Careers News No. 104- 3rd July 2019

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CAREER ZONE NEWS 104_2019

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Contents New This Week!

Careers Information Jobs & Apprenticeships Higher Education Gap Years Volunteering & Work experience

Careers Appointments We have careers appointments available via Moodle (Careers Zone) or email CEIAG@stbrn.ac.uk You can also drop in for a quick chat in the Careers Office within Cafe Max (drop in sessions available Monday, Tuesday and Friday) but if you want a longer session we advise you to book an appointment.

To book an appointment, click here

DURING THE SUMMER BREAK, WE RECOMMEND YOU USE THE RESOURCES ON MOODLE - CAREER ZONE ZONE— —AS STAFF MAY NOT ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE

A LEVEL RESULTS DAY – 15TH AUGUST 2019 SUPPORT, ADVICE AND GUIDANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE We would recommend you come in early to take advantage of this!

GCSE RESULTS DAY – 22ND AUGUST 2019 9.30 9.30--11.00 11.00--SUPPORT, ADVICE AND GUIDANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE THEATRE

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IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS OR REQUIRE ASSISTANCE TO ACCESS INFORMATION OR ATTEND ANY EVENT, PLEASE POP INTO CAREER ZONE TO SPEAK IN CONFIDENCE TO A MEMBER OF THE TEAM.

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YOU CAN ALSO SPEAK TO YOUR ACADEMIC MENTOR OR LEARNING DEVELOPMENT.

Upcoming Events for the AutumnTerm You will receive more information about these during tutorial and AIP.  

Remember to check your student emails regularly!

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October 2019 2nd– UK University & Apprenticeship Search Fair

PLEASE CHECK YOUR E-MAILS OVER THE SUMMER TO BOOK IN!

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New this week!

2ND OCTOBER 2019 2019-- SAVE THE DATE IN YOUR DIARY!!

ST BRENDAN’ S SESSION TIME: 9.30 9.30--11.30AM

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FURTHER INFORMATION TO FOLLOW SOON!

AECC UNIVERSITY COLLEGE There is still time for you to join us this September by applying via UCAS Clearing 2019.

If you are still looking to start university this year and are not holding offers, we still have places available on some of our undergraduate degree courses.

Courses Open for Clearing BSc (Hons) Clinical Exercise and Rehabilitation Science BSc (Hons) Sport, Exercise and Health Science Masters in Chiropractic - MChiro (Hons)

Our admissions team are available now to help you, simply call 01202 436 375 to chat throughabout the options available or email admissions@aecc.ac.uk Applications can be made through UCAS Clearing . Our institution reference is A65 and the course codes are C608, C607 and B320 respectively.

We've put together some information for you to find out more about the courses and where it could lead you. What's more, student halls accommodation is also available.

We will be here and open all summer with staff on hand to help. Students can call our Clearing hotline if they'd like to chat through their options and we've also got an open day taking place on Saturday 17th August if they'd like to come and visit us.

There's still time for you to make your mark.

Are you struggling to decide what to do next? Worried that University isn’t for you?

Why not start your career now with an Apprenticeship? Start earning and learning! With hundreds of apprenticeships to study, it could be the perfect next step to kickstart your career.

We will be informing you of the options available to you through the apprenticeship programme. Arrival from 5:00, the event will begin at 17:30 and finish at 7:00. Food and refreshments will also be provided for everyone attending, bring any friends and family along with you who may also be interested or would like to come just for support.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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Careers Information

Courses are free!

To sign up and for more information, get in touch with Phoebe on 0773 436 8626 or phoebe.langtonbeck@creativeyouthnetwork.org.uk

On the 25th of July, we set up shop in the home for our new Event Production course, to host a unique workshop at the world-famous Motion Nightclub!

What better place, for young people to get real-world experience of working life in the events industry than in one of the top 10 clubs in the entire world!

In this session, students will work with industry professionals and get hands-on with industry standard audio & visual equipment to set up the venue for a live gig and light show.

Places are extremely limited for this FREE session and can be booked via the link button below.

Motion (Marble Factory) 25.07.19 11am - 15.30

Book Now

We're thrilled to announce that entries are now open for the 6th annual Into Film Awards!

The approaching summer break is the perfect time to create a film that wows our judges, whether you use a camera, a tablet or simply a mobile phone. What's more, this year EVERY valid submission to the Into Film Awards will go into a prize draw to win ÂŁ1,000 worth of filmmaking equipment for the filmmakers, film club or classroom! Download our free filmmaking resource and start creating.

ENTER THE INTO FILM AWARDS NOW And we aren’t just looking for the best films - we have a whole range of exciting categories to reward the passion and creativity of the young people you work with, along with inspiring teachers and Into Film Clubs. View all the categories.

Entries are open until 6 December 2019, and we'll have more exciting Into Film Awards announcements before then, so keep your eyes peeled.

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DURING THE SUMMER BREAK, WE RECOMMEND YOU USE THE RESOURCES ON MOODLE - CAREER ZONE ZONE— —AS STAFF MAY NOT ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE

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Jobs & Apprenticeships

recruiting part-time and full-time Cyberspace Communication Specialists

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In the coming weeks we will be advertising for 50 x Admin Officer apprentices.

Successful applicants are likely to take up duty in September and will be based at our new regional centre located at 3 Glass Wharf, Avon Street, Bristol (next to Bristol Temple Meads).

Pay is likely to be £19,000 (approx.) and the work will be very varied and is likely to involve a lot of travel/staying away from home for potentially long periods.

If you are interested, please sign up for email alerts now to Civil Service Jobs . You will need to set your search to: Location – Bristol and Organisation - HM Revenue & Customs. You will then know when the advertisement is “live” and can get more information and apply if you like what you see.

Watch this space for open day/evening to potential candidates or e-mail julie.griffiths1@hmrc.gov.uk for further information.

How to apply: Please email us with your details, experience, availability and let us know which role / roles you are interested in, to: WWL@khaosworld.com We look forward to hearing from you.

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Higher Education

Help your students win £1000 The Goldsmiths Young Columnist Award aims to discover new voices in journalism, who can bring their knowledge of history to bear on current affairs. To enter, you must be aged 16-18, write a column (no more than 1,200 words) that uses facts to make an argument, and submit your entry by 31 July 2019.

How it works We’re looking for a 1,200-word opinion piece on a topic in the news using a historical perspective. You can register your interest any time until 31 July 2019, but the sooner you register, the more time you’ll have to work on your column. Winners will be announced in November 2019. The winner will win £1,000. Runners-up each receive £50.

What you need to do?

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE

Research in chemistry - Work Shadowing Wednesday, 24th or Thursday, 25th July LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE As part of our programme of outreach activities for schools and colleges, we organise a work shadowing day for Year 12 chemistry students considering a university degree in chemistry or a related subject. There will be opportunities to carry out practical work in the new research laboratories and to attend a short lecture on a related topic.

Students will spend the day working alongside a research chemist and will gain an invaluable insight into research chemistry and everyday life in a university research lab.

You will also have the opportunity to speak to staff in the department about studying chemistry and the opportunities available to chemists.

PLEASE POP INTO CAREER ZONE FOR AN APPLICATION FORM—CLOSING DATE 5TH JULY 2019

Summer school (Year 12)

Discover Brookes Summer Schools SPACES AVAILABLE Subject Areas: History, Geography, Education When: 10th-12th July DEADLINE TOMORROW! Subject Area: Creative Arts (Music, Art & Film) When: 17th-19th July DEADLINE 4TH JULY! Subject Area: Sports, Science & Coaching When: 24th-26th July DEADLINE 4TH JULY!

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CLICK HERE Should you have any questions about the summer school, please contact the summer school team direct by e-mailing discover@brookes.ac.uk

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UCAS Undergraduate Apply open for 2020 Entry UCAS Deadlines Early Applicants

(Medicine Dentistry Veterinary Oxford Cambridge)

All other applicants

• Internal College Deadline 13/9/19 • To guarantee application is quality checked, processed and sent to UCAS by the external deadline of 15/10/19

• Internal College Deadline 2/12/19 • To guarantee application is quality checked, processed and sent to UCAS by the external deadline of 15/1/20

Book now to visit us at one of our Open Days this summer!

We would like to invite you and your family member to come and explore the University of Plymouth at one of our upcoming Undergraduate Open Days on: Wednesday, 26 June Saturday, 28 September To find out more and to register to attend visit plymouth.ac.uk/open-days.

The University of Plymouth is one of the UK's most prominent and dynamic universities, offering a broad range of exciting courses taught by outstanding staff at the heart of a thriving, oceanfront city.

Visit us at an Open Day to tour our city centre campus, explore our world-class facilities, experience our vibrant student community and see why so many students pick Plymouth as their first choice University.

Top reasons to study with the University of Plymouth: 1. We've been ranked as one of the top 2 UK modern Universities in the Times Higher Education, Young University Rankings 2018.

2. We recently received a silver TEF (Teaching Excellence Framework) award from the Office for Students.

3. We were voted as one of the top 25 Universities for Job Prospects in the WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2019.

4. We were rated in the top 15 Best Universities for Career Services in 2017 (Student Crowd).

5. Our students benefit from a vibrant city life, set within dramatic countryside with some of Britain’s most beautiful beaches close by.

Did you know that it’s not too late to apply for 2019 entry? The final deadline for UCAS applications is 30 June 2019. Find out more on our website.

CREATE YOUR FUTURE LONDON 30 September– October 2019 ExCeL London Create your future is an unmissable event for young people interested in pursuing a career in the creative arts

BOOK NOW The exhibition brings together hundreds of universities, colleges, and employers, all offering creative courses and traineeships. Students can explore the full range of opportunities on offer, and make informed decisions about their future study and career paths.

With performance stages, interactive workshops and demonstration areas, there’s plenty to excite and inspire attendees. What’s more, course leaders, university alumni, and industry experts will be on hand to answer any questions your students might have about academic and working life.

94% of students who attended the event last year found a uni they’d consider applying to.

An opportunity for Year 12 students to attend a four day, fully funded Summer School at the University of Reading to learn about a career in property.

Every day we are influenced by the built environment around us – shops, offices, industrial buildings, houses and the surrounding countryside all have an impact on the way we live. Did you ever wonder how these properties are developed, whether the buildings going up in our cities are sustainable or how much they are worth? The Pathways to Property Summer School allows students the chance to explore the property industry in more depth. With such a huge variety of roles, from a building surveyor or town planner to a sustainability consultant or financial analyst, there is a role to suit any skillset or personality.

Date: 22-25th July 2019 Venue: University of Reading Who: Year 12 students from state schools/colleges considering a career in property – either through University or through an apprenticeship Cost: Nothing! All food, accommodation and travel costs are covered During the Summer School: Learn about the industry and the careers available - Attend taster lectures - Get involved in a group project and debate - Go on site visits - Meet new people - Experience life on a University campus

TO APPLY CLICK HERE

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Gap Years

www.independentgapadvice.org

Free and impartial GAP YEAR ADVICE & SUPPORT For Young People WE ARE NOT a company trying to sell gap years.

WE ARE UNPAID VOLUNTEERS, with 20+ years experience of the gap year market, wanting to help post-16 students PLEASE CLICK THE LINKS BELOW FOR FURTHER INFORMATION There are gap year advice sections on planning a gap year, fundraising, travel safety, and the ethics of overseas volunteering

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Volunteering & Work experience

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

* * * Work Experience Opportunity * * * Start this term and take your ideas into the next academic year.

Job Role: Student Society Co-ordinator(s) Job Description: To develop and lead a society of your choice in the college which is open to students. Usually these take place during a lunchtime which is convenient for you and you will have a chance to lead it in whatever way you wish, although still complying to policies and standards within the college. This opportunity will allow you to use and develop your creativity skills, organising, people skills, etc.

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Make sure the conduct and behaviour within the society follows college procedures and expectations

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Keep a register of everyone who attends the sessions

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Make sure you ask for help if you need it!

Previous and current societies include: Debating Society, Feminists at St Brendan’s, Pride You will have support to lead and facilitate the society from Aseye Negedu, the Student Engagement Officer. For more information about this role, please speak to Aseye in the Students’ Union – Café Max before the end of term.

BRISTOL FESTIVALS VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES Bristol's busy festival season is here!

Make new friends, learn new skills, and attend events for free by signing up to the Festival Volunteers Bank.

You will receive monthly updates from Bristol Festivals on the latest opportunities to volunteer with 40+ festivals across the city.

YINI (Year in Industry) NEW EDT WEBSITE AND YIN REGISTRATION LINK

What do you and your students need to do?

1) Discard all old links to our old website as those are now defunct 2) You can now Register online via the NEW YINI Website*: https:// www.etrust.org.uk/yini-register

CLICK HERE

*It’s still free for students to register and the online form is the same and takes about 10 minutes to complete. The YINI Team will then be in contact to take the Student through the next steps. Students must have the Right to Work in the UK (we will provide guidance on the acceptable documentation)

Placements available for this year 2019/20 We currently have a high number of companies contacting us to offer YINI placement opportunities that will start this year, so we have decided to keep the YINI Registration window open for 2019/20 placement applicants.

These excellent placement opportunities will start this August/September (for 12 months) and are ideal for Year 13 students interested in gaining relevant paid work experience in the following subject areas, before starting a degree or apprenticeship; 

Business, HR or Finance

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Computing or Software

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Engineering (civil, electronics/electrical or mechanical)

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Maths or Physics/Science

WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITY The TSB Young Persons Work Placement and Work Experience Programmes are excellent opportunities for young people to gain invaluable experience in the working environment.

We are delighted to be able to offer these opportunities to local young people, so they get to gain an insight into the world of work.

The TSB work experience programme helps you understand the skills and capabilities needed to work in one of our Branches, Offices or Telephone Banking Centres and gives you an understanding of the Financial Services sector.

These placements are to work in one of our branches across South Wales, Bristol & Bath. If you want to be considered for work experience in one of our main offices in this area, please email us at emergingtalent@tsb.co.uk You must be between the age of 13-18 to apply.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO APPLY CLICK HERE

Season + Taste (hospitality for aspiring chefs) Work Experience Opportunity Apply for within 3 months of when you want to start the placement.

Application form available to download from: https://seasonandtaste.co.uk/ in the Careers section.

A typical week for work experience students: Tuesday: Bravas Shift from 10am–4pm You will join the kitchen team at Bravas to see how food is prepared. You will help the team in the downstairs kitchen prepare a few dishes. Start to see the workings of a professional kitchen.

Wednesday: Bravas Shift from 4pm–9pm Experience a busy evening service as you assist in the preparation and plating of individual dishes to be sent out to happy customers.

Thursday: Bakers & Co shift from 10am–2pm Help bake the cakes and see the production and shaping of our sourdough bread.

Friday: Bakers and Co shift from 6:15am–10am Baking shift – help the baker get all the breads and pastries in the oven, ice and decorate the cakes to go on the display. Then help the kitchen set up for a busy morning preparing brunch. At 1pm, enjoy a lunch on us in either Bravas, Bakers & Co or Cargo Cantina to experience hospitality from the other side!

Saturday: Cargo Cantina shift from 12:30pm–8pm In the heat of a busy Saturday, help the team prepare for a taco-filled weekend by preparing salsas and guacamole, whilst also being ready to help with plating dishes during service.

CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION FORM