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Careers Bulletin June 2023

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MESSAGE FROM OUR SIXTH FORM CAREERS TEAM

Welcome to our Careers Bulletin - your monthly 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.

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.

Free Virtual Work Experience sessions!

Calling all aspiring doctors, dentists and vets. Your Medic Family are hosting a series of virtual work experience. A record of work experience is crucial for acceptance into clinical courses, and these sessions are here to reduce barriers to access.

On completion of the course you will receive a certificate which you can add to your UCAS application.

Use the link below to enrol on the course of your choice and to find out more (sessions run up until 3rd July)

Medical work experience: Medic Mentor Work Experience - Palliative Care

Dental work experience: Dental Mentor Work Experience - New Patients

Veterinary work experience: Vet Mentor Virtual Work Experience - Surgery

Apprenticeship opportunities

Digital transformation consultancy, FSP offers you a chance to be part of a business known for both its industry expertise as well as its values and ethos.

They have recently launched their apprenticeship academy and currently have 3 roles on offer - all leading to a Level 3 qualification within 13 months.

For more information and to apply visit: FSP Academy - FSP

Global Universities Fair

21st September 4.30-6.30pm

You are invited to a Global Universities Fair organised by The University Guys and hosted by Queen Anne’s School on Thursday 21^st September 2023.

Many universities from around the world will be showcasing their courses, campuses and offering advice and guidance on suitable routes for students considering studying abroad.

This event is taking place after the school day. If you wish to bring someone with you such as a parent or guardian, they will also need to book a place.

Get your Free tickets at: Global Universities Fair September 2023

South Central Ambulance Service - Prince's Trust Programme

If you are aged 18+ and looking to join the Ambulance Service but would like some extra support gaining a further insight into their roles or support with achieving your C1 licence, if you are interested in a driving role, then the Prince's Trust can help!

To find out about the roles within the service such as an Apprentice Emergency Care Assistant, Ambulance Care Assistant, Emergency Care Assistant, Emergency Call handler and NHS 111 Health Advisor, you can join one of their free 3 day virtual training programmes to learn more about the fantastic roles and opportunities available.

Their next programmes are:

18th – 20th July
12th -14th September
7th – 9th November

To find out more and to register, please get in touch at Princestrust@scas.nhs.uk

Fatima from Project Trust came to the school recently to speak to Year 12 about gap years. Project Trust have some brilliant opportunities including volunteer roles.

To find out more visit the Project Trust website is here https://projecttrust.org.uk/

If you have any further questions you can contact Fatima at Fatima.Alarakha@projecttrust.org.uk

Our external careers provider, Adviza, hosts a series of useful webinars and events for you and your parents/carers to access. These are suitable for all year groups. Past recordings are also available.

Visit Events & Webinars | Adviza for more information.

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

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

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.