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VIRTUAL WEBINAR/OPEN DAY THURSDAY 19TH NOVEMBER @4PM

University of Law are working with RPC, a commercial law firm based in Bristol, to host a virtual webinar/open day.

This is an opportunity to find out more about RPC's paralegal apprenticeship scheme in Bristol, that helps build the foundations of a successful career as a solicitor, with the training and support needed to excel.

Apply to attend here

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Deloitte are now open for applications for all apprenticeship opportunities across Audit, Cyber, Legal, Tax and Technology.

To find out more and for students to apply Click here

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A Head of Early Careers in MyKindaFuture's employer network has written a handy blog post around her tips for survival for young people whilst navigating the job-market.

Including guidance on how to utilise platforms like LinkedIn and Youtube to maximise personal growth

READ BLOG MKF Careers Student Hub We have launched a new version of Connectr and built a brand new Student Hub! You will find bitesize learning modules on topics such as successful job applications and how to ace an interview. You can also ask questions and find out about our lastest employer opportunities such as work experience and employer set challenges.

Go to student hub

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Please make sure you check Teams daily for all of the opportunities available

See all opportunities in pages below

MESSAGE FROM YOUR WEX CO-ORDINATOR

Hi Students It is very important that you let me know if you are completing any Work Experience either during or after college hours so that I can keep my records updated so that we can help you further. This will enable me to leave positive feedback on your promonitor record which will be seen by the person writing you a reference.

Please inform me by sending an email to lmi@stbrn.ac.uk Thanks

Y13 Peter Jones Foundation Work Experience.

Insight into Entrepreneurship with the Peter Jones Foundation. First place price of £500 Feeding Britain’s Future.

Virtual Work Experience for School Leavers.

9th November – 13th November.

Explore engineering, food science, business, marketing and IT among others.

Animation, VFX and Games Online Work Experience 10.11.2020 – 26.11.2020 Different sessions available to book during event days Support Though Court - Charity event 18th November Student ticket cost £8 with 100% going to charity.

Experience with: William Clegg QC is a leading Criminal law barrister, and author of ‘Under the Wig’; Sarah Langford is a Criminal and Family Law barrister who authored the Sunday Times Best-seller ‘In Your Defence’.

The Law University Open Day events Explore different events related to higher education and participate in Virtual Twilight Lectures to explore different topics.

Nursing and Midwifery Talk from University of South Wales Learn more about application process.

Virtual STEM Careers and Skills Week with Jason Matthey Experience in the following areas: Finance; Law; Engineering; Tech Start-Ups; Scientific Research; Information Technology (IT); Graduate and Apprenticeship Schemes; Strategy and Business Development; Human Resources (HR).

Like To Be. Discover, Engage, Become.

How can digital engineering help make a more sustainable future?

(Career Fair).

Opportunity to engage with industry professionals and ask questions.

Cisco. Cisco’s Pathway To Your Future Girls’ Work Experience.

Deadline for applying December 11th 2020.

Interesting opportunity for female students interested in cybersecurity and/or criminology element of providing safety online.

Y12 Peter Jones Foundation Work Experience.

Insight into Entrepreneurship with the Peter Jones Foundation First place price of £500 The Law University Open Day events Explore different events related to higher education and participate in Virtual Twilight Lectures to explore different topics Support Though Court. Charity event 18th November student ticket cost £8 with 100% going to charity Experience with: William Clegg QC is a leading Criminal law barrister, and author of ‘Under the Wig’; Sarah Langford is a Criminal and Family Law barrister who authored the Sunday Times Best-seller ‘In Your Defence’ Animation, VFX and Games Online Work Experience 10.11.2020 – 26.11.2020 Different sessions available to book during event days Virtual STEM Careers and Skills Week with Jason Matthey Experience in the following areas: Finance; Law; Engineering; Tech Start-Ups; Scientific Research; Information Technology (IT); Graduate and Apprenticeship Schemes; Strategy and Business Development; Human Resources (HR) Like To Be. Discover, Engage, Become.

How can digital engineering help make a more sustainable future?

(Career Fair) Opportunity to engage with industry professionals and ask questions Cisco. Cisco’s Pathway To Your Future Girls’ Work Experience.

Deadline for applying December 11th 2020.

Interesting opportunity for female students interested in cybersecurity and/or criminology element of providing safety online.

A2L3: Peter Jones Foundation Work Experience Insight into Entrepreneurship with the Peter Jones Foundation First place price of £500 The Law University Open Day events Explore different events related to higher education and participate in Virtual Twilight Lectures to explore different topics Support Though Court Charity event 18th November student ticket cost £8 with 100% going to charity Experience with: William Clegg QC is a leading Criminal law barrister, and author of ‘Under the Wig’; Sarah Langford is a Criminal and Family Law barrister who authored the Sunday Times Best-seller ‘In Your Defence’ Animation, VFX and Games Online Work Experience 10.11.2020 – 26.11.2020 Different sessions available to book during event days Virtual STEM Careers and Skills Week with Jason Matthey Experience in the following areas: Finance; Law; Engineering; Tech Start-Ups; Scientific Research; Information Technology (IT); Graduate and Apprenticeship Schemes; Strategy and Business Development; Human Resources (HR) Like To Be. Discover, Engage, Become.

How can digital engineering help make a more sustainable future?

(Career Fair) Opportunity to engage with industry professionals and ask questions

More to follow here and make sure you check Teams

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REMINDER DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING UCAS APPLICATIONS IS TUESDAY 1ST DECEMBER 2020

Please use checklist to ensure your application is completed correctly

REMINDER DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING UCAS APPLICATIONS IS TUESDAY 1ST DECEMBER 2020

Please use checklist to ensure your application is completed correctly

What happens to my application when I have paid and sent?

Virtual Nursing and Midwifery Event Tuesday 24th November 4 - 6 pm Hear more about courses offered by University of South Wales Application, personal statement and interview advice from admissions tutors Current students present to answer questions you may have relating to courses, work placements, student life and finance

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Expanding the Curriculum for Undergraduates in BA English Literature and BA Creative Writing All modules can be viewed here English and Creative Writing Brochure

COMING UP!!

3 great sessions for those studying Mathematics and/or Computer Science and interested in hearing about ground breaking applications in these fields, as well as potential study and career path!!

2 events are part of Aberystwyth's The Challenges of 2030 series!!

Monday 16th November @12.00 - 12.45 The Challenges of 2030: Computer Science - Bioinformatics & Genomic Information With Aberystwyth Find out more

Tuesday 17th November @14.15 - 15.15 Law: Legal Reasoning Skills with UEA Find out more

Thursday 19th November @ 11.15 - 12.00 The Challenges of 2030: International Politics - the Future World Order with Aberystwyth Find out more

Monday 23rd November @12.00 - 12.45 The Challenges of 2030: Mathematics - Quantum Computing with Aberystwyth Find out more

VIRTUAL OPEN DAY SATURDAY 14TH NOVEMBER 10.00 AM - 14.00 PM Discover more about Teaching Facilities Accomodation Student Life You will be able to Chat to current students and lecturers Listen to presentations about your course of interest Find out about student funding Take a virtual tour of some of our fantastic facilities

Book now

History at Kent interested in studying History at Kent?

Meet the school community and find out more about the curriculum, the world-leading research and studing in historic Canterbury Find out more

World Philosophy Day in celebration of World Philosophy Day, a live event will take place on 19 November with two philosophy students, Elan and Nick, to chat all things Philosophy Learn more

An Introduction to English Language and Linguistics Considering and English Language and Linguistic degree?

Hear a sample lecture on 'What New York City's Saks, Macy's and Klein's department stores tell us in English Register Now

UCAS Futures in Creative Arts Event University of Kent will be attending the UCAS Futures in Creative Arts Virtual Event on 13 - 14 November answering all questions from course details and accommodation, to personal statments and interview advice Book today

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OPPORTUNITIES YEAR 12 PATHWAY TO BATH...

Free curriculum enhancement programme for you to develop skills for university and support entry to Higher Education For academically-able Year 12 students thinking about applying to competitive universities Studying online in your chosen subject, completing your own research project alongside experienced academic staff.

Develop key academic and employability skills, make a competitive application to study at university and prepare for a successful transition into Higher Education.

Get to know students and academic and university staff who can help provide and insight into university life and answer questions.

Find out more and register here BE READY THURSDAY...

Weekly talks and workshops to support you in finding out more about university and developing key academic skills As part of the Be Ready Thursday Programme of talks and workshops for students and parents/carers, the University of Bath has the following free webinars coming soon: How to choose a university when you can't visit one on 5th November @ 5pm Making the most of the UCAS timeline on 12th November @ 5pm Taking workshop on 19th November @ 5pm YEAR 12 & 13 SPOTLIGHT ON...

Subject Taster events to help you understand what it is like to study these subjects at Bath These subject taster events will give you the chance to explore the blended learning approach that Bath is using through a mix of real recorded lectures, live workshops and Q&A sessions

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Finance.....

Bank of America Insight Event Date: Friday 20th November 4.00 pm - 5.15 pm Deadline to sign up: 17th November Sign up today to gain insight into one of the world’s largest and most influential banks! Hear from senior employees and participate in a live trading game hosted by Bank of America.

Please note, if you are under 18 we will need parent/ guardian permission to attend the event, which will be sent after you sign up.

Available to Year 12, 13 and Associates Click here to sign up

Bloomberg Insight Event Date: Monday 16th November 4.00 pm - 6.00 pm Giving students an overview of Bloomberg, apprenticeship pathways, and Bloomberg's assessment programme. You will also be given key hints and tips on how to apply.

Available to Year 12 & 13 Click here to sign up

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Law.....

Venner Shipley Insight Event Date: Wednesday 18th November 5.30 pm - 7.00 pm Free online "clinic" for people who are interested in a career in intellectual property (IP). Meet with recent recruits to the IP professions and find out what their jobs are really like and how they got there, hearing individual stories and advice, there will be opportunities to join them for informal chat and Q&A sessions.

Read more about IP Futures here.

Only 3 spaces available and will be first come first served. Email jack.hall@intouniversity.org if you would like to be a part of the event!

Available to Year 12, 13 & Associates Business and Entrepreneurship.....

Smart Works Diversity Internship Welcoming applicants for their paid Diversity Internship Scheme.

The charity provides clothing and training for unemployed women to help them achieve their potential at job interviews.

If you are over 18, able to commit to a full-time position between January and March 2021, and meet their eligibility criteria, this could be the opportunity for you. Find out more here.

Available for Year 13 and Associates

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Business and Entrepreneurship cont.....

Pearson College Enterprise Guide With the rise of the start-up revolution, it’s more important than ever to make sure you’re armed with the right knowledge and advice to make your business a success. Pearson College London have put together a free Enterprise Guide, with interviews, videos, and top tips for anyone interested in launching their own business.

Click here to download the guide for free

Politics.....

Parliament Project Webinars The Parliament Project is a non-partisan project to inspire, empower and encourage women to run for political office in the UK. Focusing on practical, hands-on training and support, the project runs online workshops to demystify the process for women wanting to get involved in politics and online peer support circles to support women's political ambitions more deeply.

Available to Year 12, 13 & Associates Click here to sign up

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STEM.....

University of Bristol These super curricular lectures, workshops, blogs and articles relate to engineering at degree level and will increase knowledge in areas of research and enhance UCAS application.

Available to Year 12, & 13 Click here to sign up

Halliday Fraser Munro Work Experience Are you interested in architecture and design? Halliday Fraser Munro have made their work experience programme available online to students who would like to explore what this exciting industry is all about. Take part in two tasks that will teach you how to understand spatial modelling and interpret a client brief.

Available to Year 12 and 13 Click here to sign up

AMBITION POST-16 PROGRAMME for applications

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 11.59PM ON THURSDAY 21ST JANUARY 2021

The Sutton Trust US Programme helps high achieving students across the UK explore US study and access leading univerisities through support advice, two virtual residential and a one-week trip to visit a variety of US universities.

It is FREE to take part

APPLY NOW

Live personal statement workshops UCAS futures in the creative arts Friday and Saturday 13 - 14 November 2020

You can take part in live personal statement workshops on the hour, every hour at the UCAS futures virtual events.

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You will find all content from our Virtual Open Day & Subject Content including tours, videos and courses offered School of Law and Social Justice will be holding Law, Criminology & Sociology Taster Days via Zoom The Disrupted Education Project aims to engage and support students who have the ability but may need additional support to progress to university

Click here to view this information

For further information email c.kelly@liverpool.ac.uk

For further information click here

For more details and to register visit WWW.OUISOC.ORG/OUTREACH

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Outreach@sgscol.ac.uk 0117 9092 376

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DISCOVERY DAYS Please follow the link below for more information about The London Interdisciplinary School Discovery Days and Events click here

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As part of National Pathology Week, RUH has created a case study about Para, one of our Biomedical Scientists who works in the Pathology Laboratory in the hospital. Please visit Careers Resources Page to read more about this role and how she became a Biomedical Scientist

If you are interested in this role, more information can be found on the Health Careers Website The Royal College of Pathologists has also created a Careers in Pathology section of their website which may be useful

On line Law Event Register to Attend

This is a unique opportunity for students interested in a Law Career to gain insight into life at the Bar, In Conversation with William Clegg QC and Sarah Langford.

They will discuss their experiences at the bar and their books, with conversation and Q&A. Book now to enter into a prize draw to win a signed copy of the speaker's title books.

Tickets for students are discounted at just ÂŁ8

PLEASE CONTINUE TO WATCH THIS SPACE FOR ANY OPPORTUNITIES WHICH MAY ARISE OVER THE COMING WEEKS. THANK YOU

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This is an exciting virtual programme, to help young people feel confident in making job applications. This is ideal for anyone aged 18-24 looking for a career in a business oriented discipline.

Find out more and apply

You don't have to choose between starting your career or studying towards a degree. You can enjoy the best of both worlds on Morrisons' apprenticeship programmes.

Apply today

Join PwC from Monday 16th November where you will hear inspirational stories each day on key Diversity and Inclusion topics from some of their incredible people

Join the Conversation

The UK Intelligence Agencies protect the UK from a range of threats. We offer individuals with a passion for tech the chance to work with advanced software - earning while you learn.

Find out more and apply

http://bit.ly/osbonline

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NEW ON TEAMS THIS WEEK 3Y2: Airbus.

Aerospace Virtual Experience.

Application deadline 23rd November Forage.

Virtual Work Experience for those 18+ years of age. Different sectors, Law, business, engineering, digital technology, banking etc.

The Lawyer Portal: TLP Aspire for students interested in law; TLP Apprenticeship Conference 3y1: Airbus.

Aerospace Virtual Experience.

Application deadline 23rd November NHS Free Live Virtual Work Experience.

Limited spaces APPLY ASAP The Lawyer Portal: TLP Aspire for students interested in law; TLP Apprenticeship Conference

NEW ON TEAMS THIS WEEK A2L3: Airbus.

Aerospace Virtual Experience.

Application deadline 23rd November NHS Free Live Virtual Work Experience.

Limited spaces apply asap The Lawyer Portal: TLP Aspire for students interested in law More to follow here and make sure you check your Teams

How to Apply Email rosie.wainwright@careerready.org.uk

After Applying please also Email lmi@stbrn.ac.uk

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UCAS Applications Personal Statements sessions delivered by 6 universities Thursday 19th November 6 - 7 pm Book your place here

Virtual Open Day Saturday 21st November Detailed information about particular course and conversations with students and academics For more information and to book Click here

Biology and Chiropractic Event Wednesday 25th November click here

r e d n i m e R Applications for the Exeter Scholars Year 12 South West pathway are still

Closing at midnight on Wednesday 25th November

Submit your application here

Undergraduate Dance Virtual Open Day Thursday 19th November 17.00 - 19.00 pm

Postgraduate Dance Virtual Open day Wednesday 25th November 18.00 - 19.30 pm

Sign up here

Sign up here Musical Theatre Virtual Open Day Monday 7th December 17.00 - 19.00 pm Sign up here

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WorldSkills UK LIVE: Spotlight on Skills

Spotlight will provide talks on Careers, Apprenticeships and Excellence Thursday 26th - Saturday 28 November virtually via a digital platform You can dip in and out according to your preference Plus the website comes with lots more including free Careers Advice Toolkit below:

https://www.worldskillsuk.org/directions/careers -advice-resources/careers-advice-toolkit

Spotlight Talks 30 minute bitesize sessions including presentations and live Q&As helping you turn career aspirations into opportunities 26th - 28th November 2020

Find out more

Find out more about the life cycle of a crime Thurs 19 Nov 16:00 - 17:30 The HE Experience Day is designed for year 10-13 students, in career talks such as 'Law in Action' students will find out more about the different professions within the criminal justice system.

Book here

New Sky Initiative 'The Edit' Introducing 30,000 young people to careers in media

@SkyUK and @Adobe have today launched 'The Edit' This is a new digital programme for schools designed to improve the media and digital literacy of young people across the UK and Ireland.

With a focus on low-income areas, The Edit will reach and inspire the next generation of media talent by breaking down the industry’s barriers to entry and bridging the digital skills gap, while offering an insight into what a career in the media might look like. https://www.skyacademystudios.com/the-edit https://www.skyacademystudios.com/

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JOIN US ON TUESDAY 8TH DECEMBER @2PM DRP GROUP CAREERS BROADCAST DRPG are a fully integrated, global creative communications group, whether it is live events, exhibitions, digital, video or print.

Learning about apprenticeships in the creative industry and finding the right one for you is often all about diving in and trying it out – unless the guys at your prospective new employer are keen to tell you all about if before you even apply!

We hear from our CEO Dale Parmenter, our learning and development expert George Howard and Creative Director Tommy Moore about the benefits of apprenticeships, how to apply for an apprenticeship and what life is like in the creative industry!

Click here to join

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The Psychological Professions Network is running a free workshop as part of Psychological Professions Week You will here about the different careers Learn about the electronic career map Get practical tips from aspiring psychological professionals A Q&A session with a panel of pyschological professions experts in the field of Health Education England funded roles For more information about the whole programme and to register Click here A recording of this event will be made available shortly after delivery via this website: http://www.ppn.nhs.uk/

From 26th to 29th of November the Hay Winter Festival offers free online talks and discussions on a wide range of issues.

STARS OF LITERATURE, MUSIC AND SPORT JOIN FORCES FOR HAY FESTIVAL DIGITAL WINTER WEEKEND Appearances from: Novelists such as Dawn French, Lee Child, Irenosen Okojie and Joanne Harris plus many more; Musicians Elton John, Skin, and Gary Numan; Sports stars Arsène Wenger and James Haskell; Artists Jackie Morris and Anthony Gormley; Nature writers Robert Macfarlane, Helen Macdonald and James Rebanks; Journalists and writers such as Bryony Gordon, Jonathan Freedland, David Olusoga, Katya Adler plus many more; Children’s stars Ed Vere, Nick Sharratt and Benjamin Zephaniah; Campaigner Candice Brathwaite; Food writer Pen Vogler; Comedians Marcus Brigstocke, Fern Brady and Neil Delamere; This year’s soon to be announced Booker Prize and Baillie Gifford Prize winners; and Hay Festival President Stephen Fry. Hay Festival Digital Winter Weekend brings writers and readers together 26-29 November 2020 in a free digital wonderland of prize winning literature, thoughtful conversation, candle-lit storytelling, comedy, music, and fun for all the family.

Now in its 21st year, the Festival will be streamed live from Hay-on-Wye, kicking off the holiday season from the town of books in all its festive glory with a star-studded line-up of speakers and performers.

Explore the full programme now and register for free at hayfestival.org/wwe.