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  Hello.  Whether your pupils want to be Instagrammers, accountants, lawyers or entrepreneurs, business is at the heart of some of the most exciting careers, but knowing where to start is hard. Don't worry,  The Business School at the University of Law  have an exciting game to help them see where their strengths lie and where they will excel. It will allow you to open up the conversation and explore their aspirations with them. Let them try the business game now and see how they get on. More than  350,000  people just like your pupils have found business is right for them and are currently studying business courses in the UK. That many people can't be wrong. The game will help your pupils understand themselves, understand the options available and if they are interested provide simple steps to continue the conversation and talk to the experts on business with the Business School at the University of Law. PLAY THE GAME NOW. Win an i...

National Grid, one of the world’s largest energy companies, will be offering Y12/13 students a one week of simulated virtual work experience through our Connectr platform. The work experience provides amazing insights into the energy sector, an industry that is required to fill 400,000 roles by 2050 to help the UK reach its Net Zero target!  What will students get from the programme?  Online blended learning approach for students to take up a 5-day interactive challenge and digital project. The blended approach is combined with live sessions with static learning content including quizzes, videos, live Q&A, challenges, problem-solving project.  Students will develop key workplace skills such as presentational skills, project management and employability skills from communication, leadership and creativity and problem-solving. Students will be offered the chance to network with digital mentors (mix of mentors from National Grid & HMJV to find out more abou...

  Here to help you get started in your career We all know navigating your early career can be daunting and Pearson Business School’s FREE Employability Guide is packed with top tips and tricks to help you get started.  Download the guide Get career savvy Leaving school is an exciting time, you start thinking about your next steps, finding work experience, the right university and a part-time job but there’s a lot to consider and it can get overwhelming at times.  This Employability Guide is here to help by equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed to enter the job market with confidence. From top tips to create a knockout CV to advice on mastering future interviews, please share this email with your students so they can download their free guide now and kickstart their careers! 

  Are you ready to kick-start your career in banking and finance? At The London Institute of Banking & Finance, we’re ready to help you unlock a world of opportunity in a fast-paced and dynamic industry. Join us on 2 July for our on-campus  Undergraduate Open Day . Get a taste of student life and learn more about our degree programmes, student support and career paths. There’s lots to do around our campus so why not take in the London sights and make it a fun day out?   What can you expect from our open day? ✏️ Learn more about the career paths for your chosen degree with our Employability and Career Panel, including past and present students and our careers team. 📚 Chat with student ambassadors to discover what life at LIBF is like. 🎓 Get an in-depth look at our specialist degree programmes with our Higher Education Programmes Team, our Library Team and our Student Support Officers. 📍 Explore the city of London and the heart of the financial district with a guided...

  The conference will give students insight into what a legal career entails and will provide the building blocks needed to be successful in their application to university. Held via Zoom Meeting, topics that will be covered include, CV building, personal statement writing, the LNAT entrance exam and university interviews. For more information -  https://lawmentor.org.uk/get-into-law/

note: cost involved CHOOSING A CAREER CAN BE TOUGH CareerDays.co.uk is for any student aged 14-17 who wants to experience different careers or gain work experience in their chosen field. From medicine, law, performing arts, psychology, business or becoming a vet, we have a 1-day online event for you, designed to give you an insight into life in your chosen field. You'll spend half of the day with experts in the field, gaining first hand knowledge of what life is really like in that career through a live online session with hundreds of other students from all over the world. Your tutors will give you an insight into life as a student, guide you through the application process and teach you how to secure a place to study at university. After a break for lunch, you will spend the second part of the day gaining some work experience which will see you in good stead should you choose to pursue this career in the future. You will also be given the opportunity to ask the tutors any questio...

  The Festival of Apprenticeships is a careers roadshow exhibition that will go across the country promoting apprenticeships! This year's festival takes place in  London ,  Manchester  and  Birmingham. London - Thursday 30th June at the KIA Oval Book Now Manchester - Monday 4th July at MMU Business School Book Now Birmingham - Friday 8th July at Millennium Point Book Now Top employers and learning providers will be showcasing their talent and opportunities to future apprentices. We are reaching out to schools and colleges to come along and attend the event with their pupils so they can find out more about apprenticeships by meeting employers, meeting existing apprentices and learn how to go about applying for apprenticeships.  The events will run from  10am till 3pm and you can attend in the morning or in the afternoon.  The event is aimed at pupils from Year 10 and above, with a strong focus on 16+ and 18+ career opportunities. The event wil...

  An interactive virtual careers fair where young people from across the UK can find out more about preparing for life after school. Date and time Mon, 4 Jul 2022, About this event REGISTER Aimed at 14–19-year-olds, our large, interactive,  virtual reality careers fair will include content  which answers the following questions: • What opportunities are open to young people  after they leave school or college – could it be  university? An apprenticeship? Employment?  Graduate training? • What skills, such as employability skills, will  young people need to develop and how can they  demonstrate these within applications, CVs, interviews,  professional environments etc? • What support can young people draw on to  ensure  they are making an informed decision about  their future? S et in our online exhibition hall,  25-30 exhibitors  from across the UK will showcase  how they can support young people  and highli...

  We are asking pupils due to leave school this year to ‘think ahead’ and get their career plans in place now, to start an apprenticeship with JTL this September.  JTL is a leading national independent training provider, with over 25 years’ experience of successfully delivering electrical and plumbing & heating apprenticeships to the building services engineering sector. As places at JTL training centres and partner colleges are in high demand for this September, we are advising pupils to think ahead and start looking for a potential apprenticeship employer now before leaving school, and to get their application in to us early using our online application system.  A JTL apprenticeship can be started at 16 (once individuals have a National Insurance number) and completed within 4 years. Our programmes are suitable for those who are practically minded and who want to start earning a wage straight away. There is plenty of demand for new talent in the sector with excellen...

  National University Week  is taking place from 23-27 May and is aimed at students considering University as their next step, but are unsure of how to choose the right course and the right place to study. There are some fantastic sessions lined up over the week from  UCAS, Prospects and The Student Room  giving application advice, plus great sessions with  Nottingham Trent University, College of Fashion & Design, and the University of Liverpoo l to name a few, all delivering live session with Q&A to answer those burning questions on anything to do with University life.       see all events

  2022 Step In, Step Up - An Insight Into Technology July (London) At Morgan Stanley, we strive to build an organization that is diverse in experience and background, reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. One way we demonstrate this commitment is through our Step In, Step Up Programme which is an integral part of our recruiting efforts. The Step In, Step Up programme is an introductory one-day programme designed for Year 12/13 students who are female and/or identify as female. The day will give an oversight into the different technology programmes Morgan Stanley offers, as well as giving participants the opportunity to partake in interactive challenges, panel sessions and career workshops. Programme date: 29th July 2022 Deadline for applications: 12th June 2022 To apply for Technology Step In, Step Up please register for this event and upload a cover letter explaining why you are interested in technology and why you would like to attend the programme Register

    First Intuition’s online Accountancy Academy programme is taking place in July 2022 for GCSE and A-Level students interested in learning more about a career in accountancy and finance. The Accountancy Academy is made up of  five weekly webinars from 4.30pm – 6pm starting on 5 th  July  and will give young adults considering a career in accountancy and finance the chance to find out more about the options, to hear from local employers, get CV and interview advice, and to refine their career decisions. The sess ions are all free and students can attend as many or as few as they wish.   registration link below for  students who could be interested in attending, particularly those studying maths, business studies, or economics. https://www.firstintuition.co.uk/fihub/accountancy-academy-online-for-2022/ The sessions: ·         5 th  July - Introduction to accountancy and routes to get started ·   ...

  Please follow link for details of March McLennan Guy Carpenter 's apprenticeships availabl e in Witham - they are global  risk and reinsurance specialists.                                                                                   apply here

  Are you interested in a career in law and receiving £2500 a year whilst at university? Would you like to receive paid work experience? Here at CMS, we believe that a career in law should be accessible to all. As the 6th largest law firm in the world, with 9 offices in the UK and 80 offices globally, we are delighted to be launching two programmes to support your future career; CMS Law Scholarships and CMS Connect (formerly PRIME). 1. CMS Law Scholarships Since 2012, we’ve helped some of the brightest and most creative legal minds launch their career and you could be next! Our scholarships are for students committed to pursuing university and from backgrounds which research shows are less likely to achieve a place at a prestigious university. Across the UK, 10 successful applicants will benefit from: · Financial support (£2500 per year) during their university studies · Mentoring during their UCAS applications · Paid work experience during their first year of University Eligibilit...

  Join Lloyds for a week of virtual workshops and networking, delving into the company and the insurance industry.   You will experience the working environment of a global business through a week of virtual workshops and networking, and gain an insight into career opportunities within Lloyd’s   You don't have much longer to apply! So do so below ⬇️ Apply now

    University Experience Hub!  If you're planning on going to university then checking it out is a must. Great little site!