January 2018

WYCOMBE HIGH SCHOOL

January 2018

HE & Careers Advisor, Mrs Miles For more information, please contact smiles@whs.bucks.sch.uk

CAREERS BULLETIN Engineering leaders seek to boost diversity A group of Britain's biggest employers of engineers, including the bosses of BP, BAE and Rolls-Royce, has pledged to tackle the profession's lack of diversity. In a letter to the Telegraph, they write: "It is crucial to the country's success that more people - and a more diverse group of people - join the profession. "Our ambition is to foster better awareness and understanding of engineering in schools and showcase the variety and creativity engineering offers, so more young people consider it as a career.�

The Daily Telegraph, Business, Page: 3 The Daily Telegraph, Letters, Page: 17

Family Engineering Day (Year 7, 8, 9) The small piece trust are offering free family engineering days in February. Find out about careers in automotive engineering with engineers from Aston Martin and Jaguar Land Rover.

For further details please visit: https://www.smallpeicetrust.org.uk/free-familyengineering-days-book-now/

Apprenticeship Recruitment Open Day at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (Year 12/ 13) Wednesday 21 February and Thursday 22 February Various timeslots available 17:00, 18:00 and 19:00 Please visit the STFC website to register for a place and to apply for an apprenticeship: www.stfccareers.co.uk/careers/apprenticeships The recruitment event is for the following vacancies; 4-year Advanced Engineering (mechanical, electrical and electronic) 4-year Degree Apprenticeship in Digital and Technology Solutions

Martin Baker Insight into Engineering 12 and 13 February 2018 (Year 12/13) The insight day will give an overview of engineering apprenticeship vacancies as well as the application and recruitment process at Martin Baker. Students will have the opportunity to be involved in the design and development of an engineering solution to a practical problem. Students are advised to contact the careers office if they are interested in applying Closing date for applications: 31st January

Forthcoming Events

Forthcoming Events

Year 12 Cambridge TSA pre test, Tuesday 13 March, 12.35 pm

Year 13 Gap Year Vacancy, Chesham Prep School

Cambridge Assessment gives students the opportunity to practise taking a TSA test, with genuine questions under exam conditions. After taking the test, the papers are marked by Cambridge examiners. Students will receive their scores, which will not be shared with any university and will not affect a UCAS application

Applications are invited for the role of Gap Year student at Chesham Prep School for the academic year 2018 – 2019. The role may prove especially useful for those wishing to gain experience in a school setting before embarking on a university course. The position runs from September through to mid- July. Students should be prepared to use their initiative to assist in all aspects of the school, supporting staff and children of all ages both in the classroom and out, as a games assistant in lessons, in the school office, on playground duties and bus escorts duties. Applications should include a letter of application and a CV.

Please visit the careers office for further details

Year 11 Inspire Programme, EDT The Inspire Programme is aimed at Year 11 students who have a passion for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Students will take part in hands-on STEM projects, lectures and workshops. Students will learn how to manage a project, develop research techniques and write reports. For more information and to apply for the Inspire Programme please visit: http://www.etrust.org.uk/young-people

Year 12 Headstart Course, EDT The Headstart Programme is aimed at Year 12 students who have a passion for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) The Headstart courses take place at some of the UK`s top universities and are run by inspirational leaders and academics. The courses are ideal in finding out more about what exciting career opportunities a degree course might lead to.

For more information and to apply for the Headstart Course, please visit: http://www.etrust.org.uk/headstart/whatisheadsta rt

Please visit the careers office for further details

The Ultimate US College Seminar, Oxford, Year 10- 12 Tuesday 13 February, 6.30pm – 8.30pm As anyone who has started to look into U.S. universities will know, a successful application requires strong knowledge of a host of different areas, from choosing the right college to picking the right extra-curricular activities. Charlie Cogan, previously Director of International Admissions and Senior Assistant Dean at Carleton College, one of the top Liberal Arts Colleges in the US, will share invaluable insights into what makes a successful application and what students can do to maximise their chances of success. Tickets cost £20.00 which include refreshments and canapés.

For more information and to book a ticket please visit; https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-ultimate-uscollege-seminar-oxford-tickets-41491689761