CAREERS, HE & EMPLOYABILITY

PWC Launch Their Flying Start Degrees Programme If you are interested in applying for apprenticeships at the end of Year 13, Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC), who have offices in Leeds are looking to recruit in a number of finance and technology careers.  They are also holding an open evening on 17th October at their Leeds offices, please follow the link to register your interest to attend. Please see link below for more information: https://www.pwc.co.uk/careers/school-jobs/jobs/flying-start-degrees.html http://www.careersschools.pwc.co.uk/Events/ShowEvent/Leeds-Office-Networking-Evening-Schools-and-Colleges/901587

Degree Apprenticeships with Morrisons Morrisons have just launched their recruitment for this year for Degree Apprenticeships. They are recruiting in Retail, Logistics, Manufacturing, Corporate and they all give you the opportunity to study for a related management degree (with no fees)  alongside paid employment.   Entry requirements are 104 UCAS points and a minimum of a C (4) in English and Maths GCSE. We have had a  number of New College students apply and be successful and these apprenticeships are really good opportunities.  Please speak to your Progress Tutor about any support you may need. See link below for more information: https://www.morrisons.jobs/early-careers/degree-apprenticeships

Newcastle University Partners Programme Newcastle University run a programme for students who wish to apply to their university called PARTNERS.  Your Progress Tutor will be speaking to you about this in tutorial.  The programme is designed to help students who don't meet the normal entry requirements for their course to receive an offer.  They also provide a lot of support to students in moving into higher education generally.  The Partners team at Newcastle University are coming into college on Wednesday 9th October to do a short talk and answer any questions on the top floor of the LRC at 12.15.  This will be a great opportunity to find out more. To check eligibility criteria and apply, please see the link below.: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/schools/partners/#whatispartners?

Degree Apprenticeships in Business Management - McDonald's McDonald's  are currently recruiting for Degree Apprenticeships in Business Management in various locations. Closing date is 31st January to start after completing A Level/BTEC courses next summer.  Entry requirements is 104 - 112 UCAS points. Starting Salary £16, 000.  Please follow the link if you are interested. https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_mcdonalds/external/gateway.do?functionName=viewFromLink&jobPostId=270715&localeCode=en-us

Degrees in Accounting Business and technology with built in paid work placements with PWC If you are interested in applying for finance, Business or technology based careers at university, Price Waterhouse Coopers, a large finance company have developed a degree programme with the opportunity to do paid work placements during your degree which will enhance your employment opportunities. If you take the Accounting degree through this scheme, they will give you support to work towards becoming a Chartered Accountant. Please follow this link for more information. https://www.pwc.co.uk/careers/school-jobs/jobs/flying-start-degrees.html You can register your interest on the link above and you have to apply for these programmes through UCAS.

Army Officer Scholarships I nterested in joining the Army as an officer? - The Army Officer Scholarship Scheme is now open for applications:   https://apply.army.mod.uk/how-to-join/entryoptions/officer-scholarship Officer Scholarship - British Army Jobs WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Anyone with a strong academic ability and leadership potential who is studying for A-Levels or equivalent at a school or college in the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, or at an Army secondary school overseas, can apply for a scholarship. apply.army.mod.uk The Scheme offers financial support when studying for A Levels, Scottish Highers or an equivalent qualification. Successful candidates will be awarded up to £3,000 in Academic Year 13 and a provisional award of a Standard Army Undergraduate Bursary worth £6,000 for a 3 year degree at any University. They will also secure a confirmed place at Royal Military Sandhurst when they have finished their education. If you would like to apply for...

Information Day at The College of Animal Welfare in Leeds If you are interested in working with animals in some capacity, there is a free information day at The College of Animal Welfare in Leeds on  Saturday 5th October,  please see following link:  https://www.careerswithanimals.co.uk/

Support for Students Applying for Nursing, Midwifery or Social Work at the University of Leeds Please see link for an event run by the University of Leeds to support students interested in applying for nursing, midwifery or social work:   https://www.healthsciences.leeds.ac.uk/events/y13-applying-to-healthcare-afternoon/ If interested,  you need to apply by 10th October.   The event is on 1st November.

Leeds Dentistry and Dental Hygiene Taster Day The University of Leeds is doing a Dentistry/Dental Hygiene taster day on Wednesday 18th December, note  you have to apply by 10th October.  This what they say about the day: For more details and to book, follow the link below:  https://www.healthsciences.leeds.ac.uk/events/dental-surgery-and-dental-hygiene-and-therapy-taster-day/ Do you want to know more about studying Dentistry? Do you want to find out what Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapists do in their day to day role? Our Year 12 Dental Taster Day will provide students with a range of activities and workshops that will give them an insight into studying these courses at university. Students can expect to meet academic colleagues and current students from  the School of Dentistry who will take them on a journey through the various professions they represent. Who is this event for? Any A-Level Year 12 with an interest in studying Dentistr...

Medicine Taster Day at Edgehill University Edge Hill University, a university that has recently started offering medicine as an undergraduate programme, has a medicine taster day on Thursday 21st November.  The programme for this day covers information that will be useful for applying to any medical school so it would be well worth considering going.   Please see link for details:  https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/studentrecruitment/files/2019/09/Medicine-Taster-Day-Programme.doc     Use this link to book:  https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/studentrecruitment/upcoming-subject-tasters/    You will need to scroll down to see where to apply, you will be applying as an individual and making your own way there as this is not a college trip.  Early booking is strongly recommended, as this is the sort of event that will get booked up very quickly.  

The First Step Towards a Professional Pilot Career! Pilot Careers Live is an event taking place in London for anyone interested in a rewarding career as a pilot. The event covers all aspects of aviation, including Air Traffic Control (ATC) and aerospace university degree courses. The Event takes place at London Heathrow Terminal 5 on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd November. For more information, and for discounted student tickets, see the link below: www.pilotcareernews.com/live/london Who should attend? Anyone interested in a career in aviation and aerospace, from aero engineering and flight deck positions to maintenance, airport operations, management, air traffic control or flight ops. Candidates with an ambition to be an airline or military pilot. Anyone interested in commercial helicopter flying operations.