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  check the site out For those of you who haven't taken a look yet there's loads to explore like upcoming open days with: University of Leicester  - 2nd July University of East Anglia (UEA)  - 2nd July New College of the Humanities  - 9th July University of Law  - Various dates University of Portsmouth  - Various dates It's quick and easy to book so if you're looking  at different  university options then why not check out one  of our partners?   For those of you after some content to get stuck  into,  we've got a few Subject Spotlights now including  Economics,  Law, Politics, Philosophy & Economics and even  Canine Therapy!   To jump in and take a look around use the button below. Learn more There's more?   📊 You can also check out a variety of different  universities  from all over the UK, discover various statistics  about them  and gather all the information you could possibly  need when  making your decision on where to study next.   🤔 There's a

  Siemens are inviting you    Get your applications in today!      A reminder about  upcoming Virtual Work Experience with   Siemens Energy! Springpod and Siemens have partnered up to bring you a fantastic programme that’ll provide you with valuable insight into preparing for the world of work and working with Siemens.   This Virtual Work Experience programme is the perfect way to find out all about working with Siemens, including the employability skills you will need to do so.   For the greatest chance of getting onto the programme you should get your application in as soon as possible because we often have to operate on a first come first served basis if places fill up.   APPLY HERE Do you know about Siemens Energy?   Siemens Energy strive to empower their customers to meet the growing global demand for energy while transitioning to a more sustainable world.   ✅ Currently, they're reducing carbon emissions of existing assets and developing technologies that transform power gener

  Are your year 11-13 students interested in a career in Logistics and Transport? If so, this virtual work experience opportunity with Novus is ideal for them. Apply by 3rd August 2022. Who Can Apply? If you are a student in year 11, 12 or 13 you are invited to apply for the Novus Summer School programme which consists of 5 live webinars. About The Logistics Course This online logistics course runs from 8th August to 19th August 2022. The online course can be completed at your own pace to gain a certificate of completion. Logistics is vital to global trading, with over seven million people employed in making, selling and moving the goods as diverse as food, clothes, technology, and vaccines. You might be familiar with “logistics” as lorries on the motorway, or warehouses alongside motorways. The various job roles that are responsible for transport and storage within logistics include planners, buyers and customer service representatives. What Will You Learn? The Chartered Institute of

  Next Tuesday 5th July, 6.30pm-7.30pm Lloyds Banking Group will be hosting their first Careers Live session to help students 12-18 explore a different career path every month, what's involved, what skills you need and to talk to people in that industry, doing those jobs. Every first Tuesday of every month a new career to explore! Up first Lloyds colleagues  Mahari Hay  and Cat Perkins will be exploring careers in Cyber Security, a fast growing sector, badly needing more female representation and not necessarily demanding GCSE or A levels in Computing. It's an event for parents and students alike. Book a free space through this link: more details and book here

  On   Tuesday 26th July   from   1:00pm - 4:00pm   we’re going to be hosting a virtual ‘Do you want to be an Engineer’ event with FTSE-250 company Spectris.   Employing approximately 9,000 people located in more than 30 countries,   Spectris   harnesses the power of precision measurement to equip their customers to make the world cleaner, healthier and more productive. They provide global customers with specialist insight through their high-tech instruments and test equipment, augmented by the power of software. The day will consist of a variety of interactive presentations, going into depth on the different careers in engineering with some fun quizzes and activities. The following day on   Wednesday 27th July   from   10:00am - 3:00pm   there is the opportunity for an in-person work experience to explore a career in   science   with Malvern Panalytical; a subsidiary company of Spectris, at their headquarters in Malvern. They have a really fun day planned as you’ll be getting to exper

  A Jaguar Land Rover retailer apprenticeship is a perfect opportunity to work for a highly prestigious car brand whilst gaining valuable skills, knowledge and experience in the automotive industry.  The apprenticeship programme is currently looking for apprentices all across the UK to become part of the team. All apprentices will be employed full time in a local retailer. Apprentices will also receive a combination of on the job and off the job training. On the job training will include having an experienced mentor who will provide help and support with work completed in the retailer. With off the job training, apprentices will have both face to face classroom-based training in one of our state-of-the-art training academies and online training through virtual classrooms. The Jaguar Land Rover apprenticeship offers both technical and commercial roles: Service Technician apprentice  – 3 year technical programme Customer Service Advisor apprentice  – 1 year commercial programme Parts Adv

                                                                    book here What to expect Hear from guest speakers from a variety of creative companies, including: Amy Backwell,  Industrial Light and Magic Luke Johnson,  Creative Assembly Sapphire Taylor,  Framestore Viktor Pecsi,  Dimension Studio Maria Robertson,  Factory 42 Marcia Deakin,  NextGen Skills Academy Phil Attfield,  NextGen Skills Academy They'll share their own stories of breaking into the world of work, offering insights that helped them secure their first job. Find out more What are the benefits of attending? Impress employers by listing this Virtual Work Experience on their LinkedIn profiles.  Learn essential skills and knowledge to thrive in the workplace.   Full participation will be awarded with a digital badge to share on their LinkedIn.  Make industry connections with guest speakers and start building professional networks in the creative industries. 

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  Parents can be limited by their knowledge and networks, which is why careers advisers in schools and colleges are important, says  David Morgan Your article on parents feeling overwhelmed captures the difficulties as young people explore diverse careers ( ‘How is that a real job?’ Parents struggle to keep up with children’s career options, 19 May ). A century ago, the most common work included domestic service, mining and textiles. Roles such as UX designer would have been unimaginable, and we won’t recognise many of the roles in 100 years’ time. Parents are a huge influence on young people’s choices, but can be limited by their knowledge and networks – and not just in relation to these new careers. When my son wanted to pursue an apprenticeship in construction, I didn’t have any experience in the sector to share. Similarly, parents with no experience of university can find it difficult to offer advice and support if their child is hoping to follow an academic route. That’s why caree