January 2017
WYCOMBE HIGH SCHOOL HE & Careers Advisor, Mrs Miles For more information contact careers@whs.bucks.sch.uk
CAREERS BULLETIN • In this edition: Higher Education and Careers Fair, UCAS Apprenticeship Vacancies, Online Courses, Forthcoming Events
Higher Education and Careers Fair Wednesday 8 March, 5.45-8.30pm Now in its tenth consecutive year, Wycombe High School will be hosting its annual Higher Education and Careers Fair. The event will give students the opportunity to meet different employers and representatives from Further and Higher Education Institutions. It is a great place to hone networking skills. Students can bring along a CV to discuss with employers. Be prepared to ask lots of questions to make the most of the event.
Exhibitors Aston, Bath, Birmingham, Bristol, Brunel, Bucks New University, Cambridge, Cardiff, City University, Coventry, Durham, Edge Hill, East Anglia, Exeter, Hertfordshire, Imperial, Kings College, Lincoln, Liverpool, London School of Economics (LSE) Loughborough, Oxford University, Oxford Brookes, Portsmouth, Pearson College, Reading, Royal Veterinary College, Sheffield, Southampton, Surrey, Sussex, Swansea, University of Law, UCL, University of Buckingham, UCFB (Wembley), University of the Arts, University for Creative Arts, Warwick, Winchester, York, Amersham & Wycombe College, Berkshire College of Agriculture, Henley College, National Film & TV School Accenture, Auberge Chocolat, Aim Apprenticeships, 3AAA, Apprenticeship Support, AWE Apprenticeships, Army, BDO (Accounts) B P Collins Solicitors, Brocklehurst Architects, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, European Medical International, Early Years & Childcare, Fire & Rescue, GVI volunteering, Good Care Group, Gap 360, Hitachi, Handelsbanken, Instron, INC Research Pharma, Nestle, Natwest Bank, NHS Health care, NWH Engineering, Osteopathy, Police, Projects Abroad, RAF, Royal Navy, RWS Translations Limited, Softcat (IT services) Source Group (Recruitment Company), TEEG Digital, Veolia Water
UCAS- Apprenticeship Search UCAS have added a career finder tool to advertise details of new Higher and Degree apprenticeship vacancies. These are being advertised by a small group of employers who are keen to recruit early for their vacancies, well in advance of their start dates of September 2017 or later. This will give students plenty of time to consider all their post-18 options and make their applications. View a list of the apprenticeships available. You can also see lists of graduate jobs and internships on UCAS' career finder tool.
Featured -top jobs Deloitte 2017 Bright Start Higher Apprenticeship Degree Apprenticeships are available in Business and Financial Advisory Services, Real Estate, Strategy and Operations and Technology. Applicants can gain practical hands on experience and study towards professional qualifications, fully funded by Deloitte. Competitive Salary paid.
BBC Degree Apprenticeship Gain an honours degree in Business Management and a Higher Apprenticeship in Leadership and Management, with a salary of ÂŁ17,515. Tuition fees are paid for by the BBC. Develop a competitive CV full of work experience that helps you stand out from the crowd.
Forthcoming Events
Future Learn is highly recommended for students who wish to develop their knowledge and understanding beyond a GCSE and A Level syllabus. The free online courses typically last four weeks and require 3 hours of study per week. For further details; www.futurelearn.com
Featured courses for January The Science of Nutrition, Animal Viruses, Introducing Robotics, Explore Filmmaking, Exploring our Oceans, Italian for beginners
Moocs (Massive Open Online Courses) offer university level courses which typically last four weeks. They offer students the opportunity to study high quality courses online with prestigious universities, often at no cost. For further details: https://www.mooc-list.com/
Featured courses for January The Mediterranean - A Space of Exchange, The Ancient Greek Hero in 24 hours, Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics and Digital Media, Diabetes - the facts, Introduction to Probability, App Design and Development
Engineering Experience 11 and 12 April 2017 The two day residential will give Year 12 students the opportunity to visit up to four engineering departments to experience studying the subject at undergraduate level. In addition, students will be provided with all meals and an overnight stay in a Loughborough University Hall of Residence. For further details; http://www.lboro.ac.uk/engineering/events/engi neeringexperience/
Future Tech Careers Thursday 26 January 7- 8pm Archer Recital Hall Wycombe Abbey School This event provides an opportunity to hear four very different speakers talk about their careers to date which capitalise on recent technological developments. The event is aimed at Sixth Form students. Please speak to Mrs Miles for further details and to apply.
Year 12 Subject Masterclasses Subject Masterclasses are subject-specific events that offer students a flavour of undergraduate study and an introduction to the University of Cambridge. The classes allow students to explore topics of interest beyond the A Level syllabus. For further details; http://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/event s-listing