KPMG Virtual Event for Graduates and Apprenticeships

5th July 2023Mr B Clayton

Why Audit should be on your job wish list for 2023

KPMG Virtual Event for Graduates and Apprenticeships

Date: 13/07/2023

Time: 12.30pm-2pm

Location: Microsoft Teams

 

Find out who KPMG are and hear from our senior colleagues about what a career at KPMG looks like. You’ll hear about the career journeys of our senior leaders in Audit, as well as having the opportunity to meet our recent Graduates and Apprentices and ask questions! Our Student Recruitment team will be on hand to provide you with an overview of our application process, application hints and tips, and let you know about the 2023 Graduate and Apprentice Audit roles we have available nationwide.

School leavers register for this virtual event here

KPMG Audit Graduate and Apprenticeship programmes starting in Autumn 2023 are closing soon!

Join us in Audit and work alongside some of the brightest minds in business as you make a positive difference to people, businesses, and the communities we serve. You’ll be part of our supportive, inclusive community where people can come as they are and thrive.

You’ll be part of a structured development programme, including funded professional qualifications or accreditations, giving you the chance to grow in your own way and gain learning for a lifetime.

With autumn start opportunities available, you’ll experience a rewarding career with a competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits.

Bring your curiosity and unique perspectives to our KPMG community and we’ll give you the support to thrive and make your mark. Uncover a world of opportunity with KPMG.

To read more and apply visit www.kpmgcareers.co.uk

Access Creative College End of Year Showcase Exhibition

5th July 2023Mr B Clayton

Access Creative College would like to invite you to our End of Year Showcase Exhibition which will take place between Thursday 6th July- Wednesday 12th July between 9am-5pm.

 

If you have any students that are interested in studying the following courses:

– Graphic Design

– Games Art

– Film, Videography & Photography

 

This would be a perfect opportunity for them to come along to see the art work as well as learn more about the courses from our teachers.

 

If you would like to bring some students along, please let me know a date and time that is suitable for you and I can get you booked in!

 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you would like more information.

Applications to Aston Universities Pathway to the Professions 2023

5th July 2023Mr B Clayton

Key programme information

  • Full details of the Year 12 Pathway to the Professions Programmes can be found here. Our new entry criteria for next academic year is still being finalised, but information about the Pathways we offer and what’s involved is live on our website now. We have also attached our Pathway to the Professions Brochure which includes useful information and answers to frequently asked questions. Our short promotional video can also be shared with your students.

 

  • Places on our Pathway to the Professions Programmes are open to students entering Year 12 in September 2023 in West Midlands school/colleges, who have the potential to enter higher education and are considering a degree in Medicine, Healthcare, Law, Business or Engineering and Technology (STEM).

 

  • Successful applicants will have access to a wide range of services and events to support their applications to university on their chosen Pathway stream such as subject specific taster days, A Level revision Boot Camp’s and university application support, as well as guest speaker sessions from professions in their chosen sector.

 

 

  • Students can apply to more than one Pathway but will only be accepted on to one Pathway Stream during the selection process

 

  • Please note, students are required to attend all compulsory events across the 18-month programme. Confirmation of event dates will be circulated to successful applicants and teachers after the launch in November.

Access Creative College Birmingham’s next Open Day

3rd July 2023Mr B Clayton

Access Creative College Birmingham’s next Open Day is on Tuesday 18th July 2023 from 5-7pm!

 

It is at our campus in Heath Mill Studios, 68 Heath Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham, B9 4AR, and we would like to invite Year10/Year 11 students who may be interested in studying a course within the creative industry.

Our courses for 2023/24 are:
Esports Management

Games Development

Games Art
Games Technology
Media
Music Performance and Vocal Artist
Music Performance
Vocal Artist
Music Production
Music Technology

 

Students can book their places for our Open Day online here.  Many of our courses are now nearing capacity, and I would urge anyone who has already looked into our courses / been to an Open Day etc., to consider making an application.  This can also be done online here.

Your invitation to #GirlTechWM

20th June 2023Mr B Clayton

Following the success of four previous #GirlTechWM events, this year we are delighted to bring back this inspiring experience for female students in Year 8 and 9 at a brand new venue.  When: Thursday 6 July (8.30am – 2.30pm) Where: x+why, 6 Brindleyplace, Birmingham, B1 2JB  

Each school can book for 12 students from Year 8 or 9. Places are strictly limited so please register now to avoid disappointment.
Email muneerah.dubidat@aheadpartnership.org.uk to reserve your places now.
There are tech opportunities at over 12,500 businesses in the West Midlands, home to the largest FinTech cluster in the UK. Your students can learn about these career options in the region’s fastest growing sector.

This day-long festival will see leading employers from across the region host interactive workshops, speeches and speed networking to help students meet and ask female role models in the tech industry questions, as well as give them hands-on experience of working in this sector. This event is free of charge to schools.

After #GIRLTECHWM 2022, 95% students said they understood the skills needed for a successful career in tech and digital.

Leicester Updates: Industry Spotlight: A Career in Finance – Monday 17th July, 6pm-7:15pm & More

20th June 2023Mr B Clayton

Industry Spotlight: A Career in Finance – Monday 17th July, 6pm-7:15pm

 

Join us online for our exciting Industry Spotlight: A Career in Finance session exploring the career journey of select Banking and Finance professionals. There will also be information on studying in the School of Business, and an opportunity for students to learn more about our upcoming Pathways to Banking and Finance Progression Programme launch.

 

Register your interest here using the PIN: Pn36KG

 

 

In 2023 we are running three Space Schools – Exploring Physics Weekends:

 

Weekend 1 (residential): Friday 21st – Sunday 23rd July. The deadline to apply is Monday 26th June, https://data.heat.ac.uk/event/apply/le/exploring-physics-residential

Weekend 2 (non-residential): Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th July. The deadline to apply is Monday 3rd July, https://data.heat.ac.uk/event/apply/le/exploring-physics-weekend

Weekend 3 (residential): Friday 18th – Sunday 20th August. The deadline to apply is Monday 31st July, https://data.heat.ac.uk/event/apply/le/exploring-physics-residential-august-2023

 

 

Also remember we have the Personal Statement Hub online for you and your students also: https://events.unibuddy.co/university-of-leicester/virtual/645e11cfbce19b00280ab10f

Work Experience Opportunities

18th May 2023Mr B Clayton

Work Experience Opportunities

Face-to-Face – website links for students to search for opportunities

Get experience with Get into | Help getting a job | Help for young people | The Prince’s Trust (princes-trust.org.uk)

Work Experience | Speakers for Schools

Work experience | Teach First

WF_Students_eflyer1_xdmKF0R.pdf (f4s-uploads.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com)

 

Face-to-Face – Individual company

Work Experience » SIPS

Work Experience | Birmingham Royal Ballet (brb.org.uk)

Law work experience – United Kingdom (pinsentmasons.com)

YPAG | Birmingham Women’s and Children’s (bwc.nhs.uk)

 

British Red cross

Various careers and opportunities: Scroll down the page.

accepting applications for work experience between 3 April 2023 and 5 June 2023 . Please note, applications made outside of these dates will not be accepted.

Opportunities for young people | British Red Cross

 

Virtual WEX resources – website links for students

Forage for Education – Home (theforage.com)

Virtual Work Experience Search (springpod.com)

FREE – Work experience in the third sector – Future First

 

University Hospitals Birmingham Trust Virtual Work Experience – Medic Mentors

Virtual Work Experience | Covéa Insurance (coveainsurance.co.uk)

Pinsent Masons Introduction to Law – Forage (theforage.com)

Virtual Work Experience tool | Barclays LifeSkills

Experience. Dentons. – Dentons (over 16 years)

 

The MET Office: Various careers opportunities and pathways

Met Office Careers (springpod.com)

 

BAE Systems

Women in Engineering Virtual Work Experience – 19 – 23 June 2023-Virtual (Find under Business Unit drop down button)

Work experience | Getting ready for work | UK Careers | Careers | BAE Systems

 

British Library

The World of The British Library (springpod.com)

Programme dates: 1st April – 30th June

Application deadline: 30th June

 

Coventry Building Society

Programme dates: 1st April – 31st August

Application deadline: 31st August

‘Work Insights’ – Your window into work with Coventry Building Society (springpod.com)

 

 

For next year (closed opportunities):

Work Experience – West Midlands Police & Crime Commissioner (westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk)

UK Work Experience Programme | HSBC Holdings plc

Work Experience | Midlands Arts Centre (macbirmingham.co.uk)

Work experience at Santander Bank UK

 

 

South & City College Fashion Show 

15th May 2023Mr B Clayton

South & City College Fashion Show

Thursday 22nd June 2023 at 1pm

Digbeth Campus

 

We would like to invite you to our end of year FASHION SHOW at our Digbeth Campus, High Street, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 5SU

 

This is a real catwalk live experience, highlighting the work of the students 2022/2023.

 

If you would like to book for your students to come and visit, please contact the Schools Team on schoolsteam@sccb.ac.uk to reserve places.

 

We look forward to hearing from you.

Invitation: Live Online Careers Event: Automotive Apprenticeships and Careers with Redde Northgate

14th March 2023Mr B Clayton
Live Online Careers Event
Automotive Apprenticeships and Careers

 

 

9.15am – 10am Tuesday 28th March

Register for this event

We are delighted to invite students and careers leaders to join us for this unique live online careers event aiming to inspire a generation of young people and make them aware of apprenticeships and careers in the automotive sector.

A live panel of young apprentices from Redde Northgate Group will be on stage at Lawn Manor Academy in Swindon and streamed live to schools and colleges across the country. The panel, including a World Skills Silver Medallist, will be discussing their automotive careers and answering live questions from students during the event.

Students or their teachers can post questions for the panel before or during the event in the Spark Careers App which is also inclusive and accessible for SEND students.

The event is FREE to any school or college in the country.

If you already have a Spark App Account – Login to register for the event

If not you can signup for free – Signup to Register for the event 

If you have any questions please email support@sparkcareers.org or call 020 8242 4572

The Spark team will be in touch to help you prepare for the event.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

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

1st March 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.

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.

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.