CAREERS, HE & EMPLOYABILITY

  Production Technician £18k - £22k Castleford Excellent opportunities have arisen to join the production and engineering team at one of the UK's leading manufacturers of touch screen kiosks providing kiosk hardware and bespoke software solutions for both public and private sector companies. They supply both private and public sector organisations self service solutions and each year have expanded their product range and customer base. Due to this continued growth they are now looking to recruit production technicians who will be involved in the manufacture of their complete product range of self-service electronic solutions. Technician Duties will include: · Assembling self-service touch screen kiosks and sub-assemblies to the highest standards. · Inspecting and testing against control parameters. · Recording details of products manufactured and components used. The roles would suit people with experience in or a keen interest in engineering, electronics and computers. Must posses...

  Data Scientist, Covance Leeds  Interested in a career in Data Science? Suitable applicants will receive training and will be paid to study for a degree in this area. You must be studying A level Maths and two other A level subjects, preferably Science or Computer Science. Click the link below for more information: https://careers.covance.com/global/en/job/58495/Apprenticeship-Data-Scientist? mode=job&iis=Indeed&iisn=Indeed.com&utm_source=indeed&utm_medium=jobfree

OpenReach Service Support Apprentice OpenReach run the UK's digital network. They have an apprenticeship programme running with vacancies in Leeds. Please see below for more information: https://bt.taleo.net/careersection/opapp/jobdetail.ftl?job=152164&tz=GMT%2B00%3A00&tzname=  OpenReach are also running a webinar series for students to find out more about their apprenticeship programme. Please see information below: Please see below dates and offerings, delivered via MS Teams, places will be limited so please email at  deskapprentices@openreach.co.uk  with your name, date and time of the session you would like to attend, the dead line for the 31 st  March session is 26 th  March (tomorrow)   31st March: •           10am till 11am •           1pm till 2pm 7th April: •           11am till 12pm • ...

  Apprentice Power Technician with BT BT are advertising for a Apprentice Power Technician in Leeds. Please note: this apprenticeship requires a full driving license.  The closing date is the 31st March. please see the link below for more information and to apply: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/-562559

  Laboratory Scientist Apprenticeship in Leeds Finning is the UK and Ireland distributor for the world-renowned Caterpillar products. They have a vacancy for a  Laboratory Scientist Apprenticeship in Leeds.  For more information follow the link below: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/1000010269

  Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship with MI5 MI5 are currently recruiting for A Level leavers to join them on a degree apprenticeship programme as a software Engineer in the location of London and Manchester.  If interested in applying, the deadline is 2nd November. Entry requirements include 3 A levels with two of these in a science, technology, engineering, or maths subject.  For more details please follow this link: https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers/opportunities/school-leavers?adhoc_referrer=20135191661283

Pharmacy Apprenticeship Pontefract A position has come up at Stuart Road Surgery in their Pharmacy as an Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant. For the right candidate, the position could lead to being trained as a Dispenser. Training is given by a company that Medichem use to come in and deliver the training. If you are interested in applying, please drop a C.V. into Medichem personally or email Mr Raj Dhand at raj@medichemonline.co.uk They are not looking for specific qualifications, its more about the person and having the skills to work in a team in a professional environment. If you are interested, do some research about this type of job and the skills required so that you can make your C.V. cover the types of things they will be looking for.  It is always good to give examples of when you have demonstrated the skills they are looking for, in for example your part time job.  Here is a useful link: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/pharmacy/roles-pharmacy/pharmacy-ass...

Year 12 Allied Health Professionals Webinar Webinars are now available for Year 12 students interested in Allied Health Professional Careers. In the link, it is Webinar number 2.  The session is being run from next Tuesday but there a number of sessions across May and June if you are unable to make the first one. Please see link below: https://iseethedifference.co.uk/join-us-for-our-free-webinar-series-careers-in-allied-health/

Apprenticeship Vacancies These are challenging times to look for vacancies at the moment, and some of you may be reconsidering your options, and/or taking temporary work until the apprenticeship opportunities start to come through again.  As always, if you need support with any applications, please contact your Progress Tutor. Please see below for vacancies with employers who are currently advertising which you may be interested in applying for: IT Support Degree Apprenticeship with Amazon: https://www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk/jobs/2507/amazon/it-support-degree-apprenticeship Digital Project Delivery Apprentice with Balfour Beatty, based in Hull: https://www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk/jobs/2438/balfour-beatty/digital-project-delivery-advanced-apprenticeship-east-yorkshire Network Engineer (field based) in Huddersfield with Virgin Media: https://www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk/jobs/2455/virgin-media/network-engineer-field-based-level-3-apprenti...

Cummins Recruiting Engineers and Lab Technicians Cummins Turbo Technologies in Huddersfield are recruiting for Electrical Engineers, Design Engineers, and Laboratory Technicians.  Follow the link for more info: https://recruitline.ckcareersonline.org.uk/job/cummins-2020-apprenticeships/

Degree Apprenticeship Opportunities with Nestle Nestle  are currently recruiting for Engineering, Finance and Chartered Management Higher and Degree Apprenticeships. Based in York, Nestle have now opened their recruitment for September 2020 start.  Follow the link for more details:  https://www.nestleacademy.co.uk/apprentices/higher-apprenticeships-l4-6/

The Sutton Trust run a series of programmes, including one called Pathways to Medicine.  For our area, this is run at the Hull York Medical School, see the following link:  https://www.hyms.ac.uk/about/information-for-schools/pathways-to-medicine If you look on the website, it says that you have to attend a school/college in certain local authority areas, I have spoken to someone from the scheme and they have told me that students from our college CAN still apply.    You must just be very aware that you need to be able to get to York or Hull Universities as sessions run at both and you must be able to get to placements around the Hull/York area, they do sometimes have placements in Selby or Goole though which could suit some of our students.  It is competitive and gets oversubscribed so, if you are interested and fit the criteria , apply asap!

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.  

Apprentice Dispensing Receptionist in Ferrybridge There is currently a vacancy for a Dispensing Apprentice. If you are interested in applying, all the details are on the NHS website  by following this link, and add the reference number into the search bar:  NHSJobs – Ref J180-A-19-304921 https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/search_vacancy/

Mechanical Plant Apprentice Vacancy in Knottingley If you are interested in an engineering role after leaving college, Ardagh Glass in Knottingley are currently advertising for a Mechanical Plant Apprentice. Closing date is 13th June.  Please link below to apply. https://drive.google.com/file/d/18yb1p5kta78UZV0Y1Y2mLQFwLYzupLui/view?usp=sharing

Exciting Opportunity for a Year 12 Summer Internship with the University of Hull Please see below for a summer internship opportunity from the University of Hull:     Summer Internships @ Hull: The Department of Physics & Mathematics at the University of Hull is seeking to appoint two Year 12 summer students, to join one of its internationally-recognised research teams for 5 weeks in July-August 2019.  Opportunities exist within the E.A. Milne Centre for Astrophysics and the George W. Gray Centre for Advanced Materials, including data mining astronomical datasets and simulations, nano materials, and laser physics.   The Department is passionate about breaking down barriers across gender, race, and socio-economics, and are seeking students passionate about undertaking an intensive research experience with some of the top scientists in the world.  Your grades or experience should not be seen as an impediment; we are looking for excite...

National College for High Speed Rail Open Day - 23rd May The National College for High Speed Rail is one of only a handful of specialist colleges in the country. NCHSR offer a small number of specialist courses linking to the rail industry, and a range of apprenticeships. On the 23rd May NCHSR are offering Year 12 & 13 students an opportunity to visit for an open day. Thursday 23rd May 2019 10am to 2:30pm   NCHSR Doncaster Campus: Carolina Way Doncaster DN4 5PN   To book, or for more details, see link below: www.learnbydesign.co.uk/nchsr-taster-sessions    

Interested in Medicine - Work Experience Opportunity and Summer School (Year 12 only) Please see below opportunities from the Uni of Leeds.  Please note the application dates.  These will be for students who fulfil certain criteria, especially the work experience placement, but it may be worth applying anyway. The link below takes you to the application page. https://www.wanttobeadoctor.co.uk/copy-of-contact-us If you haven't managed to get work experience in a hospital or a GP surgery, please remember not to worry.  As per your medicine sessions, the medical schools really value ongoing voluntary work/work experience in a carehome or similar, anywhere that you can display good communication, commitment, teamwork etc.  Please make an appointment to come and see Emma Chappell-Davies if you want to discuss further. Three day GP placement work experience – limited places Apply at https://www.wanttobeadoctor.co.uk/copy-of-contact-us ...