Hymers College HE & Careers Newsletter - June/July 2022

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JUNE / JULY 2022

Careers News…

Try the InvestIn Summer Careers Challenge To help you make the most of your summer break, InvestIN has curated a “Summer Careers Challenge” – a bespoke, interactive journal that allows you to gain valuable experience and build key skills, whilst also enjoying your well-deserved holiday after a busy academic year!

encourage your self-development.

To facilitate this, we have provided a series of tasks that will enhance your employability, alongside weekly and monthly planners and reflection exercises to

Instructions: Download and print the journal. Complete and upload pdf or jpeg images via the InvestIn page.

Careers in Chemical Sciences This very special escape game showcases a range of surprising careers in the chemical sciences. This game is aimed towards 14-16 year olds with content relevant to GCSE. It will show you students what it is like to work with chemistry in areas such as volcanology, antarctic research and biomedical writing.

> Hymers have linked with Springpod to bring a range of FREE work related experiences for students aged 14+ in a wide range of sectors and HE courses Please use the platform to search for opportunities “From work experience with top organisations to degree tasters with leading universities, your Springpod profile unlocks it all. Discover opportunities to gain valuable experience, secure a place on the course of your dreams or get hired straight out of school” Register via springpod.com

Please note, every student that sends us their completed journal will be entered into a prize draw and will be in with a chance of winning an Amazon voucher and membership to AmbitionX, our cutting-edge online careers platform!

Animation Summer Studio 25 July - 5 August The 3Dami Summer Studio is a chance for young people to create a 3D film in just 10 days. With the help of animation experts, the successful applicants to the course will get hands-on experience in how to make animated film from start to finish.

3Dami Summer Studio is open to students aged 13 to 18 (pre-university). It’s free and delivered online so its accessible to young people across the UK. Applications close 11 July.

More information: read here

> I want to Study Engineering A website to help students compete for engineering places at top universities.

A wide range of Engineering, Maths & Physics problems with interactive hints and solutions to help prepare for applications and interviews - highly recommended.

>W hat can I do with my degree?

Whether you choose to find a job or begin postgraduate study, there are a number of routes you can take after university. Explore your career options and see where your degree could take you. Link

Prizes available!

>A rchaeology: Volunteer for digs!

Take Part and DigVentures in East Yorkshire

> Midwifery: How to become a Midwife Considering a career in midwifery?

Find out information on career paths within midwifery and the ranges of courses that are available to help get you there.

Considering a career in midwifery?

Find out information on career paths within midwifery and the ranges of courses that are available to help get you there.

Accredited Midwifery courses

> The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers Check out this annual guide to the UK’s most prestigious and sought-after graduate employers: Top 100 Guide

Higher Education News…

Study in Canada: www.educanada.ca

Study Architecture Lancaster University have produced a document showing that students from all academic areas can study Architecture: Read more here.

UCAS gives further advice and information: Link

More on study overseas via schoogle

London Fashion Academy:

UK’s First Degree in Economics, Finance and Data Science A new degree from Imperial College, London allows students to study economics and finance combined with data science and a new approach to leadership. Link

Founded by Creative Director Prof. Jimmy Choo OBE The world famous pioneer of handmade luxury shoes and Creative Director of JCA | London Fashion Academy, Professor Jimmy Choo OBE, invites aspiring fashion design innovators to develop their own unique style at his brand new Academy and Incubator.

Oxford Media and Business School: www.oxfordbusiness.co.uk Some of you will already know that university is not what you want to do next. You are ambitious and have the courage to try a different path to your friends and family. This course is the perfect opportunity for you to gain the skills that will take you on a fast track to your career in any role in any business sector.

You will leave the course with a powerful CV which will make you eminently employable and set you on a course for an exciting future.

The Conversation - Academic articles in all areas to explore your subject - great for interviews and personal statements!

Focus on Higher Education and UCAS…

UCAS Hub

MyUniChoices from MyFutureChoice

Year 12 students should have registered for their own UCAS Hub account...

Year 12 students have completed their interest-based questionnaires and have been using MyUniChoices to explore their options...

They can filter their results in different ways... n Ambition (Ambitious, Solid, Fallback) n Study Abroad Option n Degree Level n Length of Course n Year in Industry n Foundation Course n University (Name)

Easily accessible Information includes: n Overview of course - direct to the course website n Entry requirements n Student satisfaction data - from Discover Uni website n Graduate careers info n Notes section (Pros/Cons) n League Table data n Teaching Excellence Framework

Every student who wants to apply for courses starting in 2023 needs to register and create an account in the UCAS Hub. From here students will be able to start their application and: explore dozens of subject guides and careers options to get inspired n f avourite and shortlist courses direct from the UCAS search tool n u se the personal statement tool to get a head start on their application n c hat to current students with UniBuddy Login n

Focus on Higher Education and UCAS…

Student application timeline Winter Term of Year 13 → S tudent completes online

application with personal statement (discussed with tutor and adviser) →A pplication checked by Student & Tutor (Checklist completed) – School reference added by tutor with predicted grades →A pplication checked by UCAS Adviser (Student pays for application online; Pay&Send) → S chool reference checked by Adviser →A dviser books student to see the Headmaster → S tudent meets Headmaster to discuss application →H eadteacher sends Application (only Mr Stanley can send the application to UCAS)

Explore and compare key data from different universities Discover Uni (formerly UNISTATS)

Please note: On average it will take about two weeks for tutors and advisers to fully process an application – please meet deadlines.

Early entry applicants need to have their application completed by the middle of September in preparation for the UCAS deadline on 15 October!

Students want to know how uni will set them up for their life and careers.

To help answer these big questions, Discover Uni has the latest data on graduate salaries, what jobs graduates go on to do, and what students think of their courses. www.discoveruni.gov.uk is the UKwide official information, advice and guidance resource on higher education across the UK – designed to help applicants to make the best choices for them.

MyUniChoices

Sponsored degrees Other useful links

Year 12 Login via login. myfuturechoice.com

Employers have various titles for sponsored degree schemes, including school leaver programmes, sponsored degrees and scholarship schemes.

• MyUniChoices – web app, which includes a variety of features to help choose a well-matched university course.

• Filter and shortlist using different criteria and grade range • Degree Course Descriptions – outlines of over 120 degree course descriptions online to help students get started. This is a valuable online resource that helps students in their early research to understand the content of different degree courses.

• Personal statement planner and builder to help you organise your thoughts and save a record.

It might sound confusing, but the great news is that in all cases you can expect more than an average degree, including one year industrial placements, paid summer work experience and annual scholarship or bursary payments.

So not only do you reduce the amount you pay for your degree, you will also get valuable work experience under your belt.

Find out more from UCAS

UCAS Hub - A hub of all things UCAS! Log in here UCAS Live events over the summer via your UCAS Hub UCAS - degree Apprenticeships Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) - Schoogle page Enhance your UCAS application Schoogle page - Wider reading and tips to make an impact.

The Conversation - Academic articles in all areas to explore your subject - great for interviews and personal statements!

Student Finance, Scholarships and Bursaries - Schoogle page

Events...

Three new virtual courses from The Smallpeice Trust

Humberside Police are hosting a unique careers evening on Tuesday 12 July Students will have the opportunity to experience all areas of Humberside Police and the careers we have to offer both as Police Staff and Police Officers. They will have the chance to speak with our Recruitment Team as well as Police Patrol Officers, 999 Call Handlers, Dog Handlers, Detectives, Safer Roads and the Wellbeing Team among others.

The event runs from 6pm to 8pm at our brand new Melton Police Station with guest speakers and exhibitions.

Sign up now to discover how a career with Humberside Police could be for you! Book your FREE tickets here.

We are delighted to offer three virtual engineering courses that students can sign up to and take part in online. Because you asked to be kept informed about what we’re doing, we’re telling you about these awesome courses first!

Applications to Humanitarian Engineering, Future Railway Engineering and Cyber Security are now open Each course is tailored to different age groups, and either give an overview of the broader areas within engineering or look in more detail at specific disciplines, including Cyber and Rail.

Ignition Courses (Years 8 - 9) Click for Ignition Courses Link

Project Management: beyond the basics Massive Open Online Course The following MOOC will now be available at any time - Once started, the course will be available for the next 12 months.

More MOOC providers available via schoogle

A massive open online course (MOOC) is a FREE study programme which is designed to be studied online by large numbers of participants. In addition to traditional course materials - video lectures, reading material, coursework and tests - MOOCs provide interactive forums that help students and tutors build an online community.

Momentum Courses (Years 10 - 12) Click for Momentum Courses Link

Other Courses available for Year 8-12 Course timetable

Events Some fully funded placements available Link

Virtual Subject Masterclasses are still available from Cambridge University...

27 July – 4 August High-achieving Year 12 (or equivalent) students seeking a more in-depth look into our courses are invited to join us for our Masterclasses Miniseries this summer. Seven subjects will be available to explore virtually including Mathematics, Veterinary Medicine, and History and Politics. Find out more >

Things to do...

YEAR 13 → Check your UCAS Track for updates.

UCAS Extra: If you do not have offers from your universities, you can enter “UCAS Extra” - details here - please seek advice from the staff at school. → Please note that UCAS Adjustment has been discontinued by UCAS.

The Scholarship Hub → A comprehensive database of scholarships and bursaries available in the UK - www.thescholarshiphub.org.uk Also check the universities that you have applied for.

YEAR 12 MyUniChoices → Log into your account and start researching university options - filter and shortlist the courses that interest you. → Register an account with the UCAS HUB via: https://hymers.fireflycloud.net/higher-education/ucas/ucas-hub The UCAS Hub includes: n Open day search to book for the summer - do this early before spaces fill! n Apprenticeship information n UCAS Conservatoires information (performing Arts) n Personal statement builder n Discounts for students n Apply 2023 is now live - please use the school UCAS sessions and do not apply independently! → Careers Advice - please feel free to arrange an appointment with Mrs Needle

YEAR 11 → Careers Appointments with Mrs Needle - please feel free to use the drop-in sessions available on Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

Best wishes for exam season!

YEARS 8-10 → Year 9 will be attending a Higher Education Experience Day in conjuction with staff and students from Hull University on 28 June. They will be learning about the range of courses available in HE, student budgeting and finance, meet current students with a Q & A session and take a tour of the University. Pictionary and Monopoly included! → Year 10 will be completing their interest-based analysis via the MyFutureChoice careers programme. This is in preparation for the busy year ahead. Further details will be sent via letter and email.

(Virtual) Work Experience and Taster Courses

A-CINCH summer school 10–14 July, University of Leeds Augmented Cooperation in education and training in Nuclear Chemistry – A-CINCH project – is hosting its inaugural four-night residential summer school. Giving post-16 school students from across the EU a taster of the nuclear and radiochemistry sector, including the wide variety of careers available.

The school is aimed at 16–18-yearold students with an interest in

chemistry, nuclear physics or medical physics who would like a greater insight into working life in the nuclear or radiochemistry sectors.

A wide range of activities are included, such as using cutting edge virtual reality educational tools, group tasks and site visits.

Register your details

10% DISCOUNT for Hymers students code HYMERS10

Lift Off - with the Civil Aviation Authority Aviation & Aerospace Virtual Work Experience 15-18 Years Via Springpod: work-experience

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.

Skills Gap is a career accelerator running expert-led workshops for 15 – 19 years . Our workshops are designed to give students up-tothe-minute insights into the world of tech, AI and machine learning for different careers. https://www.skillsgap.tech/

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.

Summer Work Experience from InvestIn Education (12-18 Years)

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 Summer Experiences 2022.pdf

Taster Courses from London Universities in a wide range of subject areas A great way to “try before you apply” and boost your personal statement.

Taster Course Search | University of London

(Virtual) Work Experience (cont.)

CareerDays.co.uk is for any student aged 14-17 who wants to experience different careers or gain work experience in their chosen field.

From medicine, law, performing arts, psychology, business or becoming a vet, we have a 1-day online event for you, designed to give you an insight into life in your chosen field.

Springpod offer free virtual experiences for students age 14+ in a wide range of industry sectors and Higher Education course areas Please use the platform to search for opportunities at www.springpod.com “From work experience with top organisations to degree tasters with leading universities, your Springpod profile unlocks it all. Discover opportunities to gain valuable experience, secure a place on the course of your dreams or get hired straight out of school.”

Young Professionals Helping thousands of school students to accelerate their careers in apprenticeship and work experience programs.

We are providing invaluable opportunities to students all over the UK and Ireland

Create your Young Professionals profile today and find the best apprenticeships, work experience & insight days with the world’s biggest brands! https://young-professionals.uk/

Thank you for reading my final newsletter! PM 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

By Sector • By Subject

Contacts...

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