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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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February sees National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) which is taking place from 5th-11th February! The week will put a spotlight on future opportunities and give you valuable information and support, so you can make informed career choices.
Apprenticeships have evolved over the last few years and offer students unique opportunities to earn a wage whilst they work and study. There are several types of apprenticeships, with many including a qualification, such as a degree. All the training is free, meaning that students are debt-free and finish their apprenticeship with significant industry experience.
During this week you will spend some time during tutor sessions focussing on apprenticeships, allowing you the opportunity to consider various post-Piggott options. A quick way for all students, parents and carers to keep up to date is by following the Instagram account @amazingappsuk and the hashtag #NAW2024 on X (previously known as Twitter).
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To support NAW24, Adviza will be running a webinar enabling parents/carers and students to find out more about apprenticeships and whether that might be the right option.
The webinar will cover:
- How apprenticeships work, including myth-busting
- What job areas you can do an apprenticeship in
- How to go about finding an apprenticeship
- Helpful resources for further information, tips and hints.
Bookings are free and can be made via the Events page on the Careers Portal now.
This webinar is suitable for all year groups and anyone, students, parents/carers and staff, is welcome to join in. If you require any further details, please email: careersguidance@adviza.org.uk
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Interested in Journalism?
The Telegraph’s Media Literacy Programme provides an insight into what it’s like to be a journalist at an award-winning, multimedia news brand. The programme is open to 16-18 year olds across the UK.
It highlights the importance of trusted and accountable news, and equips you with some of the tools and skills to think critically about world events.
The programme will help you understand the different roles in the newsroom and provide information on how to get a career in journalism.
The online programme will run for four weeks, beginning on Tuesday 5th March 2024. Sessions will run from 4 - 5pm every Tuesday.
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In-Person Engineering Work Experience at Reading Town Hall
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at some of the UK Governments most highly secured agencies?
AWE excited to announce our first in-person work experience event with one of the highest profiles / top secret defence agencies in the United Kingdom, Atomic Weapons Establishment, AWE!
AWE are a high security organisation that are part of the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence. The Ministry of Defence protect people, territories, values, and interests at home and overseas. Through their strong-armed forces and in partnership with allies, AWE help ensure the nation’s security, support our national interests, and safeguard the UK’s prosperity. And what’s more incredible is that you as a school lever can join them straight from school on one of their student programmes.
On Tuesday 6th February 2024, between 5pm - 8pm at Reading Town Hall, AWE will be hosting an in-person Get into Engineering with AWE event, an incredible experience for any student looking to get into engineering! This will allow you to learn a lot more about the organisation as well as the defence industry, and you will have the opportunity to take part in a hands-on top-secret workshop. AWE are also launching some brand new apprenticeships, so if you have an interest in working for the government and would like a future career in this sector then this will be ideal for you.
Places are strictly limited due to the capacity of the venue, so if you’d like to apply please do so ASAP through the application link below.
To sign up please visit:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZLW722J
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We work closely with Berkshire Careers Hub who have been working hard to put together some fantastic upcoming opportunities for early 2024, including summer work experience., insight talks, live chats and apprentcieship opportunites.
Check out: Opportunities for you to share! (berkshireopportunities.co.uk)
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Office Insight Evening
Tuesday 13th February 6.00pm-7.30pm
Interested in an apprenticeship in Business, Finance or Technology? EY are offering students in Years 11,12 and 13 the chance to learn about the application process . This is a great opportunity to visit a local office, meet apprentices and find out more about the career pathways on offer. Each session runs from 6pm in the evening.
To sign up please visit: Form (integrate-events.com) or scan the QR code
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Unifrog Apprenticeship Fair 2024
Wednesday 7 February at 16:30
Get involved with National Apprenticeship Week! Join Unifrog's virtual fair to learn all about the world of apprenticeships. Explore the latest apprenticeship opportunities, attend live sessions with top employers including KPMG, Lloyds Banking Group and Unilever, and network one-on-one to get top tips on how to find and apply for your dream apprenticeship.
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Calling all aspiring photographers!
Norwich University of the Arts are offering you the chance to get involved with their Beyond The Frame competition - a chance for aspiring photographers to show off their creative practice.
They are looking for your finest photography by creative students currently in Years 11, 12 and 13. You don't have to be studying photography but just have a passion for the craft.
Two Canon EOS R50 Camera with RF-S 18-45mm Lens are available as prizes in each age group - ages 11-15 and 16-19.
Shortlisted students will have the opportunity for their work to be put on show at our Beyond the Frame exhibition in Norwich University of the Arts’ East Gallery from Thursday 28 March – Saturday 13 April 2024.
The competition is open to students all over the world in full-time education and the deadline for entries is Wednesday 21 February 2024 at 4.00pm GMT.
To enter please visit: How to enter – Beyond The Frame (norwichbeyondtheframe.com)
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National Grid- Electricity System Operator – Wokingham Apprenticeship
The National Grid are recruiting for 10 Trainee Power System Engineers to be based in their Wokingham site to join their 2 year Higher Apprenticeship Programme in September 2024. You will ‘Earn While You Learn’ on a starting salary of £28,000 and graduate from the programme with a Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship (Electrical Power Network Engineer) and an HNC in Engineering. The 2 year programme will combine on the job learning working alongside their enthusiastic and experienced engineer and off the job block learning at Loughborough College (travel and hotel expenses covered by the National Grid).
Onwards, once appointed into a permanent role in 2027, we have educational incentive programmes to support study towards a BSc in Engineering (you would join in Year 2 of the degree).
Eligibility is x 2 A Levels Grade A – C in Maths and 1 science or a Level 3 Engineering Qualification. To find out more and to make an application by our closing date of 1 March, please click on the link below:
💡 Find out more here
They will be hosting a Team calls for interested applicants, with a welcome invitation to parents & carers. Please just click on the link and they look forward to seeing you there!
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GetMyFirstJob offers you a whole new way to find Apprenticeships, Degree Apprenticeships, Work Experience and Graduate opportunities to get ahead. It's a great search tool where you can explore job categories and put you in touch with a wide range employers.
Visit: GetMyFirstJob | Apprenticeships, Degree Apprenticeships, Work Experience & Graduate Jobs
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Championing Apprenticeship Virtual Event!
Tuesday 6th February 6.00pm
Warner Bros. Discovery’s Early Talent Team is hosting a virtual event - Championing Apprenticeships - on Tuesday 6th February at 6:00PM GMT in support of National Apprenticeship Week and they would love to invite you to attend!
Through this conversation, attendees will get the opportunity to hear from their current apprentices and how the different projects they have worked on has provided them with the #SkillsforLife.
To sign up please visit: Webinar Registration - Zoom
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Careers Quiz for Students!
Making decisions about your future at a young age can feel overwhelming. At InvestIN, they seek to equip students with relevant and insightful resources to navigate their futures with confidence – whilst enjoying the process!
That’s why Investin have launched their latest free tool to guide students on this exciting adventure – The InvestIN Career Quiz! By answering a series of expertly crafted questions, students unlock a personalised report that unveils an industry aligned with their skills and interests.
What’s more, every report contains expert advice and resources collated from our years of work with top professionals. This is a great place to start for students looking for career inspiration and an opportunity to reflect on their goals.
To take the quiz visit: Career Quiz – InvestIN Education
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Osborne Clarke - Apprentice Open Evening
Are you considering a career in law?
Osborne Clarke are looking for Solicitor Apprentices to join in Reading in September 2024. Solicitor Apprenticeships offer the opportunity to study an undergraduate law degree and train as a Solicitor whilst earning a salary, without the cost associated with going to university.
Find out more at their open evening for students and parents/carers:
On – Tuesday 20 February 2024
From – 5.30pm
At – Osborne Clarke, No. 3 Forbury Place, Forbury Road, Reading, RG1 3JH
To secure your place sign up here - https://forms.office.com/e/Zg6MnWMrnY
Additional information can be found online at https://www.osborneclarke.com/solicitor-apprenticeship/
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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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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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