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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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Parents/carers - Throughout the school year we host a variety of careers events and activities. We are always grateful for any parental support for our careers programme, such as those parents who could offer to support our students through work experience placements, presentations or mock interviews.
If you would like to be involved in our Careers Guidance Programme, or if you have any questions regarding careers and post-16 choices, please feel free to get in touch with Miss Giacomet at Giacometa@piggottschool.org
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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.
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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Discovering Boots - Virtual work experience
Boots are giving you the chance to take part in weekly after-school sessions to learn about the variety of careers at Boots- the world market leader of healthcare, beauty and retail.
Gain an insight into 8 departments, from Pharmacy to Marketing, and join all that interest you. Over the 8 sessions, you’ll complete a project workbook which you can use showcase the skills and knowledge you gain during this unique experience.
Suitable for all year groups, these sessions will start on 10th January and will take place each Wednesday from 3.30pm-5.00pm for 8 weeks.
For more information and to sign up please visit: Boots Opportunity details - Virtual Work Experience
Deadline to apply is 20/12/2023
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English Literature and/or Creative Writing Webinar: Studying English Literature/Creative Writing at Uni Q&A
Monday 11 December, 17:00 - 18:00
If you are interested in studying English Literature/Creative Writing at university, this session is for you!
Tune in for a chat between Professor Chloë Houston, Chair of English Literature and Admissions Tutor, and current students.
To sign up please visit Reading Uni - Q&A English Lit/Creative Writing
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A wealth of resource!
If you're in Year 10 -13 dont forget to log into Unifrog. In Unifrog you can take various quizzes based on future careers choices, details on UK and worldwide universities, watch webinars, check out current apprenticeship opportunities, delve into the careers library and much much more!
Unifrog - The universal destinations platform.
If you have any questions or issues signing into Unifrog please email Miss Giacomet at Giacometa@piggottschool.org
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Work experience opportunity
IT giant Cisco is offering the chance to take part in their February Pathways Work Experience either in person or virtually, during February half term (12th – 16th February 2024).
The programme will provide opportunities to learn about Cisco and the IT industry. You’ll hear from technical teams and business teams and will also learn about routes into Cisco straight from school via the apprenticeships, as an intern once at university or as a graduate after university. This is a full five days of learning opportunities.
· Location: Option 1- Hybrid in Feltham, West London or Didsbury, Manchester (2 days in office & 3 days virtual). Follow this link to apply if you wish to attend either of the HYBRID formats
· Option 2 - Fully Virtual. Follow this link to apply if you wish to attend the VIRTUAL format
Please be careful and make sure you apply for the programme you want to attend. If you intend to attend the hybrid programme you should research where the offices are and make sure that you can get there.
Last year they had over 200 applications so may close early this year if that number is exceeded - please apply early and don’t leave it to the last minute.
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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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Virtual Careers in Business Expo
December 6th 2023
Join ACCA and Success at School as they bring together career experts and top companies such as Taylor Wessing, UCAS, Warner Bros, Sage and Santander to share knowledge on all areas of business.
Throughout the day, multiple live sessions will cover topics such as 'How to apply to university (delivered by UCAS)', 'Careers in law', 'Careers in accounting', 'Supporting the entertainment industry', 'Degree apprenticeships', 'Women in leadership', and much more.
To find out more about the day and to register for the event please visit:
Careers In Business Expo Wed 6 Dec 2023
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Have you ever considered a career in the golf industry?
Based in Dornoch, Scotland, the UHI Centre for Golf offers students the chance to study Professional Golf and Golf Management BA(Hons) degrees. The Professional Golf degree is unique in Scotland and is run in partnership with the Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA).
In addition to a wide range of special features, the centre offers access to the on-site specialist teaching facilities and equipment to get your career started.
For more information, please visit
BA (Hons) Professional Golf (uhi.ac.uk)
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Apprenticeships with Dunelm
Tues 12th Dec 2023, 3:30pm
Join this exclusive webinar with the Early Careers team from Dunelm to learn more about their amazing apprenticeship opportunities and the exciting range of vacancies available in 2024.
With apprenticeships available across the business, from Finance to Retail, Sustainability to Logistics, Buying & Merchandising to Insight & Analytics, Dunelm is inviting you to hear more about the exciting career opportunities available for you.
To register please visit: Webinar Registration - Zoom
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Parent/Studednt webinar - Choosing GCSE Options (Yr 8/9)
10th January 6.00pm-7.00pm
The webinar will look in detail at the routes into higher education and apprenticeships from GCSE options chosen and provide an opportunity to discuss the varying GCSE options available to Year 8/9 students and what this could mean for students going forward in their career journey.
To sign up please visit: Parent webinar: Choosing GCSE Options (Yr8/9) | Adviza
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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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