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Careers Bulletin June 2025

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MESSAGE FROM OUR SIXTH FORM CAREERS TEAM

Welcome to our Careers Bulletin.

Miss Giacomet (Careers and Pastoral support) will be on hand to organise careers events throughout the school and keep you updated with the latest apprenticeships, workshops and work experience opportunities.

If you would like any help as you search for universities, apprenticeships, CV writing, future career pathways or anything careers related, please contact Miss Giacomet. 

We are always happy to hear from parents/carers who feel they could offer career support. If you'd like to help with our careers provision or are an employer that would be happy to come into The Piggott School to share your insight with our students, please get in touch. 

For more information or any questions, please contact Miss Giacomet at Giacometa@piggottschool.org 

LINKEDIN AND THE PIGGOTT ALUMNI

LinkedIn is usually the first place a potential employer will check prior to any offer of interview. 

Once your page is set up, you can Join us on LinkedIn to follow the careers of former Piggott students and to network and stay in touch with our Alumni now and in the future. 

Mock Interviews - We Need You!

Calling all parents, alumni and local employers! Can you help with our annual Mock Interview and careers carousel taking place on the 9th, 10th and 11th July?

If you can spare any time on those days we would love to invite you into school to give our Sixth Formers a taste of a formal interview and give them an opportunity to find out about different industries.

If you can help out in any way please contact Miss Giacomet (giacometa@piggottschool.org) or Miss Reynolds (reynoldsl@piggottschool.org)

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Greener Henley's Climate Cafe 

Wednesday 11th June 4.30pm-6.00pm

Year 11 and Year 12 Students 

If you're interested about climate change and sustainability, or want to find out how you can make a difference, then Greener Henley are hosting a Climate Cafe as part of Great Big Green Week 2025. Details below. For more events and information please visit: GBGW 2025 – Greener Henley

                                                   

WCSA Year 12 Law Applicants Preparation Day

Date: Wednesday 18th June 2025

Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm

If you are intending to pursue Law in higher education or interested in researching Law as a possible career choice, Wellington College would like to invite you on Wednesday 18th June 2025 to their Law Applicants Preparation Day, which will run from 9:00 am until 3:00pm. 

The Law Prep Day will be split into sessions which will cover personal statements, LNAT, where to study and the different pathways into law. They will also run two panel sessions including Q&A’s: one panel will have current law students talking about their experiences studying law at university and the other panel will have legal professionals talking about working in the legal profession. These panel sessions will be of great help to you whether you are fully committed to studying Law or are possibly still undecided as to whether Law is for you.

There is no cost for attending this event, drinks, mid-morning snacks and lunch will be provided. The college is a nut free environment, vegetarians are provided for and there is a free from counter for anyone with food intolerances.

You will need to make your own arrangements to and from the venue.

Dress code: is smart/casual, no hoodies, skorts, joggers or ripped jeans please.

You can register to attend this WCSA Y12 Law Applicants Preparation Day by asking a parent/guardian to complete an electronic booking form using this link - Student Booking Form - Law Prep Day

Once you have completed the WCSA Student Booking Form, an email will be sent to you confirming your place at the event.

The absolute deadline for registering to attend is 12 noon on Monday 16th June 2025. After which the registration link will be closed.

If you are successful in securing a place, please let Miss Giacomet or 6th Form Attendance know, so we can authorise your absence.

 

Looking for a fun and educational way to get interested in coding? Check out the Barclays Code Playground — a free online platform designed to introduce children to the world of computer programming in a safe and engaging environment.

Aimed at children aged 7–17, the Code Playground offers interactive tutorials, coding challenges, and video lessons that help young learners build essential digital skills through creativity and problem-solving. Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to grow your skills, this is a great resource to support your learning journey.

Check out: Barclays Code Playground: Interactive Coding for Kids

UCB Work In Science Week 2025 

Work Experience placement opportunity - Year 12 and Year 13 Students 

14th - 18th July 9.00am - 5.00pm

UpskillMe are offering students in Years 12 and 13 to take part in a 5 day placement, where you will be immersed into the world of science. You will learn in a hands-on, interactive environment, learn what being a scientist is all about and how the pharmaceutical industry works. Based in Slough.

To apply visit: UCB Work in Science Week - Application Form (14th–18th July 2025) (Page 1 of 4)

Or scan the QR code 

Deadline to apply is Sunday 15th June at Midnight

If you are successful in securing a placement, please let Miss Giacomet or 6th Form Attendance know, so we can authorise your absence. 

Legal Webinar 

Year 12 students 

Wednesday 18th June 4.30pm-6.00pm

Associated British Foods (ABF) are hosting a free webinar for Year 12 students interested in exploring careers in law.  ABF is a FTSE 30 listed group that includes exciting and diverse businesses, ranging from Primark to famous food and ingredient companies like Kingsmill bread, Jordans and Dorset cereals, Patak’s sauces and Twinings tea.

The online webinar is an opportunity to explore legal careers with the Associated British Foods team. You will learn about the different careers in the legal sector, the varying routes to reach those careers and the key skills required to be successful in this field. The webinar will feature interactive activities and a Q+A panel. 

If you are keen to explore careers in the legal sector and develop valuable transferable skills for future applications, please sign up using the form below:

Associated British Foods Insight Programme Application Form

EY's apprenticeship opportunities Webinar

Wednesday 18th June, 4.30pm-6.00pm

Are you considering an alternative to university?

If so, join Ey's inspiring webinar on Wednesday 18th June, where you'll discover the exciting apprenticeship opportunities available at EY, and learn how the EY Women’s Network can help develop the skills you need to stand out, as you start your career in business and finance.

To sign up visit: Institution Fairs | UK University Search

EY have also announced the following Autumn 2025 UK University & Apprenticeship Search events taking place in the following regions:

Brighton - Amex Stadium - October 10th - see details here - email emma@ukuniversitysearch.co.uk to find out more and/or book places.

London - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - October 15th - see details here - email jude@ukuniversitysearch.co.uk to find out more and/or book places.

Essex - Chelmsford City Racecourse - November 17th - see details here - email heather@ukuniversitysearch.co.uk to find out more and/or book places.

 

 

Interviews and assessment centres can feel daunting, and dealing with rejection is never easy. That's why Rate My Apprenticeship have put together their Instagram guide with top tips and resources to help you shine!

RateMyApprenticeship | Instagram

 

Choices Magazine - The ultimate guide to apprenticeships!

In June's addition, Amazing Apprenticeships spotlights four apprentices working in finance across government and share what to expect from upcoming reforms to work experience. Uptree helps explain why work experience matters and highlights the support available for disabled young people. Mark Anderson offers five tips to help your child make informed choices. Plus, discover a new apprenticeship programme launching this summer, explore their free Higher Technical Qualification webinar series, and check out this term’s full schedule of events.

View and download this month's Choices Magazine here; Choices Magazine - June Parent & Carers Guide - Amazing Apprenticeships

We work closely with Berkshire Careers Hub who have been working hard to put together some fantastic upcoming opportunities including work experience., insight talks, live chats and apprenticeship opportunities. 

Check out: Home | Berkshire Opportunities | Business Support for Berkshire

 

GetMyFirstJob offers you a whole new way to find Apprenticeships, Degree Apprenticeships, Work Experience and Graduate opportunities to get ahead. It's a great search tool where you can explore job categories and put you in touch with a wide range employers.

Visit: GetMyFirstJob | Apprenticeships, Degree Apprenticeships, Work Experience & Graduate Jobs

Apprenticeship opportunities 

Apprenticeships are an increasingly popular pathway with hundreds of apprenticeships across a broad range of industries that you can apply for depending on your qualifications. 

 Top companies hiring now!

This is a useful website for all thing's apprenticeship, including reviews, industry guides and blogs.

You can also search for live opportunities  With the likes of companies such as Balfour Beatty, PwC, experian and many more! 

RateMyApprenticeship

Check out Success at School for the latest apprenticeship and job opportunities from Jaguar Land Rover, Volkswagen and more. 

Success at School

Speakers for Schools is a charity which puts you in touch with some of the biggest companies on the market, across a range of industries, to provide work experience opportunities. 

Their new app 'Youth Card' gives access to developmental opportunities, work experience placements, as well as discounts from your favourite high-street brands. It’s completely free.

Visit Youth Card – Speakers for Schools for more information and to download the app! 

Ongoing Work Experience

Work experience is an invaluable opportunity which not only could lead to a full time job within your chosen career path, but you'll learn transferable skills, day to day etiquette of the working world and just being in a working environment.

Work experience is also valuable content for a UCAS application. It'll help you check out career areas and show evidence of useful skills for coping with university study and life.

Top tips for finding work experience

  • Get online. Search local authority websites, local businesses and LinkedIn
  • Ask parents or friends for useful contacts and opportunities 
  • For speculative enquiries to employers, write to them and send a brief CV and covering letter stating clearly when you're available and what you are looking for i.e. work experience, volunteering, shadowing etc. This can be done online or even by visiting the organisation itself and talking to the manager. 
  • And remember if you don't ask, you don't get! 

Check out and sign up to Speakers for Schools for some of the latest work placements:

Work Experience – Speakers for Schools

Check out Create Your Future for exciting projects to get involved in: 

Create Your Future Opportunities - Youth Employment UK

Future Learn

Future Learn offers a variety of free online courses that could be done over the summer.

Browse Free Online Courses - FutureLearn

Springpod

Check out Springpod for summer work experience programmes. 

Take control of your future | Meet Springpod

Whilst The Piggott School believes the content of any recommended online resource to be appropriate for use by its pupils, they have not been compiled by the school. As such – if you have any concerns over accessing the links outlined in this newsletter please do not do so. If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email Miss Giacomet.