Careers Bulletin 1 December 2023
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Upcoming Events This Term
- 041223 – Y12 Health & Social Care Students – presentation on safeguarding
- 051223 – Eco Committee Rewilding Trip
- 061223 – Y12 Psychology Symposium (Oxford International Biomedical Centre)
- 081223 – Y9 Xmas Science Lectures Trip – Oxford
- 131223 – Y13 - Job Interview Simulation – Virtual Reality Experience
- 141223- Y12 Computer Science Industry Talk
- 141223- Invesco in 6F Café at lunch time
- 141223 – Physiological Disorders talk to Y12 H & S in R5
General Information
Parents & Carers Apprenticeship Pack of Information
Available on the LHS web site
Presentations from Local Health Professionals
We have now received all the presentations from our Health Partners and you can find them on our Berkshire Opportunities site here: https://www.berkshireopportunities.co.uk/employers-and-educators/resources-for-careers-leaders/resources/resources-from-our-employers-and-providers/
The email addresses for the presenters are as follows:
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NHS Work Experience |
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NHS Volunteering |
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NHS Youth Forum |
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NHS Apprenticeships |
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Frimley Training Hub - Primary Care |
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Careers in the NHS |
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NHS Foundation Trust - Work Experience/Volunteering Julie/Erin |
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NHS Foundation Trust – Early Careers Manager |
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South Central Ambulance Service |
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HealthReach Uni of Reading |
What Is Public Relations (PR)?
Public relations (PR) is the set of techniques and strategies related to managing how information
about an individual or company is disseminated to the public, and especially the media. Its primary
goals are to disseminate important company news or events, maintain a brand image, and put a
positive spin on negative events to minimize their fallout. PR may occur in the form of a company
press release, news conference, interviews with journalists, social media posting, or other venues.
https://www.unifrog.org/sign-in?return=/student/careers/keywords/public-relations-officer
Accenture Apprenticeships: Information Event
Want to find out some insight about a Fortune500 company and learn more about their opportunities within Technology and Consulting?
Join us at our event where you'll hear from inspiring people at Accenture about starting your
professional career and the skills for success.
This virtual event includes sessions with industry experts from Accenture who will provide
invaluable insight and advice about starting your career journey. You'll also gain an understanding of
the apprenticeship opportunities and life at Accenture, including personal experiences from a panel
of current apprentices, followed by a Live Q&A
Employment
Thales
Based in Theale – Thales Group is a French multinational company that designs, develops and manufactures electrical systems as well as devices and equipment for the aerospace, defence, transportation and security sectors.
Here are the links for our roles, there are four cyber apprentice roles available and one each of the other two.
AWE Apprenticeships
Please do not delay in applying – the opportunities will close when they fill their places. You can find these opportunities on the AWE website: please go into Careers and then Early careers, you will see options to click into our different apprenticeships (e.g. Level 2, Level 3, Level 6 etc). In each of the categories, you will then see the different roles available, salary and eligibility requirements etc.
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AWE Apprenticeships |
Criteria age |
Criteria qualification |
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(on joining) |
(on joining) |
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Electrical Maintenance |
16+ |
5 GCSE’s at grade 4/C or above to include Maths and English |
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Draughtsperson |
16+ |
5 GCSE’s at grade 4/C or above to include Maths and English AND a 5/B in Science |
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Mechanical Maintenance |
16+ |
5 GCSE’s at grade 4/C or above to include Maths and English |
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Mechatronic Maintenance |
16+ |
5 GCSE’s at grade 4/C or above to include Maths and English |
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Precision Machining |
16+ |
5 GCSE’s at grade 4/C or above to include Maths and English |
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Quality Inspector |
16+ |
5 GCSE’s at grade 4/C or above to include Maths and English |
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Control and Instrumentation – Maintenance |
16+ |
5 GCSE’s at grade 4/C or above to include Maths and English |
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Control and Instrumentation – Tech Author |
16+ |
Two A Levels at grade C/4 or above. One subject in English or Mathematics (or equivalent) |
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5 GCSE’s at grade 4/C or above to include Maths and English |
Cicero Consulting Ltd: PR Apprenticeship
Applications Open
H/Advisors Cicero is an integrated communications agency based in London, Brussels and Dublin
and is part of one of the world’s largest communications groups, Havas. This is a fantastic
opportunity to work in a fast-paced corporate communications team on predominately financial
services and tech industry clients.
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/1000213472
AtkinsRéalis: Apprenticehsips
Applications Open
New name. New era. SNC-Lavalin, Atkins and Faithful+Gould have united under the new name
AtkinsRéalis, a global 36,000 people strong company - it means the opportunities for you in future
just got even more exciting!
They have a wide range of apprenticeship programmes at levels 3-5 and Level 6 degree
apprenticeships, in key hubs across the UK. There's all the traditional engineering programmes you
would expect, and lots of non-engineering opportunities to explore including Digital and Technology
Solutions, Environmental Practitioner and Architectural Assistant.
https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/uk-early-careers/apprenticeships
Work Experience
Scientists of the Future Day
Register Your Interest
Wednesday 14th February 2024
09:15 – 15.45
The University of Reading, supported by the biochemical society, is delighted to be hosting an all-day science workshop for years 11 and 12, to give students a chance to experience what it is like to be a scientist first-hand.
Attendees will have the opportunity to undertake a series of laboratory activities, talk to current University of Reading science students, and explore our beautiful campus. If you enjoy science at school but are not sure if you want to go to university, then this will be an excellent opportunity to find out what it is like.
The lab activities you will experience on the day will be:
Forensics and DNA: Solve the mystery using this powerful technique to separate
DNA. Learn how to undertake gel electrophoresis and use micropipettes; real
techniques that are used in diagnostic and research labs.
Chemistry: Explore the science of equilibria and learn how these relate to the
cycles of life. We will also demonstrate just how much energy is stored in sugary
sweets!
Food & Nutritional Sciences: Have you ever wondered how or why we taste things
the way that we do? This session will look to explore this through your sense of
taste and smell and start to explain the science behind the phenomena of taste
Click the button below and fill out the form to register your interest.
Scientists of the Future Day Registration of Interest (office.com)
In2STEM - STEM Work Experience
I wanted to share this opportunity for your Y12 students to undertake a work experience placement in a STEM organisation. We received one application from your school last year and it would be great to have some more applications this year.
Our programme has been renamed to be the In2STEM programme to be more explicit on the inclusion of technology, engineering and maths placements, rather than just sciences.
As before, our programme will include access to skills and careers workshops as well as the opportunity to take part in competitions. The highlight remains the in-person work experience placement which students receive a bursary for to cover travel and lunch costs. The programme will take place between 22 July and 23 August 2024.
We work exclusively with students from disadvantaged backgrounds and applicants have to meet at least one of our additional eligibility criteria, like being eligible for free school meals. You can find out more on our website.
https://in2scienceuk.org/students/student-eligibility/
Applications for our programme are open now and close on 22 December.
https://in2scienceuk.org/students/apply/
RAF Engineering Insight Event
· Tuesday 5th December 2023, 5.00pm - 6.30pm
· Open to all students in Y11, Y12 Y13 & Y14 – NI (S4, S5 & S6 – Scotland)
· Targeted to students looking to get into Engineering and STEM
· Application link à https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/RAFVirtualEngineering
Hackathon UK: Tech work Experience
When looking for work experience in the tech industry, pupils have a wide variety of opportunities
available. Easy places to start include events such as ‘Hackathons’. These social coding events are
great opportunities for pupils to network and practice their coding ability, whilst also giving them
some tangible experience to add to their CVs!
https://www.hackathons.org.uk/
Career Days: Computer Science Work Experience and Careers Day
In the morning session you will focus on everything you need to do in order to study Computer
Science at university, from your applications to subject choices at school and grades to obtaining
work experience, by the end of the session you should have an understanding of everything you will
need to do in order to get a place at university.
We’ll also cover all the various career roles a degree in Computer Science can lead to, expanding
your understanding of the career and hopefully introducing you to some other options you could
consider too.
https://www.careerdays.co.uk/apply-now/lqceim944cfi4anw0qf8qxf53gkoiy
YP: Insight to Lloyds Banking Group
The UK's Biggest Bank - are you a wondering what to do when you leave school? Lloyds Banking
Group Careers Live brings together colleagues to share their experience in their role with young
people, providing insight and inspiration into the world of work. Participants can ask questions in
the live chat and learn about the range of roles on offer.
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/LloydsBankingGroupCareersLive
University Information & Summer Schools
University of Surrey: December Taster Days
These free subject-specific Taster Days allow you to discover more about a subject at undergraduate
level. As well as academic sessions, current students will be on hand to support you throughout the
day and share their experiences of university life. On campus Subject Taster Days available in
Nutritional Science and Biological Sciences.
https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/surrey/december-taster-days-2023
University of Leeds: Business & Management
Starting a Business 1: Vision and Opportunity. Interested in starting a business? This course will
help you define your vision and discover opportunities to make it happen.
Queen Mary University of London: Modern Languages Taster Session
As well as giving you an overview of their exciting programmes of study, this event will include a
short and accessible taster session offering an insight into what studying languages will be like at
Queen Mary. You will also have an opportunity to speak to current students.
Hartpury University: Annual Christmas lecture – Farming: A World of BIG DATA and Tech
Hartpury offer degrees with a range of entry levels across specialist areas of agriculture, animal,
business, equine, sport, and veterinary nursing. Find the subject and pathway that works for you.
University of Surrey: December Taster Days
These free subject-specific Taster Days allow you to discover more about a subject at undergraduate
level. As well as academic sessions, current students will be on hand to support you throughout the
day and share their experiences of university life. On campus Subject Taster Days available in
Nutritional Science and Biological Sciences.
https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/surrey/december-taster-days-2023