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Parent Newsletter 10.3.23

13th March 2023Mr B Clayton

Industrial Letter: 15th 16th March 2023

9th March 2023Mr B Clayton

Unifrog: Next Steps Fair

7th March 2023Mr B Clayton

BMet – online Careers Q&A

6th March 2023Mr B Clayton

As part of National Careers Week, we’d like to invite you to join our live online Careers Q&A event next Tuesday March 7th from 4pm – 5pm.

You will have the opportunity to:

Have your career-related questions answered by our expert careers team!
Discover how our courses can lead to rewarding careers and what you need to get you there!

This is the perfect opportunity to ask us any questions on possible future careers! This is also open to mums and dads and carers – you never know they might want a career change!

You can join the online event by visiting bmet.ac.uk at 4pm on Tuesday 7th March.

Thanks

The Schools Team

Parent Newsletter 06.03.2023

6th March 2023Mr B Clayton

Personal Careers Guidance Interviews – how it helps you!

2nd March 2023Mr B Clayton

Get the Jump’ on education and training choices for young people

1st March 2023Mr B Clayton

This email comes from UCAS. We’re sending you this on behalf of National Careers Service, because – based on what you told us about yourself – we think you might find it useful.

‘Get the Jump’ on education and training choices for young people

Taking a next step in life can feel daunting for anyone. But young people aged 14 to 19 are facing two key decision points in their education and training journey – and making a decision today that could affect the rest of their lives can feel overwhelming.

Thankfully, the new ‘Get the Jump’ hub on the National Careers Service website can help take the stress out of young people’s next move.

The hub brings together all post-16 and post-18 education and training choices in one place for the first time. So it’s easier for young people to make an informed decision – whether that’s T Levels, A Levels, university, apprenticeships, a Higher Technical Qualification or something else!

Please take a look and share the hub with the young people you’re advising, giving them a useful tool to help make their next step their best yet.

Get the Jump now

Helping young people land the skills employers need

Reaching the next level

T Levels: A mix of learning in the classroom and on the job for 16- to 19-year-olds. Roughly equal to three A Levels. Designed together with businesses in areas such as construction, digital, engineering, childcare, health and accounting. Could lead to higher education, an apprenticeship or a job.

Explore T Levels >

Earning and learning

Apprenticeships: Working alongside experienced staff to learn while earning a wage. There are over 600 different apprenticeships with levels to suit everyone, including degree apprenticeships. There are no tuition fees. Could lead to higher education, another apprenticeship or a job.

Explore apprenticeships >

Specialist skills can get them hired

Higher Technical Qualifications: Learning technical skills in the classroom. HTQs are an alternative to apprenticeships or degrees, approved by employers. Available now in the digital sector, and from Sept 2023 in construction or health and science. Could lead to further study or a job.

Explore HTQs >

For anyone supporting those in taking their next step in education or career development, we are here to make your choices clearer.

UCAS is an independent charity: by working with universities, colleges and commercial businesses, we can generate profit which is gift-aided back to the charity part of our business. 100% of profits go directly to improving services for customers.

We value the data you have shared with us – please be assured that your details have not been shared with any third parties. If you’d like to understand more about how we use your data, visit ucas.com/optin.

Please note: this should not be taken as UCAS endorsing the organisation(s) included within the email.

Best of luck with your next steps.

UCAS

Parent Newsletter 17.2.23

17th February 2023Mr B Clayton

University College Birmingham: Saturday Academies

15th February 2023Mr B Clayton

Hello!

Our Saturday Academies are, once again, back! Our Saturday Academies are for students currently in Year 10 or 11 that are interested in our College of Food courses. It is an interactive 7-week course where students can either undertake a course in Cookery, Bakery or Food and Beverage Service, building upon practical skills and using our facilities to get a first-hand experience on what makes our courses great. And even better, it’s free!

If you’d like more information regarding start dates, conditions and how to apply, please visit our website: https://www.ucb.ac.uk/study/college/take-part-before-you-start/saturday-academies/

Spaces are very limited so please encourage students to book soon as the courses book quickly. If our page shows that nothing is available or there is an error, it will mean the course is now fully booked.

If they have missed out on this opportunity, we encourage them to come to an Open Day or an Applicant Day (if in Year 11) to see and use our facilities, or even book a meal in our Restaurant on site to see our current students run a lunch or dinner service.

Our Open Day dates are here: https://www.ucb.ac.uk/open-days/college-open-days/
And information regarding our restaurant can be found here: https://restaurant.ucb.ac.uk/

If you have any questions, please contact Chef Richard Dutton on r.dutton2@ucb.ac.uk or ring 0121 604 1000 and dial extension 2616.

Parent Newsletter 10.02.2023

14th February 2023Mr B Clayton

Year 11 March PPE guidance

13th February 2023Mr B Clayton

Year 11 March PPE guidance

Aimhigher Plus | Events & Opportunities

9th February 2023Mr B Clayton

NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK

TOP TIPS ON APPLYING

This week is National Apprenticeship Week! We are excited to see the fantastic content being shared by our network and fellow Uni Connect partnerships. We have followed suit, by releasing information and advice on apprenticeships over on our Instagram.

You can also watch our video, featuring top tips on applying for an apprenticeship with Careers Adviser, Luke. He shares information on what an apprenticeship is, the different levels of apprenticeship and top tips on applying for an apprenticeship. By sharing this video with your learners, they can find out if an apprenticeship is right for them and see what the future could hold! Watch the video by clicking the link below.

Students can search for apprenticeships in England by visiting the Government website: www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

APPRENTICESHIP EVENTS

Schools, colleges, employers, career advisers and thousands of students come together online to celebrate Apprenticeships in support of the Government-run National Apprenticeship Week.

Throughout the week, top employers and organisations come together to showcase their opportunities to thousands of attendees, who are actively seeking an apprenticeship.

This year, National Apprenticeship Week have teamed up with more top UK employers and organisations across a range of industries. Get involved in the live events to get the low down on apprenticeships and find out what opportunities are out there.

BROWSE EVENTS

PGL WEEKEND FOR YEAR 12

Friday 12 – Sunday 14 May 2023

Help your students make the most of Year 12! On this residential trip, students will investigate how to apply to university, learn about the student finance process and how to write an effective personal statement. It’s not all work and no play – we will also take part in adventure activities in between sessions to let off steam and gain some transferable skills in order to come back refreshed and ready for more academic work.

We will stay for two nights at PGL’s Boreatton Park where we have organised three days of fun-packed, entertaining and motivating activities that we know you will find enjoyable. The PGL Weekender is completely free, including meals and refreshments which will be provided for all.

Students can apply by completing the online form using the button below before 24 March. Please note a maximum of six students can attend from each school and we can only accept applications from Uni Connect students.

APPLY HERE

The Aspire Guide 2022-23

8th February 2023Mr B Clayton

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The Aspire Guide 2022-23:

Your essential free guide to university, further education and careers.

The Aspire programme created by upReach, is a collection of free careers, university and further education resources designed to give students the tools and knowledge they need to make more informed decisions about their future, with free resources including:

The Aspire Guide – a 64-page guide providing in-depth information on different career pathways, university options, student finance, gap years and more.
The Aspire Webinar Series – Since launching in September 2021, our free-to-attend Aspire Webinars have had 2000+ registrations from 300+ schools, with 99% saying they would recommend these sessions to another student. The webinars are also a great way of achieving the Gatsby Benchmarks 5 and 7.
Teacher Toolkit – A resource pack containing everything teachers/careers advisors need to deliver an effective and engaging session about university and careers, including ready-to-use scripts and assembly presentations
Newsletter – A quarterly email newsletter highlighting current careers and social mobility news, updates and hot topics across the education sector.

📣 Calling All Careers Teams – Bellway’s Employability Programme is Now Live

8th February 2023Mr B Clayton

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ACT NOW, OPPORTUNITY CLOSES 28th FEBRUARY!

As it’s National Apprenticeship Week, we want to celebrate by providing your students with FREE access to Bellway’s Career Readiness Programme.

What does this mean for johnhenrynewmancatholiccollege.org.uk?

We’re bringing you an exclusive experience of the workplace with a ‘try before you apply’ programme.

There are 3 BRAND NEW activities tailored to satisfy Provider Access Legislation (PAL) whilst helping you achieve your key Gatsby benchmarks.

ENHANCE YOUR STUDENTS SKILLS THROUGH VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE

1. MEET THE BELLWAY TEAM

Inspire your students with this bitesize activity that gives your students the chance to meet and engage with Bellway’s Apprentices – meeting your Gatsby benchmark #5 encounters with employers and employees.

2. GET STUCK IN WITH REAL-LIFE SCENARIOS

Put your students in the seat of a real-life employee with thought-provoking employer experience situations. This activity is strongly aligned with Gatsby’s benchmark #6 experiences of workplaces.

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3. GAIN INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE

Boost your students’ confidence with tailored interview questions prepared by Bellway and get instant feedback.

YOUR NEXT STEPS

Start sharing the link! Your students can get involved straight away, all you need to do is copy and share the link below.

COPY & SHARE link ➩ ➩ https://go.shortlister.com/j/bbac9

The programme is ready to go! You can easily incorporate it into your lesson plans, form time, career 1-to-1s or even add it to your assemblies.

We value young talent and believe this is an excellent opportunity for students that aren’t sure about their future.

Shortlist.Me Team

T: 01904 279400

E: info@shortlist.me

HELP YOUR CHILD MAKE THE BEST GCSE CHOICES

7th February 2023Mr B Clayton

Virgin Media: We’ve announced a new wave of recruitment for 350 apprentices

7th February 2023Mr B Clayton

With 49% of the UK workforce saying they wish to retrain or study for a new qualification during the #CostOfLiving crisis, Virgin Media O2 is creating 350 apprenticeships in 2023 – with salaries well above the UK average for apprentices.

All roles are offered on a permanent basis providing job security, with a starting salary of at least £19,000 and up to £30,000 – well above the UK’s average for an apprenticeship scheme.

For more info on the roles available, head here: https://careers.virginmedia.co…

Share across your networks today – you never know who may be looking for a change of career.

Apprenticeships

Our apprenticeships give you the opportunity to earn while you learn, picking up qualifications to kick off the career you want. This year, we’re looking for hundreds of talented people to start their apprenticeships with us, in areas including analytics, engineering, finance and beyond. Take a look and join our Virgin Media family.

*based on recent employee engagement survey

Ready to apply? You can begin your application from the scheme pages in ‘Apprenticeship Schemes’.

Apply

Apprenticeship Schemes

As part of our various Apprenticeship Schemes, we’re committed to helping talented people move onwards and upwards through our business.

About Apprenticeship Schemes

What is an Apprenticeship

Heading from school or college into the world of work is a big move that relies on knowledge and support to ensure you make the best choices for your future.

About What is an Apprenticeship

What does an Apprenticeship involve?

Apprenticeships are made up of learning and experience, a structured learning programme where you’ll be applying skills learned into your day-to-day role.

About What does an Apprenticeship involve?

What parents need to know

Making the switch from education to employment is a big deal for youngsters. As parents, you’ll naturally want what’s best for your son or daughter – and they’ll need your help in making decisions that could shape their lives.

About What parents need to know

Apprenticeships Salary & Benefits

Who doesn’t love the idea of earning whilst you’re learning?

About Apprenticeships Salary & Benefits

Apprentice Application Process

So, now you’ve had a chance to explore all the exciting apprenticeship opportunities on offer at Virgin Media and feel ready to kick start your career… what’s next?

About Apprentice Application Process