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Careers information, apprenticeship vacancies and higher education information can be found on the webpage under Students-Work Experience and Careers. http://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/students/work-experience-careers/
Careers inspiration and advice from BBC Bitesize
Explore BBC Bitesize’s brand new collection of free, online careers resources offering a wealth of inspiration and advice for students.
This new resources offer a rich collection of case studies across a wide range of sectors, linking curriculum subjects and the world of work: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/careers
Online careers programme for 11-18 year olds
START is an online careers programme designed to connect 11-18 year olds with their future career potential.
The programme is broken down into sections on ‘world of work’ with a job search according to subject, skill or interest; ‘what to study’ about pathways and qualifications; ‘where to learn’ which views all colleges, universities, sixth forms, training providers and UTC; and ‘employability’ which has sections on work experience, work preparation including CV writing, covering letters and interview preparation. There is also the facility for students to upload their personal statement and CV, so they can start to build their own careers profile.
Students can access the programme at home via the website (www.startprofile.com) with the student code they have been issued with – contact Mrs Turner for further details.
Y11 students – Decisionz Magazine Please follow the link below to the latest Decisionz magazine. This is a free online publication that provides a wealth of advice and guidance for students who will be looking to take on the next step in their lives post Y11. It provides advice about colleges in Derbyshire, how to make applications to college and sixth forms and information about careers.
http://magazine.decisionz.co.uk/books/qdus/#p=1
Buxton & Leek College
Buxton & Leek College have finished their Virtual Information Events which have taken place over recently. Their next expected events will take on a similar format and will appear on their website. Students can still register for these events the same way as last time through the registration form on the website to ensure they get an appointment slot.
Register at: https://www.blc.ac.uk/virtual-information-evening-2/
As part of the event Buxton & Leek College launched a new part of their website containing lots of video content and information relevant to any school leavers thinking about coming to the college. It is a useful resource and makes for easy exploring.
To access follow the link below: https://www.blc.ac.uk/about-blc/virtual-open-day/
Normally the college would offer to host application workshops to support students who want to come to Buxton & Leek College. They would like to continue this commitment towards supporting students who otherwise find applying to college difficult and will be running group video chat sessions with students over Teams or speaking to students over the phone to provide information advice and guidance or to walk them through the application process.
Learn Live - & Free resources
Learn Live have a virtual pod within www.myfuture.org.uk (located within the careers and transitions zone). Within their pod there is a live streaming TV screen – they will be streaming careers linked videos from over 300 organisations continually through the platform, as an example the Royal Navy are streaming currently.
Linked to that within the ‘Welcome to the Careers and Transitions zone’ you will see a ‘more videos’ hotspot with over 150 pre-recorded videos that have been recently added from organisations such as KPMG, Barclays, Mental Health charities etc.
My Future app and website
My Future is a virtual gateway to support students with their next steps.
• Meet local employers and explore apprenticeship opportunities • Work with training providers to learn about and access courses that are available • Virtually visit post 16 institutions including colleges and universities • Learn about the employment opportunities in your town
To access My Future click on the link below: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/about-chesterfield/learning/myfuture/
If you are using a PC click on the launch full screen button below to enter the platform or if you are using a mobile or tablet download the app from m.appbuild.io/myfuture
Unifrog Careers programme
We have signed up to the careers programme ‘Unifrog’ which offers students careers advice, support and guidance. Students in years 10 and 11 have been emailed with the log on details for Unifrog.
If students have not received an email they can access the website through the link - www.unifrog.org/sign-in and click on ‘forgotten password’ to reset the password and log in.
Virtual work experience opportunities - Unifrog
Unifrog have added over 110 virtual work experience placements to the special opportunities tool as they recognise how difficult it is for students to secure work experience at the moment.
Students can also find paid-for programmes such as InvestIN's Future Doctor Programme.
The virtual WEX placements are all on the special opportunities tool. You can find the tool in the 'Searching for opportunities' section of the Student homepage.
Once you've selected which country you're from, the tool asks which country you're interested in searching opportunities from. To find all the virtual WEX opportunities, select 'Online/ Worldwide'
You then select up to 10 subject areas you're interested in and click through to the longlist. From here, you can create a shortlist of up to 10 opportunities. Your shortlist gives you information about what to expect from the placement and how to apply for it.
Log in to the Unifrog platform and take a look at the 110+ opportunities available now: https://www.unifrog.org/sign-in?mc_cid=86bb8723ab&mc_eid=d6738d8f3a
Speakers for Schools have added more exclusive virtual work experience opportunities on the Experience portal for East Midlands students.
New Virtual Work Experience Opportunities:
VWEX The Office of Communications - Ofcom
https://www.s4snextgen.org/Opportunities/View/id/949 Dates: 15 - 19 February 2021 Age: 16+ Application Deadline: 15 January 2021
Govia Thameslink Railway
https://www.s4snextgen.org/Opportunities/View/id/946 Date: 17 February 2021 Age: 14+ Application Deadline: 17 January 2021
Nursing
https://www.s4snextgen.org/Opportunities/View/id/929 Dates: 15 – 19 February 2021 Duration: 9am – 3pm Age: 16+ Application Deadline: 25 January 2021
Students interested should apply as soon as possible to have the best chance of success. Opportunities may close early if many applications are received.
For a full list of placements follow the link below to sign in, search and apply: https://www.s4snextgen.org/
