Courses, Choices and Career Opportunities
March 2023
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Animal Care, Conservation Management Insight Events
Animation, design, editing, video–Edinburgh Work Experience – aged 16-18
Applying for Medicine – Free Webinar on 14th March
Applying for Law – Free Webinar on 21st March
Applying for Business – 28th March
Apprentice Opportunities – Deloitte, PwC … and lots more Cambridge University Virtual Summer Programmes
Career Guides to help with Subject Choices
Careers in Horse Racing
Edinburgh Apprenticeship with Lloyds School Leavers
English National Careers Week – links and resources
Finance, Business and Accounting Spotlight Sessions
Girls into Engineering Residential courses
Horticultural Taster Session and Workshop
KPMG Business Work Experience Days in Scotland
KPMG Work Experience Event June
L5 and U5 Engineering and Cyber Security Courses
Law and Finance Programmes
Police Apprenticeship Film and Webinar
Psychology, Business, Law, Policing, Computer Science – Explore Events Series
PwC Business Experiences for Scottish Students
Scottish Space School
Social Work Spotlight Course
Subject Spotlight Course – Accounting and Finance – Beyond the Numbers
Spotlight Webinars from Pharmacy to TV and everything else in between
Summer Journalism and Photojournalism Courses
University Taster Days
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Veterinary Medical Science Career Event – 15th March Work Experience and Insights
Please email Steph Hall, sbh@stge.org.uk with suggestions, questions or for further information on any of the above. If you’re interested in contributing to any careers’ events or know of useful resources which might benefit others from a whole array of subject and career areas, I look forward to hearing from you at the above email address.
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Animal Care, Conservation Management Insight Events
Can’t make the time….worry not , register and we will send you a link to a YouTube recording of the event/s of your choice a couple of days post session. Simply go to our link here to register and choose the session you would like to attend virtually. https://www.sruc.ac.uk/news-events/open-days/?
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Animation, design, editing, video–Edinburgh Work Experience – aged 16-18
This might just be the in-person work experience you need. See details and application information with Heehaw.
Want to see what life’s like leading a team to complete a video on time? Looking to build your portfolio of animation and motion design? Maybe you’re an editor seeking more experience in a professional capacity?
From Monday, April 3rd - Thursday, April 6th, 2023, Heehaw will be opening its doors to three high school students (age 16-18) looking at getting into production, animation/motion design, or video editing with a unique work experience opportunity.
The three chosen students will be given a “client brief” to pour over together. Then, throughout the week, they will work as a team in an intensive process to deliver a finished project by Thursday. The client brief will be provided by Heehaw, and is not from clients we are working with. However, you will be creating work you can use in your showreel or portfolios to assist with future opportunities.
Please email your application following the guidelines (in PDF - see Mrs Hall if you can't access these) to: jobs@heehaw.co.uk
This opportunity will close on: February 17, 2023.
Applying for Medicine – Free Webinar on 14th March
Medicine: 14th March
Applying for Law – Free Webinar on 21st March
Law: 21st March
Applying for Business – 28th March
Finance: 28th March
Apprentice Opportunities – Deloitte, PwC … and lots more
https://uptree.co/opportunities/?
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Cambridge University Virtual Summer Programmes
Cambridge University Pre-University Summer Programme Letter.pdf
Career Guides to help with Subject Choices
Career Ideas Optimus 2023 edition.pdf
As you make your next step and choose N5/GCSE subjects, you will also be thinking of the bigger picture.
You may find that attached pdf on the most recent Optimus edition of Career Ideas helpful.
Careers in Horse Racing
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Find out more:
https://www.careersinracing.com/
Creative Arts Lunch
Last week’s session on creative arts lunch gave students a great insight into careers using the arts drama therapy to writing for immersive theatre – and lots in between!! Students also enjoyed the writers’ workshop on Wednesday, creating a pitch for journalistic ideas. Thank you Anna James for this.
Edinburgh Apprenticeship with Lloyds School Leavers
https://lbg.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/LBG_HigherApprenticeCareers/job/ Internal-Audit-School-Leaver-Apprenticeship-Scheme---Edinburgh_088876-4? source=org-bing-via-et-site
English National Careers Week – links and resources
Take a look at this link, register for one of the webinars or watch one of the videos to discover more about certain careers.
Apprenticeship resources for schools, teachers, parents (amazingapprenticeships.com)
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Finance, Business and Accounting Spotlight Sessions
https://university.springpod.com/subject-spotlights-intro/uni-of-derby-accounting-andfinance-ba-hons-with-david-thompson?utm_source=teacher_newsletter
Girls into Engineering Residential Courses (5th to 8th June)
Some of you may be thinking about engineering. Take a look:
12-14 year old girls stay at Loughborough University, learn from industry insiders and test their technical skills in a fun, hard-working environment.
From soldering to building connectors, this is the perfect course to explore careers in engineering.
https://www.smallpeicetrust.org.uk/course-page/54f6bbba-b870-ed11-81ac0022481b5db9
Girls Into Engineering (residential)
What. You will gain hands-on experience of creating, designing and inventing - learning from engineers who do it every day. We will also help you improve your teamwork, communication and leadership skills whilst developing life skills and building your CV. www.smallpeicetrust.org.uk
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Horticultural Taster Session and Workshop
KPMG Business Work Experience Days in Scotland
Some may be interested in the KMPG work experience events in Scotland - January and March (and elsewhere):
https://uptree.co/companies/kpmg/?
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KPMG Work Experience Event June
https://uptree.co/events/futuresup/1355641258/?pk_campaign=bulletin
L5 and U5 Engineering and Cyber Security Courses
https://www.smallpeicetrust.org.uk/course-page/1d3b0c64-b670-ed1181ac-0022481b5db9 `
Law and Finance Programmes
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Police Apprenticeship Film and Webinar
Amazing Apprenticeships has launched a series of new and exciting resources showcasing the brilliant police constable apprenticeship opportunities available with the Metropolitan Police.
As one of the UK’s biggest police services, the Met are looking for individuals with the right values and who want to make a positive difference to join as a Police Constable through its exciting apprenticeship programme. Working with the Met is a rewarding career like no other.
Those who join the Met’s Police Constable Apprenticeship Programme will:
Make a real difference to the lives of people every day
Be a paid police officer from day one with a full range of support
Earn a starting salary of c.£33,500 with generous allowances
Gain a fully funded BSc (Hons) Degree in Professional Policing on completion of the 3 year apprenticeship programme
Have a range of opportunities open to them to progress their career in exciting roles that are hugely varied day to day
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A new film
Watch our inspirational 5-minute film to learn about the experiences of Police Constables, Akeem, Olivia and Gagandeep.
WATCH NOW
Join
Join the Metropolitan Police on Tuesday 21st March between 3.00pm4.00pm to find out more about the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA). Suitable for students, teachers/careers advisers and parents/carers.
our webinar to find out more
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REGISTER FOR OUR WEBINAR
Find out more...
Visit our website
Keep up to date with the latest information regarding the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship and other gateway programmes into the Met by visiting our website. Here you can access the links to our upcoming webinar, find resources and information about the degree apprenticeship programme and hear from other apprentices about their experiences.
https://www.law.ac.uk/events/booking/?
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ExploreSeries-NationalCareersWeek6th-11thMarch
This national careers week we will be offering a range of virtual events to support your students. Our Explore Series events are designed to introduce students to career paths across our subject areas (Law, Psychology, Business, Criminology, Policing and Computer Science) through a combination of talks, practical tasks and other activities such as a Q&A panel sessions.
Full details (including how to book) can be found using the link below, students are able to boking individually and the content will be suitable for Years 10 and up. If you have any questions please contact us at undergradevents@law.ac.uk
Book Here
PwC Business Experiences for Scottish Students
VISIT THE WEBSITE
Psychology, Business, Law, Policing, Computer Science – Explore Events Series
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See link below for virtual business and experience opportunities with PwC in March
https://www.careersschools.pwc.co.uk/job-search-results/? keyword=Virtual%20Insight%20Programme
Scottish Space School
Scottish Space School 2023
University of Strathclyde
12 – 16 June 2023
Applications Open Friday 17th February 2023
The University of Strathclyde are delighted to be offering the programme in person again in 2023 for school pupils in S5 across Scotland after two years of hosting the programme virtually.
The programme is aimed at those with a specific interest in Maths and Science, and there are 80 places available. Participants will hear from staff at the University of Strathclyde who will provide an insight into studying and working in the field of engineering, as well as hearing from colleagues from NASA. Participants will also take part in a group project throughout the week which they will present to a selection panel made up of staff from the University and NASA on the final afternoon with a prize for the winning team.
The programme is non-residential and therefore pupils should be able to make their way each day, 9am-5pm to the Strathclyde University Campus in the heart of Glasgow City Centre. Teachers are not required to accompany pupils. There will also be an evening session – a Public Lecture with NASA Astronauts - 5.30pm-7pm on Wednesday 17th June which successful applicants will be expected to attend.
We are also delighted to announce that the week-long ‘Learning Journey to NASA’ trip to Houston, USA will return for October 2023. 8 pupils will be selected during the week for this fantastic opportunity.
Further information and the online application form are available on the Space School website:
https://www.strath.ac.uk/engineering/scottishspaceschool/. A link to the online application form will also be available here from Friday 17th February 2023, when applications open.
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The deadline for applications is Monday 13th March 2023. The selection panel will meet in mid-March and all applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application by Friday 31st March 2023. In the application form, pupils are asked to supply the name and contact details for a teacher who can provide a statement in support of their application. Teachers will receive an automated email which will include a designated link to the online application in order to submit their statement. We ask that teacher statements are submitted online by Monday 20th March 2023, in order for the application to be considered.
I would really appreciate your support in highlighting this opportunity to your S5 students.
If you would like any further information on the programme, please contact us by email at:
scottishspaceschool@strath.ac.uk
Social Work Spotlight Course
https://university.springpod.com/subject-spotlights-intro/uni-of-derby-baapplied-social-work-with-jess-grace-jackson?utm_source=ac
Spotlight Webinars from Pharmacy to TV and everything else in between
https://university.springpod.com/explore-subject-spotlights? utm_source=teacher_newsletter
Subject Spotlight Course – Accounting and Finance – Beyond the Numbers
https://university.springpod.com/subject-spotlights-intro/uni-of-derbyaccounting-and-finance-ba-hons-with-david-thompson?utm_source=ac
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Summer Journalism and Photojournalism Courses
https://combeyond.bu.edu/offering/summer-journalism-academy-bu/? j=332032&sfmc_sub=4734500&l=1088_HTML&u=9949799&mid=514005790&jb=400
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University Taster Days
https://www.unitasterdays.com/ondemand
Veterinary Medical Science Career Event – 15th March
The Veterinary Science event, which will be held at 6.00 pm on Wednesday 15th March. Speakers include:
Chair: Professor Claire Knottenbelt (BVSc MSc DSAM MRCVS RCVS) Specialist in small animal medicine
Ms Sophie Wilson (1st Yr, Edinburgh University) - my top 10 tips for applying to vet school
Ms Sam Fontaine (Lecturer & Director of Advanced Practice in Veterinary Nursing, Glasgow University) -Vets need vet nurses
Dr Joanna Wilson (BVM & MRCVS) - life as a newly qualified vet
Ms Lorna Mitchell (Education & Events Officer) - Blair Drummond Safari Parkour animals, our vets
Professor Neil Evans (Glasgow University) - Applying to vet school
Professor Patrick Pollock (Edinburgh University) - Variety is the spice of life
Professor Patrick Pollock (Edinburgh University) - 'helping us to help you' questionnaire
Pupils and parents can register free of charge on Eventbrite using the following link: Eventbrite Link - Veterinary Careers Event
Work Experience and Insights
Lower 6 have had a session on Work Experience and Insights for this academic year. They have a host of links and things to consider, as well as a template email for sending to potential placements on a PowerPoint. St George's also has a week of activities and insights for those in school. If you think you might be able to assist with
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a placement or presenting, or taking a workshop or giving a talk about your career and experiences, email sbh@stge.org.uk for further details.
Please email Steph Hall, sbh@stge.org.uk with suggestions, questions or for further information on any of the above. If you’re interested in contributing to any careers’ events or know of useful resources which might benefit others from a whole array of subject and career areas, I look forward to hearing from you at the above email address.
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