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CAREERS NEWSLETTER ‘NEW THIS WEEK’ 010

Welcome to the ‘working from home’ editions of Careers News!

Having left our general working from home opportunities in this newsletter for a couple of weeks, 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 remote working, we will again be using ‘New This Week’ booklet for career development items that really are ‘New’ this week.

Click here for the latest government advice on the coronavirus

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

 Health and wellbeing during lockdown  Careers Information and Opportunities

Jobs and Apprenticeships Apprentice Vacancies in schools as of 14th May 2020

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Supporting children individually, in groups or as a whole class in schools and nurseries.

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Engaging with pupils across a range of abilities and undertake duties that support the teacher, such as preparing the classroom

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Some Teaching Assistants work exclusively with pupils with special educational needs (SEN) or those with other specific needs.

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You will be employed by your school and released one day per week to attend SGS College for apprenticeship training. This will take 18-24 months

Currently recruiting for the following apprenticeship vacancies: Cabot Learning Federation, Kingswood BS15 4JT Level 3 Teaching Assistant VAC001622577 x 15 at various locations St Bonaventures Rc Primary School Bristol BS7 8HP Level 3 Teaching Assistant x 2 VAC001625947 Frampton Cotterell C of E Primary School Bristol BS36 2BT Level 3 Teaching Assistant x 1 VAC001627633

Christchurch Church Of England Infant School Downend Bristol BS16 5TG Level 3 Teaching Assistant x 2 VAC001623178 Christ the King R C Primary School, Bristol BS35 1AW Level 3 Teaching Assistant x 1 VAC001630254 Wheatfield Primary School Bristol BS32 9DB Level 3 Teaching Assistant x 1 VAC001630260

https://www.sgscol.ac.uk

https://www.dwp.gov.uk

Jobs and Apprenticeships Avon and Somerset Police PCDA ROLE INFORMATION The Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship route into policing is an exciting opportunity for talented individuals from all backgrounds to obtain a degree whilst working and earning a full salary The PCDA programme is delivered in partnership with the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) and includes classroom delivery, practical application and tutorship. The programme will be split between the University’s Frenchay and Glenside campuses and Police Headquarters in Portishead.

You will be classed as a full-time student and so will be able to take advantage of student benefits.

Apprentices are not required to contribute towards the cost of their degree but remain in probation for the three year duration of the programme.

Programme hours As a police officer, you will be contracted to work 40 hours per week and both your classroom and on the job training aligns to these working hours.

Whilst studying, you are required to attend training at UWE Bristol or Police Headquarters Monday to Friday working either 0800-1600 or 0900-1700 as defined by your timetable upon joining.

Whilst in tutorship and working as an operational police officer you will work to a 24/7 shift pattern consisting of two early shifts (0700-1600), two late shifts (1430-2300) and two nights (2200-0700) followed by rest days.

Pay scales Candidates starting on the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship will commence on pay point zero of the police constable pay scales, increasing annually on the anniversary of your joining date.

Year 1 (pay point 0): £20,880 Year 2 (pay point 1): £24,177 Year 3 (pay point 2): £25,269

Entry qualifications The apprenticeship involves studying at increasing academic levels over the three years, up to degree level. You do not require a degree to join the programme but applicants need to demonstrate this academic attainment level within their apprenticeship.

There are two routes into the PCDA programme: Route 1 Applicants will have a minimum of one Level 3 qualification or equivalent.

Route 2 Applicants who have relevant experience must have either:

working within the Communications Centre, PCSOs and Detention Officers).

Jobs and Apprenticeships Avon and Somerset Police PCSO ROLE INFORMATION

Police Community Support Officers (PCSO) work shifts and are mostly deployed between the hours of 7am and 3am, mainly they work alone. The role is to provide a visual policing presence to our communities Types of work a PCSO may do Going on highly-visible foot and cycle patrols Offering advice on crime prevention Dealing with anti-social behaviour alongside neighbourhood wardens and community action teams Talking with young people and visiting schools Building links with businesses and community leaders Guarding crime scenes and detaining suspects until a police officer arrives Making house visits to reassure people and gather intelligence Issuing fixed penalty notices Providing support at large public gatherings, such as sports events and public demonstrations What we offer We offer a unique, stimulating and rewarding career with an opportunity to make a real difference to your community.

Starting salary of ÂŁ19,719 plus allowances for working shifts and weekends, equating to ÂŁ24,944 per annum.

Annual leave of 23 paid days, plus public holidays, which increases after five years of service.

Local Government Pension Scheme.

Training and development opportunities throughout your career.

Support and advice through our Occupational Health unit and a range of staff associations.

Lifestyle benefits, including sports and social facilities and activities, cycle to work scheme and childcare vouchers.

Jobs and Apprenticeships Avon and Somerset Police Avon and Somerset Police Opportunity deadline Opportunity deadline

Reminder of the deadline for applications for Avon and Somerset Police Investigative support opportunities 24 May 2020 Click on the links below for more Information: https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/jobs-andvolunteering/view-vacancies-and-apply/current-job -vacancies/investigative-support https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/jobs-andvolunteering/view-vacancies-and-apply/current-job -vacancies/police-staff-investigator

Jobs and Apprenticeships Highways Maintenance Apprentice cont

Location: Broad Lane, Yate Hours: 39 hours per week Are you looking to kick start your career working in Highways?

As our apprentice your affinity for mathematics and attention to detail will be a welcome addition to our team at South Gloucestershire Council who are making a real difference to the lives of the people who live, work and learn here. We’ve achieved a great deal, but were ambitious about the future. Join us and be part of something bigger.

How you’ll make a difference Our StreetCare Design and Operations Team play a key role in the delivery of frontline highway maintenance, civil engineering and structural engineering schemes throughout South Gloucestershire. As our apprentice you’ll support and contribute towards the physical construction of a wide variety of features including, site clearance, fencing, drainage, earthworks, pavements, kerbing, footways, block paving, traffic signs, road markings and retaining walls. We will allocate you a workplace mentor to give you guidance and support throughout your 2 year apprenticeship and completion of a Level 2 in Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative.

What we need from you:

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Ideally hold a minimum qualification in GCSE English and Maths at grade D or 3 and above, or Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Math’s. If you do not have these you must be willing to undertake and gain Functional Skills in English and Maths as part of the apprenticeship.

Ability to work in a team Attention to detail Willingness to learn Self-motivated and organised Have good communication skills with ability to provide good customer service

If you have the skills we need and want to put them to good use to make a difference for the people of South Gloucestershire, you are the apprentice for us!

Things we need you to know: Hours of work are fixed with the following shift pattern: 07:45am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday 07:45am to 3.30pm Friday The salary for this apprenticeship is set at the current National Minimum Wage; Age Aged 25+ Aged 21-24 Aged 18-20 Under 18

Hourly rate £8.72 £8.20 £6.45 £4.55

Annual salary £16,823 £15,820 £12,443 £8,778

As part of this training route you do need to undertake a basic skills assessment as part of the selection process. These will be emailed to you by the training provider, Telford College, and be completed by the deadline set.

The apprenticeship training requires you to attend block release throughout the year and you must be willing to travel to the provider’s location, Telford College, Haybridge Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2NP. We will cover your travel and accommodation expenses.

When you aren’t at college, the rest of your time will be spent with us learning on the job.

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In addition to your workplace mentor, you will also be allocated an assessor by Telford College, to complete reviews. These reviews are simply to make sure you are on track and happy.

You’ll be completing a Level 2 in Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative apprenticeship standard which will provide you with a highly transferable set of knowledge, skills and behaviours, which you gain by working for us.

This apprenticeship also requires you to complete an end point assessment which will see you demonstrate what you have learned as an apprentice and how it can be applied in any other organisation. This will be another chance for you to shine!

The end point assessment consists of a Knowledge Test and Practical Skills Assessment. Sound scary? Don’t worry, we and your assessor will give you plenty of support and encouragement to ensure you are prepared and confident to complete this stage. We also have plenty of apprentices here that can give you tips and help ease any nerves or concerns, because they have done it themselves!

We understand this is a lot of information and this apprenticeship might not be for everyone, but if you’ve read the above and are still excited about this opportunity we would love to hear from you.

For further information please contact Bernice – bernice.williams@southglos.gov.uk or call 01454 863203.

‘We’re making a difference: be part of it’

Jobs and Apprenticeships

The Sutton Trust Apprenticeship Summer School will be delivered digitally in partnership with leading employers. The programme will help you make an informed decision about your future career.

You will gain an in depth understanding of degree apprenticeships, what they involve and whether a degree apprenticeship is the right choice for you. You will hear from current apprentices, experience networking opportunities, attend interactive digital sessions hosted by employers and learn the different application processes employers use. The programme will be delivered through live interactive sessions, webinars, Q&A panels, prerecord videos, group work and other onlineresources.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE

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28 MAY 2020

YEAR 12

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Jobs and Apprenticeships

What the programme offers DIGITAL RESOURCES

INSIGHT INTO APPRENTICESHIPS

Every student will receive a range of digital resources to support their future choices.

You’ll gain valuable insight into the apprenticeship route towards a career, and hear from current apprentices about their experiences.

APPLICATION GUIDANCE

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

Learn where to find current apprenticeships and understand different employers’ application process.

A chance to develop networking and digital skills whilst interacting with employers.

Who can apply To apply to the Apprenticeship Summer School, you must meet the following criteria: 

Attend, and have always attended, a state-funded, non fee-paying school/college.

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Be in Year 12 (England and Wales), Year 13 (Northern Ireland) or S5 (Scotland) at the start of the programme.

In addition, we are looking for students who: 

Have achieved at least five GCSEs at grades 9 – 6 (A*-B), including English and Maths. A minimum of two of these qualifications should be at grades 9 – 7. Or five A or B grades at National 5 including one A.

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Would be the first generation in their family to gain a degree/degree-level qualification.

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Have been eligible for Free School Meals whilst at secondary school.

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Live in a neighbourhood with a low rate of progression to higher education or a high level of socio-economic deprivation.

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Have attended schools with a lower than average progression to higher education, or a higher than average proportion of students who qualify for Free School Meals.

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Have been looked after or in care.

The more criteria you meet, the more likely you are to get a place on the programme.

APPLY HERE

Work Experience and Volunteering If you are due to be going out on work-experience in June, please check your Teams communication.

If you have any work-experience related queries, you can email the coordinator at: leanne.england@stbrn.ac.uk If you would like a careers appointment, advice or guidance, please email ceiag@stbrn.ac.uk These email addresses will continue to be monitored.

HIGHER EDUCATION

Don’t miss out on advice and tips from university and apprenticeship experts from across the UK, as we explore Student Finance, Taking and Apprenticeship and Life at University. To make sure you have all the support you need to plan your future at this difficult time there will be a live Q&A session.

Our webinars are incredibly popular so be sure to register ASAP! We also live-stream all of our webinars onto our YouTube channel, you can subscribe here (turn on our notifications so you never miss a session). All our webinars are recorded and available on our YouTube channel 24/7

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June 17

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HIGHER EDUCATION Join us this June!

We’ve got an incredible line-up of online events and resources for you next month including a Spectacular Virtual Fiar With onver 8– universities and colleges, and more of our Weekly Webinar Wednesdays With experts from across the UK.

Uk Universtiy Serach ~ Virtual Uni Fair and Webinar Wednesdays ~Join us in June UK University Search Virtual Fair Wednesday 17 June 12:00—18:00

Our Virtual Fair is designed to help you explore all your options from the safety of home. You’ll be able to chat directly with Over 8– different universities and collges,

Ask questions, download prospectuses, and find out lots of information. We’ll be joined by universities including Cambridge, Liverpool, Manchester Met, and Newcastle (to name just a few!). You can also view 10 live webinars Throughout the day on topics such as Choosing a University, Securing a Place through Clearing and Writing you Personal Statement.

Completely free of charge, and

Open to pupils from Year 13, Year 12 and Year 11 (parents and teachers are very welcome too!)

HIGHER EDUCATION Webinar Wednesday

From their launch in April, our Webinar Wednesdays have been incredibly successful, and we’ve helped provide thousands of students with advice and support.

We have extended our programme until Wednesday 8 July to ensure you continue to receive lots of fantastic guidance from universities and companies

20 May: Taking an Apprenticeship 27 May : Live at University 3 June : Applying for University—UCAS Personal Statement 10 June : Studying around the UK 24 June : Clearing and 2020 Admissions 1 July : Student Life—2020 Freshers 8 July : Studying Art and Design—Portfolio Advice

Find out More + Sign Up!

HIGHER EDUCATION Virtual events that allow us to support you in an alternative way.

UCAS Apply 2021 Tutorial Video

RESOURCES AND SUPPORT https://www.southwales.ac.uk

A tutorial video that takes you through the UCAS application process. And designed as a step-by-step tutorial for individuals as they navigate the UCAS application process

Live Sessions Online sessions delivered to students in year 10, 11, 12 or 13. If you have a particular session in mind then please don’t hesitate to ask us; these are the kind of sessions we have delivered recently: 

UCAS Apply 2021

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Personal Statements

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Student Finance

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Study Skills

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Making the most of Sixth Form/College

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Why Higher Education?

If you would like to explore booking one of these sessions then please reply to this email and we can discuss availability as well as technical capabilities.

Online Open Days Undergraduate Open Day online has been moved. Book and attend our Online Open Day to virtually explore the University, find out more about courses and being a student at the University. Open Day includes subject and course talks, opportunity to explore campuses and accommodation, as well as discovering more about Careers, Funding and Student Support Services. There are also live subject Q&A sessions with academic staff and our Enquires and Admissions Team with be answering questions through live chat. Students can book onto the events by visiting www.southwales.ac.uk/open-days/

Online Interactive Resources—Introducing Subject-Specific Sessions Bank of resources have been expanded to include subject-specific sessions. You can access all of these resources here:

www.southwales.ac.uk/resources For further information, advice and guidance, and to find out other ways in which the team can support you please email schoolsandcolleges@southwales.ac.uk

HIGHER EDUCATION Virtual Workshops Bookings now open for Virtual Workshops Ideal for students in Yr 11-13 interested in studying or pursuing a career in Law/Criminology/Policing/Business Case Study: True Crime True Crime workshop analyes real life true crime case studies, including the Gypsy Rose case, Guildford 4, Ponsi and Jack the Ripper.

Case Study: Business and the Environment This Virtual Workshop uses real Business case studies to show how businesses affect and react to the environment and vice versa.

Building a Personal Brand (CV’s and Personal Statements) This explains what a university wants to see in a personal statement and how students can have a strong CV in the competitive job market.

LinkedIn for Business Students How to create & use an appropriate LinkedIn profile for a Business Student, by looking at the do’s and don’ts of LinkedIn, highlighting useful features of the platform and analyzing profiles from a recruiter perspective.

Online Networking The future is moving online and so should student networking! This covers how to translate traditional networking into online networking, how to use LinkedIn and what recruiters are looking for and how not to use social media.

To book email undergrad@law.ac.uk

HIGHER EDUCATION UPDATE MAY 2020 University of Winchester Schools and Colleges Team Meet and Greet Sessions A chance to hear form the lecturers Extended programme Further sessions running from

Considering Uni? The schools and colleges team is pleased to offer a range of sessions designed to support decision making as you consider your university options. Aimed at those that have questions about applying and studying at University.

Informal online events with run covering benefits of HE, UCAS application process, post 18 options, choosing a course or university and starting a personal statement.

These events with take place between Tuesday 2nd June and Friday 5th June

You can sign up at www.winchester.ac.uk/conversations to receive a link. Each should last around 45 minutes

Student Finance Offering student finance information relating to Government information, new NHS bursaries and University of Winchester support. Click on the link for more information.

Click on the following guide for more information relating to completing a CYI (Current Year Income) assessment to find out if you are entitled to more student finance.

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Sessions for Parents, Guardians and Carers Two sessions will be running for parents, carers and/or guardians who may want to ask questions about the University

Tuesday 26th May Wednesday 10th June

2-3pm & 7-8pm 2-3pm & 7-8 pm

In these Q&A sessions, Schools and Colleges team will be available to offer information and guidance to those who are supporting young people planning to start university in Autumn 2020 or yet to apply for 2021.

Please use the link below:

www.winchester.ac.uk/contact-us/live-qa/live-qa-parents-and-carers

Virtual Visit COMING SOON Due to the open day on Campus in June being unable to proceed, please keep your eyes open for the next update and new on a Virtual Visit.

HIGHER EDUCATION What's Next? - Mark out your next moves During any other summer term, colleagues in Student Recruitment & Widening Participation would be travelling the length and breadth of the country to deliver information and guidance to those considering their next steps where University is an option.

This June, a number of Goldsmiths staff from across the institution will be collaborating to bring a week of online activities ranging from Applying to University to Virtual Tours of our Centre for Contemporary Art. There will be advice for future applicants, information for parents and guardians, a programme for teachers and advisers as well as inspirational talks from headline speakers. You can find out more information and register your interest on our website.

Register Your Interest!

Do you know a budding journalist, anthropologist or creative writer? Let them know about our three writing competitions, each with a ÂŁ1,000 first prize.

The competitions, for students aged 16-18, aim to uncover the next generation of writing talent. Entrants aim to become the next Young Writer, a short-story competition for creative writers, Young Columnist, for journalists writing with a historical angle, or Young Anthropologist for writing about culture and identity.

Registration is open now and you can find out more information by clicking on the logos below.

If you have any questions regarding the Young Writer Competitions, please email YWC@gold.ac.uk

Register Now!

Goldsmith Taster Days Our programme of Goldsmiths Taster Days, previously known as Goldclasses, offer anyone thinking about attending university the opportunity to attend a lecture or workshop, find out more about courses at Goldsmiths, and talk to current students.

Our schedule of virtual Taster Days, which will be running online throughout June, is now confirmed.

These will involve a virtual session with a leading Goldsmiths lecturer, information on studying at Goldsmiths and a chance to hear from a current student. Find out more.

You can also register your interest in our Autumn Term Taster Tays, which we are currently hoping will run on-campus.

Students can book on to virtual Taster Days directly now using the button below. If you'd like more information, please get in touch.

Book Now!

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If you are considering studying a performance based subject at a higher level, a conservatoire could be an option for you.

There are 9 conservatoires in the UCASconservatoires scheme; This link gives you lots of information about the UCAS conservatoire scheme https://www.ucas.com/conservatoires

There are also other conservatoires which are not within the UCAS application scheme and others which you can apply for through the UCAS main scheme!

Each conservatoire has its own strengths and specialisms, so it is important to

research all of them to find the right fit for you.

This guide gives lots of information and is a great starting point if you are considering applying to a conservatoire https://www.ucas.com/file/262316/download?token=VIIOAdTQ

Important! The deadline for conservatoire music applications is earlier than the UCAS main scheme (1st October) and may vary for non UCAS conservatoires

so check with the individual institutions.

See this link for important conservatoire dates and deadlines https://www.ucas.com/ucas/events/find/scheme/conservatoires/type-key

If you are considering applying to a conservatoire please spead to your relevant teacher for their expert advice but also let us know in the careers department (ceiag@stbrn.ac.uk) so we can ensure we support you fully with the ap-

plication process.

HIGHER EDUCATION Online University Events available to sixth formers

May 21 @ 14:30—15:30 Electronic & Electrical Engineering Taster Session with the University of Sheffield (KS5)

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CHANNEL TALENT May 28 @ 13:00—14:00 Biology Biodiversity & Climate Change with Aberystwyth (KS5)

FIND OUT MORE June 4 @ 13:00—14:00 Geography Climate Change—Sustainability & Our Planet with Aberystwyth (KS5)

FIND OUT MORE

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Summer open days 2020 7 & 27 June 2020 Due to the current situation with COVID-19 and social distancing being so important, our open days on both 7 & 27 June will be run as virtual open days.

Watch our welcome talk and course talks, and take tours of the campuses and facilities.

Course tutors will be online to answer any questions, as well as our student ambassadors and colleagues in accommodation, finance and support teams. So although we won’t meet you in person this time, you’ll still be able to speak to us and experience what UoG has to offer.

Book now and we will send more details.

Digital resources We're busy adding to our wealth of online resources to help you make informed choices.

You can check out our student life talks, chat to our current students and discover the perks of moving to Gloucestershire in Sarah's latest blog. Plus, we've also updated our guide to higher education for pre-16 students.

And coming soon...

Our Outreach webinar series. Get on touch if you have any topic requests.

Health and Well being during Lockdown PACKAGE OF SUPPORT FOR SHCOOLS AND YOUNG PEOPLE WHAT’S GOING ON AT EMPIRE FIGHTING CHANCE EACH WEEKDAY Fighting back against Covid-19 and responding to what young people are saying they need.

Offering a range of support options to help build young people’s physical health and mental resilience during this difficult period. Keep fit, learn new skills and discover new possibilities for the future, so we can come out of this even stronger!

All services are FREE during this period. To book onto any of the sessions call the team on 0117 452 3333 Email info@empirefightingchance.org Or send a message on social media Boxing and Mentoring (age 10+) Our coaches are online offering 1-1 workouts combined with intensive personal support.

School hub support Our excellent coaches are going above and beyond by working with young people face to face who are still attending school whilst social distancing.

VIRTUAL TIMETABLE Monday—10AM

Online group boxfit sessions Join us for a virtual junior group boxfit session!

Family boxfit sessions Get the whole family moving with a boxfit session with one of our coaches Hello Future Careers Mentoring (Age 13+) Our Careers Coach will help you discover your passions, skills, career options and mini-goals to get you there– all while getting fit!

Education Support (Yr7+) 1-1 remote support to motivate students to complete schoolwork and remain engaged with learning, plus our AQA awards for personal development.

30 Minute Boxfit Tuesday—10AM Live Workout Tuesday—1PM Careers Q&A

Wednesday—All day Coaches Challenge Wednesday—3PM

AsDAN Sports & Fitness short course (Age 13+) Our virtual Sports and Fitness qualification to do from home. 4 hours of exercise, 2 fun research projects, and a certificate to put on your personal statement or CV!

Coach Q&A Thursday—9AM-12PM Virtual drip in

Oncline Content hub Resources, activities and workouts to help you keep fit and engaged.

Health and Well being during Lockdown PACKAGE OF SUPPORT FOR SHCOOLS AND YOUNG PEOPLE CONTACT MONDAY—10AM: Virtual Boxift—Zoom Video Conferencing Join us for a weekly boxfit session using Zoom, a great way to start your week off with a positive 30 minute routine—tailored for all fitness levels. Grab a bottle of water and some space at home or outside, and get ready to sweat.All you need to do is download the Zoom app, then our team will send you a link to the virtual session via email, WhatsApp or textMessage. Use the contact details above to book in!

INFO@EMPIREFIGHTINGCHANCE.ORG RING 0117 452 3333 OR MESSAGE US ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO BOOK

TUESDAY—10AM: Live Workout—YouTube Live/Instagram Live Join our coaches as they take you through a weekly live workout. Our workouts are suitable for all fitness levels. We will showcase a full version and a modified, easier version of all your favourite exercises. Grab your water and get ready for our livestream at 10AM sharp on YouTube Live and Instagram Live.

TUESDAY—1PM: Careers Q&A Session—Instagram Careers Coach Aaron will answer all your questions on Instagram from 1PM every Tuesday. We’re on hand to help you through this uncertain time, when there are lots of young people who might be struggling to get a job or worried about how their career prospects will be affected. Send us your questions using contact details above.

WEDNESDAY—All Day: Coaches Challenge—Instagram We’ll be setting a choice of challenges for our coaches to tackle online—they put you through your paces and now it’s time to get your own back! Always wanted to play coach and get your mentor to take on 50 squats? Maybe Matt should try 100 of those mountain climbers he’s always challenging you to do?

We’ll share options for you to vote on each Wednesday morning on Instagram, and the coaches will share their videos of them taking on the challenge with the most votes.

WEDNESDAY 3PM: Coach Q&A—Instagram Following on from the coaches challenge, our coaches will be discussing some of the key issues that young people have been facing, and answering questions about any topic. Our community is there for all to support each other, and this is a great opportunity to seek further advice anonymously and share knowledge!

Contact us with your questions, and we’ll do our best to answer!

THURSDAY—All Day: Virtual Drop In—Instagram Join us for a personal development workshop, where we discuss mental/physical well-being. Based on our “Training with the Champions” programme, you’ll learn about Gratitude, Kindness, Action Not Outcome, The Magic of Mini-Goals and other ways to help better manage your mood and mentality.

We’ll also cover subjects like cutting-edge workout routines and exercises, nutrition advice, because healthy body=healthy mind! Ask us your questions on social media and we’ll come back to you.

THURSDAY 5PM: Live Workout—YouTube Live/Instagram Live Coaches Jamie and Sara will be taking you thourgh their already popular live workout, mixing it up each week. No need to book, just look out for the YouTube Live/Instagram Live links on our social media channels, and get ready for a fun and challenging workout.

FRIDAY—All Day: Friday Forum—Twitter Friday Forum is our boxing focused Twitter takeover from our Head of Business Development and #BreakingDownBoxing host Jamie Parry. He’s talked you through boxing technique over the last few weeks, and now’s your chance to have a conversation around anything boxing related. Who is your favourite boxer? What was their best fight? Who would you have loved to see matched up against each other?

We’ll be setting you chanllenges throughout the day as well, so make sure your eyes are peeled on our Twitter feed

Careers Events, Information and Opportunities https://idea.org.uk Free mini courses in subjects including Growth hacking Social Media Coding

Colour E-Safety Virtual Reality Blockchain And more‌..

Build your achievement profile to gain awards.

The Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award, known as iDEA, is an international programme that helps you develop and demonstrate your digital enterprise and employability sills for free. iDEA is the digital and enterprise equivalent of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

Bronze is Beginner level Silver is Intermediate level Gold is Advanced level The iDEA Bronze Award and iDEA Silver Award are available now, and Gold will be released in due course.

These courses are open to learners of any age, and you can reference them in your CV and personal statements. Employers can validate your achievements.

Careers Events, Information

VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS JOIN BY LIVESTREAM FOR FREE FRI 22nd MAY 13:00—14:00

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION & NETWORKING

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Organiser of Virtual Masterclass Effective Communication & Networking

More Events From this Organiser

Thursday 11 June @ 11:00 6 Healthy Habits for becoming a ‘Beast in the workplace’ Networking (5/6)

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Careers Events, Information and Opportunities

“Our St Brendan’s Careers Advisers are available during weekdays for questions relating to your future plans and current situation—just drop us an email to ceiag@stbrn.ac.uk and we will respond promptly.

If you would specifically like to have a real-time careers appointment with a careers adviser over the phone or live web chat, The National Careers service offers this service free of charge: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/contact-us

The service also goes live on Twitter every Wednesday, answering careers-related questions between 6-9pm: https://twitter.com/nationalcareers @nationalcareers

This service is also available to your family/friends aged 13+, who are resident in England.

Do make sure to read their privacy policy and terms and conditions.”

HIGHER EDUCATION Suitable for students currently completing in the A2L3/2Y1

Boomsatsuma have an additional link for students to find out more about their digital creative courses starting in September : http://boomsatsuma. Education/y11 This shows snippet video overviews of activities covered with short vlogs from their newest member of the team Chane Barnes (shot at home!) talking to students about what they can expect from the course, what next, also various options on how to contact them to find out more.

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VIRTUAL ENRICHMENT VIRTUAL OFFERS ONLINE 

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Brighton & Sussex Medical School

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Halliday Fraser Munro

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Hereford Cathedral

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Henley Business School—Pathways to Property Summer School

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Linklaters

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Medlink Virtual Exhibition

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Pinsent Masons

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Royal College of Practitioners—Observe GP

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Virtual Internships—Foundation Programme

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White & Case

Upcoming Events for the Spring Term 

You will receive more information about these during  tutorial and AIP. 

Remember to check your student emails regularly!

Having assessed our position in relation to guidance set out by Government, we are taking the decision to close the College to all th students from Wednesday 18 March at 2:30pm.

This means that from this point onwards, no lessons will be running at College and no students will be permitted to be on College site until further notice.

CAREER ZONE

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Careers Appointments Due to the closure of college, all appointments, careers information, advice and guidance will be given via email.

Please email all queries to: CEIAG@stbrn.ac.uk This inbox will be monitored during standard college hours.