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DfE guides for Results Day The Department for Education has developed two post-16 ‘choices’  resources , a route comparison grid showing routes available after GCSEs and a 2 minute animation film. These resources simplify the options available to young people after GCSEs. 18+ Choices resources will also be available soon.

  July Parents' & Carers' Pack The July Parents' and Carers' Pack is now available. This month we cover preparing for results day, boosting employability skills, the apprentice perspective during lockdown, Microsoft's new digital skills courses, a parent's take on apprenticeships and much more. Please  download  here .

The Big Bang Digital Event     Big Bang Digital 2020 – science, engineering & Covid-19 ,  the free online event for young people aged 11+ on  Tuesday 14 July . Hosted by TV  & Radio Science Presenter, Podcaster & YouTuber  Greg Foot  students can take part in: Short, inspiring sessions looking at all aspects of STEM in a pandemic Live polling, Q&A sessions with real life engineers and scientists Big Bang Explore with activities to do during the day and a chance to win prizes Meeting NHS frontline staff and asking the experts coronavirus questions Big Bang Digital can be included as part of home learning or streamed in-school and is a secure environment with safeguarding measures in place. It’s the perfect way for young people to celebrate the amazing work of scientists and engineers in the pandemic, see STEM careers in action and discover how what they learn at school is used in real life. The incredible line-up: Hear from people design...

Standard Chartered is a leading international bank focused on helping people and companies prosper across Asia, Africa and the Middle East.   Our new Cyber Security Apprenticeship gives passionate students an opportunity to gain insight into the dynamic and cutting-edge technologies of Information Security, leading to a Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist Apprenticeship qualification. The two-year program, based in our London Global Headquarters, will offer you up to four rotations within our cyber team with support from a mentor throughout.  You will combine on-the-job learning with academic development – all while earning a salary of £18,000 a year.   We are looking for candidates with a passion and curiosity for technology and a desire to learn with the following:   Broad understanding of cyber security Good communication skills with both a technical and non-technical audience Planning and organisational skills Attention to detail with problem solving skills Forwa...

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