Careers and educational opportunities May/June 2021

APPRENTICESHIPS, UNIVERSITIES AND VIRTUAL WORK EXPERIENCE

 

Click here to read more about the UK University & Apprenticeship Search Virtual Fair on Wednesday 16th June
This free event features a multitude of universities, colleges, and apprenticeship providers from around the UK, along with 10 interactive webinars and virtual campus tours. It is aimed at years 13, 12, 11, and 10 as well as parents.

TATA CHEMICALS APPRENTICESHIP 16+
Email Mrs Stobbs for more information – the closing date is the 31st May.
VIRTUAL WORK EXPERIENCE – YEAR 11 OR YEAR 13

 

The Young Professionals Virtual Work Experience is back running across 7th, 8th & 9th June. We have PwC, Sky, HSBC, GSK, RAF and many others joining us during the three days. We will be running skills based sessions (looking at CV’s, Interviews, Assessment Centres, LinkedIn / Networking etc…) along with employer insight / workshop sessions. There will be 2 individual based projects students will be set to work on in their own time (out of school hours) which will form part of their Virtual Work Experience interactive tasks.

Key Details:
  • 7th, 8th & 9th June 9am – 3pm each day
  • Open to all students in school / college (in particular those that will have left after half term)
  • An opportunity to take part in skills based workshops as well as interaction with multiple global employers
  • 2 project based activities to be completed whilst on program
  • To explore lot’s of different employment sectors as well as gaining a better understanding on the job market, world of work and key skills employers look for
  • Certificate and reference on completion
Application Link:

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/YP-Virtual-WEX

 

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT WORK EXPERIENCE – Y11 & 13

 

We have a brand new Business Management Virtual Work Experience program with CIMA during the half term holidays we thought you might be interested in! It’s taking place on Tuesday 1st June 9am – 4pm and is open to all students in school or college looking to get into Business, Accounting & Finance. You can find some more information below and attached flyer with more details on.

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Interested in Business Management, Accounting or Finance? Want to work for some of the biggest employers in the world? Join us for our CIMA Business Management Virtual Work Experience and see what it’s like doing business whilst studying towards the CIMA professional qualification.

Key Details:

  • Tuesday 1st June, 9am – 4pm
  • Business and Accounting workshops with CIMA and other global employers (DHL, Sky & Balfour Beaty)
  • An opportunity to see what it’s like doing business in the corporate industry
  • Lot’s of networking opportunities + the chance to sign up to some in person events (when safe to do so)
  • Open to all students in school or college
  • Certificate of completion as well as reference for your CV

 

Application Link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CIMA-Work-Experience

INSIGHT OPPORTUNITIES

How women help to keep the North West flowing- celebrating Women in Engineering
(United Utilities)
23rd June 10:00 – 14:45
Age: 14-16
http://www.s4snextgen.org/Opportunities/View/id/1654
Subject Areas: Engineering, water, corporate communications, plumbing, management
Deadline: 2nd June

Virtual Insight with Virgin Money for Manchester students
(Virgin Money)
Priority Given to Students from Manchester and the Surrounding Area
22nd June 9:30 – 12:30
Age: 14+
http://www.s4snextgen.org/Opportunities/View/id/1708
Subject Areas: Finance, job applications, money management, mental wellbeing, technology
Deadline: 28th May

NextGen Nurse –We Are People: Unlock your potential in an amazing profession
(NHS)
Priority Given to Students in the Liverpool City Region
6th July 10:00 – 14:30
Age: 14+
https://www.s4snextgen.org/Opportunities/View/id/1577
Subject Areas: Health, Nursing
Deadline: 15th June

Find out more about Apprenticeships in the Food Industry with Kepak
(Kepak – Home of Rustlers) Whole class Sign-up Available
Open to Lancashire Schools and Colleges only
23rd June 14:30 – 16:00
Age: 16+
https://www.s4snextgen.org/Opportunities/View/id/1468
Subject Areas: Business, food, retail, production, operations, apprenticeships, Machinery Maintenance
Deadline: 31st May

Create A Digital Marketing Campaign with Regenda Homes
(Regenda Homes) Whole class Sign-up Available
30th June 10:00 – 15:00
Age: 14+
https://www.s4snextgen.org/Opportunities/View/id/1741
Subject Areas: Branding, marketing, cv writing, interview skills, digital marketing, housing, recruitment, finance, IT
Deadline: 4th June

Electricity North West Insight Day – Behind the scenes
(Electricity North West) Whole class Sign-up Available
23rd June 10:00 – 15:00
Age: 14+
https://www.s4snextgen.org/Opportunities/View/id/1516
Subject Areas: Technology, IT/Cyber, Engineering
Deadline: 30th May

Security Clearances – Not Just for Spies!
(Office for Nuclear Regulation)
9th July 10:00 – 12:00
Age: 14+
https://www.s4snextgen.org/Opportunities/View/id/1743
Subject areas
: Ministry of Defence, Law, Banking, MI5, Lab Work, Energy Sector.
Deadline: 11th June

Pathways to Nuclear
(Office for Nuclear Regulation)
1st July 10:00 – 12:00
Age 14+
https://www.s4snextgen.org/Opportunities/View/id/1725
Subject Areas: Energy, engineering, STEM, Technology, Maths
Deadline: 11th June

Digital Careers with LJMU and Industry Professionals VWEX 2 Days
(Liverpool John Moores University)
Priority Given to Students in the Liverpool City Region
17th-18th June 10:00 – 12:30
Age: 14+
https://www.s4snextgen.org/Opportunities/View/id/1390
Subject Areas: robotics, technology, engineering, digital skills, VR
Deadline: 28th May

Insight in to how digital careers are transforming the rail industry
(Transpennine Route Upgrade West)
29th June 10:00 – 14:30
Age: 14 – 16
https://www.s4snextgen.org/Opportunities/View/id/1637
Subject Areas: Travel & Transport, Technology
Deadline: 31st May

Digital Careers with LJMU and Industry Professionals VWEX 2 Days
(Liverpool John Moore University)
Priority Given to Students in the Liverpool City Region
17th-18th June 10:00 – 12:30
Age: 14+
https://www.s4snextgen.org/Opportunities/View/id/1390
Subject Areas: robotics, technology, engineering, digital skills, VR
Deadline: 28th May

The Lowry – Insight Day
(The Lowry)
6th July 10:00 – 15:00
Age: 16+
https://www.s4snextgen.org/Opportunities/View/id/1822
Subject Areas: Arts, theatre, marketing, entertainment, creative
Deadline: 8th June

Technology Insight Day with Lancashire Teaching Hospitals
(Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust)
7th July 10:00 – 14:00
Age: 14+
https://www.s4snextgen.org/Opportunities/View/id/1520
Subject Areas: Technology, Technical Services, Operations, IT, IT/Cyber Security, IT Support, Health, Experiential
Deadline: 11th June

BeInspired – Women at Bentley
(Bentley Motors)
Priority will be given to female students
29th June 10:00 – 15:00
Age: 16-18
https://www.s4snextgen.org/Opportunities/View/id/1581
Subject Areas: Workshop, Technology, Quality Assurance, Production, Operations, Marketing & PR, IT
Deadline: 8th June

A World of Opportunity in Fresh Produce. A Global Industry
(Total Produce)
6th July 10:00 – 12:00
Age: 14-16
https://www.s4snextgen.org/Opportunities/View/id/1819
Subject Areas: Food, technology, environment, communications, engineering, retail
Deadline: 8th June