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AND PROGRESSION LRSFC ISSUE 35 JANUARY 2022
Happy New Year from the Careers department! We hope you all had a restful break, and used the time to think about your next steps. We know that University is not for everyone, so this issue is all about Apprenticeships. It builds on the information provided by our partner, Form the Future, at this week's virtual Apprenticeship Fair. We hope you attended - if not, we will make sure you can catch up by viewing the event's recording. Read on to find some of the latest live vacancies along with details of companies offering a variety of Apprenticeship Schemes. Year 2 students! If you have decided not to apply to University or are still not sure it's the right option for you, have you considered what else you might do? Year 1 students! Start your career planning now! This time next year you should already have a good idea of what comes next: the UCAS deadline will be upon you and if you decide University is not for you - what next?
We know from experience and our alumni destinations that students who have a clear progression plan are more likely to achieve higher grades in their exams and fulfil their potential. What do you want to be doing this time next year? What about the year after that? Maybe an apprenticeship is the perfect fit for you. Do you know all the options available to you? Make sure you visit the Careers and Progression SharePoint pages to keep up to date with further events and opportunities and find further information. If you click the follow button at the top of the page it will keep you updated with new content. We need your feedback in order to keep this magazine relevant to you - so please do email careers@longroad.ac.uk to let us know what you think.
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COLLEGE NEWS
Long Road Virtual Apprenticeship Fair Thursday 27th January 5-7pm In collaboration with
Speak to a range of Employers from all different sectors, and find out what they look for in an Apprentice, ask questions and find out when they are recruiting. Hear what steps companies are taking to reduce their carbon footprint and help young people build sustainable and rewarding future careers.
Companies due to attend include: NHS & Cambridge University Hospitals AstraZeneca Savills UK Deloitte Cambridgeshire Constabulary First Intuition Bespak - Recipharm Grant Thornto
Register now at: https://hopin.com/events/long-road-apprenticeship-fair-2022 to reserve your place.
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All current Long Road students are registered on Unifrog - so if you have never signed in before or have forgotten your login details all you need to do is go to unifrog.org, enter your Long Road email address and click forget password. Once logged in there are a number of options that you may be interested in, firstly the Exploring Pathways section: Interests and Personality Profiles take the quizzes to find out what it says about you. Careers/Subject Libraries - find out more detailed information about a subject/careers area, is it what you expected? MOOCS - Modern Open Online Courses - select an interest and see what short courses are available. The majority are free and it can be something extra to add to your Personal Statements or Job Application.
Already have a good idea of what you want to study or do for a job next? Jump to the Searching for opportunities section: University - find the tab you want to know more about, UK universities specifically Oxbridge or maybe you want to consider studying abroad there are a number of options to explore. Apprenticeships - find out the basic facts and find out what vacancies are available. Special Options - find out if you can apply for a Scholarship or additional tutoring session. Do any of the universities you are considering offer a Summer School you can access?
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FOCUS ON EMPLOYMENT AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Build your LinkedIn profile LinkedIn is fast becoming the leading and most effective networking tool. It's a social network, but for professional, with the aim of helping you make connections, build your network and follow companies you are interested. You can search for jobs and opportunities, and showcase your skills and experience. Be honest. Just like a CV, don't put anything on your profile that you can't back up with proof. And be professional: LinkedIn is not like Instagram or Facebook. Keep focused, and don't post if it's not relevant to your future career aims. All work experiences and skills are valuable. LinkedIn is all about branding yourself in a professional way so list skills and accomplishments but keep the profile picture professional.
Relate skills to the line of work you want, even without work experience you have probably learnt the skills in college. It will take time to build up a network so start as soon as possible and build up slowly. Every connection can be useful and even if not in the industry you want to work, someone in their network may be. Have you been on a company visit? If so, find them on LinkedIn and follow them. Has the college had a visiting speaker? Why not send them a connection request. Use every connection to your advantage, and your network will begin to grow. You never know who you might 'meet'! Most professionals want to help the next generation succeed. What have you got to lose?
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Apprenticeship Facts
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Pros Full-time job with training towards a qualification including a full degree. You will earn a wage and learn at the same time. No fees and no student debt! Full employment rights, holiday, sick pay and terms of employment. You will gain a recognised qualification at the end - and maybe even a permanent job. You may be able to work close to home - or spread your wings and start a new adventure. You will be building your professional network from the start. A University degree doesn't guarantee a job - an apprenticeship combines education with key skills, helping you to be more job-ready.
Cons You will be working and studying at the same time. It may involve a lot of evening and weekend study. It's not the easy option! You will not get the full University experience. It may take longer to gain the qualification. Competition - you may be one of 1000 applicants applying for 1 apprenticeship position. You may not be able to start at Degree Level - some require skills you may not have gained from your Level 3 studies and you may need to start as a Level 2 or 3 Apprentice and work your way up.
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Gov.UK - Find an Apprenticeship Live vacancies for September 2022 start go to: www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship IT Business Analysis - Digital and Technology Solutions Roche Industries Working in a cross-functional team you will be supporting the project scoping phase. Collaborating with business and IT stakeholders on the business case development for new initiatives including high-level solution options and resource estimates. Closing Date: 20th Feb 22 Possible Start Date: August 22
Software Engineering Degree Apprentice Leonardo Mw You will be working within world-class facilities regardless of which site you are based. Dependent on your role, you may be working in an office or lab environment or a combination of both. There may also be opportunities to travel between the Company’s UK sites to meet with colleagues, customers and suppliers. Closing Date: 13th March 22 Possible Start Date: September 22
Digital Marketing Apprenticeship TUI Group Uk An exciting opportunity to work towards a Level 4 Marketing Executive apprenticeship, whilst developing a rewarding career in our Digital Marketing team. You’ll gain unrivalled experience in how we go about raising awareness and engagement with our market-leading brands such as TUI, First Choice, Marella Cruises, and Crystal Ski Holidays. Closing date: 31 March 2022 Possible Start Date: September 22
Project Management Degree Apprentice WPS Hertford Local Government Team You will have the opportunity to work on some of the world’s most exciting engineering and design projects. WPS will invest in your learning and development and value the ideas and innovation you could bring to our team. Closing Date: 27th May 22 Possible Start Date: September 22
Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship Airbus (Stevenage) Airbus is looking for apprentices who are passionate about finding technical solutions in an environment where each new project has its own unique challenges; engineers who will strive to produce software of the highest quality, and are happy to be part of a community. Closing Date: 20th February Possible StartDate: September 22
Higher Technical Apprenticeship Airbus (Stevenage) Being a Higher Technical Apprentice at Airbus means you will get to develop both mechanical and electrical skills within our programme. You will be immersed in a stimulating design and manufacturing environment. Over the course of 3 – 4 years (tbc), you will study towards the Standard ST0855 – Space Engineering Technician Level 4 qualification and gain both academic knowledge and practical experience. Closing Date: 20th February Possible StartDate: September 22
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National Apprenticeship Week 2022 7-13th February 2022 National Apprenticeship Week 2022 is the 15th annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships. The week brings together businesses and apprentices across the country to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy.
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The theme for National Apprenticeship Week 2022 will be 'build the future'. It will reflect on how apprenticeships can help individuals to develop the skills and knowledge required for a rewarding career, and businesses to develop a talented workforce that is equipped with future-ready skills.
To keep upto date with events taking place visit: https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/influencers/naw-2022
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University. Degree. Career. But things have changed, and there are now many professional opportunities available to you straight out of school. You don’t need a degree to launch a successful career in the business world. Many senior leaders joined PwC without a university degree and have accelerated their careers. Things are changing and there are more opportunities than ever before to progress your career in accounting and technology – whether you want to jump straight into the working world, go to university, or both. If you want to join PwC to work in Accounting or Technology you can join their Flying Start Programme which is a combination Full-Time University but with three paid work experience placements at PwC with the contacts to help you straight into work once your degree is finished. The closing date for applications is the UCAS deadline date 26th January 2022. PwC Accounting Flying Start Degree https://www.pwc.co.uk/careers/studentcareers/school-careers/ourprogrammes/flying-startdegrees/accounting.html PwC Technology Flying Start Degree https://www.pwc.co.uk/careers/studentcareers/school-careers/ourprogrammes/flying-startdegrees/technology.html
If you are interested in Business Management they also offer a Higher Level Apprenticeship based at PwC's Belfast office you will be employed by PwC from the start and attend Ulster University 1 day a week. Our Operate business is an experienced team of over 2,000 people, working with clients across a number of industries and sectors; many of their clients are in Financial Services, but they also work in Oil & Gas, Utilities, Retail, Pharmaceuticals and Local Government. With so much continual change, competitive, economic, regulatory and political pressures work their way into every part of the business. Bringing together highly skilled, operational teams, they also continually invest across their business, including tried and tested processes and technology solutions, to make sure that they are ready to respond to clients’ changing needs. Regardless of your role, you’ll enjoy on-thejob training and coaching, alongside time out to study at university. You’ll have access to the same progression opportunities whether you join straight from school or as a graduate. PwC Flying Start Business Management Apprenticeship https://www.pwc.co.uk/careers/studentcareers/school-careers/ourprogrammes/flying-start-degrees/businessmanagement.html
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Bright Start Apprenticeship Programmes https://www.deloitte.com/uk/en/pages/careers/ Audit & Assurance Innovation. Strategy. Far-reaching impact. Develop critical thinking skills and judgement to analyse and solve complex problems for businesses ranging from water purification to doughnut manufacturing.
Governance, Risk & Regulation Proactive. Reactive. Disruptive. Work with and learn from brilliant people to transform the way clients respond to uncertainty. Your expertise will help clients gain a competitive advantage and comply with changing laws and best practices.
Business & Financial Advisory Creative problem-solving. Constant change. Innovative thinking. Develop a wide mix of skills to provide advice and services far beyond pure financial diligence. You’ll gain deep insights into your clients’ industries and solve challenging problems.
Human Capital & Actuarial Influential. Transformational. Fascinating. Develop some of the broadest and most sought-after skills in the business. Help clients maximise their people by combining innovation, leadership skills and practical business knowledge.
Cyber Futuristic. Challenging. Influential. Become a specialist in the issues that keep our clients awake at night. You’ll learn to anticipate and understand emerging threats to help guide clients through a transforming digital landscape.
Legal Unique. Challenging. Revolutionary. Get the skills and qualifications you need to take your seat in one of the most exciting and forward-thinking legal teams in the country. Collaborate across the business on projects with global impact.
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Trainee Accountants: Autumn 2022 Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Huntingdon, Ipswich & Saxmundham Ensors are now accepting applications for thjeir AAT and ICAEW/ACCA trainee programmes which commence in the autumn of 2022. Trainee vacancies are available at the Ensors offices noted above. (Please note that no vacancies are available at our London office). By joining Ensors as a Trainee Accountant you will be able to study for professional qualifications whilst also gaining vital hands-on, task-focused work experience in a busy, growing multidisciplinary practice.
Key skills required: • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work well in a team environment. • Self-motivated, hard-working, flexible and prepared to undertake some travel. • Ambitious with drive and resilience. • Enthusiasm with a keen interest in learning and professional development. • Excellent analytical skills with an eye for detail.
As an AAT trainee, you will follow formal training through an apprenticeship framework for the AAT qualification. Ensors expect applicants to be non-graduates and require you to have (or be predicted to gain) either a minimum of 2 A levels at Grade C or above (including Maths) OR the equivalent standard in a business-related vocational qualification. If you do not hold a Maths A level, then we expect minimum attainment of Grade 6 / Grade B in GCSE Maths. Once AAT qualified you may go on to study for chartered qualifications.
Ensors have a fantastic study support package to offer. The firm will pay all tuition and Institute fees and you will also be entitled to paid time off for your studies, along with mentoring support. Their client portfolio includes business clients across the spectrum from the very small to groups turning over several hundreds of million pounds including OMBs, subsidiaries of larger international groups, charities, pension schemes and LLPs. You can expect a stimulating and varied portfolio of work, coupled with the possibility of rotation across a number of our departments during your training period.
Further information about working life as a trainee at Ensors, and what our current trainees have to say about working for them, is available here: https://www.ensors.co.uk/aboutus/workingatensors/trainee-scheme/
If you are interested in joining an awardwinning team and earning while you learn at Ensors, please submit your CV and cover letter via email to recruitment@ensors.co.uk. Please also include the following information: • Tell us in your covering letter why an accountancy career at Ensors is for you. • Which of the above office locations you are applying for (in order of preference - if applicable). • Full details of your academic results (including predicted results, where applicable). • If you have applied previously to Ensors, please indicate this.
The deadline for applications is 31 January 2022. Ensors regret due to the volume of applications received, they cannot reply to all applicants individually. If you have not heard from them by 18 February 2022, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Postal applications not accepted
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/careers/
Many of the Television Networks now recruit Apprentices and the BBC is just one of them. They currently have four different talent schemes running; Journalism Production Design & Engineering Business The majority of these schemes are not local to Cambridge but if you are willing to travel or relocate they could an option for you.
Broadcast Engineering Degree Apprentice Scheme - Level 6 Closing Date: 31st January 2022 Start Date: September 2022 Locations: Southampton, Nottingham, Belfast, Glasgow, Salford and London. Learn about technologies and systems for Develop the specialised skills to design, build and maintain the media production and broadcasting technologies and systems that take the BBC into the future.
Work Experience and Insight events Clifford Chance Law Work Experience Day online Wednesday, February 2, 2022 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM This event will particularly focus on Clifford Chances ACCESS scheme, information about the scheme and applying to it. You'll also get to meet the recruiters! Click HERE to register
Arm Application Masterclass online Thursday, February 17, 2022 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Knowledge is power. And who knows more about digitalising the world than you, who was born into a digital world? That’s why Arm respects the capabilities of young people and wants to meet with you at this work experience event, run by their Cambridge team. Click HERE to register
Barclays Bank Apprenticeship Insight Events online Various Dates Barclays are hosting a series of virtual career sessions to provide more information about Barclays Apprenticeship opportunities and our diversity networks. Whether you already know what you would like to do with your career or you are still exploring possible opportunities – please join to learn more about the work, culture and range of possibilities available. Click HERE to register
Countryside Lay the foundations for your career in property! 14th February - 25th February Interested in the business of housebuilding? Then the Destiny programme with Countryside could be perfect for you… CYou’ll learn about Countryside themselves, their values, culture and purpose, how Countryside develops communities and how you should market yourself if you want to work in property. Take the first step towards a Countryside career with this programme. Click HERE to register
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Apprenticeship Vacancies
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PEM are currently recruiting for Trainee Tax Advisers to join their Business Tax and Personal Tax teams and to study towards professional qualifications (ATT). You will either be a graduate or have a minimum of 3 A levels (grade B and above), have a professional approach, good eye for detail, excellent communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team. To apply, please send your application to Toni Munro at recruitment@pem.co.uk or by using the form on their website HERE.
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PEM are currently recruiting for Trainee Accountants to join both the Audit & Accounts and VFO Teams. You will need a minimum of three ‘A’ Levels, (A or B grade), ideally in relevant subjects (maths, business, economics etc), have a professional approach, good eye for detail and excellent communication skills. You’ll enjoy working as part of a busy team and whilst you will be expected to work hard you will also have lots of fun along the way! PEM say they are a friendly, supportive and flexible firm, offering exceptional training and excellent career progression. To apply, please send your application to Toni Munro at recruitment@pem.co.uk or by using the form on their website HERE.
To find out more about PEM and the benefits included if you become an employee visit https://www.pem.co.uk/about-us/careers/
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ONLINE RESOURCES
When searching for Apprenticeships and Work Experience there is a wide range of resources available online. Firstly for Long Road students is the SharePoint pages, accessible via the Progression tab on Moodle these pages contain useful information on everything Progression related. Find some of the latest Apprenticeship Vacancies the college has been asked to advertise, look for some Virtual Work experience or check out the Food for Thought section for the latest Progression news. All you need is your college login and you can access the site from anywhere.
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Watch a range of apprenticeship focused videos recorded, available now on ClickView. Log in with your college email and password and access Libraries/Long Road Sixth Form College/Long Road Libraries/ Careers.
Companies include: Amazon Cambridge University Press Cambridge Regional College Aveva Cambridge University Hospitals WSP First Intuition
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Apprenticeship Opportunities currently live on Pathway CTM website www.pathwayctm.com/register Level 6 Cyber Security Apprentice, London. Closing Date 7th February
Level 6 Solicitor Apprentice, Multiple Locations. Closing Date 23rd January
Level 4 Audit Apprentice Multiple Locations. Closing Date 30th January
Level 7 Law Apprentice London. Closing Date 30th January
Level 6 Applied Intelligence Embedded Electronics Degree Apprentice. Chelmsford. Closing Date 4th February.
Sign up to Pathway CTM now to find out more.
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DISCOVER APPRENTICESHIPS 9th February 10:00 - 18:00 Book your place now for a day of inspiration, information, and live employers. Featuring everything you need to discover if an apprenticeship might be right for you – all packed into one day, and online.
Meet big name employers Discover popular apprenticeships and where they can take you Join live interview clinics and CV workshops Get tips on how to decide your path Take part in Q&As with employers Hear what it’s really like from current apprentices Find out how to land your dream apprenticeship
https://www.ucas.com/events/discover-apprenticeships-404016
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ALUMNI SUCESSES
Dylan Kimberley
Dylan Kimberley Accounting Apprentice What are you doing since leaving Long Road? I started an apprenticeship in August 2021 at an Accountancy firm in Cambridge called PEM.
How does the apprenticeship work? Our apprenticeship functions by spending one day at college (an accountancy training centre on Hills Road) and the other four days at work, full time.
After no prior work experience in this industry, I did not know what to expect before starting here, however, the firm is very friendly and supportive of our progress. With an intake of 17 of us in August, spread over different ages around 18-25, I had a great network of like-minded colleagues/friends in a very similar position to me.
What is the qualification you are aiming to achieve? The qualification is called AAT, which is usually done by school leavers, such as myself. There is another qualification called ACA/ACCA which you can only do once you have qualified with the AAT or you have a degree from a university (which could be a degree on anything, no matter how similar it is to accountancy!). These students tend to do a whole week or two of college days at once, rather than a day a week spread out over a longer period. Once qualifying with ACA/ACCA you are known as a qualified accountant. This qualification is equivalent to a masters degree.
What type of work are you doing? The majority of us are in the audit sector, which is different to virtual finances (VFO), tax, corporate finance and private clients. We all have different job roles across these sectors yet we share a lot of the same training/studying.
How has the transition to work been for you? Working full time took a lot of getting used to, as I had begun this apprenticeship after a long 14 weeks of summer holiday, however, I believe it is a sensible route to go down instead of university as it means you can gain experience, a qualification and a salary all at the same time, while hopefully qualifying sooner, in a specific industry, than those at university. What support does PEM give you? We each have assigned mentors and appraisers that we can go to at any time for help or if we’re struggling with anything, as well as 6 monthly appraisals where we can talk over our progress at work and college to see how we’re doing. Are there any exams involved in your apprenticeship? At college after our modules, which for AAT last anywhere between 2 weeks at a time to 6 weeks at a time (one day a week), we have an exam which we can book ourselves whenever we feel ready. We have already had two since we started in August. These exams all lead to a final synoptic exam.
What else is involved in the qualification side of your apprenticeship? There is a lot of admin that comes with our apprenticeships, such as learning logs to show how many hours of our time is spent learning, development tasks and appraisal forms, all for our study provider and our employers. All of this, and the exams, help towards a grade our employer comes up with which is a reflector of how well we’re doing overall. What about the day to day work? In the workplace, straight away we were given actual work for actual clients, rather than any practice pieces, and if we got stuck we always had multiple people to go to to ask for help if needed. My first week was at a client's office and on my second day, I was talking to the client on my own and going through some accounting material. What are your plans for the future? I have enjoyed my first 4 / 5 months in the workplace and plan to go onto the ACA qualification once I have finished the AAT qualification in Spring 2023.
PARENT HUB
Deloitte apprenticeships parents' insight webinar If your child is in Years 10-13, don't miss out on this parents’ insight webinar in partnership with Deloitte, on Tuesday 1st February at 6.30 pm. Hear all about apprenticeship opportunities at Deloitte, and how your child can earn and learn, gain professional and degree level qualifications, and help to solve clients' problems right from the start. • Find out about how apprenticeship opportunities at Deloitte can kickstart your child's career.
• Hear from experts at Deloitte on how your child can make their application stand out • PLUS a Q and A session, giving you an opportunity to ask any questions If you want to support your child to forge a brilliant career with a business that is making an impact worldwide, register now.
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