HE & Careers Newsletter March 2021

Hymers

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HE & Careers News MARCH 2021

Careers News...

Higher Education News... > The Conversation - Academic articles in all areas to explore your subject - great for interviews and personal statements! > Covid in Scotland: Dental schools unable to take on new students

> BBC Headroom - Mental Health Toolkit: “Whether it is everyday tips, sounds to relax your mind, strategies to cope with parenting right now or films to get you talking, we are here to help you look after yourself and your loved ones.”

> On Demand Webinars | University Taster Days (unitasterdays.com) in a wide range of subject areas.

Also search for online events

> Careers in Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Maths > Will the Covid recovery fuel a green jobs boom for postgraduates? > Seven Tech skills for entrepreneurs > Careers in law: why apprenticeships are being embraced by the elite profession > Tights! Spatulas! Action! The madcap world of chain reaction videos > ‘A remarkable privilege’: Why a career in mental health is something special — The Hull Story > Professional qualifications in accountancy via a post A level apprenticeship at the National Audit Office: “Independent of government, we scrutinise public spending for Parliament and investigate major government projects and programmes.” > Healthcare Science events for Year 10-13 from Leeds University (Deadline extended for some webinars)

> “Shift to online graduate recruitment processes resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a “significant minority” of top recruiters choosing to no longer target specific universities”.

Read more from Varsity News and the High Fliers Graduate Market 2021 Report.

> Arts graduates are flexible: why humanities degrees are making a comeback > Subject Masterclasses from Cambridge in March > Durham University English Literature podcasts & blogposts from the Department of English Studies, who deliver one of the top English courses in the country.

Explore how English at University differs - great for your personal statement! > Medic Portal Free webinars building your application > PhD students often break new ground: the importance of postgrad work in science > Durham University - updated college allocation process

Things to do...

YEAR 13 →C heck your UCAS Track for updates →S tart considering Firm and Insurance choices Discuss with your tutor. Remember - an insurance choice is usually of a lower offer and is a course you wish to attend → Key dates for your application

Student Finance →E stimate the tuition fees loan and maintenance loan that you are entitled to: Student finance calculator - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) →W ant an update? View a recording of the student finance presentation from the UCAS Information evening

YEAR 12 →M yUniChoices - log into your account and start researching university options filter and shortlist the courses that interest you.

→ I nsight in University STEM Courses (formerly Headstart) - many of our students have attended in the past highly recommended

→ S ubject Masterclasses from Cambridge in March - Please consult Mr Meadway and/or Mrs Dickinson - Year 12 students need to be nominated by a teacher in order to attend. Registration will close at 9am on 17 March.

→ T he school pre-recorded presentations re UCAS Info Evening are still available.

The UK university Search webinars are available via https://www.ukuniversitysearch.com/

→M ake an account with the UCAS Hub. More information via Schoogle.

Apprenticeships →V isit the apprenticeship page to view the excellent introductory video from Amazing Apprenticeships

→U se the Vacancy Snapshot to view the higher/degree apprenticeships available at a range of top companies - it may surprise you!

→M ore on Schoogle YEAR 11 →N ew Virtual Healthcare Volunteering & Reflection programme from The Medic Portal - a great way to learn about caring roles

→A level options: See where your A level choices made lead with the Russell Group Universities Informed Choices website. More details via: A Level Options

→ R esearch your career ideas from your questionnaire results via the MyCareersChoices online app: https://login. myfuturechoice.com/ (school email/school password)

→C areers Appointments with Mrs Needle - these are now via zoom and involve two students - Notes for meetings are uploaded to your Grofar account

→G rofar Log in: school email (always) /school password (usually) - you can reset your own password YEARS 8-10 →R outes into STEM - Courses in May! Some free 1 day courses...

→ Cyberfirst free online courses (Year 8&9): explore your passion for tech and computing through the world of cyber security. → Wonder where your subjects might lead in the future? Lots of helpful information via: Subject Links ebooks →N ew Virtual Healthcare Volunteering & Reflection programme from The Medic Portal - a great way to learn about caring roles

Events: Find out about post 18 Higher & Degree Apprenticeships Amazing Apprenticeships: View the excellent introductory video

Visit the Vacancy Snapshot of apprenticeships from leading companies

Work Experience & Taster Courses...

PwC Careers: Applications are now open for our Virtual Insight Week programme If you’re in Year 12 and you’re keen to understand how you can progress your career in the world of business, accounting or technology at PwC, our Virtual Insight Week offers you a fantastic opportunity to do just this.

During this action packed week you can choose from a range of sessions covering Accounting, Business, Technology and your career development. You’ll also have the chance to connect with our people and hear their stories.

The programme will run virtually across five days from Monday 26 July - Friday 30 July 2021.

Learn more and apply...

Skills Gap is a careers accelerator that arranges short online workshops & courses for young people aged 15-19 in areas such as coding, data analytics and data science.

4.5 day Data Analytics course during the Easter holidays 3 hour ‘Tech in Finance’ workshop on Saturday 20 March from 1:304:30pm Gain insights from industry professionals on how tech is influencing the finance sector & the tech skills required to progress in a variety of finance roles including investment banking and trading.

More links and information on Schoogle

For further information and to register to attend the workshops please visit: www.skillsgap.tech

Work Experience & Taster Courses cont...

Law & Business Work Experience/Taster Events

Springpod - Virtual Work Experience Opportunities for Years 10-13 Create a free account and explore opportunities in engineering, finance, journalism, Teaching, Law, TV, Healthcare, Social services, Technology, Hospitality, Fashion, Design, Politics, Veterinary...

Insight Days • Intensive one day programme • Live workshops, training and project work • Get under the skin of an industry or employer • Hear from industry experts • Learn about career paths and entry routes • Open to all students Virtual Work Experience • One or two week programmes • You’ll meet the employer’s team • Live workshops, training and project work • Learn about the employer’s mission & values • Learn about careers at that employer and how to get hired • By application only

Browne Jacobson are a top 50 law firm with offices all over the UK and revenues of £50million. These two days in the Easter Holidays are going to provide students with a really great insight into how a law firm works and makes money, the different departments they have, and an opportunity to talk with lots of different solicitors.

Law Virtual Work Experience: Tuesday 6 April & Wednesday 7 April | 9am - 4pm each day • Partner welcome talk • An insight to law, their different departments and areas of work (including non-law routes) • Breakout rooms with solicitors in talking about different areas of law • Workshops & interactive sessions • Open to all Y11-13 Application Link: https://www.research.net/r/Law-WEX More Business & Law events via the University of Law

STEM Courses for Year 12 - highly recommended - many of our students have attended in the past with excellent feedback - P Meadway Insight into University (previously known as Headstart & Inspire) is a comprehensive on-line course allowing students to experience STEM studies at university and the career opportunities that these subjects lead to. It will provide access to information on university and student life, STEM projects and activities set by leading UK universities and global STEM companies, first year undergraduate lectures, live interactive sessions with academics, admissions tutors, employers and current students.

Debate Chamber Summer Schools and Short Courses Debate Chamber offers a range of fun and challenging academic events for students aged 11-18, giving participants the opportunity to explore some fascinating subjects in a more sophisticated way than is often available at school.

Whatever your interests, from Philosophy to Physics, our courses focus on developing intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and the desire and ability to pursue ideas independently.

Spring Term Work Experience from InvestIn Education (12-18 Years) “Look out for their summer schools!” PM Our programmes give students aged 12-18 an immersive experience of their dream career. You will work alongside top professionals through a series of role-plays, seminars, simulations and networking sessions.

InvestIN- Career experiences — Schoogle (fireflycloud.net) Spring Launch - UK Teacher.pdf

10% DISCOUNT for Hymers students code HYMERS10

Work Experience & Taster Courses cont...

Resilience in Elite Sport Performance Webinar

Oxbridge

Wednesday 10 March, 4pm - 5pm

Subject Masterclasses from Cambridge University in March. Please contact Mr Meadway and Mrs Dickinson if interested.

FREE virtual Student Conference, organised by the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge 15 - 26 March 2021 Our conference is available to students from all UK schools and colleges currently in Year 12 or equivalent Booking via: events page- please contact Mrs Dickinson

An online webinar suitable for anyone interested in Sports and Exercise Science.

Presented by Dr Jenny Meggs, Lecturer in Sports Psychology, lead Sport Psychology consultant for Swim England (Northern Regions) and collaborator in the field of mental toughness, resilience, and psychosocial creative arts therapy interventions.

Register here for the Elite Sport Performance Webinar

Women in Architecture Saturday 13 March, 10:30am - 11:45am Speakers from Lancaster University’s School of Architecture Architecture graduates, as well as those currently working in the industry will discuss some of their favourite female architects in the history of Architecture that have inspired them and helped shape their careers.

Register via the link

PreMed Courses - Suitable for all Healthcare areas Online Hospice work experience day taking place on Saturday 6 March - all proceeds in aid of the North London Hospice. For details, click here: And returning for one final time - The Dr OJ Thursday Surgery sessions.

New session - one last time for March - For details, click here

Taster Courses from London Universities in a wide range of subject areas Taster Course Search | University of London

NEW from The Medic Portal: New Virtual Healthcare Volunteering & Reflection programme from The Medic Portal - a great way to learn about caring roles

General Careers websites...

For careers related to specific degrees go to: http://www.prospects.ac.uk/options_with_your_subject.htm What do Graduates Do? - Information on graduate careers Reliable and trusted information via some key websites: Careers Research & National Careers Website UCAS Careers Information

Contacts...

Head of HE & Careers: Mr P Meadway | pmeadway@hymers.org Careers Adviser & Work Experience: Mrs L Needle | lneedle@hymers.org Director of Years 12 & 13: Mr C Gaynor-Smith | clgaynor-smith@hymers.org