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MESSAGE FROM OUR SIXTH FORM CAREERS TEAM
Welcome to our Careers Bulletin - your monthly round up of all careers related information with opportunities which we will collate for you to easily access as you focus on your future planning.
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.
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LINKEDIN AND THE PIGGOTT ALUMNI
LinkedIn is usually the first place a potential employer will check prior to any offer of interview.
WHY DO YOU NEED A LINKEDIN PROFILE?
“It is no longer enough to simply have a solid resume …students now need a professional online presence.”
For some great advice and tips on how to showcase your LinkedIn profile visit:
Why it’s important for Students to be active on LinkedIn.
Once your page is set up, you can 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.
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 Unsure what to do once you leave school?
On 10th and 11th November Careers Live are hosting their event at London Olympia and Birmingham NEC.
Expert speakers cover everything you need to know including student life, choosing your career, working in a certain industry and access to support. At this event you can benefit from one-to-one advice with expert advisors and get the support you need to take your next step with confidence.
For more information and to secure your FREE tickets, visit: Event - 10 & 11 November 2023 | What Next? (whatcareerlive.co.uk)
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Army Apprenticeships Webinar: Register Now!
For young people interested in apprenticeships with the British Army, (and those supporting them!) join the Army on the 7th November at 4pm for a webinar about the Army Foundation College Harrogate (AFC Harrogate) and how the college helps 16 – 17 year olds prepare for a career in The British Army.
You’ll gain invaluable insight into the extensive range of apprenticeships, the application process and hear from current and former apprentices!
To register visit: Army Apprenticeship Webinar
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eCLIPS Careers resource
eCLIPS makes careers exploration simple. It offers accurate, impartial information on over 1400 careers plus a wealth of advice and information on education and employment choices.
Search for careers by job group, A-Z, school subject or use the Careers Wizard tool. Find information on all the different education pathways and advice to help you prepare for and find work, including the grades you would need to aim for, the average salary for certain roles, and detailed career path information.
Visit eCLIPS and click the 'Log In' tab to access the site. The password (case sensitive) is CGFY923
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University of Portsmouth - Events
To help you in navigating the university journey and share valuable application insights, the University of Portsmouth have put together a range of webinars and events to help you explore your options Post 16.
To register please use the links below:
26th September - Webinar - Writing a UCAS personal statement
7th October and 4th November In person - Portsmouth Open Days
10th October Webinar - The importance of Earth Science
17th October Webinar - Applying for Health & Social courses
28th November Webinar - Student finance and residency tips & advice
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In recognition of the upcoming Black History Month, members of the Black Apprentice Network (BAN) have been sharing their personal stories about how they found out about apprenticeships, and the job roles that they are now undertaking.
The partnership aims to tackle the under-representation of individuals of African and Caribbean descent and will work towards helping more individuals to access apprenticeships.
These stories have been collated into a unique collection of case studies. To watch these inspiriting stories visit: Black Apprentice Network - BAN
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On Tuesday 3 October, Pangbourne College will be holding its next Sixth Form Information Evening, welcoming pupils and parents who are exploring their post-16 options.
Visitors will have an opportunity to hear talks by The Senior Deputy Head and the Head of Sixth Form, explore their campus and subject departments, discover more about our curriculum and co-curricular offering, and speak with academic and pastoral staff.
The event will run from 6.15pm until 8.15pm, with online registration available via the College’s website: https://www.pangbourne.com/admissions/open-days-and-visits
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Tuesday 3rd October 6.00pm-7.30pm
Join the Your Child, Their Future parent/guardian information evening with some of the world's biggest employers. At this event you'll get to hear from speakers from PwC, KPMG, Amazon, Lloyds Banking Group, Clifford Chance, Experian, TfL and more.
This is going to be a fantastic evening packed with lots of useful information about the world of work, helping young people in the corporate recruitment process and the opportunity to network and hear from some senior business professionals.
To register your interest, please scan the QR code in the flyer above.
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Henley College Information Evening - Tuesday 3rd October - 5.30pm-8.30pm
The Henley College Information Events provide an opportunity to visit the College, explore their campuses and facilities, hear from the Senior Leadership team and meet teaching staff and current students.
Suitable for those from Year 9 onwards.
To book your place please visit: Information Evening Event | The Henley College or scan the QR code below.
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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
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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!
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Ongoing 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
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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
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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 Miss Giacomet.
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