CAREERS, HE & EMPLOYABILITY

Apprenticeships with IBM  in Digital and Technology Solutions IBM are currently recruiting for a Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprentice.  They are looking for 112 UCAS points and will pay for you to study for a degree. The starting salary is £20,000 p.a.  The location is not specified and you will need to be mobile, travelling to different client bases as well as IBM offices which may be in , for example, London, Portsmouth.   The apprenticeship starts September 2019. Please follow the link to apply if interested.  Closing Date: 30th April . https://careers.ibm.com/ShowJob/Id/528347/Digital-Technology-Solutions-Degree-Apprenticeship-Start-in-2019/?lang=en

KPMG School/College leaver vacancy for Business Administration KPMG are currently looking for a school leaver to start October 2019 in a Business Administration role in Leeds City Centre. This is a two year programme and would be a great start for someone who would like to work in a large organisation and wants to progress.  The entry requirements are GCSES only as it is a Level 3 Apprenticeship, however there would be potential to move up the career ladder with such a big organisation. Please follow the link to find out more and apply: https://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Leeds-Apprenticeship-2019-KPMG360-Business-Services/549868800/

HYMS Year 12 Residential 2019 The Hull York Medical School's Year 12  Residential is taking place from the 15-19 th  July this year and will be based at the University of Hull. The aim of the week is to give student an insight into the life of a medical student and also to help them prepare to make an application to medical school. It’s also about helping students make a decision as to whether medicine is the right course for them. Applications for the residential will open on Tuesday 23rd April. The deadline for applications is Monday 20th May, 9am. See link below for more information and to apply: https://www.hyms.ac.uk/about/information-for-schools

Hull York Medical School - Year 12 Medicine Work Experience Opportunity HYMS are working with the Royal College of General Practitioners to offer 3 days of work experience this summer. Work experience is a fantastic opportunity for students to find out what Medicine is really like, and to gain first hand experience of working within a clinical environment, patient-doctor interactions & the life of a doctor. Applications are open to students in Y12 attending a state school/college and who live within Yorkshire, Humberside, Teesside or North and North East Lincolnshire and meet some widening participation criteria. Applications open on Wednesday 10th April, and the deadline to apply is Monday 13th May, 9am. A link to the application can be found  below: https://york.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2gezcVYMkpFYeJn

University of Leeds Medicine and Health Taster Days This summer, the University of Leeds is hosting a number of subject taster days for students to help develop an insight into health-related professions and provide targeted advice and guidance in putting together an application.  These events are free to attend, students can sign up as individuals for these events. A poster is attached for you to print off and place in your classrooms / sixth form noticeboards. The dates of each of these events can be found below: §    Meet the NHS Professionals – Wednesday 12 th June 2019 §   Psychology Taster Day – Wednesday 12 th June 2019 §   Nursing Taster Day – Wednesday 19 th June 2019 §   Dental Surgery and Dental Hygiene and Therapy Taster Day – Monday 24 th June 2019 §   Midwifery Taster Day – Wednesday 26 th June     Audiology, Cardiac Physiology and Diagnostic Radiology - Thursday 5th July 2019    Social Work Taster Day – Wednesday 10 th July 2019 Fo

Yorkshire Housing Apprenticeships Yorkshire housing are looking for apprentices in HR Admin, Business Admin, and a Data Analyst apprenticeships located in either Leeds or Sheffield. You will be working towards a level 3 qualification apprenticeship. Other benefits include: Salary  – market tested and annual cost of living increase Car allowance  – depending on the travel requirements of your job. Pension  – a defined contribution pension scheme. Annual leave  – ranging from 25 days, increases with service up a maximum of 35 days (depending on management level). Sick pay  – company sick pay. Flexible working  – offering a flexible approach to the working week including part-time and job sharing possibilities. Parental leave  – enhanced maternity and paternity leave schemes. Training  – comprehensive training and career development including support for course fees and study leave where there is a benefit to Yorkshire Housing and the individual. Development  – you will

For those of you who have applied to university and received all your offers before or on the 31st March - you have a deadline to firm and insure your choices by 1st May.  ​ This only leaves a couple of days to do this when you are back at college after the easter break. It is therefore important, if you haven't already done so, to give this serious thought over the Easter holidays and make sure it is completed.   To reply to your offers you will need to go onto TRACK. If you miss this deadline - your offers will be removed by the universities so it is really important! Anyone who hasn't received their offers by 31st march will have a later deadline in June to firm and insure. Also remember you will need to apply for student finance by registering on the website and setting up an account. Please see link below. We recommend you get this done by May in order to ensure that you receive the financial support for when you start in September at university. ht

Temporary Vacancy at Haribo in Pontefract Haribo are looking for a Temporary Confectionery Process Worker in Packing, Production and Despatch for over the summer. See below for job description and contact details to apply.  PLEASE NOTE: This is a 14 week vacancy and starts at the end of May. This is not suitable for any students who still have exams in this period. Temporary Confectionery Process Worker: Packing, Production & Despatch P1 & P2 Working 40 hours per week on alternating shifts – 06:00 to 14:00 / 13:55 to 21:55. £8.21 per hour plus 17.5% shift premium for alternating shifts and 16% for Afters Temporary contracts for 14 weeks: Tuesday 28 th May to Friday 30th August 2019. You will provide temporary cover working in Packing, Production or Despatch to assist in the general running of that department. General duties will include: Assisting Operators to achieve departmental targets Following Health & Safety guidelines Ensuring good levels of hous

Kitchen Team Member Vacancy at Turnpike in Pontefract Turnpike in Pontefract are looking for outgoing independent individuals to join their team. As part of the Whitbread chain this may be a good opportunity for starting their career for hospitality and catering, opening a wide range of opportunities and experiences. "I am Jay the Kitchen manager at the Turnpike in Pontefract, I am writing to you to advertise new opportunities for young adults. A start in their career for hospitality and catering in a big company like Whitbread opens a wide range of opportunities and experiences for them. We offer a good starting rate of pay, with any applications under 21 starting at £6.50. Higher than the majority catering companies. With great prospects of progression. I am looking for new talented individuals, to come and join our team here at The Turnpike. We have positions available that we think would be a good starting point in their journey to at least gain experience in a hig

Wakefield Council Career Pathways 16+ Employment Hub For those in Year 13 that are really unsure about their next steps after college, it may be worth noting that Wakefield Council offer a tailored support service helping young people between 15-25 into employment or apprenticeships. For more information see their website, or contact the Employment Hub using the details below: https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/jobs-and-learning/careers-pathways employmenthub@wakefield.gov.uk 01924 302057

Cyber Security and Software Engineering Apprenticeships Available with Sky (Leeds) Sky are looking to recruit Higher Apprenticeships (Level 4) in Cyber Security and Software Engineering in the Yorkshire and Humber Area. Closing date is 28th April for the Cyber Security positions and 20th April for Software Engineering. Please follow the links below if you would like to apply. https://www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk/jobs/1711/sky/cyber-security-level-4-apprenticeship Cyber Security Level 4 Apprenticeship at Sky | RateMyApprenticeship www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk View details & apply online for Cyber Security Level 4 Apprenticeship at Sky. Student undergraduate apprenticeships, internships and insights from RateMyApprenticeship. https://www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk/jobs/1387/sky/software-engineering-academy-higher-apprenticeship Software Engineering Academy Higher Apprenticeship at Sky www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk Di

Leeds Trinity University Future Teachers’ Conference – An exciting opportunity for Year 12 and 13 students to get ahead in their primary education careers. Thursday 25 April 2019,  9.30am – 3.30pm Leeds Trinity are offering Year 12 and Year 13 students an opportunity to attend a Future Teachers Conference in the Easter holidays. If you are considering becoming a primary teacher, or are thinking of entering the teaching profession, this event would be a good opportunity to attend. "At Leeds Trinity University, we believe it’s never too early to prepare students for their teaching career. That’s why we would like to invite your Year 12 and 13 students to our annual Future Teachers’ Conference – an exclusive free event which provides students with the chance to meet inspirational teachers and head teachers, learn about the latest teaching trends and start building the experiences and knowledge they will need for their application to university.   Our Keynote Speake

Policy Profession Apprenticeship Scheme opportunity in the Civil Service The Civil Service are recruiting for an A Level/BTEC year 13 leaver to work in the Policy Profession Apprenticeship Scheme with local offices in both Leeds and Sheffield. This is a great opportunity, particularly as the Fast Track Scheme is not running this year.   Please follow the link for more information and how to apply: https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cgi?SID=c2VhcmNoX3NsaWNlX2N1cnJlbnQ9MSZwYWdlYWN0aW9uPXZpZXd2YWNieWpvYmxpc3Qmb3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZwYWdlY2xhc3M9Sm9icyZqb2JsaXN0X3ZpZXdfdmFjPTE2MjU1NzkmdXNlcnNlYXJjaGNvbnRleHQ9NzU1Mzk4NjQmb3duZXJ0eXBlPWZhaXImcmVxc2lnPTE1NTQyODg4NjMtMTQ1NzBhNzVkNDc2Yzg5OTBmODNkYzE5MDQyNzhiNzk0YTUxODE5NA

Apprenticeships Available in Civil Engineering and Quantity Surveying with BAM Nuttall BAM Nuttall are  a leading edge supplier of civil engineering services in the UK, who work with the likes of  Network Rail, Highways England, Environment Agency, London City Airport, and others. They have recently announced that they are looking for apprentices in Civil Engineering and Quantity Surveying.  "Our bespoke technical apprenticeship programme is delivered as a four-year block release programme in partnership with Leeds College of Building with a new intake of apprentices starting in early October every year. You’ll achieve an industry-recognised Higher Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying. You’ll have the opportunity to progress to technical membership through a professional body, for engineering technician (EngTech) status with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or technical member (TMCInstCES) status with the Chartered Institution of Civil

Government Economics Service Open Day - Thursday 18th April The Government Economic Service are running an open day in Leeds on the 18th April, aimed at encouraging more women to consider careers in economics. You don't have to be studying Economics, just have an interest in Economics as a career.  "Are you interested in learning more about what economists employed by the UK’s largest recruiter of economists do? Economists in the government economic service (GES) put economics at the heart of the policy-making process, to influence and shape the government’s response to some of the key issues of the day. Being a government economist is not just a question of analysing figures. It is work that sees economists closely involved in important current issues and helping shape government policy. We are running an open day with a focus  on increasing representation of women in the economics profession, and encouraging recruitment, progression and retention of women