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  The Parent Perspective Podcast episode 9 - the final episode in the series -  is now LIVE!   In the final episode of this series we’re talking about the green agenda and how apprenticeships – particularly in the trade and engineering sectors – can help us hit our targets and live a little more sustainably.   Rachel's  guest this week is Santina Bunting, a Level 3  Civil Engineering apprentice  in the Geotechnics team at ARUP   Santina discusses her journey into an  apprenticeship at 16 , what it was like to leave school at a young age and go to work whilst her friends were in sixth form,  how she found the apprenticeship  with support from her Mum, what the  benefits  have been and what her  advice to others  would be. Santina also discusses her future plans to progress into a  degree apprenticeship in engineering  and what it’s been like as a young woman in the sector.   Tune in  now on all...

The Parent Perspective Podcast episode 4 is now LIVE.   This week we're talking about a crucial stage in your child's journey -  considering the options ! Not every child has a rock solid plan for their future and it can be daunting to make big decisions at this point of life. Our brilliant guests, Influencer and Co-founder of Bambuu Brush Tommie Eaton and his mum, Director of Sporting Futures Training Jill Eaton, discuss what that time was like for them, the importance of keeping options open, and never trying to predict the opportunities that might arise...   Available on all the usual channels, or by hitting the button below! Listen now  

  The Parent Perspective Podcast episode 3 is now LIVE.   Money! It's a critical part of any decision around next steps and future decisions.   Whether your child is looking to stay at school or college or pursue an apprenticeship, T Level, traineeship, work experience or university, you need to know the costs involved, the funding that might be available and whether a wage could possibly be earned.   So, where to start?   Have a listen to episode 3 of The Parent Perspective Podcast where our host, Rachel Burden meets with Alison Dunn, CEO of The Citizens Advice Bureau Gateshead, Sam Sykes, digital learning manager at UCAS and Anna Morrison CBE, director of Amazing Apprenticeships.   Available on all the usual channels, or by hitting the button below! Listen now

Click here to read the magazine   The   latest issue of Careermag for Parents is here to help parents, carers and guardians to support their young people along the way!  This issue sponsored by NOCN and supported by PiXL, Get the Jump and many more covers lots of tips for post 16 and 18 options, the UCAS application key dates, talking careers with your children and much more!

  Google apprenticeships parents insight webinar When?  Wednesday 9th March at 6.30pm Is your child in Years 10-13? Join us on 9th March to find out all about apprenticeship opportunities at Google, including Software Engineering, Digital Marketing and Information Communication Technician. Find out about Google apprenticeship opportunities for your child Hear from current apprentices Get CV tips and tricks PLUS a Q and A session, where you'll be able to ask questions directly to Google's recruitment team Register now

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  In the third episode of the Parent Perspective Podcast series we look at ways in which parents can be supporting and advising their children about the variety and range of careers.  Lucy Hunte, National Programme Manager for Health Education England, joins us to discuss how and where parents can make a start in advising their child. Lucy also looks more widely at the opportunities available within different sectors and employers, as well as the different pathways to access them.    We are also joined by two inspiring apprentices, one current and one former, to talk about their experiences in taking next steps and the ways their parents supported them. Haider Ali is an apprentice at Rolls Royce and Kathryn Monkcom used her apprenticeship to build skills to start her own business – where she is now a careers coach. You can listen to episode 3 and subscribe to the full series by  clicking here

You can listen to episode 2 and subscribe to the full series by  clicking here   listen In the second episode of the Parent Perspective Podcast series we look at the  experiences of young people  and ways in which they can  stand out when applying for competitive schemes . We hear from a  young graduate  and an  apprentice  about their respective career journeys, what paths they took, why they made that choice, and how their parents supported them to pursue their chosen careers.  We also hear from  Mark Smith, Resourcing Specialist – Early Careers, at the BBC , who shares his  hints and tips  for young people  applying for competitive schemes  and his insights on careers opportunities at the moment. 

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  October Parents' & Carers' Pack   October issue  includes :- we look at the differences between T Levels, traineeships and apprenticeships, dyslexia support, the BAME Awards 2020, apprenticeships in engineering, Top 100 Employers, Life as a mature apprentice with the NHS and much more.