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  Exams are coming… don’t panic! If you’re sitting your GCSEs or A-levels this year, the Easter holidays isn’t just a chance for a well-deserved break… it also means revision time is here! We’ve come to the rescue with 4 top tips to help you revise . And what if we told you that studying for your exams can also help you develop the skills employers are looking for? more details

   KPMG Virtual Work Experience Day! Thursday 4th April 2024, from 10am - 4pm - Apply Now!  Are you interested in kick-starting your career and gaining work-experience with a world-renowned professional services firm? If so, you do not want to miss this opportunity!  Did you know that KPMG is one of the largest professional services companies in the world? With over 227,000 employees across 146 countries, their work spans five major areas of Finance and Personal Services. They Audit some of the UK’s biggest companies and their people in Consulting, Deal Advisory, Tax, Law, and Technology. With clients from the smallest of start-ups to international mega corporations across every industry imaginable. One of the ‘Big 4’, KPMG are one of the places to be when working in the world of business and accounting!  KPMG are hosting a work-experience day on  Thursday 4th April from 10am – 4pm  in the Easter Holidays and we would love for you to attend. During the...

  Looking for a way to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world careers? Introducing  Make the Future Yours!  – the informative and impartial careers magazine, designed to equip your students with the knowledge and skills they need to make informed decisions about their future. The magazine is published six times a year and is delivered straight to your inbox. What's more, it's  completely free of charge ! Find out more about Make the Future Yours! Packed with articles, interviews and expert advice, Make the Future Yours! gives young people a chance to: Discover the vast possibilities that lie ahead , from apprenticeships and higher education to part-time study opportunities. Explore diverse career paths  and gain insights from real-world experiences through in-depth articles and case studies. Navigate the changing landscap e with articles on emerging trends and future-oriented topics to keep your students informed and adaptable. Get practic...

 

  KPMG Virtual Work Experience Day! Thursday 4th April 2024, from 10am - 4pm - Apply Now! We are delighted to announce that applications for KPMG's Virtual Work Experience Day Programme are now open! This virtual work experience will take place during the Easter Holidays on Thursday 4th April from 10am - 4pm, and will be a fantastic opportunity for your students to pick up some incredible experience at a Big 4 Accounting Firm! Are you interested in kick-starting your career and gaining work-experience with a world-renowned professional services firm? If so, you do not want to miss this opportunity!   Did you know that KPMG is one of the largest professional services companies in the world? With over 227,000 employees across 146 countries, their work spans five major areas of Finance and Personal Services. They Audit some of the UK’s biggest companies and their people in Consulting, Deal Advisory, Tax, Law, and Technology. With clients from the smallest of start-ups t...

 

  Tech is all around us. It’s not just the smartphone in your hand or the games console in your bedroom. The world is filled with electronic devices, with increasing numbers – from fridges to lightbulbs – connected in the Internet of Things. Artificial Intelligence (AI) will increasingly dominate our lives, while robots are becoming more and more advanced, transporting our shopping and maybe even augmenting our bodies. What jobs are out there? In this expansive field of work, jobs range from hardware and software to cybersecurity, digital marketing and IT support. Programmers, software developers and app developers create the code that underpins computer programs and apps (software) while electronics engineers research, design and develop the physical hardware – from computers to household appliances – these programs run on. Web designers and developers create and maintain websites while digital marketers produce content for sites and social media, and help organisations attract...