JUST OFF CAFÉ MAX OR E-MAIL CEIAG@STBRN.AC.UK
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE, PLEASE E-MAIL M J CHURCH DIRECT @ cheneghan@mjchurch.com
Are you interested in creative industries and love film?
Weekend/Evening Courses with Watershed / Old Vic for young people aged 16-19 not in university. No experience or qualifications are necessary just an interest in film and creative ideas. Participants make documentaries for Rife magazine at Watershed and a drama with elements of animation at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. The programme is designed to develop practical filmmaking skills, build peer and professional networks and give confidence to take the next steps towards a career in the creative media.
To can find out more, watch a film about the programme and apply online click here
Vacancies at Thomas Cook Cribbs Causeway
Sales Consultant Apprenticeship aged 16+
Are you interested in travel but don’t just want to study travel, you want to live and breathe it? So how would you like to make someone’s holiday dreams come true? In this role, that’s exactly what you’ll be doing for our customers! CLICK HERE FOR FURTHER INFO AND TO APPLY
Retail Sales Consultant
22.5 hrs p/week
How would you like to make someone’s holiday dream come true? In this role, that’s exactly what you’ll be doing for our customers! We’ll ask you to put yourself in your customer’s flip flops, to truly understand what they’re looking for from their perfect holiday. CLICK HERE FOR FURTHER INFO AND TO APPLY
Retail Sales Consultant
CLICK HERE FOR FURTHER INFO AND TO APPLY
30.5 hrs p/week
CLICK HERE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Come along to find out information on one of the largest infrastructure projects in Europe and meet with Contractors who have current opportunities and are looking to recruit local talent now.
BUSINESS & ADMINISTRATION APPRENTICESHIP
We are looking for someone to join the team to assist with project support for our City Innovation Team and help us to achieve our objectives and be involved with the development and roll out of some really exciting projects. This is an exciting role to work within City Innovation Team to help support a range of innovative projects, such as data, solar, eco homes etc. The role will involve assisting with research, handling email enquiries, maintaining records, creating documents and assisting with meetings and events.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO APPLY CLICK HERE DEADLINE 30.09.19
Museum Futures Training Programme for 18-24 yr olds Bristol Culture and South West Museum Development are delighted to be working with British Museum for their Museum Futures’ training programme. This is a year-long paid traineeship for 18-24 year olds, new to the cultural heritage sector and interested in growing their professional and digital skills. Trainees will be paid a bursary of £13,350 (tax free) and work towards a Level 3 Diploma in Cultural Heritage. Start date is January 2020. Anyone interested in applying is welcome to find out more at our taster afternoon: Date:
Monday, 7th October
Time:
1pm-5pm
Location: M Shed, Princes Wharf, Wapping Rd, Bristol BS1 4RN Book here to attend Why attend the taster afternoon? It is an opportunity to learn more about what it is like working digitally in museums, the Museum Futures Programme; the traineeship with Bristol Culture and Creative Industries, and hear about the volunteering opportunities we have available. If you are unable to attend the taster day, you can apply by downloading the application pack click here If you have any questions, please get in touch at museum.development@bristol.gov.uk
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Careers Information
WEDNESDAY, 2ND OCTOBER 2019
WEDNESDAY, 2ND OCTOBER 2019 @ ASHTON GATE STADIUM SESSION TIME: 9.30-11.30AM
SPACES AVAILABLE YOU MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING STEPS IN ORDER TO CONFIRM YOUR PLACE: 1) REGISTER FOR THE EVENT CLICK HERE 2) COLLECT AND COMPLETE A PARENT CONSENT FORM FROM CAREER ZONE 3) PAY COST OF COACH VIA WISEPAY
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Jobs & Apprenticeships
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Apprenticeship programmes at KPMG offer school leavers the opportunity to work with a variety of clients across different industries, whilst being supported to achieve a professional qualification and earning a salary. About our programmes Our range of programmes have been designed to support students with the transition from school to the workplace, offering a practical way to build an exciting career. Apprentices will gain broad work experience, be supported to build professional skills, grow their confidence and build exceptional future too. Hear first-hand what it’s like to be an Apprentice at KPMG, from Emma, Mark and Precious.
About KPMG KPMG in the UK is part of a global network of member firms. Our largest practice is Audit, which provides independent challenge and delivers quality audits to organisations of all shapes and sizes. In Tax & Pensions, Consulting, Deal Advisory, Technology & Engineering and KPMG Business Services, we work shoulder-to-shoulder with clients to help them solve some of their most complex business challenges. Sign up If you are ambitious and interested in an Apprenticeship Programme with KPMG, please sign up to our Talent Community to be the first to hear when programmes open
Apprenticeship: Level 3 Engineering Duration: 3 years Location: Vacancies based all over the country Our railway lines are the economic arteries of our nation where every day, more than 4.6 million journeys are made in the UK. Network Rail owns, operates and develops Britain’s railway infrastructure – that’s 20,000 miles of track, 30,000 bridges, tunnels and viaducts, and thousands of signals, level crossings and stations. Our role is to deliver a safe and reliable railway for Britain. The number of passenger journeys undertaken on Britain’s railways has doubled over the past 20 years. We help the railway network to grow and improve in response to that tremendous growth and demand – and our apprentices are at the heart of that wo rk. Network Rail is investing more in engineering projects than any other UK organisation. We carefully manage and deliver thousands of projects every year as part of the multi -billion-pound Railway Upgrade Plan – it’s an exciting place to be and offers real opportunity to make a difference through contributing to the biggest transformation project on the rail network since the change from coal to diesel. As an engineering apprentice with Network Rail, you’ll have three amazing years on the scheme with the first phase of the scheme being spent living and learning at one of our dedicated training centres; Westwood and HMS Sultan. Following that, you’ll join a depot close to home where you’ll get out an about on the network specialising in electrification & plant, overhead lines, signalling, telecoms, track or off-track. What we’re looking for Quite simply, we’re looking for enthusiastic people with the vision to be future leaders for our workforce. Right now, you’ll be passionate about engineering and committed to further study and learning to help you achieve your goal of becoming an engineer. It’s critical that our apprentices are safety aware, with a strong attention to detail and good problem-solving skills. You’ll be happy to listen and learn from others and work within a team, but you’ll also have the confidence to communicate your own ideas. The Advanced apprenticeship scheme at Network Rail is open to anyone who will be aged 18 on or before 29th March 2020. There’s no upper age limit. In order to be eligible for the scheme you’ll need at least four GCSEs at A*– C / 9 - 5 (or four Scottish National’s at Level 5 or equivalent). This must include Maths, English and a Science or Engineering subject. You’ll need to be available to start on 29 March 2020. Please note you will be unable to take holiday during the residential phase of the scheme outside of scheduled holiday dates. How we’ll reward you An apprenticeship means the chance to earn a real wage while you learn We pay apprentices £9,479 during their first year, plus £1,265 for successful completion. In the second year this rises to: Age 18 – 20: £12,525.00 Age 21 – 24: £13,431.60 Age 25+: £14,250.60 During your residential training phase, we’ll pay for your accommodation, three meals a day, your work clothing and personal safety equipment. On top of all this, you’ll get 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays and access to many company benefits such as a cycle to work scheme, discounts on phone and gym memberships and other retailer discounts including cinema tickets and various places eat! Requirements: At least four GCSEs at A*– C / 9 - 5 (or four Scottish National’s at Level 5 or equivalent). This must include Maths, English and a Science or Engineering subject. Available to start scheme 29th March 2020. Aged 18 or over by 29th March 2020 Salary: £9,479 during their first year, plus £1,265 for successful completion. Salaries between £12,525 - £14,250 for years 2 and 3.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST NOW!
Level 2 Customer Service Recruitment Apprentice Employer: Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Department: 427 Human Resources Location: Bath Salary: £5.90 p/hour (or national minimum if over 19) This opportunity would be suitable for someone who is interested in a first step in to an NHS career – the successful applicant will be committed to delivering excellent customer service and willing to work in a fast-paced environment as part of a friendly and supportive team. You must have 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) and this must include A-D Maths and English Language or equivalent. If you want to know more about life as an apprentice at the RUH, we have a variety of videos on our website, please click here. Should you have any queries about this vacancy, please contact the recruiting manager and their contact details can be found on the vacancy page, in the section to the right-hand side of the advert. ,
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORATION AND TO APPLY BY 22.09.19
recruiting part-time and full-time Cyberspace Communication Specialists
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Higher Education
PLACES STILL AVAILABLE
PLEASE NOTE CORRECT DATE!!
PLACES STILL AVAILABLE
Early applications – Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Oxford and Cambridge 13th September – College internal deadline for early applicant completed applications. It is important that all applicants submit their applications by this date; it will take us up to two weeks to process applications to ensure that references are completed and applications are checked thoroughly for errors before sending to UCAS by the deadline of 15th October.
Admissions Tests Some Universities require students to complete admissions tests. It is imperative that students who are considering applying to competitive courses and in particular medicine research the entrance test deadlines and processes required. Information about these tests is available on the UCAS website and students should contact Alison Rayner our Exams Officer to arrange the tests through college on alison.rayner@stbrn.ac.uk or pop in to see Alison in Room B101Q. For more information on courses requiring admissions tests, please click here All other applicants
2nd December – college internal deadline for completed UCAS applications. As with early applicants; it will take us up to two weeks to process applications to ensure that references are completed and applications are checked thoroughly for errors before sending to UCAS by the deadline of 15th January.
UCAS Undergraduate Apply open for 2020 Entry UCAS Deadlines Early Applicants
(Medicine Dentistry Veterinary Oxford Cambridge)
All other applicants
• Internal College Deadline 13/9/19 • To guarantee application is quality checked, processed and sent to UCAS by the external deadline of 15/10/19
• Internal College Deadline 2/12/19 • To guarantee application is quality checked, processed and sent to UCAS by the external deadline of 15/1/20
Arts, Creative Industries and Education Creative Workshops Wednesday 4 December 2019 | First year A-Level/BTEC students or equivalent Join us for an interactive day of creative workshops, a tour of our state of the art facilities and the chance to meet current students and academic staff. Register now
Creative Industries Degree Show Visits June 2020 – dates to be confirmed Inspire your students at our 2020 Degree Show, celebrating the exceptional work of over 500 talented graduates from art, design, film and journalism programmes. Register now
Early Childhood and Education Taster Days Wednesday 17 June 2020 | First year A-Level/BTEC students or equivalent We invite your students to experience Early Childhood or Education degree learning, meet current students and discover the career opportunities that degrees in these subject areas can offer. Register now
Get into Teaching Various dates from November on Frenchay Campus Find out more about how you could take your first steps towards becoming a teacher at our drop-in sessions. Choosing the programme that's right for you is a big decision, so we'll make sure you have everything you need to make an informed choice. Talk to tutors from the course you're interested in, chat with student ambassadors and meet other applicants. We'll share advice on writing applications and answer any questions you have about our courses or life at UWE Bristol. See the dates and register
Health and Applied Sciences Health and Social Care Taster Days Wednesday 6 May or 24 June 2020 | First year A-Level/BTEC students or equivalent We are pleased to invite your students to experience a range of healthcare degrees through a series of activities. They will also have the opportunity to hear from current students about their university study and see the fantastic healthcare facilities at our Glenside Campus. Register now
Health and Social Care Taster Day for School and College Staff
Open Days Our Open Days in October and November are a perfect opportunity for your students to find out more about our courses, talk to tutors in informal drop-in sessions and explore the facilities on our campuses.
Subject Taster Day for post-16s Wednesday 20 November 2019 Students can find out what it’s like to study at UWE Bristol at our Subject Taster Day. They can participate in an interactive workshop from a leading academic in their subject area of choice, explore Frenchay Campus, and talk to current students about university life. Students can choose taster sessions from the following subject streams:
Accounting and Economics
Early Childhood and Education
Law
Business and Marketing
Engineering
Mathematics
Geography
Computing and Creative Technologies
Find out more
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Gap Years
www.independentgapadvice.org
Free and impartial GAP YEAR ADVICE & SUPPORT For Young People
WE ARE NOT a company trying to sell gap years. WE ARE UNPAID VOLUNTEERS, with 20+ years experience of the gap year market, wanting to help post-16 students make good decisions for their future. We save you time PLEASE CLICK THE LINKS BELOW FOR FURTHER INFORMATION There are gap year advice sections on planning a gap year, fundraising, travel safety, and the ethics of overseas volunteering
CLICK HERE TO VISIT WEBSITE Contact lawrence@independentgapadvice.org
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Volunteering & Work experience
Are you thinking about a career in Accountancy? We offer programmes designed for Graduates and Apprentices taking their first steps into the world of Accountancy. OUR PROGRAMMES We offer training and development programmes which have been carefully created to assist your career aspirations. FIND OUT MORE
GRADUATE Our graduate programmes are designed to allow you to choose a business area to specialist in. FIND OUT MORE
APPRENTICESHIPS Our apprenticeship programme helps you to achieve your full potential. FIND OUT MORE
Our business streams form the services which we provide to our clients. We offer trainee opportunities for Graduates and Apprentices in each of these areas:
Audit & Assurance Advisory Tax BS&O
REGISTER FOR UPDATES Sign up to our mailing list and be the first to hear about our up and coming events, news and latest trainee opportunities.
Work Experience Bulletin September 2019
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Please see current opportunities available for work experience in the local area. In order to secure a place, please apply now! Law and legal Womble Bond Dickinsonhttps://www.womblebonddickinson.com/uk/careers/early-careers The next Insight programmes take place during weeks commencing: Monday, 7 October – Bristol, Newcastle, Plymouth Monday, 4 November – Bristol, Newcastle, Plymouth We continually review the applications received and hold workshops and placements throughout the year. We receive a large number of applications and aim to support as many applications as possible. If your application is successful we will contact you once we have been able to reserve a place for you on the relevant programme. CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Emergency & Uniform Services British Army https://apply.army.mod.uk/how-to-join/entryoptions/army-work-experience The Army Work Experience is designed to gives those interested in a career in the Army a taste of Army life. The Army has strict medical entry standards and due to the physical nature of the activities on Work Experience, students will not be able to take part if they have any of the following conditions: • Heart conditions • Respiratory problems • Joint problems • Pregnancy • Chest pain when doing physical activity • ADHD TO APPLY: Student names will need to be submitted by the Careers Service. Please come to Career Zone to register your interest.
Work Experience Bulletin Cont/d
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Creative & Media Engine Shed, City of Bristol https://engine-shed.co.uk/ Engine Shed offers work experience placements for up to four young people per year to spend a week learning and working with us and our captive community of high-tech businesses. TO APPLY: Contact 0117 903 1100 or schools@engine-shed.co.uk Engine Shed, Station Approach, Temple Meads, Bristol, BS1 6QH @EngineShed_BB
Animal Care Noah’s Arc Zoo Farm, Wraxall https://www.noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk/careers/work-experience Now full for block placements for the following weeks commencing 8th April, 10th June- end of August. Days per week: 5 (Monday Friday). Maximum duration: 3 weeks. Joining our programme offers a unique opportunity to work with a wide variety of animals and join an enthusiastic team. The work is physically demanding, so you will be expected to work hard, whatever the weather. However, it is also fun and many of the activities are enjoyable and rewarding. There is a £10 admin fee which covers the induction process. Uniform in the form of a t-shirt is required and will be provided. We ask for facial piercings to be removed before work for health and safety reasons. Please note, the zoo is a no smoking area. TO APPLY: To apply for a work experience place with us, please download the application form on the webpage and send it to our Education Coordinator, via Paula.Takle@noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk
Business & Finance Milsted Langdon, Bath https://www.milsted-langdon.co.uk/about-us/join-us/work-placements/
Also an office in Bristol. Designed to provide practical, first-hand experience of the tax and accountancy profession, our work placements enable us to encourage and support students in clarifying their plans for their future and taking a first step on their career paths. TO APPLY: We are always interested in hearing from students who would like to join us for a work placement. If you would like to apply, please send your application, including your CV, to: mwilson@milsted-langdon.co.uk or to careers@milsted-langdon.co.uk
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* * * Work Experience Opportunity * * * Start this term and take your ideas into the next academic year. Job Role: Student Society Co-ordinator(s) Job Description: To develop and lead a society of your choice in the college which is open to students. Usually these take place during a lunchtime which is convenient for you and you will have a chance to lead it in whatever way you wish, although still complying to policies and standards within the college. This opportunity will allow you to use and develop your creativity skills, organising, people skills, etc. You will be expected to:
Make sure the conduct and behaviour within the society follows college procedures and expectations
Keep a register of everyone who attends the sessions
Make sure you ask for help if you need it!
Previous and current societies include: Debating Society, Feminists at St Brendan’s, Pride You will have support to lead and facilitate the society from Aseye Negedu, the Student Engagement Officer. For more information about this role, please speak to Aseye in the Students’ Union – Café Max.
YINI (Year in Industry)
YINI is a not-for-profit organisation offering School Leavers a free resource when searching for a year out paid placement following completion of their A levels or equivalent.
What is YINI? A paid job opportunity for School leavers to;
Test-drive a potential career
Add relevant skills and work experience to their CV
Make informed decisions on which Education/Career path is right for them
Build links with Employers
Gain an Industrial Cadets Accreditation
Develop skills through attending optional Work-Ready YINI Master Class Workshops
Go into the world of work with the support from the YINI scheme
Be supported by YINI and a YINI assigned Mentor throughout their placement
Who is YINI for? YINI is open to any student with the Right to Work in the UK, who might consider/ benefit from gaining 12 months paid work experience with a YINI company before starting the following options;
An Apprenticeship
Or Studying a Degree at University (completing YINI before University as a paid Gap Year)
Or maybe unsure whether to continue into higher education or go straight into employment
What kinds of placements are offered? Each year we offer paid placements in the following subject areas: Science (particularly physics), Engineering (all areas), Technology/Electronics, Maths, Business, Finance, IT, HR or Marketing When & How can students Register?
Students: Registrations are Open Now and close on 31st May 2020 Students register online here https://www.etrust.org.uk/yini-register