Careers News No. 92- 20th March 2019

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CAREER ZONE NEWS 92_2019

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

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Upcoming Events for the Winter / Spring Term You will receive more information about these during tutorial and AIP.  

Remember to check your student emails regularly!

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March 2019 26th– A2L3 Future Quest Transition Day If you have applied to progress to Level 3 at St Brendan’s are required to attend a compulsory Transition Day on Tuesday 26th March 2019, this will include: 

AM– Visit to UWE which will include a celebration of your resilience so far, campus tour and talks about university pathways and the wider benefits of work experience.

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PM– Workshop designed to motivate and drive you towards the end of level 2 study, followed by a work experience surgery, during which learners will have the opportunity to seek and apply for work placements supported by our Careers team.

27th—Into University Workshop for 3Y1 Are you thinking of applying to university? Come along to the ‘Preparing for University’ Workshop on Wednesday, 27th March @ 2.30PM. Room TBC.

Please pop

into Career Zone to book.

April 2019 1st—Future Quest Life Skills Day An exciting and interactive day of informative workshops, providing learners with preparation for life beyond sixth form college, whether they choose uni or an apprenticeship, or join the workforce . INVITATION ONLY, FURTHER INFORMATION TO FOLLOW.

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New this week!

Work Experience Bulletin

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Here are the latest opportunities for work experience in the local area: 

Engine Shed Meet and learn from businesses in the high-tech, creative, digital and low carbon sectors

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Boots Opticians (local branch)

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Avon Wildlife Trust – Practical conservation and community engagement

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Specsavers (Bristol)

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Thales Alenia Space UK Ltd (Space industry placement located near UWE)

These are available for applications NOW for this summer (2019).

If you have not yet secured a work experience placement, please consider what you could gain from doing one of these, even if it is not in your first area of interest.

Please contact the Work Experience Officer (drop into the Careers office in Café Max or email: lra@stbrn.ac.uk) for further

* * * Advice on Accepting UCAS Offers * * * Congratulations to all students who have already received offers for their university choices.

If you have received all your offers by 31st March, you will need to reply by 1st May 2019.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CLICK HERE Please read the advice in the link below (click here) or come and speak to one of the Careers Advisers in Career Zone if you need any help or are unsure about how to accept or which is the right choice for you. https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/after-you-apply/ making-right-decision? utm_source=advisersnewsletter&utm_medium=email If you have used all five choices and aren’t holding any offers, you can use the UCAS Extra (click here) service to add another choice, from 25th February. https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/after-you-apply/typesoffer/extra-choices

3Y1 STUDENTS ARE YOU THINKING OF APPLYING TO UNIVERSITY? COME ALONG TO THE INTO UNIVERSITY WORKSHOP ‘PREPARING FOR UNIVERSITY’ ON WEDNESDAY, 27TH MARCH 2019 @ 2.30PM. ROOM TBC PLEASE POP INTO CAREER ZONE TO ADD YOUR NAME TO THE LIST!

To support you with your decision making, we are excited to be hosting an EY insight evening in our Bristol office on Tuesday 2nd April, 5.30pm - 7.30pm You've probably heard that university is the only way to a successful career? But you need to think about what's the right choice for you. Should you go to uni? Will not having a degree hold you back? Will you progress as quickly if you go straight into work?

This is your opportunity to find out what an apprenticeship at EY can offer you. You'll learn about our values and culture, the work experience and apprenticeship programmes we offer and the five key future skills we think everyone needs to succeed in the workplace. You'll also get the chance to meet our people, from apprentices to our senior partners.

Click to register for the Bristol Schools Insight Evening

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

EY Apprenticeship Programmes You don't need a degree to start a successful career in business. If you have finished school and want to jump straight in, you can with our apprenticeship programmes. You will earn a salary from their very first day. Learn from inspirational colleagues on client projects. Do what you are good at. Learn new skills. Get a professional qualifications before your uni-graduating peers – and go just as far.

Opportunities available in each of our service lines; Assurance, Tax and Transactions in offices across the UK. Start Date: Sept 2019 Entry Requirements: Three A-Levels, five Scottish Highers or equivalent by the time the programme starts.

Explore EY Apprenticeship programmes now EY Business Academy / Work Experience Programme If you are already considering an alternative to university, this programme will help you build the skills you need for a head start on the EY Business Apprenticeship.

The EY Business Academy is a one-week, paid work experience programme that balances on-the-job experience with business skills sessions. It's a great way to work out whether the EY Business Apprenticeship is right for you. If you do well, you will be offered a place on our Apprenticeship for Sept 2020.

Dates: 29th July - 2nd August 2019 Entry Requirements: In Yr12/S5 completing A levels.

Find out more now

UPCOMING SUBJECT LAUNCH DAYS Launch into Law - 2 April 2019

Download programme

Launch into Medicine - 4 April 2019 - Spaces available Download programme Launch into Criminology - 9 April 2019 Download programme Launch into Geology and Geography - 10 April 2019 Download programme

All of our taster days are completely free for students to attend and usually run from about 9.30am to 2.30pm.

Book your place on a Subject Launch Day Unibuddy We’re really excited to announce that the University has partnered with Unibuddy, giving prospective students and current offer holders the chance to speak to current Leicester students about the subjects they are interested in and life at Leicester.

Unibuddy allows students to ask any question at any time, from information specific to subject areas to more pressing day to day queries such as; what should I bring with me when I move in? what’s the WiFi like? and where’s the nearest Nando’s?

The Unibuddy platform is safe, secure and free to use. Your students can visit le.ac.uk/study/chat to speak to one of our friendly student ambassadors, and we would really appreciate it if you would pass this message on to them.

We’re excited to be back with our Virtual Careers Fair!

This is your opportunity to experience the unexpected and discover how a career in chartered accountancy could be more than you’d imagine.

Find out where a career in chartered accountancy can take you, attend live employability skills sessions and live chat with employers, all at the click of a button.

There will also be a chance to win some great prizes!

What’s happening?

Our Virtual

Careers Fair is set up just like a normal careers fair, except everything is at your fingertips. You’ll find a virtual

exhibition hall, employer stands and a main auditorium that will be showing a variety of presentations.

You’ll have the chance to interact with various employers such as:

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BDO LLP;

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Mazars UK;

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National Audit Office;

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RSM UK;

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PwC;

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KPMG; and

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Grant Thornton.

You’ll be able to enter into live chats, participate in Q&As and listen to graduate trainees share their stories on the live day. You’ll even be able to pick up a brochure and head straight to the employers’ websites to apply whenever you like.

Don’t miss out as this is your opportunity to ask your burning questions from the comfort of your own home! explore the on demand environment. Take the chance to get ready to ask your questions on the live day, experience the unexpected.

REGISTER NOW

Register now and

28 March, and to

APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES NG Bailey is the UK's leading independent engineering, rail, IT and facilities services business with a deserved reputation for excellence.

We offer integration from the outset of a project, from planning and design through the supply chain, to offsite manufacture, installation and maintenance.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES: Electrical Apprenticeship (3 vacancies) Heating and Ventilation Apprenticeship (2 vacancies)- site based Entry Requirement 5 x GCSE grade C/4 or above to include Maths, English and Science

Building Services Engineering Apprenticeship (BSE) (1 vacancy) - Site & office based—aimed at students who would like to be a Project Engineer

Entry Requirement 5 x grade C/4 or above to include Maths, English and Science 2 x A Levels or equivalent, achieved or predicted, at grade C or above in relevant subjects (i.e. STEM subjects)

CLICK HERE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

We want to celebrate all the brilliant work that goes on using film in schools and colleges and the phenomenal filmmaking talent of young people across the UK. To recognise people’s love of film and to spotlight some of our finest rising stars, we’ve created a new series of awards celebrating the amazing work of young creatives in Wales and the West of England.

CLICK HERE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON CATEGORIES AND THE APPLICATION PROCESS

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Careers Information

Training opportunities available now!

Are you looking for high quality flexible training with outstanding resources?

Then choose Reflections Business Development Training!

Reflections Training offer work based learning apprenticeships which means learners are earning money whilst attending training sessions at Reflections on a regular basis.

Reflections Business Development Training will meet your needs and interests through: 

Excellent teaching in small groups.

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Interactive and interesting sessions that inspire you to participate fully.

A Tutor team that consists of excellent role models in both their expertise and standards demonstrated.

High-quality training facilities and resources including information and learning technology.

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What’s on Offer?

Apprenticeships:     

Customer Service Practitioner (Level 2) Customer Service (Level 3) Business Administrator (Level 3) Leadership & Management (Level 3) Operational/Department Manager (Level 5)

Additional Services:  Recruitment and Interview preparation         

Bespoke workshops designed to support your organisational needs Bespoke management day workshops Telephone & email etiquette workshops Presentation planning & development Learner enrichment activities Work experience/employability skills ICT skills English & Math's workshops End Point Assessment preparation workshops

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CLICK HERE

PAID ENGINEERING PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR YR 13 STUDENTS The Year in Industry (YINI) scheme is delighted to again be working with this Exeter based independent, design and production engineering company, to offer a paid engineering placement starting this Summer for 12 months.

Suitable for Year 13 students who are keen to gain relevant paid work experience in either; 

Electronics, Electrical Engineering – Full Placement description

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Production/ Manufacturing Engineering – Full Placement description

NB: To be considered for the role, students must register with YINI via our website: HERE THE PLACEMENT COMPANY The company has grown and is continuing to grow in a competitive environment. It employs 15 engineers developing and manufacturing innovative drilling and control equipment for the oil-field industry. With a market in specialist and bespoke equipment, it mainly produces small quantity products specifically designed and precision engineered to withstand extreme environmental conditions.

MAIN PLACEMENT PURPOSE 

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You will be working in the manufacturing area, testing and assembling.

Opportunities will also arise to work within other areas.

The successful student will be able to combine planning with practical tasks.

You will have a passion for real “hands on” engineering.

You will be mathematically inclined, enjoy problem solving/providing solutions and being analytical.

Interviews will be held in March 2019.

To Apply: Complete an online application via the YINI website: http://www.etrust.org.uk/the-year-in-industry/apply-now Email your interest to Ellen Pugsley on e.pugsley@etrust.org.uk Stating your interest, full name and this vacancy reference 091MPSW-A/B.

OR CLICK HERE

Ticket price

ÂŁ25

includes

lunch, refreshments and raffle entry

Places are limited so book your place today CLICK HERE

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Jobs & Apprenticeships

JOB OPPORTUNITY Criminal Investigator at HMRC HMRC’s Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) is responsible for the department’s civil and criminal investigations. FIS ensures that HMRC has an effective approach to tackling the most serious tax evasion and fraud.

FIS is home to a wide range of people with a variety of skills and professional backgrounds – including accountants, cybercrime specialists, criminal justice professionals, tax professionals and operational delivery support teams to name but a few. We use a range of powers and approaches to protect funding for UK public services, investigating the most harmful tax cheats and ensuring nobody is beyond our reach.

Apply by 31/03/19 

No qualifications required and you would gain a Level 4 Qualification via Plymouth University.

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Starting Salary £24,320 plus unsocial hrs bonus £3,290.

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Take up duty date July through to March 2020. Lots of vacancies across UK, so staggered approach to get all trained.

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Office is moving from Avonmouth to central Bristol (next to Bristol Temple Meads ) in August/September.

Really great opportunity and the closing date is 31 March

JOB OPPORTUNITY Goals are looking to recruit a General Assistant!

We are looking for someone who is competent in football knowledge, ability, able to referee (or foundation of learning) and have a charismatic personality.

This would specifically suite a Sports Student looking to progress in the sports and leisure industry.

The successful applicant will need to be over 18.

The set shifts will be Monday and Thursday evening, followed by the opportunity for further cover shifts (available according to the business needs).

ARE YOU INTERESTED? Please contact: Tom Andrews, General Manager on: t: 0117 977 4455 e: bristolsouth@goalsfootball.co.uk w: https://www.goalsfootball.co.uk/

JOIN THE CIVIL NUCLEAR CONSTABULARY

We are the Civil Nuclear Constabulary. We are responsible for the armed protection of the civil nuclear industry – whether it’s on site or in transit. We also work with local police services, nuclear regulators and central government and we are now playing a vital role in counter terrorism.

To do all of this, we employ over 1,500 officers and staff and give them everything they need to succeed. In fact, all of our officers get the knowledge to become some of the most highly-skilled firearms professionals in the country, so we know how to give people the best start to an exceptional career.

When you join us as an Officer, you will start with a comprehensive 17-week training programme, which includes our highly

regarded fire-

arms training. It will see you combine your observational and communication skills with your resilience to become an effective Police Officer.

We will also help you keep up with the required fitness levels and standards needed to be an Authorised Firearms Officer throughout your time with us. Once you have passed your probationary period, you will get the chance to join one of our specialisms. You could be taking on the challenge as a Dog Handler, move into intelligence with our Special Branch or become a Firearms Instructor yourself. It all depends on your skills and our organisational requirements.

If being an Officer isn’t for you, there are still many ways to become part of CNC. In fact, we rely on a wide range of police staff from Solicitors, Project Managers and Accountants through to Communications, IT, Training, HR and Procurement Professionals. Every role is vital to making sure we achieve excellence. Ultimately, you will provide us with the support so our Officers can focus on keeping the civil nuclear industry and our country, safe.

From the tip of Scotland to the south coast of England, we operate in sites throughout the country. Each area is unique and of national importance. Because of their locations, they are surrounded by natural beauty, rich histories and some nice little local surprises. Y you could find yourself working at our largest site in Sellafield, just outside Bristol in Hinkley Point or in our Culham HQ in Oxfordshire.

Wherever you’re based, you will be part of the wider CNC team, and have access to the training, development and support to give your career an exceptional start.

IF YOU ARE 18+, CLICK HERE TO APPLY Police Constable AFO Hinkley Point 2018/2019 Hinkley Point £22,440 THROUGH THE INITIAL TRAINING COURSE AND PROBATION PERIOD DEADLINE: 29/03/2019, CLICK HERE TO APPLY 23:59:00

ICAEW Apprenticeships: Help your students get started An ICAEW Apprenticeship opens doors to incredible opportunities in all areas of accountancy, business and finance. It can take your students into many different industries around the world.

Throughout the apprenticeship, they will gain practical work experience and also develop ethical and professional development skills.

Who are we?

We’re ICAEW (The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales), a leading professional membership body for chartered accountants.

Through us, talented school leavers and graduates can complete globally recognised qualifications and begin their journey to becoming an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.

Why should your students consider an ICAEW Apprenticeship?

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They'll start earning a competitive salary straight away in an industry they love.

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They’ll gain a globally-recognised qualification.

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They'll develop key technical and professional skills they wouldn’t learn at university.

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They’ll avoid the debt of university.

Which Apprenticeship is right for them?

We offer a Level 4 and a Level 7 Apprenticeship in Accountancy, and which one they choose depends on their end goal and employer.

Our Level 4 Apprenticeship incorporates the ICAEW Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (ICAEW CFAB) qualification. This covers the first six modules of the ACA, and is the first step to becoming an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.

Our Level 7 Apprenticeship integrates our globally-recognised chartered accountancy qualification, the ACA. After completing this, they will become an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.

Find out more

CURRENT APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE Ministry of Defence Digital Technology Apprenticeship Scheme – Cyber Security Technologist Ministry Of Defence The MOD Digital Technology Apprenticeship combines classroom/ workplace training, getting involved in exciting/unique projects, working on office ICT infrastructure including our MODNET platform or cutting-edge cyber and information security capabilities to battle-winning technologies such as Tactical Ground to Air & Tactical Satellite radios.

Apply by 31/03/19 

Ministry of Defence Digital Technology Apprenticeship Scheme – Business Analyst Ministry Of Defence The MOD Digital Technology Apprenticeship combines classroom/ workplace training, getting involved in exciting/unique projects, working on office ICT infrastructure including our MODNET platform or cutting-edge cyber and information security capabilities to battle-winning technologies such as Tactical Ground to Air & Tactical Satellite radios.

Apply by 31/03/19 Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship (WSP UK LIMITED) There’s no such thing as a typical day at WSP. Your role will be varied and your learning will be fast paced. One day can be completely different to the next. You may be involved with taking concepts, ideas and designs from an architect or engineer and creating drawings using software such as Autocad to match those given.

Apply by 31/05/19 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO APPLY, CLICK HERE FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE AT GOV.UK, FIND AN APPRENTICESHIP AND CREATE AN ACCOUNT TO APPLY

CURRENT APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO APPLY, CLICK HERE Paralegal Apprentice (Employment Team) with DAC Beachcroft As a Paralegal Apprentice with DAC Beachcroft you will be on your way to a career in law and have a real alternative to university. You will earn a fantastic salary, have no university fees to pay and gain a breadth of invaluable knowledge and experiences whilst working at a leading international legal business.

Apply by 22/03/19 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO APPLY, CLICK HERE Higher Apprenticeship - Software Development CGI IT UK LIMITED Be part of something exciting at CGI and earn while you learn on our Software Development Higher Apprenticeship. We’re a company that each day enables the transfer of £3 trillion, protects against 43 million cyber-attacks, helps secure Europe’s major satellites and who employs 74,000 professionals from hundreds of locations worldwide.

Apply by 29/03/19 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO APPLY, CLICK HERE 

Solicitor Apprenticeship - CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP

We have recently launched our Level 7, degree level Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme at CMS. We are recruiting school and college leavers as solicitor apprentices to join our offices either in London, Bristol or Manchester. On completion of this exciting six-year programme you’ll become a fully qualified solicitor (so in the same time it takes to do a law degree, legal practice course (LPC) and training contract if you were following the traditional path, yet with no student debt!)

Apply by 23/04/19 FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE AT GOV.UK, FIND AN APPRENTICESHIP AND CREATE AN ACCOUNT TO APPLY

EA Ski and Snowboard instructor internship positions for 2019 and 2020 Locations in Europe, the USA, New Zealand, Canada and Japan These instructor internships provide full training, accommodation, exams, lift passes and a guaranteed job offer at the end.

Students that are over the age of 18 by November 2019 and are considering a career in the snow industry should get in touch with our experienced training consultants to discuss their training, visa and work options. The courses with Educating Adventures have been in operation at over 30 resorts around the world for 10 years and with a 99% pass rate maintained each season AND the guaranteed job offer, it is a great career pathway program.

Program Requirements: 

Intermediate to advanced skiing or snowboarding ability

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Genuine interest in snow sports

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Positive attitude and good work ethic

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Ability to work as part of a team

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As of 18 years of age by November 2019

now open for applications

WhytheMercedes-BenzApprenticeshipProgramme?

The Mercedes-Benz Apprentice Programme gives you: 

A career to put you alongside some of Britain’s brightest young talent

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A career with one of the world’s most prestigious companies

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A chance to earn while you learn

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Mercedes-Benz are searching for bright and ambitious young stars to join their Apprenticeship Programme to train as a Retail Parts Advisor, Light Vehicle Technician, Heavy Vehicle Technician, Customer Service Expert or a semi-skilled Express Service Technician

Do you have what it takes to become a star?

To find out more, or to apply, visit our website email us at mb.apprentice.academy@daimler.com

* * * APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES * * * RAF Cyberspace Communications Specialist - APPRENTICESHIP, CAREER, £5000 Golden Hello Cyberspace Communication Specialist (Unified Communication Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship).

Our Cyberspace Communication Specialists are at the heart of everything we do, nothing starts without them.

Imagine a world without your mobile phone, WiFi or social media. Imagine a world where you can’t trust that someone isn’t reading your personal messages. Our Cyberspace Communication Specialists are responsible for maintaining all the communications networks the RAF rely on every day and defending them from being interrupted or seen by the wrong people.

As a Cyberspace Communication Specialist you will be trained to use high-tech tools and equipment and will be responsible for establishing and maintaining systems. You will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks; ranging anywhere from safeguarding our UK-based IT networks from intrusions, coordinating the RAF’s vast array of information, all the way to establishing overseas networks and equipment for Deployed Commanders and Air Traffic Services.

OTHER APPRENTICESHIPS ON OFFER INCLUDE:     

RAF Engineering Apprenticeship RAF Weapon Technician RAF Communication Infrastructure Technician RAF Survival Equipment Specialist RAF Vehicle & Mechanical Equipment Technician

SIGN UP OR LOG IN TO APPLY HERE

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO APPLY CLICK HERE

Reserve Firefighters (casual contract) Based at: Contract: Hours: Salary: Closing date:

Various locations across the Avon area Casual Zero hour contract ÂŁ10.26 per hour Ongoing

We have a number of vacancies for Reserve Firefighters to be trained in basic defensive fire fighting. These staff will only be used to provide resilience support during any periods of unforeseen staff shortages. It is important to note that in most cases there is not an ongoing need to use Reserve Firefighters and therefore there will be significant ongoing periods of time when you will not be called upon to work.

You will be required to attend an initial three day basic training programme (dates to be confirmed) and will receive ongoing refresher training every year.

Training is paid at the standard hourly rate.

Applicants must live within the Avon Fire & Rescue Service area or within a 25 mile radius of our boundary. No travel or accommodation expenses will be paid for work shifts. You must possess a driving licence and have access to your own transport. An LGV driving licence would be an advantage but is not essential.

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND HOW TO APPLY

Legal apprenticeship RPC Paralegal Apprenticeship Scheme in Bristol will help build the foundations of a successful career as a solicitor, with the training and support you’ll need to excel.

Do you have a strong drive to use your personality and skills to make a difference? You may be the right fit for RPC

The paralegal apprenticeship takes two years to complete by combining a wide mix of on-the-job and off-the-job training, you’ll gain a qualification (level 3) that can lead you to apply for our solicitor apprenticeships (level 7) or other opportunities at RPC, including qualified paralegal and business services roles.

What are the basic requirements? 

Being in year 13 or beyond

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GCSE Maths & English: grades A-C

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A Levels: ABB (predicted or obtained) or BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma at Distinction, Distinction, Merit, ideally in relevant subjects or non-law undergraduate degree

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It’s not essential to have studied law before but high academic credentials are essential as well as an appetite to learn and progress

Applications are now open!

For further information, please visit and APPLY NOW !!

Applications close 22/03/19

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Higher Education

Outreach FREE YEAR 12 SUMMER RESIDENTIAL

Tuesday 9 – Friday 12 July 2019 Are your students in Year 12 (or equivalent) and thinking about studying Art and Design, Business, Computing, Media, or Health and Social Care at university?

This four-day residential at the University of Gloucestershire is for students who want to experience university life first-hand before they commit to applying for the real thing. It’s a great opportunity to find out about student life by staying on campus, mixing with other students, attending trips and socials, as well as attending course taster sessions. Plus it’s a great experience they can add to their personal statements. The best bit is that it’s FREE! All academic sessions, trips, entertainment, food and accommodation are included.

Apply now Deadline for applications is 30 April.

YEAR 12 CRIME INVESTIGATION SUMMER SCHOOL

Wednesday 3 – Friday 5 July 2019 - University of Gloucestershire Campuses

Do your students want to immerse themselves in a criminal investigation from crime scene to courtroom? Over the course of 3 days, across 3 campuses, students will experience a taste of Criminology, Cyber Forensics and Law. Students have one chance to analyse the evidence and try a suspect in our Moot Courtroom – can they make the right decision?

Apply now Deadline for applications is 31 May.

BOOK NOW FOR HIGHER EDUCATION PREP DAYS

Dates available throughout June and July 2019

Preparation is everything for students who want to make the transition to university. Let us help your Year 12 students with a day on campus. Create your own programme from our range of sessions, covering everything from Personal Statements, Student Finance and even a Student Life Quiz.

For more information, or to request a booking form, please email outreach@glos.ac.uk or call 01242 714528.

NEW COURSES FOR 2019 ENTRY: We are excited to announce we have a range of new courses starting in 2019 (subject to validation): BEng Industrial Systems Engineering BEng Industrial Control Engineering BEng Mechatronics Engineering BSc Physiotherapy BSc Cyber Security (Level 6) Higher Apprenticeship Accountancy Professional CertHE Health and Social Care CertHE in Working with Children, Young People and Families

SGS Level 3 Production Arts Technical Theatre Showcase 21 March, 12.45-2.00pm SGS College, WISE Campus, New Road, Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS34 8LP. An excellent opportunity to come and see a technical theatre showcase that includes an installation of ‘The Tempest' and a tour of the set of our production of ‘Mary Poppins’. There will also be opportunities to speak with current students and tutors.

Course Information: The technical theatre courses cover a wide range of disciplines and skills required for employment within the performing arts and live events industries. SGS Performing Arts provides the ideal opportunity for students interested in all aspects of technical theatre to apply their skills in a professional setting with over 35 productions each year. The college has amazing resources including ‘Studio 22’ an 80 seat studio theatre equipped with an ETC Nomad digital lighting desk, a 16 channel analogue sound desk and projection mapping facilities. Our main theatre ‘The Olympus’ is a 250 seat theatre with a state of the art ETC Ion digital lighting desk which controls our in house stock of generic lighting and our Mar-tin and Robe automated lights. We have a 32 channel analogue Allen and Heath sound desk as well as a 32 channel Yamaha LS9 digital sound desk, these control our audio features which include radio microphones and a fully equipped band area.

INTERESTED IN:

Y12 Medicine Taster Days Friday, 21 June and Saturday, 22 June 2019 @ Heath Park Campus

Are you planning to study Medicine?

A Medicine Taster Day can help you choose where and what you want to study Full-day Student Programme covering key elements of becoming a doctor, with talks on our selection process, life as a doctor, funding for your medical degree, Case Based Learning and a Q&A panel, as well as workshops covering Clinical Skills, Simulation Suite, life as a medical student, Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs) and writing your personal statement.

Tickets are free but do need to be booked CLICK HERE Lunch will be provided and there will be plenty of opportunity to talk to students about what medical school is really like.

Apprenticeship Programme / Insight Evening / Work Experience Opportunities - 2019

Launch Pad – Level 7 School Leaver Apprenticeship Programme – Summer 2019 Aimed at ambitious school leavers, Launch Pad is our exciting new Level 7 apprenticeship programme that offers a real alternative to going to university. The role will enable students to train to be a chartered accountant within 5 years through the studying of the ICAEW CFAB and ACA qualifications. Students will be rotated around our Business Services, Audit and Tax departments to give them maximum experience to aid their career development. The roles will start in September 2019 and we have vacancies across multiple offices including our Bristol and Bath offices. To find out more and to apply students will need to visit.

Work Experience Programme – w/c Monday 8th July 2019 – Bristol Office Aimed at Y12’s and Y13’s, our Work Experience Programme enables students to gain a good understanding of the accountancy profession but also the chance to experience what it’s like to work within an ambitious professional services business. The programme runs for four days and is structured to ensure that students gain maximum benefit whilst spending with us. Places are limited and interested students will need to apply by clicking here

School and colleges 2019 events A range of opportunities for students to experience what it is like to study at university and find out more about the subjects on offer. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CRITERIA AND TO APPLY, PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW: INSIGHT INTO BRISTOL - APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN Insight into Bristol is an innovative residential summer school that gives students from a diverse range of backgrounds access to the University of Bristol’s academic expertise and facilities Deadline 07/03/19

SUTTON TRUST SUMMER SCHOOL - APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN The Sutton Trust Summer School offers you the opportunity to experience student life in one of the UK’s most exciting cities at one of the UK’s top universities.

REGIONAL TASTER DAYS Our Regional Taster Days provide students with the opportunity to attend stimulating taster lectures, experiencing what it might be like to study at the University of Bristol.

WRITING WRONGS YEAR 12 PROJECT The School of Humanities is running an exciting writing and research programme for local year 12 students interested in studying an essay-based subject at university.

MODERN LANGUAGES OUTREACH A-Level students studying French, German or Spanish are invited to visit the School of Modern Languages to discuss a film that they are studying with an academic member of staff.

LIFE SCIENCE TASTER DAYS The days are designed to give sixth-form students a taste of undergraduate teaching as well as some laboratory practical experience, with a variety of sessions from each of the five subject areas; Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience, Experimental Psychology & Biological Sciences.

PARTICLE PHYSICS MASTERCLASS Sixth-form students with a keen interest in physics are welcome to join us for our annual Masterclass workshop.

Students will interact with our knowledgeable scientists by running computer simulations, designing detectors and testing their general particle physics knowledge

Applications for the University of Surrey’s 2019 Residential Summer Schools are now open!

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COURSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO STUDY?

The University of Surrey offers Year 12 students a five day residential summer school, providing the opportunity to experience life at a top university 1 JULY - 5 JULY

8 JULY - 12 JULY

22 JULY - 26 JULY

22 JULY - 26 JULY

Arts and Social Sciences

Health Sciences and Psychology

Engineering and Physical Sciences

Biosciences, Sport & Veterinary Science

French

Nursing

Physics

Sciences

Spanish

Midwifery

Maths

Sport and Exercise Science

Business

Operating Department Practice

Chemistry

Veterinary Science

Law

Paramedic Science

Civil Engineering

Biosciences

Media & Production Skills

Psychology

Mechanical Engineering Sciences

English & Creative Writing

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Hospitality & Tourism

Computer Science

Each subject strand will combine an exciting mix of theory and practical work, providing you with the opportunity to explore and develop your knowledge, skills and interests. You will attend a variety of lectures, seminars and tutorials delivered by our academic staff, who are leading experts in their fields.

Our current students are keen to support you throughout your stay and share their experiences of university life. You should be prepared for an intensive week studying a challenging and stimulating curriculum at university level

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Applications close on 22 March 2019.

Places are limited.

CLICK HERE FOR ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND TO APPLY

To find out more visit:surrey.ac.uk/summer or email summerschools@surrey.ac.uk or call us on +44 (0)1483 689 943

The University of Surrey offers Year 12 students a five day residential summer school, providing the opportunity to experience life at a top university.

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Gap Years

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Volunteering & Work experience

SS Great Britain Easter Visitor Experience Volunteer To support our Visitor Experience team in welcoming, engaging and inspiring visitors during the busy Easter Holiday period.

We have an exciting programme of events and activities planned at the SS Great Britain this Easter and are looking for volunteers to help us bring the dockyard to life.

We are planning a fun-packed programme for visitors with a series of interactive, hands-on activities in the dockyard being a particular highlight. By getting involved, it would provide you with valuable experience of public engagement and what it is like to work in the heritage/tourism sector.

As an Easter Visitor Experience Volunteer you will be supervised by our Visitor Experience Volunteer Supervisor. Volunteers are an important part of the organisation and play a vital role in enhancing the work of the Trust. We are committed to providing volunteering opportunities of a high standard.

For further information on the job role click here Interested?

If you would like to join our crew for Easter or have any questions please get in touch by completing an enquiry form, available here You can contact our Volunteer Administrator by emailing Volunteering@ssgreatbritain.org or telephoning 0117 922 5737.

Work experience opportunity at GKN Aerospace in 2019

GKN Aerospace is the world’s leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier and have work experience opportunities in 2019 at their Filton site during the following weeks: w/c 11th March w/c 8th April w/c 13th May w/c 3rd June w/c 17th June w/c 1st July w/c 15th July If you are interested in applying for one of these weeks, please pop into Career Zone for an application form and return to Bristol.WEX@gknaerospace.com

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

At hop, skip and jump we provide flexible and wrap around care for children and young adults with additional needs. Our Bristol centre has a large area to explore with a wide range of areas including a dark sensory room, a white sensory room, soft play / ball pit area, a music room, a games room and an art room. We also have a fully working kitchen and a massive outdoor space equipped with climbing frames, swings, slides for all ages and abilities and a lovely sensory area.

We provide a range of different sessions throughout the year which include: Respite sessions: These sessions run every Saturday and during the school holidays (except Tuesday and Thursday mornings), for children and young adults with additional needs and challenging behaviours.

Stay and play sessions: These sessions run every Saturday and during the school holidays (except Tuesday and Thursday mornings) where the service user can come with either their families or carers to use the centre independently. The service user is in full care of their family or carer.

After school club sessions: These sessions are currently run on Wednesday and Friday evenings 3:30- 6:00, offering children and young adults with additional needs and challenging behaviour a safe environment to build social skills and engage in fun activities.

For further details, please call 0117 9677282 and visit

Volunteer vacancies Please contact ginaj@ablc.org.uk for information about general volunteering opportunities at the Law Centre.

Reception/Admin Volunteers We are currently recruiting volunteers to join our busy and friendly reception/ administration team. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who are able to give us a regular half-day per week. Please contact the email above, or download the information pack Here