Careers Fair Booklet Wednesday 14 March 2018

A. Careers Advice Careersnearhere.com A one-stop-shop website for 16-21 year olds signposting direct to talks, events, open days, experiences for CVs/personal statements, local academic courses and apprenticeship vacancies.

B. Higher Education Providers University of Bristol A local higher education provider, offering over 200 courses with a world-leading reputation University of Gloucestershire With 3 campuses in Cheltenham or Gloucester, the university offers over 100 study programmes.

University of Law The UK's longest-established specialist provider of legal education with a unique, varied and innovative learning approach that’s proven to deliver self-reliant lawyers.

University of Southampton Leading, Russell group institution in top 1% of global universities; fantastic student experience.

Courses taught by world experts.

Many graduates secure jobs at highprofile organisations.

University of South Wales One of the UK’s largest universities, with a wide range of courses and qualifications, from foundation

degrees to Masters, designed to maximise student employability & graduate prospects.

UWE Bristol works with industry partners to prepare students for career success, providing direct input from employers, cutting-edge facilities and exceptional placement opportunities.

University for the Creative Arts Specialising in pre-degree, undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses in architecture, art, design, fashion, graphics and media.

C. Colleges (incl. apprenticeships and degree level courses) Access Creative College Courses for the creative industries including Music, Media & Games Design focused courses.

Bath College Variety of professional qualification and exciting leisure courses – including apprenticeships.

BIMM Institute Highly respected & connected within the music industry, alumni include best-selling artists, leading songwriters, musicians, agents, producers, A&R, journalists, broadcasters & label managers.

Bristol City Community Trust Football coaching, sport and sports business education courses (6 courses from Level 2-foundation degree). Real life work experience

opportunities within teaching and coaching.

City of Bristol College City of Bristol College offers a wide range of academic and technical qualifications including A levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships and university level courses. dBs Music Hands-on, industry-focused and fully immersive music technology and performance, with a ton of opportunities for work experience and for working in

D. Employers and Apprenticeship Providers Avon and Somerset Police Info on roles as Police Staff, Police Officers, Volunteers and Special Constabulary.

Bristol Maritime Academy Courses for school leaver careers in the maritime industry- opportunities to travel the world, working as a watersports instructor or as ‘deck crew’ on ‘Super Yachts’ for the rich and famous.

Brunelcare Provider of high quality housing, care and support for older people in the South West looking for staff who strive to make a positive difference to people’s lives.

Chartered Institute of Marketing Membership organisation for professional marketing practitioners and provider of professional marketing qualifications from Level 4 to level 7 including marketing apprenticeships.

superb facilities in our world-class studios.

SGS College Wide range of further & higher education courses & apprenticeships, including Art foundation year.

Weston College Ofsted Outstanding college offering a wide range of Further and Higher level courses and 70 different apprenticeships from intermediate to degree-level.

Civil Service – HMRC (Revenue & Customs), DWP (Work & Pensions) Find out about the Civil Service’s different departments and vast job opportunities: HMRC help collect the money needed to fund government spending. Bristol’s new regional centre is recruiting investigator.

Starting salary of £24,000 (Level 4 apprenticeship TBC).

DWP can show you opportunities live at the moment and how to find and register for alerts.

HSBC Find out banking roles - including how to get into apprenticeship and graduate level roles.

On Site Bristol High quality construction apprenticeships with Bristol City Council; apprenticeships in Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Bench Joinery, Plastering, Painting and Decorators and Bricklaying.

QA Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships from Level 3 up to Level 6 in IT, Digital Marketing and Business Admin.

RAF One of the worlds most advanced military forces; over 50 careers available - from aircrew and engineers to doctors, intelligence analysts and RAF Regiment Gunners.

S & B Automotive Academy Automotive Apprenticeships - from Heavy Vehicle Mechanics to Business Administration & Sales.

T2 Academy Traineeships & apprenticeships- areas include Health & Social Care, Childcare, Business Administration, Customer Services & IT. Royal United Hospitals Bath Anyone can come to talk to us about various jobs within a hospital; there’s much more to the NHS than nurses and doctors. Information about apprenticeships and work experience.

E. Gap Year and Volunteering Providers Frontier International non-profit volunteering organisation with over 25 years’ experience that runs over 450 conservation and community development projects in over 60 countries across the world.

Prince’s Trust Youth support organisation supporting young people into further education and work opportunities. Self-employment programme for entrepreneurially-minded young people.

Project Trust 50 years’ experience of providing Gap Year opportunities for 17-19 year old school leavers, challenge yourself, learn about the world and how to be a positive force within it!

Volunteering Matters National charity offering young people (aged 18-35) the opportunity to take a gap year as a Full-Time Volunteer. Wide range of roles, all helping people with additional support needs in the UK.