Careers News 'New This Week 006' - 14 October 2020

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CAREERS NEWSLETTER ‘NEW THIS WEEK’ 006

Welcome to Careers News!

Having left our general opportunities in this newsletter for a one week, we have now moved them into the longer version on the St Brendan’s Careers web page.

As many education and employment providers are adjusting to the ‘new normal’, we will again be using the ‘New This Week’ booklet for career development items that really are ‘New’ this week.

Click here for the latest government advice on the coronavirus

Careers appointments Careers Appointments are now bookable through MS Bookings.

Students have the choice between face to face and Teams appointments for either careers or work experience.

This is the link to the booking page Careers Appointments which is also available on the Career Zone Moodle Page Students will also be able to access the link through a QR code (above) on careers posters and on Moodle.

(If you are finding it difficult to book an appointment online, please try refreshing your page and attempt to book again).

Dates Wednesday 21st October from 12:00 - 18:00 UK University and Apprenticeship search fair.

This is a virtual event and open to students in all years.

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There are no more Course Change Appointments available.

The deadline for this was Friday 25th September.

However the Careers Team are happy to meet with you to discuss your options relating to your current subjects

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Make sure you fill in your emails correctly when booking careers appointments, or you won’t be able to log into your online meeting!!!

To access all content from previous Careers News, please see the uploaded archive on the college website.

Click the relevant section below for direct access to NEW stuff!  Jobs & Apprenticeships  Volunteering & Work Experience

 Higher Education  Careers Information and Opportunities

Jobs and Apprenticeships

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION Here is a selection of webinars taking place: 1pm—Personal Statement (presented by Plymouth College of Art 2pm—Higher and Degree Apprenticeships (presented by EY) 3.30pm—Creative Careers (presented by Falmouth University) 5pm—Personal Statement (presented by York St John University) and more…..

Jobs and Apprenticeships

Included in these talks which will last 30—45 minutes will be: 

What is expected on your application

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Personal statement tips

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Interview advice

Jobs and Apprenticeships

Virtual Open Day

19th November 2020 at 4pm Working with RPC, a commercial law firm based in Bristol, hosting a virtual webinar/open day for Year 13’s who have an interest in apprenticeships and working in law!

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

For more information CLICK HERE

Work Experience and Volunteering

Our new Work Experience Co-ordinator: Liepa If you have any work-experience related queries, you can email the coordinator Liepa at:

lmi@stbrn.ac.uk

Please see further

publications for work experience opportunities as the academic year unfolds.

Work Experience and Volunteering

Virtual Work Experience Everything you need to know and how it can be used

Springpod held a webinar last week about Virtual Work Experience.

Please find the link to this recording below

Recording

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You can apply directly for the opportunities mentioned.

Employers are still accepting applications Over the next few weeks there will be plenty more available Financial Insight Day with HSBC and the London Institute of Banking and Finance Peter Jones Foundation Insight into Entrepreneurship event which sees students creating their own business idea for how to turn £500 into £5000 EY Business and technology work experience programmes JLL Property virtual work experience programme

Work Experience and Volunteering Please contact lmi@stbrn.ac.uk for more information

Creative Industries Careers Women in STEM – Arts Engine Shed Session 2: Performance Online Tuesday 10 November 9.00am —12.00pm The second of these online session will focus on performance arts, with participation from different professionals involved in this sector from across Bristol including:  World of television  Theatre  Film  Music Provisional Programme for the day

9.00 am

Welcome and Introduction

9.10 am

5 Speakers x 6 minutes each on ‘My job and how I got here’

9.25 am

Q&A

10.00 am the

5 speakers x 6 minutes each on ‘My profession—what are opportunities’

10.35 am

Break for drink and to discuss (offline) with teacher to agree questions

11.00 am

Ask the panel—questions to speakers

11.30 am

Virtual tour of Arnolfini/Mshed/Watershed: ‘What we do here’ Our organisation and how it works—With Q&A

12.00 am

Finish

Work Experience and Volunteering

Bristol Public Sector Audit School Leaver Placement

Bristol Audit School Leaver Programme (January 2020)

Bristol Audit School Leaver

Programme (Autumn 2021)

Higher Education

WORKSHOPS HELD ACROSS HALF TERM WEEK

Date

Session

Mon 26th October

11:00 Choosing your Course - Health and Social Care

Mon 26th October Mon 26th October

13:00 Mental Health and Wellbeing Choosing your Course - Arts and Creative In15:00 dustries

Tues 27th October

11:00 Choosing your Course - Law and Social Science

Tues 27th October

13:00 Disability Dyslexia Support

Tues 27th October

15:00 UCAS Personal Statements

Wed 28th October

11:00 Choosing your Course - Applied Science

Wed 28th October Wed 28th October

13:00 Degree Apprenticeships Choosing your Course - Built Environment and 15:00 Architecture

Thurs 29th October

11:00 Choosing your Course - Engineering

Thurs 29th October 13:00 Studying in London - Student Panel Discussion Thurs 29th October 15:00 Student Finance - English Undergraduate Fri 29th October

11:00 Choosing your Course - Business

Higher Education Celebrating 100 years of teaching women in Engineering

13TH OCTOBER 2020 CELEBRATES ADA LOVELACE DAY AND BLACK HISTORY MONTH

The virtual event will explain who Engineers are and what they do by exploring various forms if Engineering ‘There will be interactive elements and a panel of BAME female Engineers discussing their work, what they do and how to get involved, It is an opportunity for students to learn more about Engineering in a fun way and explore a subject and career path they may not have considered before, The event is completely FREE of charge and will be held over zoom.

For more information or to register go to: LSBU 100—What is Engineering? Who are Engineers?

Higher Education

Linguistics: Child Speech Development with Nottingham and Reading

15 October 2020 12.45—13.45 Dr Helen Buckler from University of Nottingham will begin with a participative talk on earliest stages of language acquisition, during the first year of a baby’s life.

Dr Fraibet Aveledo from University of Reading, along with Maisiem an undergraduate student, will concentrate on the later development of more complex structures.

For further information

CLICK HERE

Higher Education

Beyond Covid The Future of Theatre and Performance Online Event 19th October 2020 Dr Louise Ritchie will continue Aberystwyth University’s The Challenges of 2030 series By exploring the future of Theatre and Performance beyond Covid For students interested in Arts as well as social science

Find out more Also taking place this week: October 16 @ 13.30—14.30 Immigration/Migration Interdisciplinary University Perspective and Debate Reading and Glasgow Find out more

Higher Education

Higher Education

University of Bath are running a virtual webinar ‘Spotlight on….Psychology’ taster events including 

Recorded lectures

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Interactive workshops

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Live Q&A sessions with current Undergraduate students

Year 13 Students can sign up individually for this webinar

SIGN UP HERE If you would like to explore other subjects you can also do so by clicking the link below

SIGN UP HERE

Higher Education

Advice and Guidance

Advice, hints and tips on securing your place at university Sign Up Here To keep in touch and receive useful Reminders about our upcoming open days, UCAS deadlines, student life etc

ORDER A PROSPETCUS

Higher Education

Be inspired at our virtual Open Days Book your place now Saturday 24th October

Saturday 28th October

Reasons to choose Plymouth: Esplorers—Plymouth is a thriving city located on the South West Coast.

Supporters—Family at Plymouth won’t just be friends, it’s lecturers, support staff and student union to name a few Campaingners—Pioneers of sustainability and environmental awareness.

Be part of a family. Apply for 2021 entry

Higher Education

Higher Education

Launching new semi virtual self guided campus tours Visitors will be guided by app around the campus Also running subject specific online Open Evenings in early November on a weekday from 6—8 pm More details to follow.

Dates for your diary: Virtual Open Days: 17th and 31st October Self-guided tours: 18th October and 1st November (Subject to government guidance)

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Support in one place!

Improving support to schools and colleges by completing the questionnaire below.

Results are anonymous!

Everything you need to know about applying to

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University in one place!

Applying to University for 2021

Application Masterclasses Offering online Masterclasses designed to support students’ decision making as they consider University!

Every Tuesday and Thursday between 13th October and 19th November at either 5pm or 7pm and include:  Applying to start your degree in 2021  Personal statement support  Employability and thinking about where your degree might take you.

Sessions can be booked by individual students and their supporters at home via: Winchester.ac.uk/masterclasses

Higher Education

Extra day added due to us reaching capacity!

Bookings now being taken for 26 October 2020 Book here!

BOOK YOUR PLACE AT OUR NEXT OPEN DAY! Interested in studying for a career in Music, Media, Games, Events or Computing?

Find out more about our creative courses and take a tour of our campus at our next Open Day on Tuesday 27th October 2020 Open Day sessions will run from 3pm Click through to our booking page below for session times Following our Covid Safety regulations, there is limited capacity so booking is essential!

Higher Education

October marks Black History Month, the annual celebration of the history, achievements and contributions of black people in the UK and around the world!

Topics covered from Marcus Rashford to West Indian Literature and decolonising the curriculum made up of 3 strands  Live Zoom Lectures  Range of lesson plans and classroom resources  Comprehensive collection of interesting resources to extend your knowledge To take part visit www.exeter.ac.uk/bhm-outreach

Discover University Facebook Page was created in 2020 and features regular posts from the University to include  Pre-recorded videos on a wide range of topics  Live events  Competitions Please follow us for to keep up to date with further information!!

Interview Skills Preparation Worshops

Getting ready for an interview??

This workshop runs from 16th November includes a series of online talks and workshops designed to increase knowledge of interview structure, format and purpose, and to support the success of students applying to University, Apprenticeships or your first job!!

Open only to Year 13 students, who attend eligible schools or who are participants of Exeter Scholars or Realising Opportunities If you have any questions, or would like to book a place please exeter.ac.uk

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Univeristy of Exeter Scholars Programme

Exeter Scholars is an extremely popular, FREE programme giving successful applicants the opportunity to find out more about university, develop a passion for a chosen subject and gain first-hand experience of student life here!

The programme offers opportunities for both South West based and national students, has acitivity pathways and supports participants.

All pathways include exciting face-to-face events, as well as continued support and online activities to complete in your own time.

The South West Year 12 pathway is now open for applicants Closing Date 25th November 2020 Students can self select and if eligible apply directly via the programmes website.

For further information and to apply visit

Term 2 and 3 Subject Taster Events In addition to all the events detailed there will also be available a range of events in 2021 in order for you to continue to explore subjects available to study at University of Exeter and get a taste of the exciting research in action here!

Opportunities are likely to include  Multi-Disciplinary Annual Subject Conference  STEAM Days  Women in STEM Days  Teaching Enrichment Workshops Keep an eye on Careers News for further information

Higher Education

Applications can be made here Click Here

Higher Education

Be Ready Thursday Programme Year 12’s ‘The benefits of university’ Free Webinar Including a presentation and an opportunity for you to have your questions answered! presen-

To register click

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here

Higher Education

Sending Applications ahead of the 15th October deadline Applications for Oxford and Cambridge and most medicine, veterinary medicine/science and dentistry courses need to be received by Thursday 15th October at 18.00 UCAS Virtual Expos have started!

Brand new series of virtual exhibitions ‘virtual expos’ Have started but there is still time for you to register for upcoming events.

Biological and physical sciences—16 October 2020 Social sciences, humanities and teaching—23-24 October 2020 Maths, engineering and computing—2-3 November 2020 Creative subjects—13-14 November 2020 Students should register themselves, so they receive all the information they need to join the email

Find out more

Higher Education

Helping with Personal Statements For inspiration and advice, here are 3 great resources: 

The Personal Statement Builder—This will help them structure their writing and introduce themselves to universities. Students will find this in their UCAS Hub

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Hub Live Session—Hosted by a personal statement expert, Jane Marshall, this session covered all the essentials.

Students can watch the session back in their UCAS Hub

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UCAS.com— Find out how your students can demonstrate their enthusiasm, knowledge and passion for a subject and how they can provide relevant evidence when work experience, placements and volunteering may have been affected by lockdown

A series of personal statement Hub Live Sessions is about to start, dedicated to specific subject areas. Here’s what’s lined up….

Personal statement tips for biology and physical science applicants 23rd October 2020, 16.00 Personal statement tips for social sciences, humanities and teaching applicants 29th October 2020, 16.00 Personal statement tips for maths, engineering and computing

Applicants 6th November 2020, 16.00 Personal statement tips for creative subject applicants 30th November 2020, 16.00

Careers Events, Info and Opportunities

CLICK HERE

Careers Events, Info and Opportunities

Follow the link below for interview advice, lockdown life and exclusive career insight.

ICAEW Chartered Accountancy is for the big decision makers. Those who work with integrity and trust for people and businesses around the world. Economies need direction now more than ever from real business leaders.

Below Thelma talks you through her life studying to become an ICAEW Chartered Accountant at Deloitte Cyprus. Discover the support you can receive from ICAEW to help you get your dream career.

Exclusive insight. Get an authentic view into working in business and finance at soma amazing employers.

Follow ICAEW on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram!

Discover Thelma’s Story

Careers Events, Info and Opportunities

Multi-industry event #FuturesUp Register Here Thursday 29th October 1—4.30 pm Online Agenda 1.00—1.30pm Welcome and presentation on adaptability for future careers from our partners, UBS 1.35—2.35pm Session 1: Finance and Investment Session with UBS and JP Morgan Session 2: STEM session with GSK, Arm and PwC 2.45—3.45pm Session 3: Engineering Session with Coca Cola and Tideway and MBDA Session 4: Law Session with Dentons and Clifford Chance 3.50—4.30pm Wrap up, survey and inspiring speaker Students should register BEFORE Midnight on Sunday 18th October

Careers Events, Info and Opportunities

Careers Events, Info and Opportunities

Careers Events, Info and Opportunities

Virtual Open Day Saturday 17th October 2020 For those interested in technical and creative courses Such as Costume and Production Arts

Acting Outreach Webinar

Wednesday 28th October 2020 APPLICATIONS CLOSE TODAY WEDNESDAY 14TH OCTOBER 2020 Up to 30 places available with priority given to those with outreach eligibility criteria.

For those interested in drama who could consider applying to drama school in 2021!

Careers Events, Info and Opportunities

Online Careers Fair Saturday 17th October

#ChooseEnvironmentalHealth World Environmental Health Day As part of our campaign, we will be hosting an Online Careers Fair on Saturday 17th October for students considering their 2021 course options.

Supported by a mixed panel selected from a wide range of environmental health roles including graduates explaining different routes into the profession.

There will be an opportunity to interact with the panel and ask questions about university courses, a typical day in the job, what they love about the role and why they chose this!

For more information CLICK HERE

Other useful links:

How do I become a EHP

Choose a new career in Environmental Health

World Environmental Health Day is more important than ever

Careers Events, Info and Opportunities How to Become a Healthcare Hero Are you looking for a career that helps people?

Join our virtual session via Blackboard Collaborate Wednesday 4th November 13.00—1600pm This session showcases various professions over the afternoon!

The following professions will be explored based on the responses to the sign-up form!

Make sure you sign up to say what you want to see!!  Occupational Therapy  Physiotherapy  Paramedic  Midwifery  Sports and Exercise Psychology  Learning Disabilities Nursing  Adult Nursing  Mental Health Nursing  Child Nursing  Diagnostic Imaging  Therapeutic Radiographer (cancer treatment)  Medicine  Dentistry

Each student will give a brief talk exploring:    

Their professions’ role and typical service users Opportunities to work in different settings Assumptions and misundertandings Their key worker contribution to the pandemic

The chat bar will be open for questions, ready for a Q&A at the end!

Please sign up by Friday 23rd October 2020

Sign Up Here

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Upcoming Events for the Autumn Term You will receive more information about these during your futures lessons.

Remember to check your student emails regularly!

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Careers Appointments Now college has reopened, students can book appointments via this link.

Appointments are available either Face to Face or via Microsoft Teams call.

Please email ceiag@stbrn.ac.uk if you have any questions about the booking system.