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Apprenticeship Programmes at Babcock International Group

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  Engineering, Science and Business Apprenticeship Programmes at Babcock International Group – Open Now! Find out more Wouldn’t you like to work for the world you want to live in? Babcock is an international defence company operating in our focus countries of the UK, Australasia, Canada, France and South Africa. We provide a range of products and solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets.  Given the importance and global impact of the work we do, it’s vital our people are ready to thrive in an environment that’s as demanding as it is rewarding. We have a range of apprenticeships across different locations and if you have an interest in engineering and science or business and project management we could have a role to suit you. As a Babcock apprentice you will gain hands-on experience in the workplace while also undertaking a part time course with a training provider. As you progress through your career, further education opportunities may become avail

Apprenticeships with Ford

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     More details and register your interest here

update on Young Marine Biologist Summit

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  Please note to need to become a member of the YMB association to be able to register for this!

Young Marine Biologist Summit 2022

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  free online event register and more details The 6th MBA Young Marine Biologist Summit will focus on the theme of  Hidden Ocean  and is run in partnership with  Save Our Seas Foundation . This November, join fellow marine biology enthusiasts and professionals from around the world in a unique online gathering! This year's theme will be  'Hidden Ocean'  where we will be showcasing  microscopic marine life-forms  and the processes that underpin all life on our planet. Join us to find out the fascinating science behind these tiny organisms and the processes they are involved in,  meet the people who study them  and find out how you can get involved! The Marine Biological Association organises an annual summit as an opportunity for young people (Up to 18) with an interest in marine biological science to meet professional marine scientists and students for  inspiration  and  ideas , but also to share their own research and marine science activities. This year's annual Young

High Fliers Degree apprenticeships broadcast resources

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  This is an excellent resource package to go with the recent broadcast..please watch if you missed it! (link on resource page)                                                      Resources package Degree Apprenticeships – A Guide for Sixth-Formers Following last week’s special programme on  degree apprenticeships  for Year 12 & 13 students and their parents,the free  resources page  accompanying the programme is now available. T he resources page for the degree apprenticeship programme includes: •  the link to watch the full programme again, presented by Martin Birchall from  High Fliers Research  and Levi Jouval from the  BBC •  clips of the individual interviews with current degree apprentices, apprenticeship recruiters and Clare Marchant, Chief Executive of  UCAS •  copies of the slides from the presentations explaining ‘What is a degree apprenticeship?’, ‘Which degree apprenticeships are available?’, ‘University or a degree apprenticeship?’ and ‘Where to find out more inform

A reminder for our Year 10,Year 11 and Plume College students

  Please find below an email which is in regard to work experience opportunities which you may want to get involved with over the Half term. Please see below for information and details. It is from an organisation called Young Professionals and we post quite a lot of their events We have a number of fantastic online Work Experience opportunities coming up this October Half Term for your students to get involved with.   On   Monday 24th October   from 9am - 4pm we’re hosting a virtual Careers in Business, Accounting and Finance Work Experience day. We have Big 4 constituents PwC and KPMG as well as Grant Thornton, Mazars and CIMA joining us to run a variety of workshops and real-life case study activity sessions to give students a taste of professional life at each company.   Registration link here:   https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Business-Accounting-Finance-WEX   On   Tuesday 25th October   is our virtual Law Work Experience with Browne Jacobson from 9am - 4:30pm. If you're inte

Degree Apprenticeships--a must watch!!

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watch   A special live programme on degree apprenticeships for Sixth Form students, parents and careers & university admissions staff. Featuring recruiters and apprentices from Rolls-Royce, PwC, Dyson, Lloyds Banking Group, BDO, NHS, Eversheds Sutherland and the Royal Navy  A recording of yesterday’s special programme on  degree apprenticeships  is now available: Link for Degree Apprenticeships programme The 75-minute programme includes: •  an interview with Clare Marchant, Chief Executive of  UCAS , talking about how Sixth Form students can use UCAS to find out about degree apprenticeships •   four presentations explaining ‘What is a degree apprenticeship?’, ‘Which degree apprenticeships are available?’, ‘University or a degree apprenticeship?’ and ‘Where to find out more information on degree apprenticeships’ •   an employer showcase of 50 major UK employers who will be offering degree apprenticeship programmes in 2023 •  tips, advice and guidance from  Lloyds Banking Group  and 

Routes and roles in the digital industry

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Spotlight on Careers Episode 4 Digital support and business services:  Routes and roles in the digital industry with BCS We invite your students to  join us live or on-demand  as we shine a spotlight on the roles and routes into the  digital industry , from  digital marketing  to  cyber security. Available from  Thursday 20 October Find out more & register →   In our latest inspirational careers advisory episode, we’ll explore the breadth of roles available within our world today and discuss the future of  digital careers . By joining,  your students will: hear from new digital industry entrants, including a  Digital and Technology Solutions  degree apprentice and  Cyber Security Consultant  to hear first-hand what it is like working in a digital role explore through  an interactive challenge  the skills and knowledge needed in the industry find out more about the new  T-Level  and  HTQ qualifications  and  apprenticeship  pathways available register here

Engineering Work Experience during half term

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  We have such an exciting opportunity to share with you today! Are you thinking about pursuing a career in Engineering? Are you looking for work experience during half-term?   Fancy working on real world engineering problems like reducing city congestion, helping NASA land a rover on Mars, or creating software to help produce offshore wind energy? A career in Engineering with a billion-pound technology company, this event could get you there.  Make sure you don’t miss out on this amazing work experience day on Wednesday 26th October from 9am-5pm (virtually via Zoom). Huge employers will be joining us this half-term to tell you all about their career opportunities and give you some hands-on experience during interactive workshops.   We have some of the country’s TOP engineering firms joining us, to give you real insight into working on the frontline of modern engineering advances, including: the UK’s largest airline British Airways, FTSE 100 property developer Berkeley, Global defence

Episode 5 of the Parent Perspective Podcast out now!

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  Listen now The Parent Perspective Podcast episode 5 is now LIVE.   This week we're talking about the importance of supporting your child's emotional wellbeing and mental health as they navigate the world of careers and their next steps.    Rachel is joined by three fantastic speakers to explore the topic, touching on...   🔷 The importance of curiosity to help children to explore their options. 🔷 Dealing with disappointment - how to cope when things don’t go as planned. 🔷 Resilience as a tool for life. 🔷 Utilising friends and family as a support network to talk through personal challenges and find shared experiences.   ...and much more!   Available on all the usual channels