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CAREER ZONE NEWS 95_2019
Contents New This Week! 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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June 2019 3rd– 3Y1– Progress Review Day Further information to follow. 10th-21st- A2L3 Work Experience Please see Work Experience opportunities below (in ‘New this Week’ section or pop into Career Zone. July 2019 2nd– Future Progression Day Further information to follow.
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New this week!
MEDICAL, PHYSIOTHERAPY & RADIOGRAPHY WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITY
ACT NOW!! CLOSING DATE: THIS SUNDAY, 28th APRIL 2019 Here at the Royal United Hospitals Bath (RUH), we are committed to offering work experience to students at local schools and colleges to support young people into future NHS careers. If you are thinking of a career change towards health, we might be able to help too. Our work experience is accredited to gold standard by Fair Train against a national framework which recognises employers who offer high quality work experience. If you come to us, you can be sure that we will try to offer you the best possible placement. We try to offer as wide a range of work experience as possible. You might be an aspiring Doctor, Nurse, Therapist or Health Care Assistant. Or you may be interested in our non-clinical departments such as Administration, Finance, Facilities, IT or HR. The key is a genuine interest in developing a career in the NHS in the future. Work experience can help you decide on your next step in your career . CLICK HERE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO APPLY
Please read the guidance in full and take time and care over your application to give yourself the best chance
Work Experience Bulletin
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Here are the latest opportunities for work experience in the local area:
Engine Shed Meet and learn from businesses in the high-tech, creative, digital and low carbon sectors
Avon Wildlife Trust – Practical conservation and community engagement
Specsavers (Bristol)
Searcys (Luxury Hospitality – Bath Pump Rooms)
Midas Group (Construction & Surveying)
Administration ; Document Production; IT ; Accounts/Payroll ; Quantity Surveying; Site/Project Management ; Health & Safety ; Resident Liaison/ Community
Way Ahead Care
(Domiciliary Care in people’s homes)
These are available for applications NOW for this summer (2019). If you have not yet secured a work experience placement, please consider what you could gain from doing one of these, even if it is not in your first area of interest. Please contact the Work Experience Officer (drop into the Careers office in Café Max or email: lra@stbrn.ac.uk) for further information about these placements including application contact details.
WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITY The TSB Young Persons Work Placement and Work Experience Programmes are excellent opportunities for young people to gain invaluable experience in the working environment. We are delighted to be able to offer these opportunities to local young people, so they get to gain an insight into the world of work. The TSB work experience programme helps you understand the skills and capabilities needed to work in one of our Branches, Offices or Telephone Banking Centres and gives you an understanding of the Financial Services sector. These placements are to work in one of our branches across South Wales, Bristol & Bath. If you want to be considered for work experience in one of our main offices in this area, please email us at emergingtalent@tsb.co.uk You must be between the age of 13-18 to apply.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO APPLY CLICK HERE
Season + Taste (hospitality for aspiring chefs) Work Experience Opportunity Apply for within 3 months of when you want to start the placement. Application form available to download from: https://seasonandtaste.co.uk/ in the Careers section. A typical week for work experience students: Tuesday: Bravas Shift from 10am–4pm You will join the kitchen team at Bravas to see how food is prepared. You will help the team in the downstairs kitchen prepare a few dishes. Start to see the workings of a professional kitchen. Wednesday: Bravas Shift from 4pm–9pm Experience a busy evening service as you assist in the preparation and plating of individual dishes to be sent out to happy customers. Thursday: Bakers & Co shift from 10am–2pm Help bake the cakes and see the production and shaping of our sourdough bread. Friday: Bakers and Co shift from 6:15am–10am Baking shift – help the baker get all the breads and pastries in the oven, ice and decorate the cakes to go on the display. Then help the kitchen set up for a busy morning preparing brunch. At 1pm, enjoy a lunch on us in either Bravas, Bakers & Co or Cargo Cantina to experience hospitality from the other side! Saturday: Cargo Cantina shift from 12:30pm–8pm In the heat of a busy Saturday, help the team prepare for a taco-filled weekend by preparing salsas and guacamole, whilst also being ready to help with plating dishes during service.
CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION FORM
JOB OPPORTUNITY Development Assistant & PA to Creative Director Hours: Monday–Friday from 9.30am–6.00pm Contract: 12-month contract Salary: £18–20k dependent on experience
DEADLINE 30/04/19
Are you interested in a career in media and want to work with an established, award winning production company, with offices in Bristol and London with a global reach? Are you organised, positive, tech savvy and enjoy working in a fast-paced, fun environment? We are currently looking for an experienced personal assistant to the Creative Director and wider Development team. The Creative Director is responsible for overseeing projects in development, finding new talent, developing new ideas, maintaining relationships with broadcasters and commissioners and is also an executive producer on various productions. This role will provide consistent support to the Creative Director and the team to ensure they can do their best work. You will be:
Managing multiple diaries Arranging internal and external appointments Working within a team that has ever changing priorities and commitments Juggling various projects in a fast paced environment Arranging travel both in the UK and internationally and so much more!
Essential knowledge, qualities and experience: Experience in personal assistance and diary management. A passion for, and understanding of, the television industry. Ability to adapt and anticipate problems, a pragmatic problem solver Discretion Eye for Detail Enthusiasm and a positive attitude towards colleagues. Common Sense Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills IT Literate, particularly with Microsoft outlook Calm under pressure Diplomatic If you can offer all the above and more, apply for this role by sending your CV with a covering letter stating why you are the best candidate for this role and where you first saw the advert to jobs@iconfilms.co.uk. Click here for further info.
Free internet filmmaking workshop in Bristol this weekend! SATURDAY, 27TH APRIL 2019 2019— —11.00AM-3.00PM
Andy Burgess is an internet filmmaker and storyteller who, in 2017, started making Snapchat stories with what he describes as a ‘cinematic feel’. Fast forward two years and he has quickly become one of the most recognised creators on the platform and now also makes videos for Instagram Stories and IGTV. He found his audience on Snapchat when he was living in New York eight years after he left ACC. The workshop will consist of:
Opening Talk about his journey from ACC to now How to make your story stand out on Instagram (Creating engaging social videos) Building relationships with Brands and creators Behind the scenes of a brand deal How to edit and produce daily content for personal and brand channels How to monetise your creativity Get very hands on in creating some high quality stories as well as learning to do advanced editing on your phones
BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE HERE
PUBLISHING INTERNSHIP What does it feel like to see an author you helped to publish hit the top of the best seller list? To hear your friends talking about an audiobook and know you were part of the team that brought it to life? To sit in a meeting and realise you’re hearing about the Next Big Thing?
TO APPLY, you need to be from a BAME (Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic) community, and/or from a socio-economically disadvantaged background. You can find all the details here The offer: A six month paid internship starting on 23rd September 2019 Where: Your home for the next six months will be one of our eight London based publishing houses (will assist with housing) What will I do? Your introduction to publishing will be supported by a training programme designed to develop your editorial skills. You’ll spend time with other teams too. You’ll work with marketing, sales and digital to help build your understanding of how our different departments work together to turn ideas into books and get them to readers around the world.
For further information and to apply CLICK HERE Closing Date: 10/05/19
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University of Exeter Maths & Science Opportunities New post 16 GP based Clinical Work Experience Programme Location – GP Practices in Devon & Cornwall Dates - flexible as determined by the hosting GP CLICK HERE for further information online application form
Year 12 Explore Day, 12th July 2019 – working with students to tackle real world issues and develop key learning skills Academics from the Law, Business, Bioscience and Renewable Energy departments working with students to tackle real-world issues and develop key learning skills CLICK HERE for further information
Teaching Enrichment Workshops – opportunities to book Physics Lab Skills sessions still available this year CLICK HERE to book
Britain Needs Scientists, 3rd July 2019 – a focus on cutting-edge research, aimed to inspire our ‘next generation’ of influential scientists FREE Conference—E-mail book cles-outreach@exeter.ac.uk
Psychological Research Skills Summer Workshop, 1st July – aimed at EPQ and IB students looking to develop their key research skills and hear from members of the Department of Psychology about their own research passions To book places contacts us at cles-outreach@exeter.ac.uk
University of Exeter Humanities & Social Science Opportunities Year 12 Business & Economics Conference – 3rd July 2019 Year group - Year 12 Location – University of Exeter Streatham Campus Dates – 3rd July 2019 CLICK HERE for further information and to book
Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences Summer Residential – Know the Past, Live the Present, Imagine the Future - 8tth-11th July 2019 subjects across the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, a fantastic chance to experience, first-hand, life at the University of Exeter. The programme will include academic sessions, delivered by expert researchers in their fields and social activities, facilitated by student ambassadors and staff. Furthermore, students will experience a campus tour, as well as mini talks on student life and on educational and social opportunities in Higher Education. In studying subjects across the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences disciplines, students will explore the past, the present and the future, and discover how time and experience has shaped society and culture. It will introduce them to a range of stimulating ideas over the course of four days, engaging in perhaps new and alternative topics that they have not yet considered. No prior academic knowledge of the topics is required, only an enthusiasm for the field and a willingness to partake in the sessions For further information and for bookings, please email hassoutreach@exeter.ac.uk
Theology & Religion Conference—28th June 2019 - FREE CONFERENCE Published world-leading expert academics from the Department of Theology and Religion will present on areas linked with the new A-level specifications in Religious Studies, including Theology and Criminal Justice; Religion and Politics; Philosophy of Religion; and Religion, Gender and Sexuality. There will also be an opportunity to find out more about studying Theology and Religion at university and to meet a university Admissions Tutor. If you would like to attend please contact hums-outreach@exeter.ac.uk
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Careers Information
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Jobs & Apprenticeships
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Are you interested in a career working with children?
Nursery Apprentice £3.90 per hour – Apprentice rate.
We are looking to recruit two school leavers age 16-18 to join our Nursery at The Gatehouse Centre in September. We are looking for enthusiastic and committed young people who are willing to work hard and study hard to achieve a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Childcare through onthe-job study and assessment. We require applicants who have a good standard of English and Maths, are able to communicate well and have proven interest in babies and young children. How to apply – e-mail gatehousecentre@yahoo.co.uk or call into Reception at The Gatehouse Centre, Hareclive Road, Bristol or Telephone 0117 9781708 for a job pack.
We will be accepting applications through April, May and June and interviewing during this time.
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EY Apprenticeship Programmes You don't need a degree to start a successful career in business. If you have finished school and want to jump straight in, you can with our apprenticeship programmes. You will earn a salary from their very first day. Learn from inspirational colleagues on client projects. Do what you are good at. Learn new skills. Get a professional qualifications before your uni-graduating peers – and go just as far. Opportunities available in each of our service lines; Assurance, Tax and Transactions in offices across the UK. Start Date: Sept 2019 Entry Requirements: Three A-Levels, five Scottish Highers or equivalent by the time the programme starts.
Explore EY Apprenticeship programmes now EY Business Academy / Work Experience Programme If you are already considering an alternative to university, this programme will help you build the skills you need for a head start on the EY Business Apprenticeship. The EY Business Academy is a one-week, paid work experience programme that balances on-the-job experience with business skills sessions. It's a great way to work out whether the EY Business Apprenticeship is right for you. If you do well, you will be offered a place on our Apprenticeship for Sept 2020. Dates: 29th July - 2nd August 2019 Entry Requirements: In Yr12/S5 completing A levels or equivalent.
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WhytheMercedes-BenzApprenticeshipProgramme?
The Mercedes-Benz Apprentice Programme gives you:
A career to put you alongside some of Britain’s brightest young talent
A career with one of the world’s most prestigious companies
A chance to earn while you learn
Mercedes-Benz are searching for bright and ambitious young stars to join their Apprenticeship Programme to train as a Retail Parts Advisor, Light Vehicle Technician, Heavy Vehicle Technician, Customer Service Expert or a semi-skilled Express Service Technician
Do you have what it takes to become a star? To find out more, or to apply, visit our website email us at mb.apprentice.academy@daimler.com
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Higher Education
* * * Advice on Accepting UCAS Offers * * * Congratulations to all students who have already received offers for their university choices.
If you have received all your offers by 31st March, you will need to reply by 1st May 2019 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CLICK HERE
If you have submitted your UCAS application on or before 15 January and received all of your decisions by 31 March, you have until 1 May to reply to your offers. Please check your reply deadline on UCAS Track as offers that are not responded to by this date will be automatically declined. Please read the advice in the link (click here) or come and speak to one of the Careers Advisers in Career Zone if you need any help or are unsure about how to accept or which is the right choice for you. If you have used all five choices and aren’t holding any offers, you can use the UCAS Extra (click here) service to add another choice, from 25th February. https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/after-you-apply/typesoffer/extra-choices
Outreach FREE YEAR 12 SUMMER RESIDENTIAL
Tuesday 9 – Friday 12 July 2019 Are your students in Year 12 (or equivalent) and thinking about studying Art and Design, Business, Computing, Media, or Health and Social Care at university? This four-day residential at the University of Gloucestershire is for students who want to experience university life first-hand before they commit to applying for the real thing. It’s a great opportunity to find out about student life by staying on campus, mixing with other students, attending trips and socials, as well as attending course taster sessions. Plus it’s a great experience they can add to their personal statements. The best bit is that it’s FREE! All academic sessions, trips, entertainment, food and accommodation are included. Apply now Deadline for applications is 30 April.
YEAR 12 CRIME INVESTIGATION SUMMER SCHOOL
Wednesday 3 – Friday 5 July 2019 - University of Gloucestershire Campuses
Do your students want to immerse themselves in a criminal investigation from crime scene to courtroom? Over the course of 3 days, across 3 campuses, students will experience a taste of Criminology, Cyber Forensics and Law. Students have one chance to analyse the evidence and try a suspect in our Moot Courtroom – can they make the right decision? Apply now Deadline for applications is 31 May.
BOOK NOW FOR HIGHER EDUCATION PREP DAYS
Dates available throughout June and July 2019
Preparation is everything for students who want to make the transition to university. Let us help your Year 12 students with a day on campus. Create your own programme from our range of sessions, covering everything from Personal Statements, Student Finance and even a Student Life Quiz.
NEW COURSES FOR 2019 ENTRY: We are excited to announce we have a range of new courses starting in 2019 (subject to validation): BEng Industrial Systems Engineering BEng Industrial Control Engineering BEng Mechatronics Engineering BSc Physiotherapy BSc Cyber Security (Level 6) Higher Apprenticeship Accountancy Professional CertHE Health and Social Care CertHE in Working with Children, Young People and Families
Y12 Medicine Taster Days Friday, 21 June and Saturday, 22 June 2019 @ Heath Park Campus
Are you planning to study Medicine? A Medicine Taster Day can help you choose where and what you want to study Full-day Student Programme covering key elements of becoming a doctor, with talks on our selection process, life as a doctor, funding for your medical degree, Case Based Learning and a Q&A panel, as well as workshops covering Clinical Skills, Simulation Suite, life as a medical student, Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs) and writing your personal statement.
Tickets are free but do need to be booked CLICK HERE Lunch will be provided and there will be plenty of opportunity to talk to students about what medical school is really like.
Apprenticeship Programme / Insight Evening / Work Experience Opportunities - 2019
Launch Pad – Level 7 School Leaver Apprenticeship Programme – Summer 2019 Aimed at ambitious school leavers, Launch Pad is our exciting new Level 7 apprenticeship programme that offers a real alternative to going to university. The role will enable students to train to be a chartered accountant within 5 years through the studying of the ICAEW CFAB and ACA qualifications. Students will be rotated around our Business Services, Audit and Tax departments to give them maximum experience to aid their career development. The roles will start in September 2019 and we have vacancies across multiple offices including our Bristol and Bath offices. To find out more and to apply students will need to visit.
Work Experience Programme – w/c Monday 8th July 2019 – Bristol Office Aimed at Y12’s and Y13’s, our Work Experience Programme enables students to gain a good understanding of the accountancy profession but also the chance to experience what it’s like to work within an ambitious professional services business. The programme runs for four days and is structured to ensure that students gain maximum benefit whilst spending with us. Places are limited and interested students will need to apply by clicking here
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Gap Years
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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 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
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Volunteering & Work experience
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
At hop, skip and jump we provide flexible and wrap around care for children and young adults with additional needs. Our Bristol centre has a large area to explore with a wide range of areas including a dark sensory room, a white sensory room, soft play / ball pit area, a music room, a games room and an art room. We also have a fully working kitchen and a massive outdoor space equipped with climbing frames, swings, slides for all ages and abilities and a lovely sensory area. We provide a range of different sessions throughout the year which include: Respite sessions: These sessions run every Saturday and during the school holidays (except Tuesday and Thursday mornings), for children and young adults with additional needs and challenging behaviours. Stay and play sessions: These sessions run every Saturday and during the school holidays (except Tuesday and Thursday mornings) where the service user can come with either their families or carers to use the centre independently. The service user is in full care of their family or carer. After school club sessions: These sessions are currently run on Wednesday and Friday evenings 3:30- 6:00, offering children and young adults with additional needs and challenging behaviour a safe environment to build social skills and engage in fun activities. For further details, please call 0117 9677282 and visit
Volunteer vacancies Please contact ginaj@ablc.org.uk for information about general volunteering opportunities at the Law Centre. Reception/Admin Volunteers We are currently recruiting volunteers to join our busy and friendly reception/ administration team. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who are able to give us a regular half-day per week. Please contact the email above, or download the information pack Here