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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 and Tuesday) but if you want a longer session we advise you to book an appointment. To book an appointment, click here
EVERY MONDAY & TUESDAY
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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!
October 2019 17th– 3Y2 1:1 Personal Statement appointments (30 mins) - (Career Zone appointment room). MUST MEET SPECIFIED CRITERIA, PLEASE SPEAK TO CAREER ZONE
November 2019 20th November– Oxbridge Interview Workshop
21st—3Y1 Intro to UCAS Workshop (Room D2/D3) 26th– All Students—Careers Fair (MPH)
December 2019 5th —3Y1 Dyson Workshop (Room B13)
OPEN TO: A LEVEL MATHS & STEM STUDENTS WHO HAVE A PREDICTED OR TARGET GRADE OF A OR ABOVE IN MATHS
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New this week!
DEADLINES If you are applying to medicine, dentistry, veterinary science or Oxford or Cambridge, the internal deadline (13/9/19) for submitting your UCAS application has now passed. If you are intending to apply for any of the above and have not yet submitted your application. you have until 3pm, Friday, 4th October at the very latest to do so. After this date, we cannot guarantee that your application will be sent to UCAS by 15th October deadline. Admissions Tests Some Universities require students to complete admissions tests. It is imperative that students who are considering applying to competitive courses— 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.
Years 12 & 13
BRIGHT SPARKS WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAMME (YEAR 12) Developed to allow students from a variety of backgrounds to gain skills and experience by participating in workshops and group projects, presenting to business people as well as experiencing life in a busy law firm. Week 1: 6th-10th July 2020
Week 2: 13th– 17th July 2020
CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW
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HOSPITALITY TASTER COURSE 17-18TH OCTOBER 2019, BRISTOL Ever considered the industry as a career and not just a Job? Why Not! Let us demonstrate how amazing a career in Hospitality, leisure & tourism could be for you. Day 1 - What is hospitality leisure & Tourism? Hear from the staff Communication Interactive taster workshops with employers Career pathways & Job roles Day 2 - Reflection of day 1 Identifying transferrable skills CV writing and Interview techniques Career pathways & next steps Speed interviews Speak to the employers
TO REGISTER CLICK HERE
BRISTOL’S HOSPITALITY & TOURISM TAKEOVER DAY Your Invitation to Springboards’ Bristol Hospitality & Tourism Takeover Friday 15th November 2019 – Aztec Hotel & Spa This is a FREE event and will be a way for school pupils to find out more about the hospitality industry by getting involved in a number of interactive workshops hosted by industry leaders. It is aimed at students from years 9,10,11,12 and I would suggest 15-20 students per school, although this could potentially be increased. Allocation will be on a first come first served basis. The last two takeover days have been great successes with feedback below: • 60% of the students who had not considered a career in hospitality were now considering one. • 96% students thought it was worthwhile attending • 89% have a better understanding of the hospitality industry • 65% of the students were interested in a career in hospitality • 94% of the students thought the workshops were excellent or good (56% excellent) • 90% would be interested in attending a similar event A draft itinerary is below: 09.30
Buses Arrival arrive and pupils check in
09.45
Welcomes and introduction, pupils to be seated
10.00 – 11.30
Part 1 - Pupils attend a 90 minute Session (3 x 30 min workshops)
11.30 – 11.45
Break
11.45 – 12:45
Part 2 - Pupils attend a 90 minute Session (2 x 30 min workshops)
12:45 – 13:30
Lunch
13:30 – 15:00
Part 3 - Pupils attend a 90 minute Session (3 30 min workshops)
15:00
Plenary -All pupils, chefs, session leaders to assemble in Ballroom for prize giving & presentations
15:15
Finish & Goody Bags
Do let me know if you have any questions? And I look forward to hearing from you, Kelly Kelly Kitching Programme Manager South West The Springboard Charity & Springboard UK Ltd T: 07879813325 E: kellyk@springboarduk.org.uk w: springboard.uk.net Twitter: @Springboard_UK
Inspiring women and girls in STEAM celebrating Ada Lovelace Day 8 October in the Junction, 4.00- 6.00pm Free to attend
In celebration of Ada Lovelace Day, the woman who is widely regarded as the first ever computer programmer, we bring together a panel of women in STEM to talk about their tech careers, which have developed into something much more entrepreneurial. The panel will be chaired by Monika Radclyffe, Director, SETsquared Bristol. The panel will include; Angela Loveridge, Chief Technical Officer and Founder of Cyber Scholars
Helen Lloyd, Co-Founder and Front-end Developer of Xavier Analytics
Helen Tanner, Founder and Chief Data Visualiser of Data Cubed
Natalie Thurlby, Data Science Specialist and PhD in Computational Biology at Jean Golding Institute, University of Bristol.
This event is targeted at women and girls to hear from other inspirational women and we encourage anyone to attend, celebrate and be inspire d. We encourage you to bring your children. Training providers on hand to discuss apprenticeships and courses for career changers. The event will be followed from 6.00 - 8.00pm by University of Bristol and UWE Bristol's Start-up drinks which you would be welcome to stay on for – please book for this separately
Booking information available on www.engineshed.co.uk/events/ or find out more CLICKfrom HEREReception If you want to ask a question for the panel, tweet us @EngineShed_BB using #ALD
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Career Zone—Find us just off Café Max Welcome to our team: Julie Ilogu, Careers Advisor Laura Radford, Careers Advisor Leanne England, Work Experience Coordinator If you would like a careers appointment to discuss your future options, including higher education, apprenticeships and work, please book a 30 minute appointment via Moodle— Career Zone—Careers Appointments If you are interested in gaining Work Experience and not sure where to start, please pop into Career Zone or book an appointment via Moodle—Career Zone—Work Experience & Volunteering—Work Experience Appointment
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Careers Information
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
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Jobs & Apprenticeships
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PLEASE CALL 0117 922 1440 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND
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
TO FIND OUT MORE CLICK HERE
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.
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recruiting part-time and full-time Cyberspace Communication Specialists
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Higher Education
IN COLLEGE ALL DAY FOR 30 MINUTE 1:1 APPOINTMENTS ON
THURSDAY, 17TH OCTOBER 2019
MUST MEET REFERAL CRITERIA PLEASE POP IN TO CAREER ZONE, JUST OFF CAFÉ MAX
The University of Law (ULaw) offers a great range of undergraduate Law, Criminology, Policing and Business degrees. With eight campuses in eight cities around the UK, offering undergraduate degrees, there is plenty of choice*; plus, we also offer online courses.
OPEN DAYS AND OTHER EVENTS We offer events for students and or teaching and careers staff from Schools & Colleges: For students on campus: we have Open Days currently running over the next few months for undergraduate courses. These are the best way for students to find out more about studying at ULaw, our range of courses and to ask questions. We make our Open Days as interactive as possible, allowing students to take part in a subject based taster session. Other events at our campuses: we run some great free events at our campuses. Individuals can book onto these events once they are available on our website. The range of events and, who to contact can be found on our website
WHY ULAW IS A GREAT CHOICE FOR STUDENTS
Employability: 92% of our full-time UK LLB students graduating in 2017 secured employment or further study within six
months of successfully completing their course.
Taught by experts: over 90% of our LLB tutors are qualified lawyers, bringing extensive practical experience to
studies. All of our Business School tutors have real world business experience.
National Student Survey 2019: ULaw has achieved top ten placements among universities in the UK for 5 categories
in the National Student Survey 2019: teaching, learning opportunities, academic support, learning resources and student voice.
Expert careers services: our specialist careers and employability service is one of the largest in the UK, with over 30 experts
providing one-to-one support TEF Silver: The University of Law was awarded a silver rating in the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF) in June 2019. We were found to deliver high quality teaching, learning and outcomes for our students and consistently exceed rigorous national quality requirements for UK higher education
CLICK HERE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Looking beyond UCAS... Options at universities abroad in 2020
Are you thinking of studying abroad? Guidance and support available on short-term study opportunities in the US and beyond. CLICK HERE Open Days that may be of interest.
University of Groningen - You can sign up for this one from 1st October 2019. It will get full so please do this asap! Ecole Polytechnique - This is their first ever open day for their Bachelor's programme. This should appeal to any excellent student interested in maths. Universita Bocconi - This one is a little way off in the future and, in contrast to the two listed above, primarily suitable for Y12 students.
SATURDAY, 9TH NOVEMBER
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 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.
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
Work Experience Bulletin October 2019
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Science & Research Nuffield Foundation, Bath https://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/nuffield-research-placements Students in the first year of a post-16 science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) course studying at a state-maintained school or college in the UK are eligible to apply. The majority of the placements will go to students from low-income households. We also provide placements to students who do not have a family history of going to university. We make sure no one is excluded on a financial basis by covering students' travel costs and providing weekly bursaries for eligible students. Please see our application criteria for more information on which students are eligible to apply. How to Apply: The 2020 applications for Nuffield Research Placements are due to open on Monday, 14th October 2019—CLICK HERE
University of Bristol work experience placements (those listed below are open to years 12 and 13): http://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/outreach/work-experience/ Biology Civil, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Education - Details of the 2020 programme will be made available later in the year Hospitality Services Physics - Details of the 2020 programme will be made available later in the year Physiology and Pharmacology How to Apply: CLICK HERE Please check each subject for application open dates, application deadlines and placement dates. University of Bristol School of Biological Sciences, Bristol https://www.bristol.ac.uk/life-sciences/outreach/work-experience/ Work experience opportunities within Life Science Schools (other than Biomedical Sciences) are offered on an individual basis depending on the availability of academics, research and technical staff at different times of year How to Apply: In order to be considered for an opportunity, please send a CV and/or covering letter detailing your specific area of interest to the individual school offices. If an opportunity arises then you will be informed but please be aware that many requests are received each year so not all will be successful or responded to. Biochemistry: bioc-exec@bristol.ac.uk Cellular and Molecular Medicine: cmm-admin@bristol.ac.uk Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience: phph-adminsupport@bristol.ac.uk
Work Experience Bulletin Cont/d
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in2scienceUK, Nationwide http://in2scienceuk.org/ in2science UK is a university access programme designed to develop the skills and knowledge you need to progress to university and a career in STEM. The programme consists of skills days, careers advice, workshops, events and a STEM insight placement with research scientists or engineers. We tailor the programme to your university and career aspirations. The Programme Year is the year of the summer between year 12 and 13. If you start year 12 in September 2019, your Programme Year is 2020 HOW TO APPLY: Applications for 2019 have now closed. Applications for summer 2020 will open in January. If you are entering year 12 in September 2019 or are a younger student, please complete our expression of interest form CLICK HERE. Please complete this form if you are starting year 12 in September 2019 or later and you would like to receive a reminder to apply when applications open.
Engineering & Maintenance Rolls Royce, Filton http://https://careers.rolls-royce.com/united-kingdom/students-and-graduates/workexperience/#how-to-apply Requirements GCSE Students: For a practical or technical placement, you should have or be studying a minimum of 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English Language, plus either Engineering, Design & Technology or Science (excluding Biology), all at grade 4 or C or above. HOW TO APPLY: We are open for your applications all year round although ask that you request placements in 2020 from October 2019. You can apply directly or via your school/college. Please note your application should be received at least 2 months prior to your requested start date. CLICK HERE
Work Experience Bulletin Cont/d Reinshaw, Filton https://www.renishaw.com/en/work-experience-weeks--42171 Please note public transport services do not run directly to either of our sites, so please consider this before applying. HOW TO APPLY: Check the website during October to see when applications open. CLICK HERE
Law & Legal Burges Salmon, City of Bristol https://www.burges-salmon.com/careers/work-experience/ Although Burgess Salmon is a Law Firm, the work experience is primarily business-focussed. You will learn not only about the role of lawyers but also gain insight into other functions like Finance, IT, Human Resources, Marketing and Business Development. While here, you will learn more about teamwork organisational and presentation skills as well as quality, accuracy and attention to detail. You will also learn about confidentiality and how to deal with people at different levels of the firm, building confidence, commercial awareness and interpersonal skills HOW TO APPLY: Law and Business. Year 12 only. Apply via the website. CLICK HERE Application form: https:// www.burges-salmon.com/careers/work-experience/ deadline: 3rd November 2019. Dates are as follows: • Week 1: 6th - 10th July 2020 • Week 2: 13th – 17th July 2020 Barcan+Kirby, Clifton https://barcankirby.co.uk/join-us/work-experience/ Up to age 17. If you’re applying for dates between January and April, please submit your application between October and December. If you’re applying for dates between May and July, please submit your application between January and February. Recommended you read their careers guide which can be downloaded from the left hand side of the webpage mentioned above. HOW TO APPLY: If you’d like to be considered for a work experience placement, email our HR team explaining why work experience with Barcan+Kirby is right for you. Alternatively, you can call our HR team on 0117 253 0308 or complete our online enquiry form CLICK HERE
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY Butterflies Haven is a volunteer led organisation which supports families affected by autism. We provide a safe space for children and young people with an autism spectrum condition, as well as empowering their parents, carers and other family members to support each other. Based at St Francis Church, Keynsham, BS31 2PW, we run 2 weekly sessions. Our Step-Up Group for children aged ( 12-18) meets on a Monday evening at 7:00-8:30PM. Our Young Voice session meets on a Friday Evening and is subdivied into a Juniors group, 6:00-7:00PM, for ages (3-7) and a Seniors group for ages 7-11, 7:15-8:15PM. Benefits: Volunteers training around Autsim and developmental delays, whilst also providing references, signatures for Duke of Edinburgh and similar awards against volunteer hours served and giving our volunteers vital work experience in a complex care setting
CLICK HERE FOR FURTHER INFO AND TO APPLY
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
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:
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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