CAREERS, HE & EMPLOYABILITY

Armed Forces Army Officer Insight Day  If you are interested in joining the Army Officer training programme there is an opportunity to attend an insight day on Wednesday 7th April at Sandhurst.  Follow the link for more details:  https://army-officer-insight-day.limequery.com/822665?lang=e

Apprenticeships  Please see below a list of companies who are currently recruiting for Apprentices. Follow the links for more details and check the closing date in order to ensure you complete an application in time.  Channel 4  Channel 4 are coming to Leeds and are currently recruiting in a range of roles including Legal, Cyber Security, Corporate Relations, HR, Finance, Consumer Insight, 4creative, Social Media, Press and Digital for a September 2020 start.  Applications open 21st February.  Follow the link for more information and to register your interest.   https://careers.channel4.com/4talent/apprenticeships  Nestle, York  Recruiting for Finance, Supply Chain Management, and Food Manufacturing, Engineering and Chartered Management Degree Apprentices.  https://www.nestleacademy.co.uk/apprentices/  Government Economics Service Degree  Degree Apprentices will be based in London. Deadline to complete an application is 11th February 2020.  https://www.gov.uk/

UCAS & Student Finance (Year 13) UCAS The official deadline has now passed for applications to universities. If you have missed the deadline you may still be able to apply and will need to see your Progress Tutor to receive support with this.  Student Finance   The next stages of your application to university will involve applying to Student Finance. There will be a series of finance talks in college delivered to Year 13 students to help support you with this process. Please ensure you attend a talk to help you complete your finance application. Attendance will be monitored.  Monday 24th Feb H3 and H4 (above Westside Café) 12.15 – 12.45  Tuesday 3rd March H3 and H4 (above Westside Café) 12.15 – 12.45  Wednesday 11th March H3 and H4 (above Westside Café) 12.15 – 12.45  Thursday 19th March H3 and H4 (above Westside Café) 12.15 – 12.45  Friday 27th March H3 and H4 (above Westside Café) 12.15 – 12.45  Student Finance is available to apply for from February 2020. Fo

Royal Navy Scholarship  The Royal Navy offer a bursary to students studying A Levels who would like to go to university and study for an engineering degree before pursuing a career in the Royal Navy.  Bursaries will range from £1,500 to £4,000 depending on the programme you apply for.  For more details, follow this link: https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/careers/joining/funding-and-scholarships/engineer-bursaries

University and Apprenticeship Fair UK  University and Apprenticeship Fair are hosting an event at The University of Sheffield on 4th March where there will be a number of universities and apprenticeship providers to talk to in the exhibition. Students can also attend a campus tour of the university as well as attend a number of talks e.g. studying at a Russell Group University, Student Finance, Higher and Degree Apprenticeships etc.  If you would like to attend, please follow the link and make sure you show your Progress Tutor evidence of your booking in order to approve you attendance at college. https://www.ukuniversitysearch.com/fair-signup/university-of-sheffield-spring-2020

Dive into Digital with PWC Price Waterhouse Coopers, an international accounting and professional services company are running an insight day for Year 12 and Year 13 students who are studying Computer Science or Maths A level in Leeds about career opportunities, work experience opportunities and fully funded degrees in Digital Technology.  The event takes place on Monday 3rd Feb 4.30 -7pm.  Sign up using the link below:  https://www.utcleeds.co.uk/about/jobshop/pwc-dive-into-digital-event/

The University of Leeds Languages Residential  Linguastars at The University of Leeds offers a free residential to students interested in taking a language at university. The residential takes place from 30th June -1 st July.  If you are interested, please follow the link below:   https://artsoutreach.leeds.ac.uk/whats-on-offer/linguastars-residential/

UNIQ Summer School  UNIQ is a summer school programme available at the University of Oxford. They offer a 5 day residential programme to students free of charge.  Please check eligibility criteria as competition is tough to be accepted for this programme.  Closing Date is 27th January 2020.   https://www.uniq.ox.ac.uk/

Sutton Trust Summer Schools The Sutton Trust, an educational charity aimed at improving student opportunities, offer a number of university residential Summer Schools at one of a number of partner universities.  This is a great chance to explore what it’s like to be a student at university and learn more about your specialist subject. Competition is tough for places and there are set criteria to meet in order to be eligible.  The programme is completely free to participants.  Closing Date for applications is 3rd March 2020 https://summerschools.suttontrust.com/

NU Entry - Northumbria University Programme Northumbria University, based in Newcastle offer Year 12 students a supported entry programme which involves a number of activities and events to help students learn more about university life and students can gain 16 NU entry points (equivalent to 16 UCAS tariff points) when applying to Northumbria University.  For more details of the programme see the link below:  https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/study-at-northumbria/information-for-schools-and-colleges/ northumbria-university-supported-entry-scheme/

Spring Talks 2020 Begins! Last week saw the start of our Spring Talks 2020 programme, providing students with the opportunity to attend a range of talks aimed at supporting students after college. Year 12 students would benefit from attending talks on progressing to HE, finding an apprenticeship, student finance, taking a gap year, how volunteering can make you more employable, and more! Click here to sign up to talks:  https://bit.ly/2NKPQDf Or, click here to view the full programme:   https://bit.ly/2sH7tfL

Wakefield Apprenticeship Fair Wakefield Employment Hub are holding an Apprenticeship Fair at Pontefract Racecourse on Tuesday 4th February. Please see below for details: