Careers News 49 2018

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CAREER ZONE NEWS 49_2018

Contents New This Week!

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

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New this week!

Careers Appointments We have careers appointments available via Moodle for the following days: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays A lunchtime drop in will also be operating in the careers office within Cafe Max, but if you want a longer session we advise you to book an appointment.

To book an appointment, click here

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Bristol Higher Education Exhibition Wednesday 11 April 2018 10:30am-12:30pm at UWE, Bristol For 3Y1 Students To book your place on the exhibition, please follow these instructions: 1.

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Go to www.ucas.com/exhibitions and find the event you are visiting.

Click on the 'Book now' button, followed by 'Join group booking', then 'I am a student'.

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Enter the group booking reference and click 'Find'. Your group booking details will be displayed.

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Continue completing the form until you see confirmation that your booking has been processed. You will receive an email with a link to your personal ticket, which you'll need to either print or bring on your phone, to the event.

Our group booking reference is: UCA SBKN34

InvestIN April Programmes: Update

The Young Doctor Programme (UCL) Sunday 22nd April: 80% full The Young Investment Banker Programme (UCL) Sunday 29th April: 80% full The Young Journalist Programme (UCL) Sunday 29th April: 85% full (final one of academic year) The Young Politician Programme (UCL) Sunday 22nd April: Completely full; new date of 15th July now available for booking

Opportunities with University of Bristol STEM Taster Day Friday 13th April An opportunity for year 12 students to visit the University and take part in taster sessions across a series of STEM subjects. You're welcome to bring a group or students can come individually. Either way the students must sign up as individuals by Friday 23rd March. Further info and the registration form can be found here.

Research without Borders - Research Exhibition Wednesday 9th May This is a free interactive research exhibition held in Colston Hall aiming to inspire students and the public about some of the ground-breaking research currently underway at the University of Bristol. We think it could be really interesting for sixth form students, particularly those considering HE and/or working towards an EPQ. There will be the chance to meet the researchers and handson activities covering a vast range of topics, from the latest advancements in health research, quantum engineering and robotics, to cutting-edge work related to the environment, socioeconomics and culture. If you'd like to bring a group along please complete the registration form found here. For any further queries please contact Kitty.Webster@bristol.ac.uk.

Schools Conferences June/September Our KS5 Schools Conferences held at the University provide advice and guidance on writing UCAS applications, a tour of the campus with current undergrad students, and the opportunity to attend an academic taster session from a choice of disciplines. Further info and the registration form can be found here.

North Bristol NHS Trust Research Foundation Vacation Research Scholarship Guidance for applicants Aim The aim of the North Bristol NHS Trust Research Vacation Scholarship is to provide promising students with hands-on experience of research at NBT, with the aim of encouraging the applicant to consider a career in research.

Awards The scholarships will be for a minimum of four and a maximum of 6 weeks in July/August 2018.

A stipend of £50 per week for up to 6 weeks plus research costs as defined by the NBT research team.

The internship will be based within an existing NBT research unit/team.

Eligibility Applicants must be at school or further education college within the UK or Republic of Ireland and should be an A Level Student

Application process An application form should be completed and submitted to the Research Foundation Secretary – Karen.evely@nbt.nhs.uk by Friday 18th May 2018

Submissions must also include a supporting statement/recommendation from the student’s current tutor.

The Trust does not assist in the organisation of project placements; applicants should contact prospective supervisors at North Bristol NHS Trust themselves.

Applications will be assessed according to criteria that focus on the candidate’s academic record and preference will be given to students with no previous research experience.

Students and supervisors must comply with the NBT Work Experience and Work Based Learning Activities Policy.

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Careers Information

Applicant Day: March 24th 2018 10:00am – 3:00pm -For prospective students -Welcome talks and tours -Q&A Opportunities -Subject Specific Workshops/Taster Sessions/Drop-In Desk Undergraduate Open Day Drop-In: March 24th 2018, 11:30am – 3:00pm -Perfect if you haven’t applied to university yet or are applying via UCAS extra/clearing -Opportunity to meet current students, support staff and academics -Campus and accommodation tours

For more information and to book, click here!

Do you have a passion for business, journalism, production, or technology and want to start your career with the BBC? We'll have an apprenticeship, placement or graduate scheme to suit you.

Our applications open for apprenticeships in Journalism and Production on 5th March.

For more information and to apply, click here

If you are interested in attending, please email us at ceiag@stbrn.ac.uk. Spaces are limited!

The Young Journalist Programme UCL - Sunday 29th April 2018 The programme - spearheaded by a writer from the Financial Times - brings world-class journalists from some of the biggest names in the industry to UCL to provide students with everything they would seek to gain from work experience at the heart of the media world.

Students will gain a fully-interactive experience through a mixture of presentations, case studies and personal question time. The full suite of journalistic disciplines will be covered - print, broadcasting, documentary, digital, and investigative.

Professionals who will be attending include: - Senior Financial Times Editor and BBC contributor - Channel 5 news presenter - Special correspondent for Buzzfeed - Documentary journalist who has worked on HBO productions Activities students will participate in include:    

Writing your own news story after watching a live political speech Planning your own investigative scoop Prioritising a series of breaking news reports Designing a strategy to go viral on social media

For more information and to apply, click here

Work Observation Placements for potential medical students For several years now we have offered 36 work observation placements in the early summer (weeks beginning 2nd July, 9th July and 16Th July 2018) for school and college pupils. These placements are designed for pupils who are just finishing year 12 and are considering applying through UCAS to medical schools in Autumn 2018. Up to six of these places will be reserved for graduates considering mature entry to medicine.

The programme involves a four day allocation to observe the work of various departments within the hospital and the community. This will be based at the new Southmead hospital and involve exposure to outpatient clinics, ward rounds, the operating theatre and general practice. More importantly the allocations allow participants to meet medical students, doctors, and other members of the healthcare team to learn about what a career in medicine entails.

These courses will be of little added value to pupils who have already attended GP surgeries and / or hospital outpatient clinics and I would reiterate how grateful I would be if you could point this out to the more enthusiastic among your students and ask them to read the attached notes carefully.

If offered a place, candidates must commit to attending all four days of their attachment and to attending the hospital beforehand for occupational health clearance, contract completion, and production of ID badges. No charge for this will be made, but graduate applicants may be asked to pay for CRB clearance.

Applicants will need to make their own travel arrangements, including any visits to the General Practitioners’ surgeries.

If you would like to apply, please email ceiag@stbrn.ac.uk or come to the careers office.

IGD Food Science Summer School 2018 Are you interested in a food science and technology career? Would you like to experience university life in Cardiff? Would you like to visit food and drink manufacturing companies and learn about the industry first hand?

Apply now to take part in our Food Science Summer School at ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre at Cardiff Metropolitan University Tuesday 17th to Thursday 19th July 2018 Sponsored by IGD's Technical Leadership Forum Programme This Food Science Summer School is a 3 day residential (2 nights) stay at Cardiff Met's Plas Gwyn Halls of residence, experiencing student and university life and learning on campus. The school will include practical sessions in food science and industry visits to factories. Speak to professionals in the industry, find about financing your study and the successful careers you can achieve.

For more information visit the IGD Summer School website or contact Leanne Ellis: Email: lellis@cardiffmet.ac.uk Telephone: 02920 201192

Aged between 13-17? Dream of becoming a filmmaker? The YOUNG FILMMAKERS' ACADEMY is the perfect way to pursue a career in film!

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Gain hands-on experience with all the key principles: Scriptwriting, Producing, Directing, Cinematography, Editing, Lighting & Sound Collaborative and fun workshops led by working industry professionals Generate ideas for stories and direct professional actors Leave with the skills and confidence to shoot and make your own films Showcase your films to friends and family in our cinema and much more!

Dates / Prices: EASTER 9 April - 13 April (1 week): £495 SUMMER 16 July - 27 July (2 weeks): £955 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: £845 instead of £995 if you book with a £200 deposit by 7 May 2018 30 July - 10 August (2 weeks): £955 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: £845 instead of £995 if you book with a £200 deposit by 18 June 2018 13 August - 17 August (1 week): £495

Location: London Film Academy, Fulham, SW6 1QR For more information and to book, click here.

The Young Engineer Programme London - Sunday 25th March We write to update you on The Young Engineer Programme to be held at UCL on 25th March. We anticipate being fully-booked in the next 3 weeks.

The programme brings leading engineers from the most desirable sectors - including electric vehicle design, space & aeronautical engineering, and software app development - to provide students with everything they would seek to gain from work experience at a top firm. Students will gain a full internship experience and benefit from a unique addition to their CVs. Professionals attending on the day will include: - Electric Vehicle Lead from Renault - Software Engineer for Android - GKN Aerospace Lead Engineer for Fighter Jets - Geotechnical Engineer from Atkins Global - Creative Technologist in Virtual Reality Development - Civil Engineer from Mott MacDonald and many more.

To book your place, please click here!

2018 BRITISH AVIATION EXPERIENCE Students attending the programme will experience many aspects of life in the aviation industry, including flying lessons on light aircraft, Boeing 747 simulator, and emergency training with British Airways. Students will also learn about the maintenance and engineering side of the industry by visiting maintenance facilities and attending talks with professionals. There will also be visits to aviation museums, an airline headquarters as well as some exciting recreational activities, visits to London and Cardiff. The students’ accommodation will be in Oxford convenient to Oxford Airport where the flying lessons will take place.

This is an excellent way to help young people to decide whether they would like a career in aviation and provides a wonderful experience for the participants.

They will go home having gained valuable experience of many aspects of the industry, flying hours logged, and a broader outlook on life.

2018 BRITISH AVIATION EXPERIENCE Dates: 7th July – 21st July 2018 Two weeks in U.K. for teenagers age 14-18. For ages under 14, please contact us for details.

Cost and what it includes: The price is £3,300 (GBP) plus VAT, which includes accommodation, local transport and all activities, excluding flights to London and airport transfers.

For more information, click here.

For an application form, click here.

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Jobs & Apprenticeships

Resuscitation and Simulation Trainee

This is a rare and exciting opportunity! A new role has been developed for a Assistant Practitioner Apprentice to join the Resuscitation, Simulation and Clinical Skills Team at the Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship there will be an opportunity to apply for a substantive Band 4 post within the team.

We offer the opportunity for the right person to develop a range of skills during their time in this post with a development pathway provided through the Apprenticeship.

We are looking for an Assistant Practitioner Apprentice to join our team to help support and deliver resuscitation and clinical skills training involving both traditional and innovative training methods. Our education centre and ward based simulation training programme is expanding and this role is key to enabling training and patient safety initiatives to get off the ground across this organisation.

Do you have a passion for education and clinical skills? Are you currently working in an acute healthcare role and are looking to take on an exciting new role? Would you like to work with a dynamic team delivering resuscitation, clinical skills and innovative training to help our staff and patients receive the best hospital experience they can? If so we would love to hear from you.

Informal visits are very welcome and to learn more about the job and department speak to Dawn Fairclough Tel 01225 824186 Closing Date: 19/03/2018 Interview Date: 05/04/2018 Contact Name: Dawn Fairclough Email Address: dawn.fairclough@nhs.net Telephone: 01225 824186

Apprentice Scheme - Bath Rotork values its apprentices and believes in investing in its own talent in order to succeed. Rotork's apprenticeship scheme has been running almost since the company began 60 years ago. During this time many of these apprentices have become well known figures in Rotork.

Many apprentices have progressed through technical sales, but others have taken routes such as electronics, product development and service.

Rotork offers three apprenticeship schemes: Engineering apprenticeship 2. Craft apprenticeship 3. Administration apprenticeship Each apprentice programme has been designed to develop each individual in order for them to progress internally.

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For more information, click here

The Aspire Work Experience Programme You might be getting ready for A levels, already studying, or about to start university. Maybe you’re still trying to make a decision about whether to continue studying or join the world of work. Whatever your situation, you’ll find we have schemes specifically designed to help you gain a deeper understanding of the world of business and get the most out of your potential. If you are looking for a taster of what life at Deloitte might be like, before you commit to applying for a role here, then our Aspire work experience programme is ideal for you.

Whether you’re already interested in the world of professional services or don’t know what you want to do yet – our Aspire work experience programme will help you with your decision making. Open to students in year 12 who meet our application criteria, our week long programme will give you an insight into what a career at Deloitte could really be like for you. 

Spend time working on an immersive case study to understand what it’s like working here

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Learn how to network effectively

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Develop your communications skills with debates and workshops

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Find out what opportunities are available at Deloitte

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Enjoy team building activities Inspired by what you experience with us? Then we’ll fast-track your application to our BrightStart Higher Apprenticeship programme 2019, giving you a head start over other applicants.

How to join our Aspire Programme You can join our Aspire programme by participating in the Micro-Tyco challenge, if you are successful, we will invite you to apply to the Aspire programme.

If you are interested, please contact us in the Careers office in Café Max.

Craft apprenticeships The core training takes a minimum of two years. Apprentices will be required to achieve the City & Guilds 2339 Level 2 and Level 3 Qualifications in Electrical Technology Engineering delivered through Manchester Open Learning. Apprentices will need to keep a Technical Apprenticeship Record (TAR) Portfolio which has a significant impact on the overall qualification. Your first twelve weeks will take place at one of our Training Centres.

Qualifications Required You should have 5 GCSE’s graded A*-C/4-9 including Maths, English Language and a Science or Level 3 Electrical qualification* i.e. BTEC/NVQ along with GCSE Maths and English Language graded A*-C/4-9 *excluding Electrical Installation

To apply, click here

WHAT YOU'LL DO For this three-year programme, you’ll be based in one of our many stores. As part of our retail team, you’ll have the chance to work with products from some of the very best names in technology – all while you learn what goes into running a world-class retail store.

WHAT YOU'LL GET As you progress through our business, you’ll gain an insight into how we operate as Europe’s number one electrical and communications retailer. Not only will you benefit from a structured development plan, but you’ll also receive expert support and advice to help you get to exactly where you want to be.

WHERE YOU COULD GO We want to help you develop long-term career goals, so this programme is designed to create future leaders and managers. So, as you develop through your apprenticeship, you won’t just enhance our customer’s shopping experience, you’ll also support and encourage your team to be the best that they can be.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED This is a chance for you to learn, so you don’t need any previous retail experience. What we are looking for, however, is someone that goes the extra mile and has great communication and interpersonal skills. If you can add to that a can-do attitude and passion for people, then you could be exactly who we’re looking for. The entry requirement is 104 UCAS points. Successful candidates will attend Sheffield Hallam University on block release. On completion you will be awarded BA (Hons) Professional Practice in Management, with no student debt.

To search and apply, click here

Delivered in partnership with the University of Bradford and Sheffield Hallam University, students can now work towards a BSc (Hons) Management and Business Degree while preparing for a brilliant management career within our unique food retail business.

Not only do we pay all their course fees (including study leave travel and accommodation costs), but they get to work and earn a salary while studying – so money is never a concern.

We’re looking for resilient and determined students to join us in these programmes:

· Logistics Degree Apprenticeship · Manufacturing Degree Apprenticeship · Retail Degree Apprenticeship · Corporate Degree Apprenticeship

To search and apply, click here

CyberFirst Degree Level Apprenticeship GCHQ is offering you an exciting opportunity to work towards a Degree Level Cyber Security Apprenticeship.

ABOUT US As one of Britain’s intelligence agencies, we unlock the complex world of communications to make a real difference to the safety of the nation. We work closely with MI5 and MI6, our partners in the intelligence community, to safeguard Britain’s people, interests and businesses from various threats. Think cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. This is a challenging opportunity that you simply won’t find anywhere else.

THE ROLE If you’re looking to start your career after A levels (or equivalent), our unique Cyber Security Degree Level Apprenticeship will offer you new and exciting challenges every day. You’ll get exposure to some of the world’s most cutting-edge technologies along with practical insights into the innovative ways we use them.

Working with GCHQ, including the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), you’ll gain unique insight into our work, which is constantly evolving, always challenging and provides huge scope for your own personal development.

On this Apprenticeship you’ll learn while you earn, gain a recognised degree and build your experience and confidence in the workplace. It's a great opportunity to develop advanced cyber security skills, while helping the UK to grow its technical capabilities. Take on real business projects and develop skills in areas such as programming, computing, technical analysis, malware, vulnerability and threat analysis, and computer hardware.

Receive full training and support throughout the programme, as well as a salary and all the benefits that you’d expect from a Civil Service organisation. Develop a broad range of skills including teamwork, communication and leadership, and be part of a close-knit cohort that provides opportunities for support and learning within its community.

REQUIREMENTS We’re looking for motivated, technically orientated individuals from all backgrounds who want to get ahead by building on the things that makes them unique.

To join this three-year Degree Level Apprenticeship scheme starting in September 2018, you have (or are expecting to have by September 2018), 3 A-Levels in any subjects at grade C or above (or equivalent). You also have a minimum of 2 IGCSEs/GCSEs in STEM subjects, at grade 6/B or above, one of which is in maths.

A keen interest in programming, computing and technology is essential. Although previous experience in coding would be advantageous, it’s not required as you’ll have the opportunity to develop these skills on the apprenticeship.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT At GCHQ we’re proud of our inclusive and supportive working environment that’s designed to encourage open minds and attitudes. As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential. Through a comprehensive training and development package, we’ll enable you to grow your skills and perform to the best of your abilities. Over the three-year programme, you’ll get a mix of university-delivered classroom and lab education in state-of-the-art facilities along with technical training, mentoring and job shadowing, and hands-on, work-based placements and projects. Supported by our collaborative learning environment, you’ll soon be working on projects that help keep Britain safe.

Formal training will take place in Cheltenham, which is an easy commute from cities such as Bristol and Birmingham. Work placements will take place in the location for which you have been recruited. After successful completion of the three-year Degree Level Apprenticeship and subject to business needs and meeting the necessary criteria, you may be offered full-time employment SALARY £17,942

To apply click here

2018 Foundation Apprentice Programme

Job Purpose The UK Power Networks Apprenticeship Programme, endorsed by E&U Skills and Accredited by the IET, provides the opportunity for individuals to become fully trained, qualified and competent “craft” persons in an electrical distribution industry in one of the following trade’s cable jointing, overhead lines or electrical plant fitting.

Principal Accountabilities: Apprentices are expected to learn all aspects of their chosen craft and apply the knowledge, skills and techniques gained through the Apprenticeship Programme competently, safely and in accordance with Network standards.

Apprentices will follow a Trailblazer Apprenticeship Framework which will include a Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering and a competency based qualification in Electrical Power Engineering whilst on the Programme. Apprentices are expected to undertake duties in accordance with their chosen craft: Jointers - Jointing duties, such as the maintenance & restoration of electrical supplies on the UK Power Networks distribution system, by means of carrying out jointing repairs on the HV and LV cable networks under the supervision of the area team as appropriate.

Overhead Linespersons - Overhead linesperson duties, such as the maintenance & restoration of electrical supplies on the UK Power Networks distribution system and carrying out reinforcements and new connections under the supervision of the area team as appropriate.

Fitters - Maintenance fitter duties, such as electrical fitting activities on plant (construction, maintenance and fault rectification as required) under the supervision of the area team as appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience: Suitable applicants will be new to the power distribution industry and have recently achieved or be on course to achieve GCSE’s Grades A to D or 3 to 9 in English, Maths

McDonald’s Management Degree Apprenticeship McDonald’s School Leaver programme lasts five years and gives students the opportunity to follow a structured training programme, which leads to valuable qualifications. At the end of it, participants will have gained loads of practical experience and progressed through different management roles. They will have helped make real business decisions and could even go on to manage their own restaurant.

There is a financial advantage, too. The School Leaver Management Degree Apprenticeship is a great opportunity to earn while you learn. You won’t have the tuition fees, or the student loan, but you will be paid a competitive salary that increases as you progress through the programme.

The programme initially leads to a level 3 apprenticeship. You then have the opportunity to gain a BA (hons) degree in business management and retail, and chartered manager status with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

To apply, click here

A new online jobs board to help local people find roles in adult care has been launched by Bristol City Council as part of its Proud to Care campaign.

Dozens jobs are already available to apply for on the website, with new ones added every week by employers, partners and voluntary organisations who have signed up to the Proud to Care Bristol Charter .The website also features careers advice and case studies of others already working in the sector, providing a one stop shop for both recruiters and jobseekers.

The jobs board marks the next phase of the Proud to Care campaign, which is designed to raise the profile of care workers and recruit the right people to the sector.

To start looking for careers in care, click here

We have recently launched Business Insight Week 2018 with opportunities across our Cardiff and Bristol offices.

The programme has been highly popular in past years, attracting a wide variety of students from different backgrounds, having been promoted across a range of local target schools including schools that meet social mobility criteria. This August we are planning on taking 20 Year 12 (Lower 6th) students into our offices, inviting them to spend a week getting to know us across all LoS. Off the back of last year’s programme we were able to make several School & College Leaver offers in Bristol and National offices, as well as many of the students opting to apply for our PwC sponsored Flying Start Degrees or choosing to study further and join on our 1st year undergraduate programmes.

When is it? We have two intakes for students to choose from: 6th - 10th August and 20th - 24th August 2018 What does the week look like?

To find opportunities, click here

Apprenticeships Joining EDF Energy on one of our exciting Apprenticeship programmes – Engineering Maintenance, Business or Smart Metering – you’ll not only earn the skills you need to build a great career, you’ll become part of a better energy future too.

-Engineering Maintenance Apprenticeships -Business Apprenticeships -Smart Metering Apprenticeships -Commercial Apprenticeships -Project Control Apprenticeships

Early Careers Wondering what’s next when you finish your A Levels?

-Business Apprenticeship -Technical Foundation Training Scheme -Chemistry Trainee -Commercial Apprenticeship

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Higher Education

We want to give students hands on experience to help them build a clearer picture of what college life might be like before deciding on their next steps.

Through a series of fun land-based activities we’d like to help them make those important decisions!

What’s on offer • Countryside Management – Explore our picturesque campus and enjoy a Land and Wildlife activity • Horticulture & Landscaping – Can you complete the block paving challenge? Come and have a go!

• Take a tour of our Farm and meet the cows, sheep and pigs • Visit our Animal Centre and discover the exotic and domestic animals we have living at Lackham The students at Lackham really do get to ‘do’ everything on the estate from tractor driving, engine building, welding, landscape gardening, block-paving etc – if you have students interested please do get in touch.

We are happy to accommodate groups of students throughout the academic year or alternatively the Land-based curriculum team are happy to come into your school to offer a talk/assembly/activity session in your school.

We want to give students hands on experience to help them build a clearer picture of what studying for a degree at a FE College might be like before deciding on their next steps.

Through a series of fun activities we’d like to help them make those important decisions!

What’s on offer: -Animal Science and Management -Business and management practice -Computing -Computer game animation -Criminal Justice -Early Years and Childhood Studies -Engineering -Health and Social Care -Film Production and Cinematography -Motorsport Engineering -Music -Photography -Sports coaching and development -Teaching We are happy to accommodate groups of students throughout the academic year or alternatively the HE curriculum team are happy to come into your school to offer a talk/ assembly/activity session in your school.

If you have students interested in the HE Taster session please get in touch with Julia Acklam email Julia.acklam@wiltshire.ac.uk to arrange a date and time.

Positive Action Scheme - BAME 2018 About The Positive Action Scheme The Guardian believes there should be a better representation of our diverse society in the media, and each summer runs a work-experience scheme for those considering a career in journalism.

This year our London office is running a scheme for BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) applicants.

Up to 12 placements in total are offered, each initially for two weeks over the summer (June-September).

Successful applicants will learn about different aspects of the profession - gaining an insight into the workings of a number of sections across the newspaper and website, such as Features, Society and Multimedia.

You’ll also have an experienced journalist as a mentor to offer careers advice.

At the end of the two weeks, we offer each participant a chance to come back and spend one more week with the desk that they felt was most useful and interesting for them. The third week can take place at a time to suit the desk and the participant.

Criteria To be considered for a placement you must be at least 18, an EEA resident with the right to work or train in the UK and able to demonstrate a genuine interest in for journalism – for example, serious involvement in student journalism, work experience on local/specialist media, or an impressive personal website or blog. The aim of the scheme is to introduce aspiring journalists to an editorial environment. For this reason we regret that professional journalists are not eligible to apply for these placements. Those who have received a previous placement at GNM are not eligible.

Please attach all of the following within ONE document: Part 1) Your current CV. Part 2) A covering note explaining in 150 words why you would like the placement, stating clearly why you qualify for a minority-focused scheme and how you would add diversity to our organisation.

Part 3) Please write a 400-word feature or comment article on a current issue which you believe will be of interest to Guardian readers.

Deadline for receipt of applications is Monday 26th March 2018 for this scheme.

Our 2 week Summer School programme is something we’re particularly proud of.

Summer School offers an exceptional opportunity to look ahead at your career options – while giving a depth of experience and personal development you’d be hard pushed to get with other firms.

TRY BEFORE YOU APPLY

Think a career at BDO might be what you are looking for? Then the Summer School is the perfect place to find out. It lets you experience life at the firm, discover what our work involves on a daily basis, meet our people and explore your options first-hand.

If you’re curious about our School Leaver Programme and wondering whether to apply for it next year, then this will help you make up your mind.

WHY APPLY?

Our Summer School has helped many high-calibre A Level students to weigh up their options on what to do when they leave school. Even if you take the placement and then decide BDO isn’t for you, you’ll have some valuable work experience in the bag and new skills to add to your CV – plus some potentially valuable contacts. Even more importantly, you’ll have gained a real understanding of how a professional services firm operates.

TEST US OUT

To apply for the BDO Summer School, use our online application form. You need to be in Year 12 to be eligible, and you must also fulfill the following entry requirements: Predicted to achieve three A Levels A*-C in any subject (excluding General Studies and Extended Projects) A*-C for GCSE English Language and Maths

For more information, click here

Future Quest and St Brendan’s Sixth Form College are looking to understand the expectations and attitudes of local students in Further Education who are considering progressing to Higher Education (university or college) while living at home – is this you? Please complete this short survey to assist us in designing activities aimed at helping new students settle in! There will be a prize draw at the end of the survey with five £20 Amazon vouchers available (remember to leave your email address if you’d like to be included).

Scholarship Cupboards Direct are proud to announce we have just launched our official 'Cupboards Direct Fund', awarded on a yearly basis.

All students around the United Kingdom currently (or prospectively) studying on business degrees, will be able to apply for this fund. Available to students on both undergraduate degrees and postgraduate degrees. Through the scholarship, in September of every year, we will award £1000 to assist with course fees.

Eligibility Requirements: You must be studying within the United Kingdom You must be applying for or currently studying on a business degree.

Alternatively, you may also be studying on a combined business degree.

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Proof that the applicant will be or is currently studying

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A 500-word written letter, addressing why the applicant has chosen to study on a business degree and what they hope to achieve in their career

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Our deadline for all applications is 30/06/2018

To apply for this fund, please get in touch with our scholarship coordinator Lewis Nunn by emailing lewis@cupboardsdirect.co.uk

Recent Developments

Bath Bursary For undergraduate students studying any subject full time. This is for up to £3000 per year of study for UK students who have a household income of £22,000 or below. You must also meet one or more of a set of widening participation criteria.

Local Student Start Up Award If a student is eligible for the Bath Bursary and they live locally to Bath they will ALSO be awarded an additional £1,000 in the first instalment of the bursary as a start-up fund for coming to university. The local area covered is huge including all of South Wales, Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire .

Bath Gold Scholarship This awards £5,000 per year of study (not including any unpaid placement year and study abroad year) – these are new awards instituted to celebrated the 50th anniversary of the University last year. Associated with this award are compulsory enrichment activities to develop skills in general such as 50 hours of volunteering or fundraising per year, mentoring by alumni, skills training sessions, extra support. The criteria for eligibility are very similar to the Bath Bursary but the awards are discretionary so not everyone will necessarily be awarded one even if eligible.

Students cannot be awarded both the Bath Bursary and the Bath Gold Award, however both are definitely gifts, they do NOT need to be repaid.

For more information on the bursaries and scholarships that the University of Bath offer, click here!

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Gap Years

Find Your Perfect Campus Today Here at Summer Discovery we hope your 2018 is off to a great start! We're happy to announce the launch of our new website. Check out our new look and see our website highlights: Find your perfect campus Use our program finder to search program options by academic interest, campus, grade and length.

Business, Medicine, STEM & Research, College Admissions Prep and more. We offer 300+ courses in 30 academic options.

About us Learn about our 52 year history of success and meet our leadership team.

Middle School Options. Learn about our Enrichment and Gifted & Talented programs at Yale University, UCLA and Georgetown University.

We have tailored a bespoke prospectus for students giving them the unique opportunity to volunteer at our charitable projects in Sri Lanka whilst conducting an educational tour around the country. Our prospectus is available to schools as either a school trip (accompanied with teachers) or can be ran independently from the school. We believe that our prospectus will be of great interest to you and most importantly your students.

We run 4 programmes 路 路 路 路

Sports Development Programme English Development Programme Marine & Conservation Programme Textile & Design Programme

To find out more information and apply, click here

INDEPENDENT GAP YEAR ADVICE www.independentgapadvice.org `

Photograph provided by Projects Abroad

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.

Photograph provided by Projects Abroad

Photograph provided by Quest Overseas

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

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Volunteering

OUR VISION IS OF A SOCIETY WHERE EVERYONE CAN PARTICIPATE IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH VOLUNTEERING AND SOCIAL ACTION

We develop and deliver high impact volunteer-led solutions across the UK in response to some of the most difficult challenges facing individuals and their communities today.

We engage more than 30,000 volunteers and 90,000 beneficiaries every year through 180 active programmes across the UK.

DO YOU WANT TO VOLUNTEER? Volunteering Matters run over 180 UK volunteering programmes which engage people of all ages to support the most vulnerable in their community. We have projects run by and for young people, disabled people, families and older people and our projects suit you whether you’re looking for part-time volunteering, full-time volunteering or event corporate volunteering.

Click here to find volunteering opportunities near you!

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Work Experience