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Careers Bulletin #1 June 2021

MESSAGE FROM OUR SIXTH FORM CAREERS TEAM

Welcome to our Careers Bulletin - your new fortnightly round up of all things post-Piggott. Information and opportunities will be collated for you to easily access as you focus on your future planning.

Mrs Chipperfield and Mrs van den Berghen are your Advice and Guidance Mentors within Sixth Form - feel free to request an appointment if you'd like any help as you search universities, apprenticeships, work experience and future pathways.

UNIVERSITIES

86% of our 2019 Year 13s went to University and this is a popular pathway for students at The Piggott. We will share useful information and event details for anything to do with Universities below.

UCAS Discovery Week - June 22 - 26

UCAS are holding another Discovery Week covering info about uni applications, student finance, uni open events and careers workshops. Click here for further info: UCAS/Discovery Week | Exhibition | UCAS

Post-Piggott Destination Video

Make sure you have watched the video circulated this week by Miss Reynolds - this contains vital information about the UCAS application process.

https://www.piggottschool.org/postpiggott

Informal Cardiff Uni tour

Two of our former Piggott students who are currently in their first year at Cardiff have very kindly offered to meet up informally with any prospective students who would like to have a look around the university and halls in a very small group at some point between now and the middle of June. This is not an official school event and must be arranged and paid for of your own accord and with permission from your parent or carer.

If you think you may be interested please let Mrs Chipperfield know ASAP and she will be able to put your parents/carer in touch to coordinate.

Virtual Law Event - Balliol College, Oxford - 23 July

For Year 12 students considering studying Law at any university. This event will include application support alongside the opportunity to speak to professionals working in different aspects of Law including members of the Kalisher Trust and the Sentencing Academy. There will also be a chance to ask questions of both the legal professionals, and undergraduate Law students present.

Virtual Law Access Workshop in collaboration with the Kalisher Trust and the Sentencing Academy | Balliol College, University of Oxford

APPRENTICESHIPS

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. Here we will keep you abreast of apprenticeship information and opportunities.

The Dyson Institute

The Dyson Institute offers a fantastic apprenticeship programme with a competitive salary and hands-on experience with the Dyson Technology Global Engineering team from day one. One of our 2019 Alumni joined this scheme and has had a fabulous experience so far. Home - Dyson Institute

RateMyApprenticeship

This is a useful website for all things apprenticeship, including general info, the top 100 employers for apprenticeships and live opportunities.

Apprenticeships, School Leaver Jobs & Reviews | RateMyApprenticeship

WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES

Create Your Future

Check out Create Your Future for exciting summer 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

Want a career in film?

Here are some handy links, hints and tips for anyone looking to get into the film industry.

film-career-advice-2021-final.pdf (netdna-ssl.c

InvestIn Summer Internships

The registration deadline for any of the in-person InvestIn Summer Internships is Friday 14th June. The Piggott students receive a 10% discount - use the code PiggottSchool at the checkout page.

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 Side Hustle Initiative 2021

A competition to find the best young entrepreneurs.
The Side Hustle is a nationwide search for all 14-18-year-olds delivering a side hustle or who have an amazing business idea.
The prize is access to 1-2-1 professional mentoring and a £10,000 investment fund!
Nominations open on the 15th June and close on the 29th June - speak to Mrs Chipperfield or Mrs van den Berghen to be nominated.

Introducing The Side Hustle Initiative - Your Game Plan

Mock Interviews - Autumn Term

Don't forget to respond to the mock interview invitation if you would like to take part in this event in the autumn term.

Year 13 Mock Interviews - Google Forms

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 Mrs Chipperfield.