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A Career for the Climate

  A Career for the Climate: How to be the World's Early Warning System The world is changing fast, and those "once-in-a-lifetime" events we used to hear about are starting to feel like a weekly occurrence. If you are currently thinking about your next steps, it is natural to want a career that offers both stability and a way to make a real difference. To get a handle on how the world manages big changes, experts use two striking metaphors:  Black Swans  and  Grey Rhinos . The Two Animals in the Room Black Swans:  These represent the total surprises that change everything. For centuries, Europeans believed all swans were white, until 1697, when explorer Willem de Vlamingh spotted a black swan in Australia. Today, a "Black Swan" is any rare, high-impact event that is not predictable, whereas white swans are regular events that are predictable. Grey Rhinos:  These are different. A Grey Rhino is a massive, high-impact danger that is charging right at us. It’s c...

Work Experience Day in London

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  Young Professionals Summer Conference London Work Experience Day in London Saturday 18th July,  2pm - 6pm Hello, We are incredibly excited to invite you to the  Young Professionals Summer Conference in London at Friends House, based in Euston, London —our  biggest and most ambitious event to date . Taking place on Saturday, 18th July, 2pm - 6pm this is your chance to join us and meet some of the  most prestigious employers  in business, banking, finance, law, engineering, and technology, all in one place. As it’s taking place on the weekend, no school, college or university time will need to be missed, giving you the ultimate flexibility to attend! This event is designed for ambitious students who want to connect directly with top employers, gain  insider knowledge from industry leaders , and  set themselves up for career success . With a packed schedule of keynote speeches, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities, this is an  u...

Specsavers university scholarships

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  Become a Bright Star with Specsavers Thinking about a medical career? Take a look at this. Optometry is more than just glasses. It’s detecting and diagnosing abnormalities and diseases using the latest technology. It’s identifying problems with health – think high blood pressure and diabetes. It’s about changing and saving lives. Interested? If you are, you should see what we have on offer through our Bright Stars university scholarship. Our exclusive university scholarship offers future Optometry students the chance to receive £10,000 (or €10,000 in the Republic or Ireland) over four years, towards the cost of their university experience. It’s aimed at STEM students, with only 40 spots across the UK. It includes paid part-time work at one of our practices, with protected clinical time and mentorship from store colleagues. And that’s not all – you’ll join in a cohort, so you’ll have the support of your peers, plus there’ll be social events and community activities to get involved...