CAREERS, HE & EMPLOYABILITY

What does the BrightStart Higher Apprenticeship Scheme involve? BrightStart Apprentices shape their careers, as well as gain on-the-job experience. You’ll do the same work as colleagues and be treated with the same respect from day one, in a permanent job. But you’ll also get extra time and support to help you progress your professional education and complete the Apprenticeship. There are six business areas you can choose from: Audit & Assurance, Consulting, Financial Advisory, Internal Client Services, Risk Advisory and Tax Consulting.  Whichever one you join, you’ll get to work with a rich variety of clients across a range of different sectors and industries, and develop a powerful mix of business advisory and consultancy skills, as well as finance and general professional abilities, that will stand you in good stead as your career unfolds. https://www2.deloitte.com/uk/en/pages/careers/articles/brightstart-business-apprenticeship-scheme.html

Do you have an interest in business and finance or technology? We have two exciting programmes for you to find out more about us and discover where your interests lie. If you’re interested in business or technology, then one of PwC's paid work experience programmes could be for you. Spend an action-packed week in a PwC office during your summer holiday – meeting PwC staff, experience the work PwC do and making new friends. You’ll see how PwC support household brands, governments, charities and global companies with everything from planning for the future, to how they can make best use of their technology and meet the challenges of a changing world of business. Plus, you’ll get advice and coaching from our recruitment team. If it goes well, you’ll have the opportunity to: secure a full-time job with  when you leave college; explore their Flying Start degree programme; or join one of their undergraduate work experience programmes if you decide university is for you. Oppor...

There is a really exciting opportunity come up for college leavers to train in Retail Management with Marks and Spencer’s starting September 2018.   The location of these roles are nationwide so you should be prepared to be flexible. These opportunities will give you management experience working in a fast based business environment.  Salaries start at £18 000pa. Closing date is 2 nd January. Please follow the link below for more details: http://careers.marksandspencer.com/school-leavers

Eversheds offer Legal Apprenticeships with training through BPP based in Leeds. They are currently recruiting for A Level/BTECYear 13 students. Please see the link below on how to apply and the entry requirements.  The deadline is 10 th December.     http://www.eversheds-sutherland.com/global/en/where/europe/uk/overview/careers/legal-apprenticeship.page

If you are interested in completing work experience with Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), you can find further details and the application form on the website now.   Closing date is Thursday 14 th December. Click here for Leeds Bradford Airport Work Experience They are offering 5 x 1 week placements to students 15-18 years old.  Please ensure you read the key links on the website as they offer key guidance in completing your application (including what to include in the cover letter).  Working areas will be (under 18 is an observational role only): · Administration · Air Traffic Control · Airside Operations · Car Parks · Commercial · E-Commerce & Digital · Engineering · Finance · Passenger Services · Rescue and Fire Fighting Service · Yorkshire Premier Lounge Students are responsible for following the application process as per the LBA instructions and sending their fully completed application form and covering letter before the deadline. ...

GCHQ are now recruiting for Degree Level Apprenticeships in Cyber Security in a number of locations, with the nearest being Harrogate.  If you are interested in applying please follow the link below.  The closing date for applications is 20 th November. https://recruitmentservices.applicationtrack.com/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-3/brand-2/xf-bd8ab30ccf84/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/6/opp/1257-CyberFirst-Degree-Level-Apprenticeship-Ref-1257/en-GB

Interested in an Apprenticeship after Year 13? KPMG are currently recruiting for: IT Degree Apprenticeships and you will be studying:   BSc degree in Digital and Technology Solutions with the training provider, BPP University in the Leeds Area.  A ccountancy, Insurance and Pensions Apprenticeships. Please follow the link for details of how to apply, and the entry requirements: https://successatschool.org/jobscourses/16?empUniId=481&searchStr