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Careers Bulletin 10th March 2022

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 is your Advice and Guidance Mentor - RCDP (Registered Career Development Practitioner) with in Sixth Form - feel free to request an appointment if you'd like any help as you search universities, apprenticeships, work experience and future pathways.

Last week we welcomed Miss Giacomet who has joined as an Advice and Guidance Mentor covering both careers and pastoral care within Sixth Form. Miss Giacomet worked previously as a Work Experience Coordinator and will be helping you source and secure your work experience placements.

National Careers Week 7th - 12th March 2022

This week is National Careers Week (NCW) which is a celebration of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK. The aim is to provide a focus for careers guidance activity at an important stage in the academic calendar to help support young people leaving education.

On the NCW website you will find lots of information and resources to provide you with guides, planners and information into the career you want.

New NCW Homepage - National Careers Week

Want to 'talk' to the UK's future workforce? Join the NCW virtual careers fair for case studies and quizzes to see if the career you want is right for you!

VCF Lobby - 2022 NCW Virtual Careers Fair (ncw2022.co.uk)

NCW TV

Here you will find videos from real professionals talking about what its really like to work in their profession along with advice on careers pathways.

International Women's Day

Tuesday 8th March was International Women's Day. This year's theme was 'Break The Bias' which aims to promote breaking bias in communities, workplaces and in our schools, colleges and universities, to ultimately help build a gender equal world.

This webinar is available to watch now and looks at how the pandemic has disproportionately affected women resulting in alarming job loss. The speakers on this conversation talk about how they are driving success in their organisations and reshaping business to ensure that women's progress persists through motivation, inclusivity and empowerment.

Celebrating Women Who Redefine the Future of Business (salesforce.com)

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.

Virgin Media

Virgin Media are currently recruiting for their Apprenticeship Scheme starting July to September, offering apprenticeships in cybersecurity, engineering, digital marketing and more!

Check out Apprenticeship Schemes - Virgin Media Careers for further information.

Lloyds Banking

Looking for a gateway into the financial sector? Lloyds Banking have openings for corporate market and finance apprenticeships. You can apply via:

Our Apprenticeships – Lloyds Banking Group Talent

RateMyApprenticeship

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

Apprenticeships, School Leaver Jobs & Reviews | RateMyApprenticeship

Intensive Spring Workshops

Skills Gap are running spring workshops for students who are considering careers in tech, science or finance. Held online in small groups these workshops are the perfect opportunity to arm yourself with valuable skills and knowledge.

For further information and to register for any of the events, please visit www.skillsgap.tech.

University of Surrey

Year 12 Summer Schools

In June and July 2022, the University of Surrey is offering an exciting and wide-ranging programme of free virtual and residential Summer Schools for eligible Year 12 students interested in finding out more about university.

Taking place over the course of 5 days this gives you the chance to experience university-level study learning in an academic environment and working with peers from other schools and colleges through a timetable of lectures, seminars, practical activities. This will also provide you with an opportunity to experience studying a subject you love at university.

To learn more visit

Residential summer schools| University of Surrey

Applications are open until Sunday 3 April.

Year 12 Subject Specific Taster Days

The University of Surrey will be hosting Subject Specific Taster Days for learners in Year 12 or equivalent.

These on campus events take place during school holidays and invite learners to explore a subject in more detail and discover what it might be like to study at University and the potential careers that it could lead to. You will have the opportunity to hearing from University of Surrey academics and Student Ambassadors who will be available to talk about their experience and what it's like to study at University.

To find out more about the subjects on offer and to book your place visit:

Subject-specific taster days | University of Surrey

WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES

Thames Hospice

Thames Hospice is a local charity that offers Quality of life, to the end of life, for everyone.

Taking place for 5 days from Monday 25th July, Thames Hospice are planning a week of work experience for all those who are looking to study a clinical or medical degree at University. You will experience observing different roles whilst working, undertake some clinical training in the health care setting and classroom, hear from different professions including consultants and the CEO of the charity and complete some work.

To apply, submit your CV between 8 March and 3 April to volunteers@thameshospice.org.uk

In addition, Thames Hospice are holding a Recruitment Fair on 26th March at the Hospice on the Windsor Road. The recruitment Fair will take place from 10am to 4pm and will cover gap year roles, volunteering experience and permanent jobs too.

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 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.