CAREERS, HE & EMPLOYABILITY

Year 12 University and Apprenticeship Fair Trip - 22nd March 2019 In order to help you start thinking about your options after year 13, we are planning a trip to the UK University and Apprenticeship Search Fair at Leeds United Football Ground, Elland Road Leeds on Friday 22nd March. The fair includes stands from universities, as well as talks on student finance, Oxbridge applications, Higher and Degree Apprenticeships and Personal Statements. It is a great opportunity to have a look at your options and start your research before you plan any open days to universities or just to find out more about whether university or an apprenticeship would be the right option for you. If you are interested in attending this event, please print out the attached letter or collect a letter from the LRC help desk and return with payment of £5.00 for the bus to the payment desk as soon as possible to secure your place.    For more information about the event please follow the lin

Audit Apprenticeship Vacancy with Mazars (Starting September 2019) Start Date: September 2019 As an Audit Apprentice, your time will be split between working at client premises, working in the office and studying for your professional exams. During your first year, you will support an Audit Senior on-site at client premises.  The senior will assign you work and will be with you in case you have any questions. You will gain exposure to a number of different industries and organisations, from privately owned business (POB) up to fully listed companies. Your typical day will vary between: ·          Learning to use audit software and systems; ·          Checking a client’s financial information, purchase and sales invoices, payroll records, bank balances and statements; ·          Nurturing client relationships through meetings and developing an understanding of their business/industry; ·          Attending in-house training; ·          Studying towards

Work Experience Opportunity with Lyons Davidson Ltd in Leeds Please see below details of a work experience opportunity at Lyons Davidson Ltd.  This will be of interest to students looking to progress into a career in Law. Please note, the placement would be for 1 week only and therefore as New College students, you would have to specify the dates for your availability as 15 th to 18 th April 2019 (Friday 19 th April is Good Friday and therefore a bank holiday). The application window is: Tuesday 26 th February to Tuesday 12 th March 2019. For your convenience, here is a link to the website/application form: Click here to apply for the Lyons Davidson Ltd Work Experience Opportunity If interested, please follow the information and guidance in the attachment. You will be applying direct yourselves, not through college.

One Week Accountancy Work Insight Programme with Mazars in Leeds Mazars offer a unique one week work insight programme across their UK offices, with the chance to learn about different career pathways within Accountancy.  Based at their Leeds office the insight week runs from  19/08/2019 - 23/08/2019. The deadline to apply is the 31st May 2019. See the link below for more information and to apply: https://mazarstrainingopportunities.engageats.co.uk/LoginV2.aspx

Software Apprenticeship with BAE Systems As a Software Developer Apprentice, you will be working on exciting projects across our broad client-base, while studying software development. Working and learning from our talented team, you will have the opportunity to obtain significant work experience, gaining technical training and qualifications, whilst also being in paid employment. This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website. Closing date: 22 Mar 2019 https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/-382983 Apprenticeship summary ·          Annual wage   £18,000.00 ·          Working week   Days and times to be confirmed.   Total hours per week: 37.00 ·          Expected duration   2 years ·          Possible start date ·          Date posted 6 days ago ·          Distance 8.8 miles ·          Apprenticeship level Higher Level Apprenticeship ·          Reference number VAC001496515 ·

Chemist Laboratory Scientist Degree Apprenticeship Providing laboratory support to the running and development of chemical manufacturing processes, based on an important agrochemical active ingredient manufacturing site. This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website. Closing date: 15 Mar 2019 https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeships?ApprenticeshipLevel=All&Hash=0&Keywords=VAC001495590&LocationType=NonNational&PageNumber=1&ResultsPerPage=5&SearchAction=Search&SearchField=All&SearchMode=Keyword&SortType=Relevancy&WithinDistance=5&DisabilityConfidentOnly=False Apprenticeship summary ·          Annual wage £15,000.00 ·          Working week Shifts TBC by employer. Total hours per week: 37.50 ·          Expected duration 4 years ·          Possible start date 12 Aug 2019 ·          Apprenticeship level Degree Level Apprenticeship ·          Reference number VAC00149

Network Rail Advanced Apprenticeship Scheme - September 2019 Our Apprenticeship programme runs across a range of engineering specialisms including Track, Electrification & Plant, Signalling, Telecoms and Overhead Line. During your first 21 weeks you'll be living and learning at Network Rail's training centre in the Midlands. For the remainder of the 3 year programme you will work out of your local depot. This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website. Closing date: 12 Mar 2019 https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/-384227 Apprenticeship summary ·          Weekly wage  £182.28 ·          Working week  Working week over 7 days. Shift work is included, shifts TBC. Total hours per week: 40.00 ·          Expected duration  3 years ·          Possible start date  29 Sep 2019 ·          Apprenticeship level  Advanced Level Apprenticeship ·          Reference number VAC001497686 ·          Posit

Engineering Apprenticeship with Unilever UK As engineers we can shape how our world works. Do you want to be at the forefront of manufacturing technology? Then start your career with the Engineering Apprenticeship and join one of Unilever’s World-Class Factories. We want to see how your individuality, and your unique approach to work and the world, can bring innovation to our business. This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website. Closing date: 14 Mar 2019 https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/-379560 Apprenticeship summary ·          Annual wage   £14,257.00 ·          Working week   Monday to Friday. Shifts TBC by employer.   Total hours per week: 37.50 ·          Expected duration   36 months ·          Possible start date   02 Sep 2019 ·          Apprenticeship level   Advanced Level Apprenticeship ·          Reference number VAC001493270 ·          Positions   4 available Duties to include: