CAREERS, HE & EMPLOYABILITY

Virtual Higher Education Week - Go Higher West Yorkshire Go Higher West Yorkshire  are running a virtual Higher Education Week from 13th - 17th July 2020.   Who is the HE week aimed at? Aimed at Year 12 and 13 students, Some content may also be useful for parents/carers & education/carers practitioners. What will it involve? Full details see link  https://www.gohigherwestyorks.ac.uk/he-week/ Live events - checkout the programme below HE Fair - learn more about your HE opportunities in West Yorkshire Media Lounge - videos (HE Show Case, courses etc) Question and Answers - ask the Chatbot your question and we will answer throughout the week on our questions and answers page Social Media Promo Campaign... and more (new content coming in)

Trainee Legal Secretary Vacancy in Wakefield A position has come up for a legal secretary for BBT Law in Wakefield. The main duties include: Answering phone and taking accurate messages, opening and closing legal files, filing, copying, audio and copy typing, welcoming clients to office.  General administration duties.    Students will need to have a willingness to learn and be able to work on their own initiative once trained, be presentable and have a good telephone manner and be reliable with good timekeeping.   This is an internally trained position with assessments which they will need to complete, full time, permanent.   There will be career progression for the right candidate.   The candidate must have GCSE English and preferably Maths qualifications and be able to type.    If you are interested, you will need to apply with a C.V. to   janeteke@bbtlaw.co.uk   or in the post to the office - BBT Law, 4 West Parade, Wakefield WF...

Degree Apprenticeship Opportunity in Wakefield We have been informed about a position for a year 13 leaver for a degree apprenticeship which has come up with Arcadis, offices based in Wakefield.  They are looking to recruit for someone to work in their Technical Land Surveyors department and will be likely completing a qualification in Geospatial Surveying and Mapping. Entry requirements are BBB at A Level or DDD at BTEC and GCSE - Maths at a 6/B.  If you fall slightly short of this entry requirement, it can still be a good idea to apply as you may still be successful depending on the number of applications and competition. We don't have very many details at the moment.  If you can be looking at the company website it will help you to get some background:  https://www.arcadis.com/en/global/ Here is some information about the job role. If you look at the skills required for the job, please make sure you cover these areas in your C.V, giving evidence of how you have de...

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...

Choosing a Course & University Webinar The University of Nottingham are providing a live and interactive event for sixth formers, which explores the process of choosing a course and university. William Hollis from Nottingham's Schools and Colleges Liaison team will offer a university perspective on the factors to consider when making this crucial decision.  Details are available using the link below: July 3 @ 13:00 - 14:00  HE Guidance: Choosing A Course & University with Nottingham (KS5)  Find out more »

IT Apprenticeship Vacancy Castleford Academy are looking to recruit an IT Apprentice.  This looks like a good opportunity for a student wishing to start their career in a technical role in IT. Please check you email for information about this vacancy, including what they they are looking for and how to apply. Application forms can be downloaded from the website. Completed applications should be addressed to Mr George Panayiotou, Headteacher at the school address or via email to recruitment@castlefordacademy.com.  For further information on the school, the role and how to apply please visit www.castlefordacademy.com or email Miss Ellis Betteridge at ebetteridge@castlefordacademy.com.

UK University and Apprenticeship (Virtual) Fair UK University Search run a university fair every year and this year, like so many other events, it has become a virtual event. These events are useful for you to get an overview of a range of higher education providers. There will be approximately 80 different universities and colleges with 10 webinars on a variety of topics. If you are interested in attending, please follow the link below: We've got an incredible line-up of online events and resources for you next month, including a  spectacular Virtual Fair  with over 80 universities and colleges, and more of our  weekly Webinar Wednesdays  with experts from across the UK.