CAREERS
Work Experience
STEM careers guide
University advice and open days
Apprenticeship advice
AND PROGRESSION LRSFC ISSUE 33 OCTOBER 2021
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PWC FLYING START PROGRAMME
PWC FLYING START PROGRAMME
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IBM CAREER OPTIONS
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P19 UCAS - FIND OUT MORE
WORK EXPERIENCE
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P8-11 IBM CAREER OPTIONS
VESPA INTRODUCTION
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STEM SMART SMBP SKILLS EVENT
NUFFIELD RESEARCH PLACEMENTS
ANGLIAN WATER IT APPRENTICESHIP EVENT
UCAS - FIND OUT MORE
CONTEXTUAL OFFERS EXPLAINED
UCAS POINT EXPLAINED
UNIVERSITY OPEN DAYS AND EVENTS
ESCAPE STUDIOS
STEM GUIDE FOR PARENTS
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Welcome back to our second issue for this academic year, we hope you found our last issue useful. Please do continue to give us your feedback on what you like and what you don't! email us at: CareersDept@longroad.ac.uk In this issue, you will find useful links to a number of organisations offering work experience (P5) along with some specific opportunities local employers have shared with us directly. These include PWC's Flying Start (P7)programme and IBM's School levers programme (P811).
If you are a Year 2 student you will be seriously considering your options for next year, have you decided yet? If not the Online Resources section (P13 onwards) feature a number of online events and resources you can access to try and help you decide. If you are in your first year with Long Road it's not too early to start your research. Vision is an important part of any course and helps you understand the importance of the subjects you are studying. Make sure you use the links on the back page of this magazine to access the Careers and Progression SharePoint pages to keep up to date with further events and opportunities.
The Careers Team
In the following pages of the eMag, we will attempt to categorise each article according to the VESPA model. As you will know, the VESPA model is comprised of 5 skills that together, will help to focus your attention on what you want to do in the future, and what you are doing to achieve your goal. Done properly, it is designed to help you establish and sustain a positive mindset, leading to an improved chance of success.
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FOCUS ON EMPLOYMENT AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Work Experience Work Experience is always a good way to find out if a career is what your expecting. A number of companies are still not allowing the face to face visits but are offering virtual sessions. Visit Speakers for Schools and register to find out what experiences they have on offer. They have a range of insight and work experience opportunities for you to apply for.
Uptree offers a range of work experience, career events and apprenticeships with some of the largest employers. Register for a free account and attend an application masterclass to get tips from real-life recruiters. Make sure you visit the Long Road progression pages SharePoint to keep updated with additional opportunities along with advice for making applications.
Springpod is another useful website that offers work experience and apprenticeships. Boost your personal statement or CV and get yourself career ready!
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Find out about a range of oppertunities on our SharePoint pages HERE
Virtual Work Experience Santander Insight Day 16th November Meet some of Santander's most passionate employees, gain an insight into banking, get tips on how to apply for their one-week placements, apprenticeship and graduate programmes, there’s interview preparation and CV workshops too Closing date for applications: 18th October. CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Bentley 'BeProud' 28th October The 'BeProud' virtual work experience gives LGBTQ+ students and Allies the opportunity to get an extraordinary insight into this unique company and the steps the Bentley Colleagues are taking to remove blockers for diverse needs and inclusivity. Closing date for applications: 17th October. CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Discovery Session: Explore a Career in Tech! Turnitin UK Ltd 25th November An exciting panel discussion featuring early career Turnitin (https://www.turnitin.com/) professionals. Students will hear from team members, who will candidly share about their experience working in educational technology (both technical and nontechnical roles). Closing date for applications: 25th October. CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Unleash your coding hero with Kainos Various November dates are available Over the 3 days that you’ll spend with Kainos, you will get to experience a taste of everything they do, meet the people, and get handson experience of web development. The closing date for applications depends on the date chosen. CLICK HERE TO APPLY
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Students must register for a free Speakers for Schools account to apply for any of these experiences. Register HERE
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Information Technology Degree Apprentice
Applications open on Monday 25th October for September 2022 start. To give students and parents an opportunity to hear more about the Apprenticeship, Anglian Water is running an online Insight Webinar. The webinar will be approximately 30 minutes online via Microsoft Teams on the following dates: Wednesday 3rd November 17:30-18:00 The Webinar will be introducing who Anglian Water are, their purpose and values, as well as the many benefits of completing a Degree Apprenticeship. You will hear from current and previous IT Degree Apprentices who will share their own experiences and complete a live Q&A. Anglian Water has a fantastic opportunity for 4 individuals to earn while they learn on our 4½ year Information Technology Degree Apprenticeship with Aston University. This is an ideal prospect for you if you would like to study for a degree, and have a great job at the same time, as Anglian Water will cover your programme costs and pay you a salary too! This programme offers a combination of part-time classroom study at University (covid restrictions allowing), distance learning and work-based training to give you a BSc Honours degree in Digital and Technology Solutions as well as an Apprenticeship certificate. You’ll also gain valuable skills and technical knowledge, with guidance and support throughout from an experienced team helping you apply your learning to solve real-life problems. You’ll play a vital role as part of a friendly team exploring and finding ways of using innovative technology, harnessing the power of graphical information systems, machine learning and cloud capability to ensure the service and solutions we provide are cutting edge. IT is central to the success of Anglian Water and you’ll be at the heart of it. To register for the next event visit:
https://anglianwatercareers.co.uk/early-careers/apprentices/
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ONLINE RESOURCES
UCAS is widely known as the go-to place for University applications but do you know what else it has to offer? Use the explore tool to search by subject area, find out more about the course at the university level and what the general entry requirements are. Once you know which course is for you see which Universities offer it, each will have different entry requirements.
If you are not sure University is for you visit the Apprenticeship tab to find out more and register for smart alerts to receive notifications about new opportunities. If you have no idea what to do next try the Careers Quiz to find out what would suit your personality.
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What Are Contextual Offers?
First-generation higher Contextual offers recognise that academic potential is not always indicated in grades and considers how personal circumstances may have impacted achievement. Contextual offers often offer a grade reduction below the standard entry requirements for the course. For example, the ordinary required grades might be AAA, but if a student had attended a state school from a lower socio-economic background a contextual offer of ABB could be made based on the circumstances of the student. The purpose of Contextual Offers is to help widen participation at universities and help students from disadvantaged backgrounds get access to higher education. Not all universities offer Contextual Offers, but the number that do is rapidly increasing. Eligibility varies from university to university but typically you must meet at least one of the following:
education students (the first in their immediate family to attend university) Students from low socio-economic groups Students from schools with low progression Students living in low-participation neighbourhoods Students who have spent time in care Students who are refugees or asylum seekers Students who have participated in Access to University/Widening Participation programmes.
Visit individual university websites or call their admissions department to find out more.
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A LEVEL AND ADVANCED VCE If you are taking 3x A-Levels each of these are worth a set of UCAS points. If you achieve 3 A* grades each one is worth 56 points. Do you know how many points you need to get onto your chosen University course?
BTECS (KNOWN AS NATIONALS)
So what if you are taking an Applied Course (Diploma) or a mixture? The majority of Applied Courses carry the same value as an A-Level so an Extended Diploma is worth 168 points (same as 3xA*). (some exceptions apply check UCAS website for more details).
To double-check how many points your predicted grades are worth visit: https://www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator
University Open Days October SATURDAY 16TH OCTOBER University of Northampton Waterside Campus, 08:45 to 15:00 University of Greenwich Greenwich, Avery Hill and Medway campuses 10:00 to 15:00
WEDNESDAY 20TH OCTOBER TEDI-London Virtual event. 10:30 to 12:00 or on-campus 16:00 to 19:00
University of Kent, Medway Campus 10:00 to 14:00 SATURDAY 23RD OCTOBER University of Kent on-campus and virtual 10:00 to 14:00 Backstage Academy On-campus 12:00 to 15:00 Bangor University Virtual event. 14:00 to 18:00
Wednesday 27TH- Friday 29TH OCTOBER Teeside University Residential on-campus 09:30 TO 16:00 Book your place here: HTTPS://TEES.AC.UK/RESIDENTIAL
FRIDAY 29TH OCTOBER University of Chichester on-campus 09:30 TO 16:00 SATURDAY 30TH OCTOBER Bath Spa University on-campus 09:00 to 13:00 or 13:30 to 17:30 SUNDAY 31ST OCTOBER Bangor University on campus 09.15 to 16:30
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Interested in Creative Industry? Escape Studios are part of Pearson College London and specialise in Animation, Games, Art and Visual Effects.
They are offering a number of open day options and taster courses for students. On-Campus Open days:
Their website says you will get taught be leaders in digital arts 'ranked 1st in the UK by the Rookies'. Courses are designed, developed and delivered in collaboration with leading studios to make sure that they stay relevant.
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16th October from 10 am 6th November from 10 am
Booking is essential. Alternatively, sign up for On-demand Open Days to access content when it suits you.
To view booking details and further dates click HERE
PARENT HUB
STEM and parents’ guides
This year, Success at School have created both a STEM and a Parents' careers guide, to help students and parents navigate through the confusing world of careers choices. To receive these guides straight to your inbox visit https://bit.ly/3uVccGA.
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