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Careers Bulletin 3rd November 2022

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MESSAGE FROM OUR SIXTH FORM CAREERS TEAM

Welcome to our Careers Bulletin - your fortnightly round up of all careers related information post-Piggott with opportunities which we will collate for you to easily access as you focus on your future planning.

Mrs van den Berghen (RCDP (Registered Career Development Practitioner) is now working only Thursday and Friday. She will be providing 121 careers guidance and assisting with University applications.

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

Feel free to request an appointment if you would like any help as you search universities, apprenticeships, CV writing, future career pathways or anything careers related.

MI5 and MI6 Apprenticeship opportunity

Software Engineering Apprentice

Based in London or Manchester, MI5 and MI5 are offering this fantastic apprenticeship opportunity (starting in Autumn 2023) to join the UK's Intelligence Services.

Working to safeguard people, interests and businesses from cyber threats and organised crime, you’ll have an interest in programming, problem solving, or technology and you’ll have (or are expecting to have by September 2023) 72 UCAS points, along with GCSE grade 4/C or above in English language and maths or equivalent functional skills (Level 2).

They encourage applications from people who do not have any previous technical experience – the most important quality they look for is aptitude and the potential to learn.

For further information and to apply visit: Software Engineering Apprenticeship

ARMY OFFICER INTERNSHIP

Spend a challenging and rewarding year with the Army as a young officer.

The Army Officer Internship replaces the 'Gap Year Commission'. It is the opportunity to experience the role of an Army Officer for 6 to 18-months before, during or after University.

You will be paid throughout and take part in sports, adventurous training and military training exercises but you will not deploy on operations.

Once you have completed your internship, you can elect to remain in the Army, as a Reservist or regular Army Officer, or you can choose a completely different career path.

For further information and to apply visit: Army Officer Internship - British Army

You must apply by 31 December for Internships starting the following September.

NHS Work Experience

This is a reminder that the next session for Allied Healthcare Mentor’s NHS Virtual Work Experience Programme is on Sunday 6th November.

This NHS Virtual Work Experience Programme is suitable for anyone considering:

- Nursing
- Midwifery
- Paramedicine
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Dietetics
- Radiography
- Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Pharmacy

You will be awarded a Work Experience Certificate for every session completed. Those who complete the full 5-month programme will be awarded a Highly Commended Reference from the Presidents of Allied Healthcare Mentor.

During the work experience day, you will follow 2 patients from their initial presentation to recovery. You will gain a unique insight into how patients interact with a variety of healthcare professionals and what it’s like to work in an NHS multidisciplinary team.

You will have the opportunity to interact with healthcare professionals throughout each day, allowing you to make informed decisions about their future careers.

To register please visit: Live Virtual NHS Healthcare Careers Work Experience

Creative Industries Undergraduate Open Day

Interested in a career with in Creative Industries? On Saturday 19th November, leading digital arts company, Escape Studios are running their hybrid event helping you gain an insight in to their industry partners and talent development opportunities.

Discover the details of your future degree by attending subject talks in Animation, Game Art and Visual Effects delivered by expert tutors. You'll also get to meet current students and inspirational alumni ('Escapees!').

To book your place to attend in person or online please visit:

escape-studios/visit-us

Job vacancy - Afterschool Club Playworker

Hawkedon Primary School are looking for flexible, organised and reliable people to join their very successful school club in the daily running of afterschool provision. They have various shifts available, which will be negotiable for the right candidate.

The successful individuals need to be enthusiastic about working with children and have the ability to build good relationships with pupils, parents, staff and the wider community. Experience in a similar setting is preferred, although training will be given.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 10th November 22
Interview date: Week commencing 14th November 22

To apply please visit: Hawkedon Primary School - Vacancies

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!

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

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

Berkshire Opportunities

Berkshire Opportunities has been compiled specifically to inform you about jobs, courses, apprenticeships and labour marketing information in the county.

This is a really useful resource for students and parents so do take a look.

Berkshire Opportunities Homepage

THE PIGGOTT ALUMNI

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.

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 Mrs van den Berghen or Miss Giacomet.