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Careers Bulletin 17th November 2022

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MESSAGE FROM OUR SIXTH FORM CAREERS TEAM

Welcome to our Careers Bulletin - your fortnightly round up of all careers related information post-Piggott with opportunities which we will collate for you to easily access as you focus on your future planning.

Mrs van den Berghen (RCDP (Registered Career Development Practitioner) is now working only Thursday and Friday. She will be providing 121 careers guidance and assisting with University applications.

Miss Giacomet (Careers and Pastoral support) will be on hand to organise careers events and keep you updated with the latest apprenticeships, workshops and work experience opportunities.

Feel free to request an appointment if you would like any help as you search universities, apprenticeships, CV writing, future career pathways or anything careers related.

National History Museum talk with Greta Thunberg

On 24th November at 10.00am, Speakers for Schools are hosting a recorded premier of a chat between Greta Thunberg, biodiversity researcher Dr Adriana De Palma, and a small group of young people.

This will be followed by a live Q&A with Dr Adriana De Palma and Dr Khalil Thirlaway and is a not-to-be-missed opportunity for any young person interested in the environment!

To register for this event and to have your questions answered visit: Registration Form with Penguin -Greta Thunberg

An introduction to actuarial careers with the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries - insight webinar

On Tuesday 6th December at 6.30pm join the ‘Count Me In’ event and hear how others became an actuary, find out how companies will support you and discover how you can begin a fulfilling career that really makes an impact.

Actuaries use cutting-edge mathematical theory combined with real-world experience and understanding to help governments, businesses and organisations protect themselves against the unknown and succeed in a fast-changing world. You'll get to hear:

What is an actuary and how do I get started (Institute of Actuaries)
Employer insights
Graduate Insights
Q&A

To book your place please visit: Introduction to actuarial careers

Working with other UK Government Departments HMGCC use their collective expertise to develop communication systems for their customers that are innovative, reliable and totally secure to protect national security at home and overseas.

They have various Mechnaical Manufacturing and Tech apprenticeships available - commencing September 2023

For their latest opportunities visit: Success at School: Search Jobs and Courses

If you are considering working directly with animals or in a career linked to sport, the Horseracing industry has several Early Careers programmes to get you started in a rewarding and exciting career.

With various Programmes held over the year - with some paid opportunities - check out:

Early Careers Programmes available in Horseracing

On 4th December at 7.00pm, GP Dr Mo together with i-medics, is hosting a free webinar aimed at students who wish to study medicine at University.

This event will be an excellent opportunity for students to hear from doctors and understand the requirements to get through the Medical School interview.

To book your place please visit: Get into Medicine: Interview Tips from NHS Doctors Tickets, Sun 4 Dec 2022 at 19:00 | Eventbrite

Explore 320+ Higher and Degree apprenticeship vacancies in the November edition of the Higher and Degree listing 2022/23.

Discover vacancy details from over 60 employers, including locations, salary information and direct application links, along with excellent resources on Degree Apprenticeships and finding the right one for you.

Higher and Degree Listing - Amazing Apprenticeships

Speakers for Schools is a charity which puts you in touch with some of the biggest companies on the market, across a range of industries, to provide work experience opportunities.

Their new app 'Youth Card' gives access to developmental opportunities, work experience placements, as well as discounts from your favourite high-street brands. It’s completely free.

Visit Youth Card – Speakers for Schools for more information and to download the app!

Apprenticeship opportunities

Apprenticeships are an increasingly popular pathway with hundreds of apprenticeships across a broad range of industries that you can apply for depending on your qualifications.

Top companies hiring now!

This is a useful website for all thing's apprenticeship, including reviews, industry guides and blogs.

You can also search for live opportunities With the likes of companies such as Balfour Beatty, PwC, experian and many more!

RateMyApprenticeship

Check out Success at School for the latest apprenticeship and job opportunities from Jaguar Land Rover, Volkswagen and more.

Success at School

Work Experience

Work experience is an invaluable opportunity which not only could lead to a full time job within your chosen career path, but you'll learn transferable skills, day to day etiquette of the working world and just being in a working environment.

Work experience is also valuable content for a UCAS application. It'll help you check out career areas and show evidence of useful skills for coping with university study and life.

Top tips for finding work experience

Get online. Search local authority websites, local businesses and LinkedIn
Ask parents or friends for useful contacts and opportunities
For speculative enquiries to employers, write to them and send a brief CV and covering letter stating clearly when you're available and what you are looking for i.e. work experience, volunteering, shadowing etc. This can be done online or even by visiting the organisation itself and talking to the manager.
And remember if you don't ask, you don't get!

Check out and sign up to Speakers for Schools for some of the latest work placements:

Work Experience – Speakers for Schools

Check out Create Your Future for exciting projects to get involved in:

Create Your Future Opportunities - Youth Employment UK

Future Learn

Future Learn offers a variety of free online courses that could be done over the summer.

Browse Free Online Courses - FutureLearn

Springpod

Check out Springpod for summer work experience programmes.

Take control of your future | Meet Springpod

Berkshire Opportunities

Berkshire Opportunities has been compiled specifically to inform you about jobs, courses, apprenticeships and labour marketing information in the county.

This is a really useful resource for students and parents so do take a look.

Berkshire Opportunities Homepage

THE PIGGOTT ALUMNI

Join us on LinkedIn to follow the careers of former Piggott students and to network and stay in touch with our Alumni now and in the future.

Whilst The Piggott School believes the content of any recommended online resource to be appropriate for use by its pupils, they have not been compiled by the school. As such – if you have any concerns over accessing the links outlined in this newsletter please do not do so. If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email Mrs van den Berghen or Miss Giacomet.