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  We are delighted to share our brand new Apprenticeship video which was published earlier today! We would be delighted if you could kindly share this with your students as we hope it will showcase the world of apprenticeships and help students understand why they’re such fantastic routes into the workplace.   https://youtu.be/ocHab1ZNOjA   Applications are open until Sunday 13 th  February 2022 and details can be found here on our careers website.   https://anglianwatercareers.co.uk/search-and-apply/?discipline=Apprentices&orderBy=latest&perPage=20&page=1 or  https://awg.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/AW/job/Essex/Anglian-Water-Apprenticeships---Essex---Suffolk_R14755-1    

  The Volkswagen Group apprenticeship programme offers the opportunity to learn and earn through gaining a nationally recognized  qualification while working for one of the world’s leading automotive brands such as   Audi ,   SEAT ,   ŠKODA ,   Volkswagen ,   Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles ,   Volkswagen Group Paint and Body   or   TPS . There are a number of different apprenticeships available with the Volkswagen Group apprenticeship programme which include the Service Technician, Service Advisor, Parts Advisor, Paint Technician, Vehicle Body Repair Technician, Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) Technician and Parts Sales Executive roles. For most of the brands above, the minimum entry requirement to join the apprenticeship programme is GCSE (or equivalent) grades 9-4 (A-C) or equivalent in English, Maths and Science.  The minimum entry requirement for the Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) Technician role offered with the Volkswagen Group Paint and Body brand is GCSE (or equiv

  You're invited to  Unifrog's Skills & Enterprise Week 2022 !  Every year we run a week dedicated to helping students boost their employability skills and getting them ready for the workplace. From 31 January - 4 February, we'll be running a student competition, student skills development webinars, and webinars for teachers and careers advisors, all based around the  key skills that employers are looking for Skills development webinars Students will have the chance to hear from the experts in  live interactive webinars  on how to boost the key employability skills that employers look for in young people:   Staying positive     Communication  and  presenting    Problem-solving     Leadership     We had over  7,500 students  sign up to these webinars last year so encourage your students to sign up early so that they don't miss out!    Students can sign up for free here

  At Young Professionals, we ran a 'Your Child, Their Future' Event back in September 2021 and we had a staggering 3000+ parents and carers attend virtually from all over the UK. After such an incredible turnout and amazing feedback, we are now planning our second parent information evening in February 2022.  The job market for students leaving school or university can be difficult to navigate and now more than ever we need to help our young people by making them aware of all the opportunities available to them, as well as providing them with advice and tips on securing the very best opportunities when they enter the workplace.Therefore, we would like to extend our invitation to all parents and carers to attend our  ' Your Child, Their Future' Event   on Thursday 3rd February at 6pm - 7.30pm. We have leaders from some of the biggest employers in their industry including M&S, HSBC, PwC, Capgemini, Linklaters and more who will each come along to talk to you, as parent

  Are you  interested in pursuing a career in the Creative Industries?   The UK Visual Effects industry is booming and leading studios are actively looking for the next generation of young talent to get involved. Whether your students are interested in studying Film, TV, Art, VFX, Computer Animation, IT or even Data Science, there is a place in this industry that will suit them.  Rather than travelling the country to introduce VFX to your school or college, higher education provider Escape Studios is bringing this  FREE  VFX Virtual Roadshow , funded by ScreenSkills*, direct to your screen.                                                          book here

  Is your child in Years 10-13 and interested in business? Then join Deloitte apprenticeships parents’ insight webinar on  Tuesday 1st February at 6.30pm , to hear all about the range of apprenticeship opportunities Deloitte can offer in areas including  audit, consulting, financial, legal, and tax . Find out about how apprenticeship opportunities at Deloitte can kickstart your child's career Hear from experts at Deloitte on how your child can make their application stand out PLUS a Q and A session, giving you an opportunity to ask any questions If you want to support your child to forge a brilliant career with a business that is making an impact worldwide, register below: register  

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  BT offer apprenticeships in a wide range of career paths - apply today! Here at BT, we’re really excited to let you know our apprenticeships are now open for applications to join us in 2022. We’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who want to pitch in. People who want to go places in their career.  Join us as an apprentice and you’ll get hands-on experience in one of the world’s leading tech companies. Our apprentices don’t just make coffee; they learn skills and win awards. Maybe you’ll test the infrastructure behind the BT Sport App,  like Zain . Or work on automated processes to make them more efficient,  like Grace .  Whatever it is you want to do, we can help you do it. Our apprentices build brilliant careers. And they do amazing things along the way. Our Apprenticeships We offer apprenticeships from Level 2 through to Level 6, meaning we really have something for everything. Perhaps you want to get into Customer Service – great, we have an apprenticeship

  Back in November we hosted a   Masterclass   with experts from LinkedIn all about how young people can boost their professional profile and begin expanding their network.   Over 1000 students signed up for it and the feedback we've had was excellent. We've therefore decided to make it available on demand so that if your students didn't get the chance to attend at the time they don't miss out on all the useful tips and information.   The students who attended live rated the session on average 8.6/10 with over 95% saying they would attend a second one!   The  Masterclass  is about 50 minutes and contains valuable advice on: The LinkedIn professional mindset. Why a strong and active LinkedIn profile is a valuable asset. Building professional networks early. Why get established before the graduate rush? Interacting with startups and industry leaders. Why display all their career achievements in one profile? & more! To access the Masterclass for free                

  UPCOMING TALKS IN JANUARY   DATE SPEAKER INFO Tues 25 th  January 10-10:45am Tracey Cooper, Executive Producer, Riff Raff Films   For KS3-5/S1-6 Are you interested in learning about Animation Production? Get your questions ready for our broadcast with Tracey Cooper. Tracey will be sharing industry insights and also reflecting on her top life lessons.   Click  here  to register Tues 25 th  January 2-2:45pm Capt Polly Marsh & Maj Heather Sharp, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst   For KS3-5/S1-6   What are the characteristics of a good leader? Watch our broadcast with Captain Polly Marsh and Major Heather Sharp to learn how developing your leaderships skills can improve your confidence, resilience, and employability skills.   Click  here  to register Wed 26 th  January 10-10:45am Exclusive women in industry workshop with Mehreen Baig   For KS3-5/S1-6 Join Mehreen Baig, TV presenter, podcast host, writer, activist and ex-teacher, on navigating the working world as a woman. Mehreen wil