Careers News 23 2017

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CAREER ZONE NEWS 23_2017

Contents Meet the Careers Team & Reminders New This Week!

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

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New this week!

Are YOU ready to put your faith into action?

We’re Just Youth, a youth ministry project based in Salford run by the Spiritans, and we work with thousands of children and young people in schools across the north west of England every year.

We are looking for volunteers between the ages of 18—26 to join our diverse team in Salford this summer. Engage in youth ministry throughout your year whilst making friends from around the world and living in community. We are looking for young people who are enthusiastic, creative, passionate about youth development and global justice, and ready to make a difference in the world! If you’re fresh out of college or university, why not rise up to the challenge and take a gap year with us? Make your year really count.

Email us for more information and an application at admin@justyouth.co.uk. Why not visit our website http://www.justyouth.co.uk as well. Accommodation, food, and basic amenities provided. Includes bills and monthly allowance. Starts September 2017.

Deadline: August 1st 2017.

Step into the Gap Aged 18 – 30 and thinking about taking a gap year? Passionate about global justice? Want to put your faith into action volunteering for a charity?

New placement! St Cassian's Centre, Kintbury We are pleased to announce that we have a new Step into the Gap placement at St Cassian's Centre, Kintbury. We are still recruiting for placements for September 2017. Please email cjones@cafod.org.uk for further information.

Here are some of the available opportunities

Trainee Recruitment Consultant Vital Resources (part of the Morsons group) provides blue and white collar engineering and construction personnel for the UK & overseas markets. For over 3 decades we have firmly established ourselves as a leading mechanical, electrical and construction resource provider. We focus on recruitment for contract, temp to perm and permanent positions in these sectors.

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Produce Candidate CVs & Resumes

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Have the ability to build strong relationships with candidates to ensure ongoing effective and efficient labour to clients

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Lead generation

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Ability to work closely with the Site Teams

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Controlling and administering site labour and staff for projects

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Ability to effectively manage and allocate labour resources

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Previous experience in recruitment/customer services or telesales

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Strong organisational skills

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Multi-tasking

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Excellent time-management

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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - both oral and written

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A strong teamwork ethic with a proven ability to work collaboratively

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A focus on results and a flexible, 'can-do' approach

Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm Salary: £15,000 per annum If you are interested, please contact Laura Holland at Laura.Holland@vital.uk.com

Upcoming Apprenticeship Opportunities—available on Careersnearhere.com

Engineering Rolls-Royce - Apprenticeship Open Evening (2018 applicants) - 6th July  Yeovilton Air Day – inspiration for all those interested in engineering and the armed forces – 8th July  ATA Advanced Electrical Engineering Apprentice – BS21 

Finance/Business – EY Choices - open evening in Bristol for Accountancy/Business – 10th July  Actuarial Apprenticeship with AON UK Ltd – BS1  BDO - Summer School 2017 for those in between years 12 and 13. 

Law Get into Law – an interactive law taster day looking at a case study and how you apply the law. University of Law, Bristol – 12th July 

Music & Music Production BIMM - Open Afternoon for Non-Performance courses (Music Business, Event Management and Music Production) – 7th July  BIMM - Open Afternoon for Performance courses (Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals, Guitar and Songwriting) – 8th July  Music Technology Workshops - A choice of up to 3 workshops (1) in our recording studio learning how to record a band from scratch, (2). beat matching with digital and vinyl mixing (3) creating an original track on Logic X in whichever style you like - grime, house, drum ‘n’ bass at Access to Music – 12th July 

Future Learn Free Online Courses 

Free online courses

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Great addition to your CV

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Topic-specific courses

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Upgrade to receive a certificate All courses below are available to join from Monday 3rd July.

Learning English for Academic Purposes: First Steps 

6 Week Duration, 3 Hours per week

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Provided by the Open University

Web Science: How the Web is Changing the World 

2 Week Duration, 3 Hours per week

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Provided by the University of Southampton

Exploring Everyday Chemistry 

4 Week Duration, 4 Hours per week

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Provided by the University of York

Becoming Career Smart: How to Sell Yourself 

2 Week Duration, 3 Hours per week

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Provided by Deakin University

Prepare for Career Success at University 

3 Week Duration, 3 Hours per week

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Provided by Goldsmiths University of London

How to Succeed at: Interviews 

3 Week Duration, 3 Hours per week

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Provided by the University of Sheffield

https://www.futurelearn.com/ Follow the above link to browse and find courses perfect for you.

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Careers Information

EY Schools: Choices Evening Join us for an insight into life at EY! We will be hosting an open evening in our Bristol office on Monday 10th July from 5.00-7.00pm.

During the evening you will have an opportunity to find out about apprenticeship opportunities at EY, get some all important tips for the application process and speak to some of our current trainees.

This event is open to students, parents and teachers, so please pass on to your Year 11, 12 and 13 students and sign-up yourself!

Spaces are limited, so please sign-up below. https://ukcareers.ey.com/schools/events-and-contacts/events/face-to-faceevents/ey-choices-evening-bristol

How to Succeed in Your EPQ : a FREE online course from the University of Bath The University is offering a free online course aimed at Year 12 and 13 students interested in taking the Extended Project Qualification. 'How to succeed in your EPQ' will help your students to decide whether an EPQ is right for them, and has lots of advice on how to successfully complete their EPQ and to use it to strengthen their university application.

This course involves around three hours of study per week for three weeks, and learners can complete the course at their own pace and at a time to suit them. We will be offering the course on an ongoing basis, and students can sign up now for courses starting on: Monday 19 June 2017 Monday 17 July 2017 Monday 14 August 2017 At the University of Bath we value the EPQ as providing excellent preparation for university study, and for the majority of our courses we make a reduced alternative offer to students undertaking the EPQ. Any students considering taking an EPQ can sign up atwww.futurelearn.com/courses/epqsuccess/ If you have any questions about our EPQ online course or about our reduced offers for EPQ students then please get in touch with me.

Sam Wenman, WP Outreach Programmes Manager S.J.Wenman@bath.ac.uk 01225 384832

June—W2W this week Brandon Trust Recruitment Events Brandon Trust have two recruitment events this week. One at Shirehampton Job Centre and one at The Park in Kingswood.

Discover a rewarding role at learning disability charity Brandon Trust.

Our Support Workers enable individuals with learning disabilities and autism to live a life freedom, and support them in all aspects of daily living.

We provide plenty of training (including the nationally recognised Care Certificate) and support to enable you to develop your career and gain further professional qualifications. We can also offer ‘nights only’ and ‘weekends-only’ contracts.

Ways2Work Website We'd love your updates for our Employment Support Organisation pages. If your organisation provides employment support in the West of England, please let us know so we promote the good work you're doing.

If your organisation wants (needs!) an entry, please complete this form and send it to ways2work@bristol.gov.uk.

June—W2W this week At Ways2Work, we're preparing for our next events. We've got a Health and Care Jobs Fair at Eagle House on 3rd July and a recruitment morning for The Range - warehousing and logistics on 11th July at City Hall. We then have the next Ways2Work Network meeting at Bristol Energy Hub on 12th July 9am to 12pm which will hopefully be a lovely morning on the waterfront!

Today marks the start of National Refugee Week and Bristol Refugee Festival which runs from 19th June to 16th July. The theme this year will be ‘Our Shared Future’ as we celebrate all the communities that make up our culturally rich and diverse city and consider how we can integrate settled and incoming communities still further to build on this legacy. There will be something for everyone from talks, films, exhibitions, music showcases, fundraisers, school projects, and of course the annual ‘Celebrating Sanctuary’ event in Queen Square on Sun 9th July. (Thanks to Ashley Community Housing for this information.)

Keep an eye out! If you know of any employability events or courses that should be on our calendar please email them to ways2work@bristol.gov.uk and we'll be happy to promote them. As always, check our calendar for more events and courses coming up in the next few months.

Bristol City Council Consultations We've now told you about two surveys/consultations that Bristol City Council is actively seeking responses to. You can also keep up to date with consultations at Bristol City Council's Consultation Hub. Current open consultations are: Your Neighbourhood 2017 - Consulting on 5 main points to save money from the council's budget in neighbourhoods around Bristol.

Bristol’s Quality of Life survey provides an annual snapshot of people’s lifestyles and how they feel about living in Bristol. It gives local residents an opportunity to voice their opinions about living in Bristol, local public services, and what they think needs to be done differently in their area.

Registration is ÂŁ25 for the Saturday conference.

Adult Nursing and Operating Department Practice Taster Day When: Thursday 13th July 2017 Where: Oxford Brookes University , Joel Joffe Building, 900 Delta Office Park, Welton Road, Swindon, SN5 7XQ Time: 9:30am - 2:30pm Oxford Brookes University would like to invite your year 12 students who are interested in Adult Nursing and Operating Department Practice (ODP) to attend a taster day at our Swindon Campus.

The Adult Nursing and ODP day will enable students who are interested in these subject areas to get a real insight into what the course will involve. The day will be led by a selection of senior lecturers who teach at the Swindon Campus. The day will also allow the students a rare opportunity to visit and take part in a variety of activities in our brand new skills labs.

As well as attending talks about the courses, student finance and how to apply to University, the students will be able to choose 2 of 4 skills lab sessions to attend. These are: Operating Theatre Experience - Delve beyond the closed doors of the operating suite.

Experience how Operating Department Practitioners work directly with anesthetists and surgeons.

Care of Wounds - An opportunity to explore wound healing by caring for artificial wounds.

Ageing Experience : A simulation experience - The students will be able to experience age-related impairments to help them understand the sensory changes older adults may experience.

Emergency Care - This will help the students gain more knowledge in CPR and First Aid. How to apply: If you are interested in attending with your students please fill out this form and I will contact you shortly with more information. We have a limited about of spaces, which will be allocated on a first come first serves basis.

Travel Arrangements: Oxford Brookes University are able to reimburse the costs of any external minibuses or coaches hired to travel to this event. Unfortunately we are unable to reimburse petrol costs if you will be using your own mini bus.

Becoming Career Smart: How to Sell Yourself on Monday 10 July

Identifying your personal qualities, skills and areas for development, along with communicating your own personal brand is becoming increasingly important. This article asks: how authentic is your personal brand, and does it matter?, Forbes.

What you will learn To help you understand your strengths and how to sell them, over this two-week course you will: 

explore where and when you have been successful and what success means to you

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develop your capacity to reflect on your strengths and weaknesses

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identify your central professional skills and capabilities.

You’ll also have the opportunity to share your thoughts and experiences with other learners from all around the world.

Spread the word Sharing your learning experience with people you know can greatly enrich the experience of studying online, so don’t forget to invite friends and colleagues to join you.

What next Visit the course welcome page and introduce yourself to your education team and fellow participants.

Use the hashtag #FLcareerpromotion to join the conversation on social media.

Check out FutureLearn FAQs for more help and information.

Veterinary Careers Information Afternoon Bristol Kingswood Vets4Pets, 247A Charlton Road, BS15 1LT Saturday July 15th 12.30-2pm Come along and chat to our Vets, Nurses and Receptionists about what is involved in working at a Veterinary Practice.

Tours will be provided and light refreshments will be available.

Call 0117 961 6417 to book your place.

Tax School Leaver roles in Bristol with BDO University isn’t for everyone.

Instead you could join a global accountancy firm, with offices in over 150 countries. You would join & complete our School Leaver programme and be professionally qualified, with a career and no debt, within four years of leaving school. Interested?

As a Tax School Leaver, you'll ensure all deliverables are completed on time and within budget. You'll need to be self-motivated, able to work to tight deadlines, with excellent interpersonal skills and a genuine passion to understand your client.

You'll spend 2 years working in the business and during that time will study towards the CFAB qualification and the Higher National Apprenticeship in Accountancy (HNA). Following the successful completion of CFAB and the HNA scheme, you will continue on to study towards the Chartered Tax Adviser qualification.

Apply here: http://careers.peopleclick.eu.com/careerscp/client_bdo/graduate/jobDetails.do? functionName=getJobDetail&jobPostId=27951&localeCode=en-us

Learn more at Summer School We have Summer School places available for students in year 12 based at our Bristol office. Spread over 2 weeks, Summer School is fully paid! Register here: http://careers.peopleclick.eu.com/careerscp/client_bdo/graduate/jobDetails.do? functionName=getJobDetail&jobPostId=28132&localeCode=en-us

Stand out from the crowd Our Recruitment Advisor Abby, and some recent trainees, give you some top tips for completing each stage of the application process to make sure your application stands out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24D_kTTHUhQ&feature=youtu.be

Digital Media Apprenticeship https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/-130739 Adult Nursing and Operating Department Practice Taster Day—Swindon A great opportunity for aspiring nurses /Operating Department Practitioners who want to stay local– Swindon is about an hour away by car and about half an hour by train.

When: Thursday 13th July 2017 Where: Oxford Brookes University , Joel Joffe Building, 900 Delta Office Park, Welton Road, Swindon, SN5 7XQ Time: 9:30am - 2:30pm The Adult Nursing and ODP day will enable students who are interested in these subject areas to get a real insight into what the course will involve. The day will be led by a selection of senior lecturers who teach at the Swindon Campus. The day will also allow the students a rare opportunity to visit and take part in a variety of activities in our brand new skills labs.

You can choose 2 of 4 skills lab sessions to attend. These are: Operating Theatre Experience - Delve beyond the closed doors of the operating suite. Experience how Operating Department Practitioners work directly with anesthetists and surgeons.

Care of Wounds - An opportunity to explore wound healing by caring for artificial wounds.

Ageing Experience : A simulation experience - The students will be able to experience age-related impairments to help them understand the sensory changes older adults may experience.

Emergency Care - This will help the students gain more knowledge in CPR and First Aid. How to apply: If you are interested in attending please fill out this form .Spaces will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Food and Refreshments: Students and staff will be provided with lunch and refreshments free of charge.

University & Apprenticeship Fair at Bristol City Stadium If you are thinking about going to university, heading to college or taking an apprenticeship, then come along to the UK University & Apprenticeship Search fair at Bristol City’s Ashton Gate Stadium on Friday the 22nd of September.

Register for your free place here The fair features a huge array of exhibiting universities, apprenticeship providers and institutions. Exhibitors will include the University of Oxford, modern institutions and Russell Group universities.

This exciting higher education fair also features a full timetable of vital talks by experts covering topics such as UCAS personal statement, student finance, higher and degree apprenticeships and Oxbridge applications.

See full information here.

You’ll also receive a free uni/apprenticeships guide magazine, calendar, pen and lots of other student gifts from exhibitors.

To reserve your place all you need to do is register your details. You will then be emailed your free ticket which you can display on your phone or print out. Reserve you place now

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Jobs & Apprenticeships

Cyber Security Level 4 Apprenticeships – Near You! Do you have what it takes to thwart cyber-criminals and help protect the UK Government and the UK’s critical infrastructure? If yes, then you could be what we’re looking for a Cyber Security Apprentice! A number of leading employers and Government departments have partnered to bring you opportunities to start an exciting career in Cyber Security. You could become a Cyber Apprentice in the following sectors: Broadcasting Media, Energy, Water, Telecommunications, Transport, Government and Civil Nuclear. These roles are based right across the country too. Here’s a list of locations you could choose from: On the 2-year Level 4 Cyber Security Higher Apprenticeship, you will: 

Learn the fundamental skills you need to begin your career as a security professional.  Tackle topics such as Cyber Security fundamentals, penetration testing, threats and vulnerabilities.  Gain invaluable experience by learning challenging theory and applying this on-the-job.  Be supported by experienced mentors and managers who will guide you through your apprenticeship.  Develop the knowledge and skills required, such as how to defend against attack techniques and sources of threat, risk management and building a security case, to equip you to be a future Cyber Security specialist.

To apply for this role, you must: 

Have achieved or will have achieved by September 2017 a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above (including Maths and English Language)  Be eligible to work in the UK and will not be in full-time education by September 2017

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Vacancy Title: Asda Logistics Services Apprentice

Role Description: This is an opportunity that you don’t want to miss; working for Asda, a leading supermarket, will give you great opportunities with excellent prospects. The ALS Next Generation Scheme is designed to identify talented future leaders.

The scheme provides individuals with a national apprenticeship qualification alongside fast track route to management. As an ALS Apprentice you will work within the Distribution Centre experiencing all aspects of the Warehouse operation. You will work in all depot departments to support Asda's Top Talent Apprenticeship Programme.

For further information and to apply please follow the below link.

Bristol http://www.babcockavol.co.uk/babcockavol/application.aspx? empid=15617&jvid=14717 3 Vacancies

Apprentice with Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers Limited We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice in Bristol Temple Circus. Initially joining our busy admin team with the opportunity to work one day a week in each department to gain insurance experience whilst studying CII exams and working towards Cert CII after the first six months.

Key Responsibilities · To provide Reception/admin function and support to the Bristol office · Carry out full Reception/admin functions to deliver an agreed service level and smooth operation of office administration day to day · Check stationery supplies and inform Admin Supervisor on a regular basis of stationery requirements for Temple Circus · To provide Post facility for Incoming/Outgoing Post · Daily Banking · Audio typing and copy typing · Set up webex and conference facilities Essential Skills and Experience Required · GCSE Math’s & English · Excellent communication skills · Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines · Organised and a proactive member of the admin team.

IT Skills · Word · Outlook · Excel The successful candidate will take an appropriate CII exams.

If you wish to know more about the above role, please contact Lorraine Holoway on 0117 3006161.

New Higher & Degree Level Apprenticeship guide—out now!

Including who offers them, what occupations are available and how to write a winning application Find out more at https://tinyurl.com/ljqk5jh

Dyson Institute - Immersive engineering degrees for the next generation Engineering is at the heart of Dyson. It's in our lifeblood. We rethink everything. We are spurred on by technological discoveries and how we can turn these discoveries into useful products. We strive for perfection.

The Dyson Institute of Technology will teach the next generation of engineering enthusiasts. It's for people with a passion for solving problems and a fascination for how things work. Join us and be immersed in technology. Students can study for their degree and work at our technology campus in Malmesbury, Wiltshire.

If you are on track for AAB at A Level with at least an A in A Level Maths or equivalent, then go to https://www.dysoninstitute.com/ to find out more and apply.

IBM Futures GAP Year 201718 Apprenticeships Not sure what you want to do next but want a taste of working life? IBM offer a Gap year programme lasting one year OR an apprenticeship if you are already clear on your career path.

Choose from technical or business.

Gain real skills at work while earning £15k + for Gap year or £18k + for apprenticeship.

Gap year students need to have completed Level 3 and have 5 GCSEs A-C incl. English and Maths.

Apprenticeship applicants need 64 points + (equiv CC).

Learn more and APPLY: http://www-05.ibm.com/employment/uk-en/ school.html?=startyourjourney

Higher Apprenticeship – Audit Apprentice & Client Tax Apprenticeship At Smith & Williamson we recruit high calibre people with the skills, knowledge and commitment to meet the demands of the business. The Higher Apprenticeship Programme is a five year structured training programme combining practical experience with technical studies, as well as providing numerous opportunities to increase your skill set with internal courses ranging from personal impact and negotiation skills to time management to delivering presentations.

Academic requirements: 112 UCAS points (or equivalent) in your top three A-levels GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at a minimum of grade B For further information and to apply please see https://smithandwilliamson.earcu.com/smithandwilliamson/jobs/

BT Apprentice programme – Finance Apprenticeship Are you seeking a career in management accounting or internal auditing? This is a fantastic opportunity that will enable you to gain valuable work experience and a worldwide recognised qualification in either accounting or internal auditing while earning an attractive salary.

You’ll work towards Level 4 through work-based learning which is consolidated by the achievement of a foundation degree.

For our degree programme you will need to achieve (or have achieved) 3 A-Level qualifications with a minimum of BBB grade by September 2017 (or equivalent qualifications). In addition, have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade B or above including English Language and Maths or equivalent.

For more information and to apply go to http:// www.btplc.com/Careercentre/earlycareers/ apprentices/index.htm

Civil Service Fast Track Apprenticeship Opportunities Opportunities in a wide range of areas including Finance, Business, Commercial and Project Delivery.

The Project Delivery opportunity requires 2 A Levels at grade D or above as well as five GCSEs at grade C or above including English and maths.

There is a structured selection process for an October 2017 start. For further details see https://www.gov.uk/guidance/civil-service-fasttrack-apprenticeship-register-your-interest

School Leavers – 5 year development programme in Tax, Audit, Financial Services or Advisory Year 12 Students – 2 week summer school work experience programme before your final year at school School Leaver Programme: Study towards your professional qualifications alongside a permanent salaried career, all without the expense of funding higher education. Depending on your route, you could gain qualifications in CFAB, AAT, ATT and go on to study for your ACA, ACCA, CTA. At the same time, you’ll be gaining invaluable experience in a commercial environment, working on real business projects alongside leading industry professionals. We pay for all your training and we pay you for your work.

Summer School Programme: 2 weeks work experience programme during the summer holidays. If successful over this period, it gives you the added benefit of potentially securing a place on one of our School Leaver Programmes once you’ve completed your studies.

For more information and to apply please visit http:// www.bdoschoolleavers.co.uk

Tax Trainee Bristol Opportunity details: We are now looking to recruit Tax Trainees to join us in Corporate Tax or Personal Tax from September 2017.

Applicants must have excellent GCSE and A-level results with a minimum grade B in English and Maths at GCSE. Applicants will not be expected to have prior knowledge or experience with tax.

For further information about the role and the link to apply please see https:// eu1.advorto.com/SafferyChampnessGrad/VacancyInformation.aspx?VId=20437

IT Industry Degree Level Apprenticeship

If you are looking for an alternative, accelerated path into the IT industry, you should consider this 4 ½ year study and work programme from Capgemini.

The degree is: BSc (Honours) in Digital & Technology Solutions.

This approach allows apprentices to be both productive employees with Capgemini, learning relevant skills on the job, and participants in a learning community of students who are broadening and deepening their professional knowledge together.

Skills and Experience • High analytical capability.

• Good interpersonal skills • Self-motivation • Ability and willingness to travel to different offices and client sites.

• Interest in IT - gained via a hobby, work experience or personal study • Personable - good team working, communications skills. Ability to get on with people you will be working with.

Personal Profile About you To be eligible, you need: • 7 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C or above. Preference is given to candidates with good grades in STEM Subjects (e.g. Maths, Computing, IT, Physics etc.)

• To have or expect 3 A Levels (or equivalent) - at Grades CCC (240 UCAS Points) or equivalent. Preference is given to candidates with good grades in STEM Subjects.

How to apply – go to https://www.uk.capgemini.com/careers/jobs/2017degree-apprentice-programme and complete the application form

BrightStart 2017 selection process Higher Apprenticeships & Gap Year Programme ( Deloitte Scholars) There are four business areas you can choose from: Audit & Risk Advisory, Consulting, Financial Advisory and Tax Consulting.

All BrightStart apprentices (except those applying to Audit & Risk Advisory) need GCSE Maths, Grade B or above and GCSE English, C or above.

Audit & Risk Advisory applicants should have GCSE Grade B or above in both Maths and English.

Entry Requirements The equivalent of two Cs and one B at A level. This is based on your top three grades from the first sitting over 2 years. If you narrowly miss the requirements, don’t be put off applying. We’ve designed our application process to ensure we assess everyone’s merits, accurately and fairly, in the context of their educational and personal circumstances. We sometimes adjust entry requirements to reflect this context.

For further information about the scheme including a link to the application process go to https://www.careers.deloitte.gtios.com/2016/

Insurance Professional Apprenticeship Programme Level 4 Junior Account Executive Duties will include: 

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Day to day client service, answering queries received directly from clients, brokers and other third parties, communicating by voice as well as email Data review, validation and manipulation Interpretation and review of quotations, to ensure fit for purpose and meet client demands/needs Negotiation of renewal terms/quotations and mid-term cover alterations Liaison with other divisions/offices of Willis to provide portfolio management for renewal and mid-term requirements

Qualifications required: 

Minimum of three A level passes equivalent to 96 UCAS points (2017 tariff) Find out more and apply at https://careers.willistowerswatson.com/students-andgraduates/welcome

Vacancy — Creative Designer SLX is a renowned technical services supplier to the Theatre, Corporate Events and Broadcast industry.

Following customer demand they are increasing their presence within the corporate creative sector.

They currently have an opportunity for a creative designer.

For further information, including how to apply please go to http://slx.co.uk/about/jobs/

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Higher Education

What is PS Bath? A Free local drop in surgery for students to bring a draft personal statement to university staff for guidance.

Who is offering PS Bath? Specialist admissions and outreach staff from University of Bath will offer one to one guidance to students. Bath student ambassadors will also be there as stewards and will be happy to talk about student life.

At the September sessions there is also a CareerPilot staff to help students access http://www.careerpilot.org.uk/ to support you in making your post 16 choices. All guidance is impartial and we will help all students applying to HE wherever they apply.

What about early applicants? Early deadline students, and other early applicants are encouraged to attend the first two September PS Bath sessions at the new Virgil Building in Manvers Street.

Which session should students attend? All students are welcome to attend the Central Bath sessions. But if you are not based in Bath there may also be a more convenient location near you. Early applicant would particularly benefit from attending the Virgil Building sessions,. The final Bath City College session on 30th November is again open to all but will be helpful for Access to HE students. University of Bath Virgil Building, Manvers St. , City Centre: 4 to 6pm on Tues 12th Sept and Weds 13th Sept

Hardenhuish School , Chippenham: 3 to 5pm on Weds 20th September

The John of Gaunt School, Trowbridge: 3.30 to 5.30pm Weds 4 and Thurs th

5th October IKB Academy, Keynsham: 3.30 to 6pm Tues 10th and Weds 11th October

Bath City College, Somer Valley Campus , Radstock: 4 to 6pm Thursday 23rdrd November Bath City College, City Centre, Bath: 4 to 6pm Thursday 30th November

UK University Search Fair Bristol

Friday 22nd of September - Ashton Gate Stadium This exciting and informative event will provide attendees with the opportunity to speak to a multitude of universities including, University of Oxford, Russell Group, red brick and modern institutions. Students will also now be able to talk to some of the UK's best apprenticeship providers, HE colleges, specialist institutions, and student-related organisations will also be in attendance. Exhibitors will be featured within the newly refurbished Ashton Gate exhibitor centre and seminars will take place within a new suite overlooking the pitch.

Timetable of Events Event Opens 10 am Event Closes 2.30 pm     

10.10 - 10.35 Student Finance - Includes loans, scholarship and bursary information 10.40 - 11.05 UCAS Personal Statement and application advice 11.10 - 11.35 Higher Degree Apprenticeships 11.40 - 12.05 Oxbridge Applications - Seminar by the University of Oxford 12.10 - 12.35 Life at University - Inspirational talk about benefits of a university education  12.40 - 13.05 Russell Group University Seminar Follow the link to register your place: http://www.ukuniversitysearch.com/fair-bristol/stbrendans

Please see below for some upcoming opportunities with the University of Bristol that may be of interest.

Maths Maclaurin Day The annual Maclaurin days will be held on Thursday 6th and Friday 7th July at the University of Bristol. This is an excellent enrichment opportunity for Year 12 Maths students, particularly those interested in studying a Maths related university course. Students can attend as individuals or you are welcome to bring a group. For further information or to book places please contact Richard.Walters@bristol.ac.uk.

Unseen Exploitation The University of Bristol’s Unseen Exploitation Society would like to give an assembly or class presentation at your school! Our recently set up society includes a group of students that are passionate about workers’ human rights and want to raise awareness to the high levels of labour exploitation in the UK. Our aim is to provide a basic and practical understanding of UK labour and immigration law, so students are able to identify what kind of working conditions are exploitative.

Adult Nursing and Operating Department Practice Taster Day When: Thursday 13th July 2017 Where: Oxford Brookes University, Joel Joffe Building, 900 Delta Office Park, Welton Road, Swindon, SN5 7XQ Time: 9:30am - 2:30pm Oxford Brookes University would like to invite Year 12 students to a Adult Nursing and Operating Department Practice (ODP) to attend a taster day at the Swindon Campus.

If you are interested in attending please complete this form

The Discover Brookes summer school is completely free and includes accommodation and food and transport.

Participants stay in University halls of residence and get a taster of student life.

The following subject pathways are available: 03 - 05 July: Engineering, Fine Art, Music, Real Estate Management 12-14 July: Criminology, Education Studies, English Literature, Philosophy, Business and Management, Business and Marketing Management, International Hospitality Management 17 - 19 July: Children's Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedic Science, Physiotherapy, Sport and Exercise Science Find out more and book at http://tinyurl.com/mu8uc2n

UCAS 2018 Search Tool—now live!

The new tool is a single search which contains details of over 50,000 undergraduate, postgraduate, and conservatoire courses starting in 2018.

Find out more & start your search at https://digital.ucas.com/search

Considering applying for Medicine, Dentistry or BioMedical Science in 2018?

Check whether you need to arrange to sit the UKCAT or the BMAT tests.

Registration for the UKCAT is now open - for further information about the UKCAT see https://www.ukcat.ac.uk/ukcat-test/ukcatuniversities/

UWE Subject Taster Days UWE are running a number of taster days related to a range of subjects including Business, Management and Marketing, Maths and Engineering, Computing, Accounting, Banking and Finance, Law, Nursing and Allied Health Professions, Early Childhood Studies, Economics, Architecture and Product Design and Built Environment. These are running from December 2016-July 2017.

Taster Days enable students to gain an increased understanding of a subject area at UWE Bristol through workshops, presentations and practical activities delivered by our lecturers and Student Ambassadors.

These activities can count towards the Heading Higher Passport Plus mandatory and optional modules .

To reserve a place go to http://uwe.formstack.com/ forms/expression_of_interest_taster_day_form

UCL CAJ Access to Justice Sumer School 31st July - 5th August 2017 The UCL Centre for Access to Justice will be hosting a one week residential summer school for Year 12 Students from across the United Kingdom to explore law and access to justice issues from a regional perspective.

During the week you will explore topics of access to justice and human rights, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of these and other citizenship issues.

The UCL Access to Justice Summer School is open to students currently studying in Year 12 at a state school in the UK. You can apply for the UCL Access to Justice Summer School by completing the online application form found on our website. Please note you will need to ask one of your teachers to provide a reference for you: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/ accesstojustice/whatwedo/outreach/summer-school-leaflet2017

3Y2 UCAS- What next?

If you ….. haven’t applied yet!

Applying after the 15 January deadline Universities will consider you if they still have places left. It is advisable to phone any universities you are considering prior to submitting an application to find out whether they are likely to consider you.

If you ….. haven’t any offers!

Extra opens - 25 February Extra is a way of making a further choice after making an application. Applicants who have used all five choices and do not hold offers, for whatever reason, will be eligible to start using Extra from 25 February If you …didn’t originally use all five choices You can add a choice/ choices to your application (but follow the steps advised above for applying after the 15 January deadline). Also, bear in mind, you cannot swap university choices once you have submitted them to UCAS, so be sure!

Student finance https://www.gov.uk/apply-online-for-student-finance - applications are now welcomed from those looking to start university in 2017. Students do not need a confirmed place at university to apply and are strongly advised to apply as soon as possible- this will allow time to provide any supporting documentation needed for Student Finance England to approve your funds and ensure that they are in place for the start of your course.

In case of problems with applying, Student Finance England can be contacted on 0300 100 0607 or via twitter or facebook ( see https://www.gov.uk/contact-student-finance-england)

Find out about funding for Higher Education!

Register for free on the scholarship hub at http:// www.thescholarshiphub.org.uk . This website can help you to search for funding – this could be linked to your personal circumstances, your degree subject or the university you are planning to attend.

It is always a good idea to search and apply for additional sources of funding. In addition most universities have a student finance advice service – it is a good idea to contact the universities you are planning to attend directly as they will be happy to provide advice.

Humanities Summer Academy

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24 July - 3 August | UWTSD, Lampeter Campus The residential is comprised of academic field trips, workshops and sessions, on a variety of humanities subjects.

Participate in social activities Gain support and advice for applying to university

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Submit an academic piece of work which will be assessed and marked by our expert lecturers

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Gain additional 8 UCAS points for an appropriate degree programme at UWTSD (subject to successful assignments).

Find out more and book a place at https:// tinyurl.com/kr69jfv

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Gap Years

INDEPENDENT GAP YEAR ADVICE www.independentgapadvice.org `

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Photograph: Rosie Bancroft, African Conservation Experience volunteer

We offer free and impartial information and advice on taking a gap year or shorter break from formal education. For more help go to our website.

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We are unpaid volunteers. We monitor the gap year market, and recommend organisations that we know are reputable and reliable.

Pod Volunteer is an award winning non -profit organisation arranging ethical, inspiring and supported volunteering opportunities around the world since 2001.

Volunteers are needed from 1 - 12 weeks for animal, conservation, child care, education, teaching, building and community volunteering projects in Belize, Cambodia, Costa Rica, Ghana, India, Madagascar, Namibia, Nepal, Peru, South Africa and Thailand.

Find out more and apply at https://www.podvolunteer.org/apply

Project Trust has almost 50 years experience of providing Gap Year opportunities for 17-19 year old school leavers.

Since 1967, over 7000 Project Trust volunteers have challenged themselves, learnt about the world and discovered how to be a positive force within it‌ Now its your turn.

Find out more and apply at https://projecttrust.org.uk/how-to-apply-for-project-trust/

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Volunteering

Volunteering Opportunity at the SS Great Britain

Student vacancies for work at Reading Festival 2017 and other events - 18+ Students Only

Volunteering Opportunity - Friends of the Royal University Hospital

Students play a valuable role in the hospital. They work on the wards for one afternoon per week either 2.30pm-4pm or mornings 9.30-11.30am, serving teas and coffees to patients, and providing a listening ear.

They are not involved with any of the medical care, but will provide a really valuable, sympathetic service to patients and staff. This is a great way to improve communication and listening skills.

It is also a valuable addition to a C.V, and gives real experience to those considering a career in the medical profession.

There is often a waiting list for students and clearance takes a minimum of three weeks. Unfortunately, due to insurance we are unable to take on volunteers under 16 years old.

As we provide training support and DBS clearance we can only take on students and volunteers who can commit to a minimum of 6 months volunteering for a minimum of once a week for 2 hours.

Summer Reading Champions Bristol libraries have a number of volunteering opportunities to assist with their summer reading champions scheme.

This would involve committing to two hour slots in libraries around Bristol over the summer period.

For further information please see http:// moodle.stbrn.ac.uk/course/view.php? id=126&section=8

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Work Experience

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Year 12 Students – 2 week summer school work experience programme See above for details:

STEM Work Experience opportunities If you are considering a career related to science, technology, engineering or maths there is an opportunity search and apply for work experience on the STEM Experience website.

Whether you’re interested in sound engineering for the music industry, developing green technologies, creating software or designing buildings, STEM industries offer a huge range of career options. Getting work experience lets you see what these industries are really like to work in. It’s also a great way to show your proactivity and to demonstrate your drive and enthusiasm to future employers.