CAREER ZONE
CAREERS NEWSLETTER ‘NEW THIS WEEK’ 002
Welcome to Careers News! Having left our general opportunities in this newsletter for a one week, we have now moved them into the longer version on the St Brendan’s Careers web page.
As many education and employment providers are adjusting to the ‘new normal’, we will again be using the ‘New This Week’ booklet for career development items that really are ‘New’ this week.
Click here for the latest government advice on the coronavirus
Careers appointments Careers Appointments are now bookable through MS Bookings. Students have the choice between face to face and Teams appointments for either careers or work experience. They can book 15 minute course change appointments during the course change period. (14th—25th Sept 2020) This is the link to the booking page Careers Appointments which is also available on the Career Zone Moodle Page Students will also be able to access the link through a QR code (above) on careers posters and on Moodle. (If you are finding it difficult to book an appointment online, please try refreshing your page and attempt to book again).
Dates Wednesday 21st October from 12:00 - 18:00 UK University and Apprenticeship search fair. This is a virtual event and open to students in all years.
To access all content from previous Careers News, please see the uploaded archive on the college website.
Click the relevant section below for direct access to NEW stuff! Jobs & Apprenticeships Volunteering & Work Experience Higher Education Careers Information and Opportunities
Jobs and Apprenticeships
Please see below two useful links for the following: Guides to HIGHER AND DEGREE APPRENTICESHIPS
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/ system/uploads/attachment_data/file/781848/ Uni_Appr_guide2019_web2.pdf
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/ system/uploads/attachment_data/file/699399/ Higher_and_degree_apprenticeship_fact_sheet-090418.pdf
Work Experience and Volunteering
Our new Work Experience Co-ordinator Is called
Liepa If you have any work-experience related queries, you can email the coordinator Liepa at: lmi@stbrn.ac.uk
Please see further publications for work experience opportunities as the academic year unfolds.
Work Experience and Volunteering
Yr 13
We are excited to let you know about 2 amazing online events coming up in October with PwC for Year 13 students.
PwC is one of the Big Four Accounting Firms who provide professional services to companies world-wide. They specialise in finance, accountancy (audit), advisory, tax and technology. PwC tackles lots of different issues faced by different organisations, entrepreneurs and private businesses to help them run their organisations better.
Digital Focus 6th October 10am-12:30pm Online
Accounting focus 15th October 10am-12:30pm Online
Agenda:
Introduction
Industry overview
Interactive industry task (real-life client problem solving)
Meeting ambassadors from specific industry Wrap up and Q&A.
Digital Focus (for students interested in technology)
Accounting Focus (for students interested in accounting)
Higher Education
CHANNEL TALENT We are offering a great programme of events which allows students to take part as individuals either from school or college, or from home. The sessions, many of which include two or more universities, aim to be dynamic and highly participative, encouraging everyone to engage and shape the session but in a way that they are comfortable with. We have some new formats including, for example, Think Tank which invites 2 or 3 university academics from different disciplines to discuss/debate pressing issues, PowerPoint-free, with questions posed by the school audience. A small number of sessions will be recorded but most will focus on the live, participatory nature of the event which is where we see the greatest value. Here is the current programme:
September 23 @ 12:45 - 13:45 Personal Statements with University of East Anglia (KS5) Find out more » September 24 @ 14:00 - 15:00 Psychology Degrees with UEA & Goldsmiths (KS5) Find out more » September 29 @ 13:00 - 14:00 Society for Natural Sciences: Astrobiology & Studying Natural Sciences (KS5) Find out more » September 30 @ 13:30 - 14:15 General Engineering Vs A Specialism with University of Nottingham (KS5) Find out more » October 2 @ 13:30 - 14:30 UK Health Think Tank – Interdisciplinary University Perspectives & Debate - UEA & Reading (KS4 & KS5) Find out more » October 7 @ 14:00 - 15:00 Computer Science Degrees with UEA & Goldsmiths (KS5) Find out more » October 8 @ 11:10 - 12:10 English Literature (1945+ Literature) With Reading & UEA (KS5) Find out more » October 9 @ 13:00 - 13:45 Art & Design Portfolios with Goldsmiths, University of London (KS5) Find out more » October 13 @ 14:00 - 15:00 EPQ/History: Managing Sources with 1 University TBC (KS5) Find out more » October 15 @ 12:45 - 13:45 Linguistics (Child Speech Development) With Nottingham & Reading (KS5) Find out more » October 16 @ 13:30 - 14:30 Immigration/Migration Think Tank – Interdisciplinary University Perspectives & Debate - Reading & Glasgow (KS4 & KS5) Find out more » October 20 @ 13:00 - 13:45 Journalism – Study & Careers with Goldsmiths, University of London (KS5) Find out more » October 22 @ 11:10 - 12:10 Sociology (The Changing Landscape of Education) With Goldsmiths & 1 Uni TBC (KS5) Find out more » November 3 @ 11:15 - 12:15 American Studies: US Presidential Election Special With UEA (KS5) Find out more » November 5 @ 13:00 - 13:45 Speech & Language Therapy – Study & Careers with University of Reading (KS5) Find out more » November 6 @ 13:30 - 14:30 Pollution Think Tank – Interdisciplinary University Perspectives & Debate - Glasgow & UEA (KS4 & KS5) Find out more » November 11 @ 14:00 - 15:00 Politics (Is The UK Parliament Fit For Purpose?) With Goldsmiths & UEA (KS5) Find out more » November 12 @ 11:10 - 12:10 Business Decision Making With UEA (KS5) Find out more » November 17 @ 14:15 - 15:15 Law: Legal Reasoning Skills With UEA (KS5) Find out more » November 18 @ 09:30 - 10:30 Economics (The International Economy) With UEA & Goldsmiths (KS5) Find out more » November 25 @ 11:10 - 12:10 Biology (Ecosystems) With UEA & 1 Uni TBC (KS5) Find out more » November 26 @ 14:00 - 15:00 English: Analysing Previously Unseen Texts with UEA (KS5)
Find out more »
Higher Education
Wednesday 23 September 2020 Speak with doctors and dentists Receive guidance on UCAS Personal Statements Healthier Together and BNSSG Training Hub are inviting students to speak with doctors and dentists, including graduates and students, at a Medicine & Dentistry Careers Showcase. To be delivered online, attendees will be able to:
Learn about local medicine and dentistry career pathways
Engage with first-hand stories from current professionals, and ask questions about their experiences
Receive guidance on how best to complete UCAS Personal Statements
This will be a great chance to hear first-hand stories from current doctors and dentists, as well as student doctors and dentists—and there’ll be a discussion on how best to complete your UCAS Personal Statement
Join us
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Higher Education UK University and Apprenticeship Search
New Event Schedcule Autumn Virtual Fairs UK University and Apprenticeship Search West Virtual Fair 21st October 2020 Speak to a very wide range of university and apprenticeship providers as well as take part in vital webinars. (For any who attended our June fair this event will be very similar). Meet the Russell Group Virtual Fair 7th October 2020 Meet all 24 Russell Group Universities and take part in 12 webinars. Plus warm up webinars: 23 September Applying for Oxford Cambridge 30 September Applying for Russell Group
Parents attending our virtual fairs and webinars need to register online using the links provided They will then be emailed their access information.
Spring 2021 Physical Fairs UK University and Apprenticeship Search Fair—Cardiff—5 March 2021 UK University and Apprenticeship Search Fair—Bristol—26 March 2021
Places are limited for physical fairs so please confirm if you would like a provisional booking
Higher Education Virtual USA College Day 2020
USA College Day 2020 26.09.20
USA College Day is the largest US university fair in Europe. The 43rd year of College Day will see a wide variety of US universities exhibit at this virtual event for prospective undergraduates, parents and teachers. The fair will take place online and is expected to bring in visitors from across the UK. Attendance to the fair is free, but you must register in advance. Date: Saturday 26 September 2020 Time(BST): 1pm—7pm Location: Online (details to be sent to attendees by email ahead of the event)
Follow the link below for further information and a chance to register!! http://fullbright.org.uk/events/us-a-college-day-2020? utm_source=cdi&utm_medium=email&utm campaign=collegeday2020
Careers Events, Info and Opportunities
Where education meets industry As we prepare for the start of a new academic year, Pearson Business School is excited to be hosting the brand-new Enterprise Festival Virtual Series! The aim of these free online series is to grow the collaboration between education and industry through exploring, debating and sharing knowledge about relevant business-related topics. Our EDU events are aimed at school and college students and are a fantastic opportunity for students to improve their understanding of
The first webinar ‘How to network your way to success’ with Vicky Guo, Director of Pearson Ventures Date: 29/09/2020 Time: 2:00 pm
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Session 1: How to network your way to success? Join a webinar hosted by Vicky Guo, Director Pearson Ventures.. Vicky will share top tips on how to grow your network and enhance your chances of success. Date: Tuesday 29th September Time: 2pm – 3pm
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Session 2: Making money out of your Passion Our very own in-house start up, AllEyes, will be hosting an interactive workshop. Learn how to ensure your idea is going to make money from fashion trend forecasting startup, AllEyes.
Date: Thusday 1st October Time: 11am – 12pm Event Style: Interactive workshop
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Session 3: Where do I start? Hear from a panel of inspiring entrepreneurs and find out how they succeeded in beginning their own businesses. They'll share their advice and the top tips they'd give to budding entrepreneurs.
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Date: Tuesday 6th October Time: 4pm – 5pm Event Style: Panel Discussion
Session 4: How to make an impact? Would you like to know how to make an impact in industry? Whether you have a unique business idea or would simply like to know how to stand out from the crowd, join us to learn some tips and tricks of the trade. Find out more >>> Date: Thusday 1st October Time: 11am – 12pm Event Style: Interactive workshop
About us At Pearson Business School, we offer degrees in Accounting Business Management and Law which have all been designed by our industry partners, including L’Oreal, IBM and Tfl. You can find out more by visiting us.
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Careers Events, Info and Opportunities
Career Ready Open to students across all faculty areas
Beneficial for all students whatever your future plans
1.Paid Summer Internships Lasting a minimum of four weeks, the internship enables students to build crucial experience, which is vital in transitioning from education to rewarding employment. 2.Mentoring A series of monthly meetings with a volunteer from the world of work. Taking place in the mentor’s workplace or in college, each meeting lasts an hour and focuses on a different aspect of the student’s career and education journey. 3.Masterclasses Taking place in college, a volunteer from the world of work will present to groups of students. Each masterclass has a specific focus on a different career skill or pathway – from networking and communication to personal branding and interview success. All activities will be delivered virtually Students can choose between The Gold Package Internship, Mentoring and masterclasses ( 12 spaces) The Silver Package Mentoring and masterclasses ( 20 spaces) The Bronze Package masterclasses ( unlimited spaces) Apply online: https://careerready.force.com/CareerReady/s/login/SelfRegister Deadline for applications: Mid November 2020 If you have further questions email: ceiag@stbrn.ac.uk
Careers Events, Info and Opportunities
We have the following Open Events coming up: 27/10 - 3pm & 5pm 29/10 - 3pm & 5pm 14/11 - 10am &12pm 01/12 - 6pm (Booking links for these events will be shared in the coming weeks)
Introduciing Creative Careers! Here at ACC we are launching an exciting creative careers website, which will help schools to deliver Gatsby Benchmark 2, 3, and 8 as part of their careers programme. This delivery will present a range of exciting activities which are facilitated by our engagement team. This is a pilot project and we are looking for partner schools to engage and take part. Please register your interest using this creative careers questionnaire. (Click the Button Below)
Creative Careers Questionnaire
One More Thing... You will be receiving our brand new prospectuses and posters in the coming weeks (however if you want to view a prospectus online click here) Don't hesitate to get in touch and let us know if there is anything we can do for you here at ACC. Stay Safe!
Careers Events, Info and Opportunities
This is a webpage that has been added to our website over the summer. The Careers Resources area contains resources created during this time to help young people gain an insight into the careers available in the NHS.
We have recently added a case study about Soraya, one of our careers ambassadors, who is a doctor and is training to become a Surgeon. She’s shared her career journey so far and you can read her case study on this webpage. Case studies are available as a PDF document. They can be printed and shared with students, particularly with those who have limited access to IT. We’ve also added QR codes which can be scanned using a smartphone camera to access other helpful websites related to the profession featured in the case study. Going forwards, we’ll be looking to add more case studies to this webpage and we will promote them via our social media. I f you have any young people interested in a career in the NHS, direct them to our website or they can follow us on social media (Facebook /RoyalUnitedHospitalBath, Twitter @RUH_Careers, Instagram @RUHBath) to be updated when new case studies have been created. Rebecca Scutt Widening Participation Officer E7 Education Centre, Widening Participation Team Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Combe Park Bath BA1 3NG Direct Line: 01225 826041
Careers Events, Info and Opportunities Your Heart Hospital 2020 Understanding the causes, prevention and treatment of heart disease
Programme
09:00
Registration & Welcome: Dr.Raveen Kandan
09:05
Introductory Address: Cardiovascular Healthcare during the Covid-19 Pandemic: Professor Simon Ray, President of the British Cardiovascular Society Session 1: How the heart works and keeping it healthy
09:15
Understanding how the heart works + Q&A: Dr Kevin Carson
09:30
Preventing heart disease + Q&A: Dr Sarah Hudson
Session 2: Heart attacks & Working in a cardiac catheterisation laboratory 09:45
Heart attacks + Q&A: Dr Dan McKenzie
10:00 10:10
How we treat a major heart attack: RUH Cath Lab Team Staff interviews + Q&A: Cardiac Physiologist, Cardiac Radiographer, Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse
10:45
COFFEE
Session 3: Resuscitation, Heart conditions & Working in a Heart Hospital 11:00
Why we should all be trained as lifesavers, the school curriculum and ‘Restart a Heart’ day + Q&A: Prof Jerry Nolan
11:15
Heart rhythm problems & treatments + Q&A: Dr Ashley Nisbet
11:30
Heart valve problems & treatments + Q&A: Dr Dan Augustine
11:45
Staff interviews + Q&A: Cardiology Specialist Trainee, Coronary Care Unit Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist
12:30
Summary & closing remarks: Dr. Raveen Kandan
12:45
CLOSE Responses should be received by 21st September 2020 For further information contact holly.vestaskew@nhs.net
Careers Events, Info and Opportunities CHORAL VOLUNTEER AND SCHOLARSHIPS 2021-22 and 2022-23 Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance is the only Conservatoire in the world to support a collegiate Chapel Choir. Volunteer places and choral scholarships are available to undergraduate and postgraduate students; many are first study vocal students but other students are eligible to apply if it is compatible with other commitments in the Faculty of Music. Since Trinity College of Music moved to Greenwich in 2001 it has been responsible for the music at weekly services in the Old Royal Naval College Chapel. The Chapel Choir (directed by Ralph Allwood MBE) now has 28 members drawn from the college and surrounding communities. The choir sings a wide range of music from the 16th Century to the present day and Choral Scholars regularly have the opportunity to perform substantial solos, in works such as the B Minor Mass and Messiah.
Auditions for both volunteer and scholarship places in the choir are held in late February, prior to the start of each new academic year in September, with audition notices circulated in January. Successful candidates will be accomplished musicians, good singers with the ability both to blend and take on significant solos. Good sight reading is essential, as the repertoire is broad and demanding while rehearsal time is limited. They will have a love of the sacred choral repertoire and want to be a member of a closely knit team. They will wish to represent the conservatoire through the work of the chapel and, more widely, through concerts, broadcasts, and through singing occasional services at other venues. The choir has toured India, Malta and the UK, and have recently produced a recording (on the Signum label) of works by Roderick Williams.
Past scholarships have ranged from ÂŁ1500 to ÂŁ5000 for more senior members, which can be supplemented by significant fees from concerts, weddings and extra events. In addition to occasional additional services, the normal weekly commitment is: Sundays (9.45am rehearsal, 11.00am Eucharist) Mondays (4.00pm rehearsal 5.30pm evensong + 7.00pm - 8.30pm rehearsal) There will be some extra services at the end of the autumn term and in Holy Week. Good notice will be given of these. Auditions will be held on in February, 2021, at Trinity Laban. To apply, please send your music CV to Phillippa Scammell at p.scammell@trinitylaban.ac.uk, Further information about the Chapel Choir can be found at https://www.trinitylaban.ac.uk/the-chapeel-choir
Upcoming Events for the Autumn Term You will receive more information about these during your futures lessons.
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Careers Appointments Now college has reopened, students can book appointments via this link. Appointments are available either Face to Face or via Microsoft Teams call. Please email ceiag@stbrn.ac.uk if you have any questions about the booking system.