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MESSAGE FROM OUR SIXTH FORM CAREERS TEAM
Welcome to our last Careers Bulletin for 24/25!
It’s been a busy and successful year for Careers at The Piggott, with a wide range of events, workshops, and employer encounters helping you explore your future pathways.
From mock interviews and careers fairs to university visits and apprenticeship talks, we’ve seen fantastic engagement across all year groups.
A huge thank you to the many parents, carers, and external organisations who have given their time and support—your contributions have had a real impact on our students’ development and confidence in planning their next steps.
As I prepare to leave my role, I’d like to say how much I’ve enjoyed supporting you on your career journeys. Going forward, all career related queries should be directed to Miss Reynolds in the first instance.
All the best!
Miss Giacomet
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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.
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Mock Interview and World Cafe Event
Thank you to all who took part in our combined Mock Interview and World Café careers experience.
Over the course of 3 days, Year 12 students took part in formal mock interviews with a wide range of employers and professionals, receiving personalised feedback to help them prepare for real-world applications.
In the World Café sessions, Year 12 students rotated around informal discussion tables hosted by volunteers from various industries, giving them a chance to ask questions, explore career pathways, and gain insights into the world of work.
We hope you had an invaluable opportunity to develop your confidence and communication skills.
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Tech Mentor competition
Saturday 14th September
You're invited to take part in the launch of Tech Mentor – a new national no-code Hackathon competition designed to inspire the next generation of tech leaders.
On Saturday 14th September 2025, Tech Mentor kicks off the first of several high-energy online Tech Mentor events, giving you the chance to build your own app, solve real-world challenges, and compete for a place in the national finals.
What is Tech Mentor?
Tech Mentor (part of Mentorverse) is a national no-code Hackathon series where students work in teams to create an app in response to a surprise challenge revealed on the day.
No coding experience needed – just enthusiasm, creativity and access to a computer.
Open to students aged 14 - 18
Fully online
Team-based format
£15 entry per student per event (students may participate in more than one)
Pre-event video briefing provided
Prizes & Progression
1st Place: £1,000 cash prize for the winning team and £100 to each winning team member’s school
2nd & 3rd Place: £1,000 too, for each team
Finalists will progress to the in-person National Final on 11th July 2026
To sign up please visit: National No-Code Tech Hackathon for Students - Your Medic Family
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Parent and Student Clearing Q&A | 30th July
Date: Wednesday 30th July
Time: 5.30pm-6.15pm
Confused about clearing? Students and parents/guardians can join The University of Law's interactive live online session for clear, practical advice on the Clearing process.
This informative Q&A will cover key timeframes, what to expect on results day, and the steps students can take next – whether they’re waiting for results on 14 August or didn’t apply during the main UCAS cycle.
Led by The University of Law's Admissions and Recruitment Teams, the session is designed to help students feel confident, informed, and ready to explore the opportunities Clearing can offer.
To sign up please visit: Event Booking | University of Law
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EDT Online Summer Masterclasses
Year 12 and Year 13 students
EDT are running a series of Online Masterclasses to help equip you with key competency skills and knowledge to help you get ahead of the crowd.
These sessions will be run by experienced industry professionals and after each presentation, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive a certificate of attendance for your portfolio.
For more information please visit: Events
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TechGirl Festival - Years 11, 12 and 13
Thursday 28th August
Cambridge Football Club
The HotTopics TechGirl Festival 2025, in partnership with Cambridge United FC, is a high-energy, hands-on event designed to inspire, challenge, and connect young women aged between 16 - 21 in education who are passionate about technology.
This is your chance to work alongside industry mentors, solve real-world digital challenges, and showcase your ideas in a high-profile competition. The winning solutions will have the opportunity to collaborate with Cambridge United FC to bring their ideas to life across 2025 and 2026.
If you’re ready to put your creativity and problem-solving skills to the test, this festival is for you.
For more information, and to apply, please visit: TechGirl Festival 2025 – Innovate & compete at Cambridge United FC
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Escape Studios - School of Animation, Games and VXF
Escape Studios’ Careers Guide unpacks the careers behind the scenes. From Storyboard Artist through to Games Designer, and everything in between.
Careers Guide | Get to know the industry | Escape Studios
Take a look at the various events being hosted at: Events | Escape Studios - Animation, Games and VFX
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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
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Choices Magazine - The ultimate guide to apprenticeships!
July’s edition features Keely, a former dental apprentice, insights from Specsavers on their apprenticeship programme, opportunities with Volkswagen, changes to apprenticeships, and top tips for using the summer to get ahead.
They also highlight updates to post-GCSE qualifications, a quick guide to T Levels, and advice for exam results days. Check out five ways to support your child’s decisions and help shape future resources by sharing your views on the British Army.
Choices Magazine - July Parent & Carers Guide - Amazing Apprenticeships
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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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.
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