CAREERS NEWSLETTER
2017-‐18
ISSUE 12 – Thursday 29 March 2018 This impromptu newsletter respectfully canvasses parents for their support with a number of Bablake Careers Department initiatives. Articles promised for Issue 12 w ill now appear in our first edition of the Summer Term.
HELP! WE NEED SOMEBODY… NOT JUST ANYBODY!
Without decrying the immense value of marketing materials we receive and articles we devour in the national media or on social media platforms such as LinkedIn and Twitter, without any doubt, most of the best information gleaned by our Careers department derives from excellent support offered by both Bablake parents and our former pupils. We would very much appreciate help in the following areas: • Work experience or work shadowing placements for our Sixth Form students – esp. for Monday 2 – Thursday 6 July 2018. • Interviewers for our Lower Sixth Mock Interview Morning – Saturday 30 June 2018. • Guest blogs about your daily travails or aspects related to the world of work. • Offers and contacts to lead a Thursday lunchtime Careers Forum for our students. • Attendance at our biennial Careers Convention – Thursday 23rd January 2020. • ‘What I wish I had known at 13, 16 and or 18!’ Any snapshot wisdom here would be gratefully received. • Notice of Post 18 employment opportunities, esp. apprenticeships.
To reply electronically, please email mgw@bablake.coventry.sch.uk or complete the form that will be posted on www.2morrow-‐2day.com.
We are also beginning to search for mentors for our Sixth Form students and would be interested in your thoughts about this. We have recently approached our former pupils and already received some very generous offers of Skype/ email support in this exciting area.
Please be reassured that your kind offers and any necessary data submitted will only be used in relation to specific guidance for Bablake pupils. Should you wish it to be deleted at any point or not stored in a spreadsheet, please alert us.
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TALKING POINTS
BABLAKE MUSICIANS EXCEL
Our fine musicians received much deserved praise for their exceptional performance at the Easter Concert this week. Invaluable team & solo skills were shown by all involved.
THURSDAY CAREERS FORUM SESSION 14 Thursday 19 April ‘Medical School Admissions’ Former pupil, Kian Patel, a current Cardiff University medical student, will discuss some of his findings from his intercalated degree in Medical Education and a project looking at the gender balance in applications to medical schools. Will suit current Sixth Form students.
OUTSTANDING WORK
SESSION 15 Thursday 3 May ‘Studying and M aking a Career in Sport’ A presentation by Jordan Dearne from UCFB (https://www.ucfb.com/) on its exciting courses and future paths with sport. Suitable for 4th year pupils and above. Bring your own lunch. Squash and biscuits provided.
A REMINDER!
Employers love the skills a prospective employee demonstrates through any charity work.
Well done, Sam, on your British Heart Foundation fundraising.
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY TASTER SESSIONS
Lower Sixth students interested in forensics, journalism, marketing or trading should email mgw@bablake.coventry.sch.uk a.s.a.p. for information about workshop opportunities in early May/ June.
‘BEYOND BABLAKE’ WEEK (L6th) – Monday 2 July to Friday 6 July All Lower Sixth students are planning their schedule for this week and we are already very impressed with the exciting plans already established by many of the year group. Involvement with Sports Day (Senior/ Junior), Bablake’s T20 festival, CREST or EPQ research, and university open day/ taster day visits are also all suitable plans for the week. If you are lacking ‘inspiration’ for this week, please see MGAW a.s.a.p. to discuss further.
** ISSUE 13 Preview ** 18 Before 18 Update
Apprenticeship myths dispelled th Report on our 5 Year CV Challenge Buzz!
CONTACT BABLAKE CAREERS
Mr Mark Woodward
Email: mgw@bablake.coventry.sch.uk Twitter: @bablakecareers FB: www.facebook.com/bablakecareers Website: www.2morrow-‐2day.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin/markwoodward Blog: http://bablakecareers.tumblr.com/ Spotify: http://www.spotify.com/18before18