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MESSAGE FROM OUR SIXTH FORM CAREERS TEAM
Welcome to our Careers Bulletin - your monhtly 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.
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.
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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.
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Week of 22nd May 2023!
A reminder that Year 12 students will be expected to take part in Work experience for at least one week from 22nd May 2023!
This is compulsory, and you will need to secure your placement yourself. There are a number of opportunities available within school.
Once you have sourced your placement, please ensure you upload details of this onto the Unifrog placements tool.
If you have any questions please email Miss Giacomet.
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Are you interested in a career in law? Would you love to work for a global law firm with offices around the world? Do you want to develop skills to give you the best possible chance at being successful in the future?
If the answer is yes then Clifford Chance are giving you the opportunity to join their bespoke, award-winning, two-year development programme for year 12 or equivalent students – Clifford Chance ACCESS.
This pioneering programme consists of twelve different components (some of which are paid), each focused around specific core areas of your personal and professional development, culminating in the opportunity to secure a place on our ACCESS SPARK programme and ultimately a Training Contract.
Further information on ACCESS can be found via ACCESS (cliffordchance.com). If you have any questions then please contact graduate.recruitment@cliffordchance.com
Closing date for applications is 30th April 2023
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STEM & Medicine Summer Experiences: For Ages 12-18
Do you want to experience life in the fast-lane of a STEM or Medicine-related career this summer? Investin have partnered with world-class professionals across 10 STEM industries to create the most immersive and exclusive work experience activities that you can find this summer.
The ultimate internship: experience emergency medicine in theatre; explore a Boeing 747 jet with aerospace engineers; work with psychologists in a clinic; analyse fingerprints and blood splatter on a crime scene. And much much more!
For more information on these great opportunities please visit: STEM & Medicine Summer Experiences
Piggott School receive 10% off any programme using the code PIGGOTTSCHOOL
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RAF Logistics webinar
Wednesday 29th March 3pm-4pm
Hear directly from both experienced colleagues and apprentices working in the RAF, who will:
• Give an overview of their apprenticeship programmes
• Provide insights into what it's like working for the RAF
• Outline the support available for apprentices
• Explore career progression opportunities
To sign up visit RAF Logistics- Zoom
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In person and Virtual open days
Newcastle University are hosting their In Person and Virtual open days.
Aimed at supporting your journey to university, Newcastle University are offering you the chance to join them in Newcastle on Friday April 14 when you will:
- learn new academic skills
- attend a taster lecture
- chat to staff and students
- find out about accommodation, sport, societies, PARTNERS supported entry programme and more
You'll also explore the campus guided by a student ambassador and hear about their experiences studying with the University.
For more information please visit: Get Ahead (ncl.ac.uk)
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AWE plays a crucial role in national nuclear security. Working to support the defence of the country. AWE has a clear mission: to keep everyone, the environment, their products and information, their sites and everything around them safe and secure.
So if University is not for you and you have an apprenticeship might just be an alternative to starting your career. With an AWE apprenticeship, they can set you on the right path to becoming a skilled professional: whether it’s engineering, science or one of their business functions, they have a wide variety of roles to choose from.
For more information and to apply visit Apprenticeships – AWE
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Graduate Careers Live!
2pm-3.30pm Thursday 27th April 2023
Broadcasting from a TV studio in central London, the April programme is specifically aimed at Year 12 students and parents – and will showcase many of the graduate job opportunities, occupations and professions that you can aspire to in the future.
It will provide invaluable inspiration, information and practical careers guidance on how university – or one of the growing number of degree apprenticeships – can lead to rewarding careers in areas like engineering, technology, banking & finance, law, accountancy, the media and the public sector. Hear from employers, recent graduates, degree apprentices, recruitment experts, special guests as well as advice on the very latest research and insight on what it takes to be successful in the highly-competitive graduate job market.
Register at Graduate Careers Live to watch the first programme on Thursday 27th April – live at 2pm – or on ‘catch-up’ afterwards.
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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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Deloitte Webinar
On Tuesday 25th April at 6.30pm. Hear from Deloitte apprentices, as they share personal insights into their journey at Deloitte and what their apprenticeship means to them. You'll also get an overview of the apprenticeship opportunities available, and how you can earn, learn and gain professional and degree level qualifications.
Please visit Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams to sign up
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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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Recruiting for Easter and Summer 2023, Funtastic Kids are recruiting Holiday Camp Sports Coaches and Playworkers!
If you are looking for a fun and rewarding way to earn money during your holidays please check out the links below. Completed applications and enquires should be sent to: hr@funtastickids.co.uk
Good luck!
Holiday Camp Playworkers - Funtastic Kids
Holiday Camp Sports Coaches - Funtastic Kids
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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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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
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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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