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Super Squad paid work experience (Year 10-13)                                START DATE: 25TH JULYDURATION: 4 WEEKSHOURS PER WEEK: 8 HOURSLOCATION: VIRTUALPAY: UP TO £150 (BASED ON MINIMUM WAGE)THEME: FINANCIAL SERVICES (NOT BORING, WE PROMISE!)AGE RANGE: 13 to 18 YEAR OLDS 

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Super Squad paid work experience (Year 10-13)                                START DATE: 25TH JULYDURATION: 4 WEEKSHOURS PER WEEK: 8 HOURSLOCATION: VIRTUALPAY: UP TO £150 (BASED ON MINIMUM WAGE)THEME: FINANCIAL SERVICES (NOT BORING, WE PROMISE!)AGE RANGE: 13 to 18 YEAR OLDS 

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Super Squad – Join the SuperSquad – Startup Sherpa (startupsherpas.org)

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NEW SUPERSQUAD STARTING 25TH JULY - APPLY NOW

Starts 25th July, 4 weeks, 8 hours per week, chance to earn £150!!! If you can’t make this Squad, you can register for updates on other Squads, scroll to bottom to find that link

EARN TO LEARN

LEARN INNOVATION. EARN MONEY.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITY
START DATE: 25TH JULY
DURATION: 4 WEEKS
HOURS PER WEEK: 8 HOURS
LOCATION: VIRTUAL
PAY: UP TO £150 (BASED ON MINIMUM WAGE)
THEME: FINANCIAL SERVICES (NOT BORING, WE PROMISE!)
AGE RANGE: 13 to 18 YEAR OLDS

Join the Supersquad™ and get paid to bring your ideas to life for a real business.
This is the best work experience you can imagine. Flexible. Online. Creative. Fun.

Read our tips on applying first, you can find them further down the page

GET PAID FOR YOUR IDEAS

CASH MONEY

You will earn £153.92 for a 32hr project over 4 weeks.  That’s £4.81 per hour.

REFERENCE FOR CV

You will be working with Startup Sherpas and  will receive references from us.

NEW FRIENDS

There will be 100 teenagers in your SuperSquad.  You will be a part of a community sharing this experience.

DIGITAL WORK EXPERIENCE OR E-DOING!

STEP-BY-STEP™ JOURNEY

You will find 25 min missions in your workspace.

There are 14 missions to complete each week.

We recommend you complete 2 missions per day.

How you organise yourself is up to you.

Since this is a real work experience, we have deadlines to meet. We’ll check by Sunday 5pm to see that you’ve done everything you need – so we can keep track of what you will get paid.

INNOVATION SECRET SKILLS

You are learning the secrets of startups.

This is a tried and tested innovation process used by consultancies and large corporates.

This work experience shows potential employers you have skills they are looking for.

Look out for the badges, they will tell you the skills used.

RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

How often do you have 99 other people helping you on the journey?

You will get the most out of this experience if you engage with the online community.

Ask questions

Ask for feedback

Suggest something to help someone else.

The power is in the Squad!

BUT WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

Here is an overview of a typical project. The client sets a theme and a problem space. The squad then sets off, completing missions that follow a tried and tested innovation process. The missions are fun and varied. No two days will be the same! All the way along you will be learning 21st century skills that we know employers are looking for.

WEEK 1

Complete initial  missions to share your opinion on the chosen theme.

WEEK 2

Start using some tried and tested ideation techniques to jump start your creativity

WEEK 3

Ideas are nothing unless you share them with someone! Time to be brave and see what other people think.

WEEK 4

Ideate it again! This time you will build on your ideas.

WEEK 5

Learn to articulate ideas…through posters, webpages, press releases…

WEEK 6

Unleash the power of the SuperSquad. The community will vote on their favourite ideas and we will get those ready to pitch to the client!!

WEEK 1

Complete initial  missions to share your opinion on the chosen theme.

WEEK 2

Start using some tried and tested ideation techniques to jump start your creativity

WEEK 3

Ideas are nothing unless you share them with someone! Time to be brave and see what other people think.

WEEK 4

Ideate it again! This time you will build on your ideas.

WEEK 5

Learn to articulate ideas…through posters, webpages, press releases…

WEEK 6

Unleash the power of the SuperSquad. The community will vote on their favourite ideas and we will get those ready to pitch to the client!!

WHAT IS IT LIKE BEING PART OF SQUAD?

TIPS FOR A GREAT APPLICATION

RECORD A VIDEO

Video helps us get to know you faster.

Doesn’t need to be an Oscar winning performance. Scrappy and raw is fine. So be brave and go for it. Only the Startup Sherpas team will view your video

WE DON'T RECRUIT ON ACADEMICS

It is more about you as a person. More personal statement than CV.

You are the only you in the world so tell us about you, what you love, what you hate, what being a Squad member means to you.

DON'T OVERTHINK IT

Everything we do on Startup Sherpas is time-boxed, usually to 25 mins.

Same goes for your application. Don’t spend all day or all evening on it. Get out your phone, record a video and then get on with enjoying your day!

WHAT IS AN INNOVATION PROJECT?

PEOPLE GET PAID TO COME UP WITH IDEAS??!!

Yes, people get paid to come up with ideas. Companies are always looking for new ideas to help attract new customers or to support existing customers in new ways. Most larger companies have dedicated innovation departments to work on projects like these. Some will fail (that is the nature of innovation!) but some will launch to market and be successful.

Have a read of some of the case studies from ?WhatIf!, our partner on SuperSquad™.

KFC

Cooking up a bitesize favourite with popcorn chicken

FIGHT FOR PEACE

Powering up a Youth Martial
Arts charity

AGEAS

Re-writing insurance for the
millennial generation

100% VIRTUAL WORK EXPERIENCE. HOW DOES IT WORK?

YOUR WORKSPACE:
KEEPING YOU ON TRACK

We set you missions day by day that guide you through our process. Sign in and go to your Workspace to find the projects you are on, and to see your instructions.

YOUR MISSIONS:
DAY BY DAY

We set you missions day by day that guide you through our process. Sign in and go to your Workspace to find the projects you are on, and to see your instructions.

FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS

Our missions are a bit like a recipe, with numbered instructions you need to follow. If you need to download something to print (don’t worry, you can just draw your own version if you want), then you’ll be given everything you need at the moment you need it.

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST!!! BE FIRST. BAG NEW OPPORTUNITIES.

Can’t join this SuperSquad but want to be kept in the loop on other opportunities, register for updates.

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Due to the NEU strike, our 11am and 2pm workshops on 28th February have been cancelled.
We will be in touch via email to reschedule your session to a new date.

Please choose from one of the options below

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Barclays Work Experience July 2022 (Year 10-Year 13) Online

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Online Work Experience | Young People | Barclays LifeSkills

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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in financial services? Find out about a range of job roles and what skills are used within a bank by joining a Barclays LifeSkills online work experience placement. Work experience can help prepare you for the world of work by building key skills needed and gives valuable insight into the workplace. This opportunity isn’t limited to those thinking about a career in financial services, the knowledge and skills you will learn can be transferred to other industries and taking part would be a great addition to your CV.

The placement includes 5 live webinars, activities to test and deepen your learning, and the chance to complete a project.  You will hear from Barclays employees, with the opportunity to ask questions and explore a variety of topics including:

- Early Careers at Barclays and working in financial services.

- Self-confidence and resilience

- Developing a growth mindset and understanding your personal strengths.

- CVs and preparing for interviews.

Barclays LifeSkills Online work experience is taking place during the week starting Monday 18th July, the deadline to register is Wednesday 13th July 2022 and the placement is free (you will require your own technology to join).

The placement is available for young people in the UK aged 14-19. This typically includes Year 10, 11, 12 and 13 (England and Wales), S3, S4, S5 and S6 (Scotland) and Year 11, 12, 13, 15 (Northern Ireland).

Head to the Springpod website to apply by clicking the button below.

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Barclays LifeSkills is offering online work experience for young people in the UK aged 14-19. Find out about your personal strengths, CVs, early careers at Barclays and more.

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British Army Work Experience (Year 10-13)

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The Work Experience is a 4 day residential course and the most local area to you would be Okehampton, Devon.  We only have the following dates available:

14-17 November 2022

05-08 December 2022

Alternatively we have a 3 day Work Experience at Cwrt-Y-Gollen, Crickhowell and their dates are as follows:

19-21 July 2022

13-15 September 2022

11-13 October 2022

01-03 November 2022

03-05 January 2023

07-09 March 2023

Please note the bookings we receive for the Work Experience are provisional and subject to COVID-19 restrictions and can be cancelled at any time.

The courses are generic, not regimental specific, and are designed to give students that are interested in a career in The British Army an insight into Army Life and aimed at students aged 14-18 years of age only.  You or the parents will need to drop the students off at Okehampton.

I hope that you find this email helpful and if you wish to book a placement (10 students only per course) please can you complete the attached booking form and return to me.  Spaces cannot be reserved and the names of the students are required to book the course.  Karen.Jones148@mod.gov.uk

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Work Experience Games Design @ Watershed 4th-8th July 2022 (Year 10)

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Work Experience Games Design @ Watershed 4th-8th July 2022 (Year 10)

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My name is Constance Fleuriot, and I am the founder of @grrrlgames, a Bristol-based network for women working in the games industry.

From 4th-8th July 2022 I am running Grrrls Into Games: a work experience week for Year 10 girls, hosted at Watershed in central Bristol.

I still have space for 3 creative participants who like exploring ideas and are interested in making games more than playing them.

I can provide support with travel costs to and from the Watershed each day as well as something towards lunch.

Broadly, the week will cover:

• Working in collaboration with others to design a game to a set theme

• Learning the basics of games design and creative design thinking approaches to projects

• Introduction to tools for making games

• Guest speakers who work in games industry

• range of different specialisms

• showcase different routes into working in games

• info re degrees/apprenticeships in games

Contact email is:

info@prettydigital.co.uk

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DMA Marketing Work Experience (Year 12 & 13)

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DMA Marketing Work Experience (Year 12 & 13)

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Burgess Salmon Insight Days (Year 10-Year 13) May Half Term 2022

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Burgess Salmon Insight Days (Year 10-Year 13) May Half Term 2022

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School students information days (burges-salmon.com)

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Access to the legal profession is at the heart of the work we do with schools.

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Arup Engineering Work Experience (Year 10 & year 12)

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Arup Engineering Work Experience (Year 10 & year 12)

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Work Experience Booklet - Barclays Life Skills (students to get hard copy)

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Work Experience Booklet - Barclays Life Skills (students to get hard copy)

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WorkExperienceLog.pdf (barclayslifeskills.com)

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University of Bristol Earth Sciences Work Experience Week (Year 10) deadline 10th May 

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University of Bristol Year 10/11 Earth Sciences Work Experience Week 2022 (office.com)

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Easily create surveys and polls to collect customer feedback, measure employee satisfaction, and organize team events.

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Access to Dentistry & Medicine (Year 11 & Year 12)

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Access to Dentistry & Medicine (Year 11 & Year 12)

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MSC Summer Schools | Medical Schools Council (medschools.ac.uk)

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Access to Medicine and Dentistry

Next year over 500 young people from England will be offered the chance to attend a summer school. The summer schools will be open to young people in Years 11 and 12 who are interested in studying medicine or dentistry.

Funded by Health Education England, the programme is aimed at young people who are from under-represented backgrounds, and targets areas of England that have limited outreach engagement with medical or dental schools.

For the first time there will be two dental summer schools, alongside four residential and two online medical summer schools.

The summer schools are:

Residential medicine summer school

Imperial College London School of Medicine and Outreach Team are pleased to be able to offer a four day residential summer school for 70 Year 11 students from across the UK, and particularly from areas where schools have little opportunity to interact with medical schools. Students will engage in practical and team building activities, gain an insight into what it is like to be a medical student and learn how to make a strong application to medicine. Applications are now closed.

The collaborative North West Medical Schools Summer School will give 70 students in Year 12 a chance to experience three medical schools, Lancaster Medical School, Edge Hill University Medical School and University of Liverpool School of Medicine. Students will take part in online sessions and a residential, visiting the three medical schools and experiencing three styles of teaching and practical sessions across the three campuses. Find out more and register your interest on Lancaster University's page.

Exeter Medical School are offering 70 places for Year 11 students. Participants will take place in a mock real time medical scenario, taking the lead on making diagnostic decisions and working to a deadline to build a field hospital and use a range of medical diagnostic tools and procedures. Participants will learn about the roles and working lives of different medical professionals, and gain knowledge, skills and confidence to help them build a strong application to support their future ambitions. Find out more and apply on Exeter's website.

Online medicine summer school

The London Med Schools online summer programme brings together four of London's medical schools (King's College London, Queen Mary, St George's, and University College London) to give 75 Year 12 students from across the UK an opportunity to find out what it is like to study medicine in London. Working with patients and student ambassadors, participants will gain a greater understanding of the realities of being a doctor and the skills needed to succeed. Find out more and apply on UCL's page. Applications close on the 18th of April 2022.

Hull York Medical School's Year 11 Summer School will be an exciting opportunity for 75 students to take part in a journey through medicine, looking at the role doctors play in the treatment and care of a patient. The online Summer School will also be accompanied by a one day visit to the medical school site. Find out more and apply on HYMS's page. Applications open on the 14th of March and close on the 24th of April.

Residential dental summer school

King's College London Dental School will welcome 35 Year 12 students from across England to its Guy's campus for a residential summer school in July 2022. Students will have the opportunity to experience what living and studying at a central London university is like as well as learn dental techniques through practical workshops and virtual reality sessions.

University of Plymouth Peninsula Dental School's Residential Summer School will enable 35 Year 11 and 12 least likely but most able of students to experience life as a dental student. It will cover the main elements of the student life cycle, focussing on supporting the students journey into dental education, including the admissions and selection process, through to life beyond dental school, showing the range of careers within the oral healthcare profession. Find out more and apply on the University of Plymouth's page.

More details on each of the summer school and how to apply will be available soon.

See the privacy notice for the MSC Summer Schools programme.

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KPMG Future Leaders Technology 19th-21st July 2022 (Year 10)                       We are looking for students that meet the following requirements:	Must be a girl in Year 10             Must be able to have access to a computer/laptop with internet connection	                                    Must be happy to travel to KPMG’s Queen Square office	              The students must have a great attendance and punctuality record                                                     We would like the girls to be	Hard-working, Have a positive attitude, Be a team player, Be passionate, Be creative	                                       We welcome girls who only show a moderate interest in technology at the moment as we’d like this experience to truly transform the girls’ lives.       

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KPMG Future Leaders Technology 19th-21st July 2022 (Year 10)                       We are looking for students that meet the following requirements:	Must be a girl in Year 10             Must be able to have access to a computer/laptop with internet connection	                                    Must be happy to travel to KPMG’s Queen Square office	              The students must have a great attendance and punctuality record                                                     We would like the girls to be	Hard-working, Have a positive attitude, Be a team player, Be passionate, Be creative	                                       We welcome girls who only show a moderate interest in technology at the moment as we’d like this experience to truly transform the girls’ lives.       

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KPMG Future Leaders Technology Programme for Girls (office.com)

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Online Work Experience & Careers Advice with Pathway CTM

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Online Work Experience & Careers Advice with Pathway CTM

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Connecting you with leading UK employers to gain experience and figure out your next steps after school/college!

Sponsored by BAE Systems.

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View our Video Library

Catch up on all of our past events that you may have missed! Learn employability skills, find out more about brands in your chosen industry sectors and hear top tips on scoring your dream job, directly from employers!

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Connecting you with leading UK employers to gain experience and figure out your next steps after school/college!

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Rife Magazine Creative Experience (ongoing) 

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Send us your ideas for blogs, articles, videos, pictures and opinions. Rife is yours and we want the content to come from you. It could be in any form you choose.

Submit your idea using the form below. Let us know what story you want to tell, where you’re from and how we can get in contact with you.

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Rife Magazine wants your content

Send us your ideas for blogs, articles, videos, pictures and opinions. Rife is yours and we want the content to come from you. It could be in any form you choose.

Submit your idea using the form below. Let us know what story you want to tell, where you're from and how we can get in contact with you.

When you're sending us your idea for Rife, think about these things:

Have we covered what you're talking about before? If so, are you saying anything new?

How would you sum up your story in one sentence?

Why is it relevant to young people in Bristol?

What we can offer you

If you're a creative in the West of England we can support you with ideas generation, proofreading, advice, finding opportunities, and creative accountability while you're creating work for Rife. We do this via one-to-ones with our friendly team, who can check in with you over video chat (until further notice) and offer:

Editorial mentoring and advice

Information on the creative industries in the West of England

Signposting to your next opportunities

Advice on the practicalities of freelancing

Prompts for creative ideas

Proofreading of applications, CVs and personal statements and portfolio feedback

Send us your idea

What you'll get if you contribute:

A platform to showcase your work

Mentoring, editorial advice and feedback from our in-house team

Access to equipment and resources like cameras (subject to COVID guidelines)

Promotion on our social media channels

Extra things to know:

We have an incredibly busy office and sometimes it takes a few weeks for us to get back to you. If you haven't heard from the editor within four weeks, email us and prod.

All feedback we give is to make your piece the best you can make it. We'll never be mean.

We'll only use this information to get in contact with you about your pitch. For more information about how we use your personal data please read our privacy policy

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WEX Form to be filled out when you have found a placement

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WEX Form to be filled out when you have found a placement

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Easily create surveys and polls to collect customer feedback, measure employee satisfaction, and organize team events.

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PWC Virtual Insight Week (Year 12 & Year 13)

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PWC Virtual Insight Week (Year 12 & Year 13)

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Virtual Insight Week at PwC | PwC UK Careers

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Applications are now closed.

Our Virtual Insight Programme provides opportunities to gain lots of valuable skills and explore your career interests and options with PwC. You may be interested in doing an apprenticeship, going to university, or a combination of both. Perhaps you're still not sure, and you simply want to find out more about PwC and the different areas that you could join. Our Virtual Insight Programme will help you answer these questions by giving you a glimpse into our different business areas. You'll also hear from our people who joined through a range of student pathways and programmes and meet our recruiters

Through our interactive sessions, you'll get to experience our different business areas such as Audit, Consulting, Tax, Technology and Operate to find out what it means to be an expert in that area. You can also take part in a variety of skills sessions which will build your personal and professional skills, preparing you for future applications and for the workplace.

Sign up to our Talent Community in the meantime.

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Our Virtual Insight Programme provides opportunities to gain an insight into PwC and professional services whilst enhancing your employability skills.

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Jobs and volunteering opportunities | Frank Water Charity

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We're not recruiting for any paid roles right now but please scroll down for current volunteer opportunities.

Photo Editor - Volunteer

At Frank Water, we're looking for someone who can help us inspire support by making the images we use in print and digital, really stand out from the crowd.

Inspiring, eye-catching and thought-provoking images are the backbone of Frank Water's comms. If you have an eye for detail, graphic design experience and are comfortable using Adobe Creative Cloud to edit images (and occasionally video) we'd love to hear from you!

There's no minimum number of hours or timeframe for this role - any time you can give is useful and valuable. We'll provide you with access to Adobe CC but remote working is preferred due to limited office space! If you've got a couple of hours to spare every week / month or quarter, get in touch!

Email Claire at callen@frankwater.com

Got a few hours to spare?

We're always on the lookout for people with skills or experience that can help us achieve more. Whether you're an IT specialist, a designer, administrator, technician, fundraiser, PR expert or engineer, we'd love to hear from you.

Want to know more?

Scroll down to the bottom of the page to subscribe to our newsletter and be the first to hear about new roles at Frank Water. And don't forget to follow us on social media too.

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At Frank Water, we're looking for someone who can help us inspire support by making the images we use in print and digital, really stand out from the crowd. Inspiring, eye-catching and thought-provoking images are the backbone of Frank Water's comms. If you have an eye for detail, graphic design experience and are comfortable using Adobe Creative Cloud to edit images (and occasionally video) we'd love to hear from you!

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Getting a job and volunteering for young people age 16 and over with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities - Bristol's SEND Local Offer - bristol.gov.uk

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How to find work and how volunteering can help you develop your skills

The benefits of having a job

Having a job allows you to:

Mencap have made a video about the benefits of having a job, what having a job means to me

Finding work

You can get help to find work:

Volunteer to develop your skills

Volunteering can help you learn the skills you need to find paid work. You don't get paid to volunteer and it shouldn't affect your benefits. Scope have explained how volunteering could affect your benefits .

Volunteering is a great way to:

get a reference for paid work

make friends

learn new skills for work

do something positive for your community

Find volunteering opportunities in Bristol

You can find volunteering opportunities :

on the Can Do Bristol webiste, help your local community

at WECIL, volunteer in your community

on the Voscur website, find volunteer work in Bristol

at Do-it, find nationwide volunteering opportunities

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How to find work and how volunteering can help you develop your skills Having a job allows you to: Mencap have made a video about the benefits of having a job, what having a job means to me You can get help to find work: Volunteering can help you learn the skills you need to find paid work.

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Engineering Work Experience @ UWE x 4 places (Year 10) contact Laura Fogg-Rogers on Laura.Foggrogers@uwe.ac.uk

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Engineering Work Experience @ UWE x 4 places (Year 10) contact Laura Fogg-Rogers on Laura.Foggrogers@uwe.ac.uk

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UWE student engineers bring children's designs to life! | Engineering Our Future blog

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"If you were an Engineer, what would you do?"

This is the question asked to over 49,000 children throughout the UK each year as part of the Primary Engineer Leaders Award.

The Leaders Award is an annual competition which encourages pupils from primary and secondary schools across the UK to look at the world around them and find engineered solutions to common problems. Each year the children's designs are graded by engineering professionals and the winners for each region are announced and celebrated at regional events.

The Engineering Design and Mathematics Department (EDM) at UWE Bristol have supported the awards and hosted celebration events for schools in the South West for the past four years, but this year the celebrations had to move online.

To make sure everyone could still view and enjoy the children's designs, Primary Engineer created online virtual galleries for each region.

You can view the gallery for the South West entries of 2020 here.

EDM further support the Awards each year, by bringing the children's designs to life. UWE student engineers are tasked to build prototypes of the winning designs, which are then showcased at the following year's celebration event. This year a team of student engineers have been busy bringing an electric blanket design to life!

The solar electric heated blanket was designed by Mary, a local Year 5 pupil who aimed to provide warmth for the homeless. The team of UWE Masters students tasked with building a functional prototype of the blanket include student electronic engineers Oliver Németh, Eimantas Medziunas and Kieran Easdale, and student mechanical engineer Ahmed Nor (aka The Prototeam!).

The original design by Mary, Yr5

The challenge was to produce a blanket that would meet the needs of the end user - one that was suitable for outdoor use, durable, portable, low cost, easy to maintain, hygienic and able to provide heat for an appropriate length of time.

An interesting challenge with the technology currently available, and one that the Prototeam worked hard to solve together, using electronic simulations, schematic diagrams and 3D models. From this a prototype was built for testing and analysis, the results of which revealed the design was a success!

The prototype used for testing and analysis

Projects such as this have huge potential to inspire the next generation of innovators into a future in engineering. Encouraging children to tackle real-world problems that affect their everyday life helps widen the appeal of engineering to children from a variety of backgrounds, and will hopefully lead to a more diverse workforce in the future.

If you are a current student, alumni or professional and would like to know more about the Leaders Award or other engineering outreach opportunities currently available, please get in touch with the team at engineeringourfuture@uwe.ac.uk

If you are a school or young person interested in taking part in the Leaders Award this year, you can find more info and register for free here.

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UWE student engineers bring children's designs to life!

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"If you were an Engineer, what would you do?" This is the question asked to over 49,000 children throughout the UK each year as part of the Primary Engineer Leaders Award. The Leaders Award is an annual competition which encourages pupils from primary and secondary schools across the U ...

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Jobs & Volunteering | We The Curious

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The Open City Research Community Developer is a proactive, practical role which works to share We The Curious' 'Open Up Science In Our City' pledge with communities who are underrepresented in scientific research. You will work both in our building and within communities to support community led research in Bristol.​

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Shape My City Architecture (Year 10-Year 12)

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Shape My City | Design West

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Award-winning diverse Talent Accelerator Programme

The Next Generation

Successful cities, towns, high streets & green spaces are shaped by the citizens of tomorrow.

Diversity in design means a diversity of experience, perspective & creativity. Shape My City is an award-winning talent accelerator programme for 15-18 year olds that seeks to change the future workforce across the built environment.

1% of all British Architects are black

12.37% of all Engineers are women in the UK

5.1% of Directors and Senior Managers in Construction are BAME

83% of Directors, and 95% of Senior Directors in the Private Planning Sector are men*

Shape My City gives talented young people opportunities they might not otherwise have. Female students, those from BAME backgrounds & under-represented socio-economic groups are particularly encouraged to take part.

*references for stats are below

Ready to change the world around you?

Are you aged 15-18, logical & interested in design? You could consider a career as an Architect, Urban Designer, Engineer, Artist Working in the Public Realm, Landscape Architect, Heritage Consultant, Construction Project Manager or a City Planner.

Shape My City is a year-long programme that runs from September to July. Modules take place on the first Wednesday of the month, from 5-7pm, located at Design West.

Workshops & Seminars include:

Work alongside Design Professionals

Develop teamwork, confidence & communication skills

Learn about a variety of career options in the design sector & pathways to success

Be assigned a Mentor from a leading company to help with university applications & work experience

Connect with other creative young people from across the city & begin to create life-long networks

Go on site visits to inspiring buildings

Shape My City is free to take part. Design West will contribute £5 per module for travel & provide an evening meal for the cohort.

Shape My City has changed my life & I am grateful for the doors it has helped open."
Cai Burton, Shape My City graduate

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Shape My City is an award-winning talent accelerator programme for 15-18 year olds that seeks to change the future workforce across the built environment.

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Year 12 Sutton Trust Summer School @ Imperial College London (residential)

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This summer school will broaden your knowledge of STEM and give you a taste of what it's like to study at university.

At a glance

18 - 22 & 25 - 29 July 2022

Residential

For year 12 students

Applications are open and will close at 12.00 on 9 March 2022

To apply, please go to the Sutton Trust application portal

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Please be aware that due to COVID-19, most of our programmes are currently running through our dedicated online platforms. Further information can be found on individual programme pages or by getting in touch via outreach@imperial.ac.uk. Our first priority remains the safety and well-being of our staff, students and programme participants.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and will continue to do the best we can to safely support all of our programme participants.

Please join our mailing list or check back here for updates.

About Sutton Trust Summer School

This year 12 residential summer school is designed to give students a taste of what it's like to study at Imperial. Over the course of a week, you'll increase your subject knowledge, gain practical skills and work in groups just like real university students.
This summer school is fully funded (free to successful applicants), which includes all course fees, materials, accommodation, three meals a day as well as any trips that are part of the summer school. We will also reimburse your travel to and from the summer school (by public transport), but you will need to make your own travel arrangements. If your application is successful, we will provide further guidance on travel.
What to expect

When you apply, you choose one of ten subject strands to study from the list below and can select the one that interests you the most. We've created each subject strand to reflect the choice of subjects you can study at Imperial. The content of each strand is similar to what our undergraduate students cover in their first year.

You'll also have the chance to take part in practical workshops throughout the week where you will learn new skills, under the guidance of College staff and current undergraduate students. College staff are on-hand to answer any questions you have about choosing your course, applying to Imperial and student finance.

At the end of the week, you join a small group of fellow students and have the opportunity to present a concept you've learned from your subject strand to a panel of judges and guests. This is a great chance for you to develop some of the key skills you will use at university - like presenting and working in groups.

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Applicant information

You have a choice of two sets of dates (each a week long). When you apply you will be asked to select one of the following weeks and one of the subject strands available. For 2022 these are:

WEEK 1: 18 - 22 July 2022

Biomedical Engineering

Earth and Planetary Science

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Materials Science and Engineering

Molecular Bioengineering

WEEK 2: 25 - 29 July 2022

We look forward to seeing applications from Year 12 students who have a passion for STEM subjects.

To apply for the Y12 Sutton Trust Summer School, you must be in Year 12 at the time of application.
Please note, due to the nature of residential programmes we cannot accept applications from students who will be 18 or over during the programme.
This outreach programme is funded by Imperial College London in partnership with the Sutton Trust and aims to support state school students from backgrounds under-represented at university and Imperial. We use the criteria below to assess who is eligible to participate. The more criteria you meet, the more likely your application will be successful.

We will prioritise your application if:

We will also assess whether:

You are eligible for free school meals and/or pupil premium

Your parents/guardians did not attend university

You live in a neighbourhood with low overall progression rates to higher education (POLAR4 Quintile 1 or 2 areas) or high levels of deprivation (IMD Quintile 1 areas)

Your school has a high percentage of students receiving free school meals

Your school has below average attainment

To be eligible for this programme, you should:

Expect to study a science, technology, engineering or maths subject at university

Have achieved a minimum of eight GCSEs with at least five at grades 7-9, including maths and sciences

Have achieved a minimum of grade 5 in GCSE English Language

Please note that there are specific A-level (or equivalent) subject requirements for each subject strand. These are outlined below. Further information such as a description of each subject strand will be available from the Sutton Trust Website.

To apply for Biological Sciences you need to be studying Biology and either Maths, Physics or Chemistry.

To apply for Biomedical Engineering you need to be studying Maths and Physics.

To apply for Chemistry you need to be studying Chemistry and Maths.

To apply for Earth and Planetary Science you need to be studying Maths and either Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Geology or Geography.

To apply for Electrical and Electronic Engineering you need to be studying Maths and Physics.

To apply for Genetics you need to be studying Biology and either Maths, Physics or Chemistry.

To apply for Materials Science and Engineering you need to be studying Maths and either Chemistry or Physics.

To apply for Mathematics you need to be studying Maths and Further Maths.

To apply for Molecular Bioengineering you need to be studying Maths and Chemistry.

To apply for Physics you need to be studying Physics and Maths.

Contact us

For more information, please see our Outreach Programme FAQs .

If your query is not answered in the FAQs, please email us via outreach.scienceactivities@imperial.ac.uk or phone +44 (0) 20 7594 7328.

Want to stay up to date with Imperial outreach events? Click on the links below to follow us on our social media sites and follow the hashtag, #icoutreach

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This action-packed summer school takes you deeper into your favourite science subjects and helps you look at them in new ways.

At a glance

3 - 6 August 2022

Residential

For year 10 students

Applications are open and will close at 23.59 on 2 March 2022

To apply, please go to our application portal

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Please be aware that due to COVID-19, most of our programmes are currently running through our dedicated online platforms. Further information can be found on individual programme pages or by getting in touch via outreach@imperial.ac.uk. Our first priority remains the safety and well-being of our staff, students and programme participants.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and will continue to do the best we can to safely support all of our programme participants.

Please join our mailing list or check back here for updates.

About Insights into Science and Engineering

This year 10 residential summer school aims to encourage participants to continue studying science and engineering subjects through offering taster sessions of different science and engineering disciplines.

For the scientists among you, get ready for an action packed four days that will take you deeper into the realms of the subjects you know including biology, chemistry, physics and maths, looking at them in new, exciting ways. You will be taking part in hands on practicals and workshops in real undergraduate labs with some of Imperial's finest academics and students.

For the budding engineers, you'll be amazed at how many different disciplines of engineering we can fit into four days. You will try your hand at a number of different disciplines, and you will also take part in several hands on activities, be introduced to some core concepts in engineering and witness first hand exciting technology that is being developed in our research labs.

What to expect

Students on both strands will experience university life in London through working closely with undergraduate mentors and staying in university halls during this residential summer school. The course will feature a number of social activities in the evenings both in South Kensington and central London.

At the end of the week there will be an academic-style conference where students in groups will present a poster explaining a concept they learned during the week to their peers, workshop leaders and invited guests.
This summer school is fully funded (free to successful applicants), which includes all course fees, materials, accommodation, three meals a day as well as any trips that are part of the summer school. Travel is not included however we may be able to offer successful applicants travelling from outside of London financial assistance for their travel.
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Applicant information

We look forward to seeing applications from Year 10 students who have a passion for STEM subjects.

To apply for the Y10 Insights into Science and Engineering Summer School, you must be in Year 10 at the time of application.

This outreach programme is funded by Imperial College London and aims to support state school students from backgrounds under-represented at university and Imperial. We use the criteria below to assess who is eligible to participate. The more criteria you meet, the more likely your application will be successful.

We recommend that you use our eligibility checker tool to see if you are eligible to apply.

We will prioritise your application if:

You have been in care

You live independently (estranged), meaning you no longer have the support of your family due to a breakdown in the relationship which has led to ceased contact

We will also assess whether:

You are a young carer and have caring responsibilities for a close relative with a disability, long-term illness, mental health condition, or drug or alcohol problem that is a significant demand on your time

Your family income is below £50,000 each year

You are eligible for free school meals and/or pupil premium

Your parents/guardians did not attend university

You live in a neighbourhood with low overall progression rates to higher education (POLAR4 Quintile 1 or 2 areas) or high levels of deprivation (IMD Quintile 1 areas)

Your school has a high percentage of students receiving free school meals

Your school has below average attainment

To be eligible for this programme, you should:
Applications for summer 2022 are now open and will close at 23.59 on 2 March 2022.

Expect to study STEM subjects in your post-16 options

Be studying at least eight GCSEs (or equivalent)

To apply, please go to our application portal.

For information about the application process, please see our application FAQs .

Contact us

For more information, please see our Outreach Programme FAQs .

If your query is not answered in the FAQs, please email us via outreach.scienceactivities@imperial.ac.uk or phone +44 (0) 20 7594 7328.

Want to stay up to date with Imperial outreach events? Click on the links below to follow us on our social media sites and follow the hashtag, #icoutreach

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Accountancy Work Experience with Grant Thornton

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Grant Thornton Trainees | Work experience

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We do work experience differently at Grant Thornton. We've got a programme designed to get you a proper taste of what it's like to work in professional services. You're not here to make tea.

And don't worry about money, we've got you covered. The cost of your travel and lunches is on us. We just want you to enjoy yourself and get the most of your time here.
What you'll do

Spend four to five days in one of our local offices to understand more about how businesses work and the different careers available in them.

Take part in group sessions to help you develop key skills such as teamwork and communication.

Pitch a business idea to a panel, just like a real business adviser.

Meet colleagues and learn how to network.

Who you'll work with
You'll work with colleagues from across Grant Thornton to learn about the three main business areas of our firm and the kind of clients we work with.
Read more about what we do and the different areas of our business. What you'll get out of it
At the end of your time with us, you'll walk away with a new set of skills, a deeper understanding of business, as well as an idea of how to start your career within it.
Access Accountancy placements
Access Accountancy is a collaboration of more than 25 professional services firms dedicated to improving access to the accountancy profession in the UK. We work with them to offer work experience places to students from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

Our next Access Accountancy work experience programme will take place in October 2023, and will be held virtually. If you would like to take part, please register your interest here and we will be in touch with further details in due course.

We'd love to have you on our work experience programme if you:

attend a state school or college

and are (or have been) eligible for free school meals (or attend a school that is above the regional average in terms of the number of students eligible for free school meals)

or would be the first member of their immediate family to attend university.

Take a look at this short video about our work with Access Accountancy.
How you'll know you're right for us
We're looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what's right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves.

You should share our CLEARR values - Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility. Always striving to grow yourself, you should be driven to succeed with the ability to see tasks through to the end and remain agile, even when things don't go to plan.

Sound like you? Find out more about the skills we're looking for here.

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We do work experience differently at Grant Thornton. We've got a programme designed to get you a proper taste of what it's like to work in professional services. You're not here to make tea. And don't worry about money, we've got you covered. The cost of your travel and lunches is on us.

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Here's how a week's work experience at Channel 4 works:

Each year 4Skills invites passionate individuals to participate in work experience at the channel. We have opportunities available suited to those who are passionate about working TV and want to get their foot in the door of a UK broadcaster. We want to make our work experience opportunities open to all, therefore if you are successful it will not cost you a PENNY to take part. We will cover all travel and lunch costs, and hotel and dinner expenses costs for those based outside of London.

We will be offering opportunities across our office locations which are London, Leeds, Manchester, Bristol and Glasgow, and have work experience in a number of departments such as 4creative, 4Sales, Marketing, Legal, Press, Audience Insights and more!

Please note we only offer work experience on the weeks advertised on our website. Work experience will next be available in 2021.

If you have any questions regarding eligibility, email us at 4Talent@channel4.co.uk

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Each year 4Skills invites passionate individuals to participate in work experience at the channel. We have opportunities available suited to those who are passionate about working TV and want to get their foot in the door of a UK broadcaster.

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Santander Banking Virtual Work Experience (Year 10 - Year 12)

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Food Industry Virtual Work Experience with IGD (Year 12 & Year 13)

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Food Industry Virtual Work Experience with IGD (Year 12 & Year 13)

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The food and grocery industry is growing, with jobs to suit everyone. Our fast-paced and diverse industry has opportunities for all qualification levels, including in-demand STEM skills within Science, Technology, Engineering, and Analytics.

Join our virtual work experience week to gain skills and experience to add to your CV and expand your network by interacting with industry professionals.

Throughout the week you'll have the opportunity to:

Listen - Gain insights from leaders of big brand and retailers

Engage - Ask questions and find out how to get ahead in your career

Create - Take part in projects and pitch your ideas to senior leaders.

How does the programme work?

IGD's work experience takes place over the course of a week. It is comprised of:

1. Daily live masterclasses that take place Monday to Friday, 10.30am to 12 midday

2. An optional project task that is completed during the week

Everyone joins the Monday and Friday morning sessions. You can then choose a masterclass that interests you on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. You can also attend all five masterclasses if you want to!

There are three project briefs to choose from:

Health - Pitch an idea and marketing campaign for a new plant-based snack

Sustainability - Pitch an idea for a re-usable packaging solution for a well-known product

Technology - Pitch an idea to apply new or emerging technology to solve an in-store customer challenge

Projects are optional and we do not expect you to have any previous knowledge or experience. But we would encourage everyone to do a project! It is a great opportunity to develop your skills and gain feedback.

Digital safeguarding:

Work experience weeks are held on IGD's EventsAIR virtual event platform and your camera/mic will remain switched off

You can submit questions for our professional's but only our facilitator can see these

Projects are completed on an individual basis.

When are the work experience weeks and who can take part?

Our work experience weeks have now finished for 2022.

You can still register for our 1-hour employability workshops using this link.

Can secondary schools and colleges take part?

Yes. Our weeks are open to students in Year 10, Year 11, Sixth-form or Further Education. Teachers and Careers Leaders must register on behalf of any groups of students who wish to take part during term-time. We do not have any caps on student numbers so you can register for whole year groups or curriculum areas.

Our work experience weeks have now finished for 2022.

If you would still like to take part, you can book our 1-hour employability workshops using this link.

If you are unsure about how to register, please email us at [email protected]

How does it work?

For everyone

Monday: Industry Insight Masterclass

Hear from senior leaders about future trends and opportunities in this exciting fast-paced industry. Choose a project brief to gain hands on experience of real industry challenges and get advice on how to deliver a winning pitch!

Choose any

Tuesday: Marketing and Sales

Wednesday: Engineering

Thursday: IT & Digital

Q&A with industry professionals to learn about their jobs, career journeys and the skills they use at work. Get the insights you need to create a winning project.

For everyone

Friday: Employability Skills Masterclass

Ask employers your questions about virtual applications. Take part in an interview skills masterclass and reflect on your skills and talent.

"If you're given the opportunity to participate in this virtual work experience, I seriously recommend it. It's been extremely helpful for me and I am thankful to everyone involved and the guest speakers for really helping me feel confident about my future."
Chloe, February week participant

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The food and grocery industry is growing, with jobs to suit everyone. Our fast-paced and diverse industry has opportunities for all qualification levels, including in-demand STEM skills within Science, Technology, Engineering, and Analytics. Join our virtual work experience week to gain skills and experience to add to your CV and expand your network by interacting with industry professionals.

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Environmental Training Programme (6 months) for BAME students (Year 12 & Year 13)

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Environmental Training Programme (6 months) for BAME students (Year 12 & Year 13)

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Youth Environmental Programme | Bright Green Future

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Bright Green Future (BGF) is a free UK-wide environmental leadership and empowerment programme for 16-19-year-olds. We want to tackle the current underrepresentation of people of colour in careers with a positive environmental impact.

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GKN Aerospace Work Experience Engineering (Year 10 - Year 12)

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About us

GKN Aerospace is a global engineering business. Every time you travel by air almost anywhere in the world it is likely that GKN Aerospace is helping you on your way. We design, manufacture and service systems and components for original equipment manufacturers around the world.

Founded more than 250 years ago, we have adapted, developed and grown into a business with a network of more than 15,000 employees across 13 countries at the forefront of technology and engineering innovative solutions.

What GKN Aerospace can offer you

At GKN Aerospace we believe that work experience is the most important factor in shaping an individual's perception of the working world.

A work experience placement with GKN Aerospace gives you the opportunity to learn real job skills with one of the world's leading engineering companies.

Throughout your placement you will gain first-hand experience of the workplace and an insight into career opportunities.

You will be encouraged to develop your current skills, and receive support by a dedicated local work experience champion.

We are looking for students who are passionate about their professional development, who want to know more about what job opportunities are available to them and who have the appetite to step out of their comfort zone to become the best version of themselves.

Placement locations

Please see the map below of work placement locations and contact details to check available vacancies. When contacting a preferred site location please can we ask you to attach your CV.

Placements available to you

During this placement you will be responsible for:

General Administration

General Maintenance of SAP system

Attending meetings and taking minutes

Working on a full rotation across the HR function to experience a number of different roles

Ideal candidate must have:

Good communication skills

Good IT skills

Work accurately with attention to detail

Good organisation skills

Have an interest within Human Resource, Employee Engagement and Learning and Development

During this placement you will:

Work with project engineers to compile Design Review minutes, help with checking of drawings against requirements (not design) and generally assist and learn aerospace engineering practices.

Help with simple tests in laboratory.

Use Catia if they have existing CAD experience

Ideal candidate must have:

Person Specification

Good communication skills

Ability to work to standard instructions

Have an interest in Engineering and manufacturing

During this placement you will be responsible for:

Maintaining team database

Maintaining Risk assessment information

Scheduling H&S and first aid courses

Maintaining subsequent employee training records

Undertaking administrative tasks

Ideal candidate must have:

Good communication skills

Ability to work to standard instructions

Self-motivated team player

During this placement you will be:

Maintaining systems and databases

Answering Triage IT help desk calls and liaising with customers

Conducting IT systems activities

Undertaking other office based administrative tasks to support the team

Ideal candidate must have:

Good communication skills

Good IT skills

Ability to work to standard instructions

Self-motivated team player

During this placement you will be:

Maintaining department database

Raising orders and liaising with customers

Scheduling manufacturing activities

Undertaking office based administrative tasks

Ideal candidate must have:

Good communication skills

Ability to work to standard instructions

Self-motivated team player

FAQs

Don't just take our word for it

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"From this placement I now have more of an understanding on how big companies function. I feel that I am more prepared for the job market because I have experience it first hand and have an insight on how many different jobs are available to me"

"I was offered a week long placement at GKN Aerospace Filton for Work Experience; this allowed me to gain a very good insight into the company and confirmed to me that this was where I wanted my career to be heading. The experience helped me build upon my current abilities such as communication and team working skills, skills of which are sought after by employers.

Work Experience also highlighted a few areas that needed to be improved; this was very helpful as I knew what to work on when applying for apprenticeships, this helped me maximise my chances of getting a job. Today I currently work as a Fitter at GKN Aerospace Filton".

Ross Sharpe, GKN Aerospace Filton Skilled Fitter

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Work experience at the council - bristol.gov.uk

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What type of work experience you can do, who can apply, how to apply, what you'll learn on your placement.

We offer work experience placements in council departments such as:

customer service

finance

public relations and media

business administration

groundskeeping

trades, such as plumbing or electrical work

project management

Work experience placements usually last one to two weeks, but they can be flexible, for example a day a week for five weeks.

What you'll do on a work experience placement

On your placement you'll:

work on real work projects with a mentor to supervise you

learn about different job roles

keep a diary of your work experience

get help to improve your interview and presentation skills

Apply for work experience at the council

You can apply to do work experience at the council if you study, work or live in Bristol.

People of any age can apply.

We welcome applications from:

people with disabilities

young adults with SEND

people who aren't in employment, education or training

people from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds

children in care or care leavers

people over 55

ex offenders

parents or carers returning to work

To apply:

We'll let you know if we can find a placement for you within 21 days.

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Faculty of Engineering Work Experience (Year 10 & Year 12)

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Years 10-12 CreatorsXX | Faculty of Engineering | University of Bristol

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Will you take part in the next generation of creative innovation? Engineering is far more than building and fixing things - and we want to prove it. From sustainable development and renewable energy to the smart technologies that are revolutionising our lives in areas like healthcare, transport, education and communication, there's a growing need for females who are creative, ambitious and enjoy solving problems in the modern world.

This programme invites young females in years 10 and 12 to experience all aspects of engineering first-hand through taster lectures, visiting the world-leading research labs and taking part in hands on practical workshops.
Dates, times and further information to be confirmed - to register your interest please email engf-wp-outreach@bristol.ac.uk. Please note this is only for state school/college students who live locally to Bristol (BS or BA postcode) and attendance is required all three days in order to graduate with a CreatorsXX certificate. If oversubscribed, preference will be given to those students who:

are part of the first generation in their family to go to university

live in an area of low participation in higher education as defined by POLAR4, which is a score of 1 or 2 for the category 'POLAR4 young participation quintile'

are or have been eligible for free school meals

attend an aspiring state school or college

have spent three or more months in Local Authority Care

are an Estranged Student (considering university without the support of a family network)

in the case of year 12 students, priority will be given to those studying maths and another science

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The Royal Theatre Bath Work Experience (Year 10 & Year 12)

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The Royal Theatre Bath Work Experience (Year 10 & Year 12)

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Work Experience — Theatre Royal Bath

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Our unique Junior Apprenticeship programme for GCSE & A-Level students under 18 offers a week of workshops and talks from industry professionals that give students a practical introduction to the range of careers housed in a producing theatre before furthering or continuing their studies, or seeking employment in their chosen field.

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Bristol Old Vic Work Experience (Year 10) 

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Bristol Old Vic Work Experience (Year 10) 

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Work Experience | Bristol Old Vic

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Bristol University Lab Placements Work Experience (Year 10 & Year 12)

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Bristol University Lab Placements Work Experience (Year 10 & Year 12)

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Work experience | Faculty of Life Sciences | University of Bristol

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The Faculty of Life Sciences understands the importance of young people being able to develop their skills in the work place whilst learning more about different university subject areas to know what might interest them the most.

In order to support this, we offer two different work experience programmes in the School of Biological Sciences and Biochemistry to Year 1 2 and Year 1 0 students respectively .

Both weeks are lab-based experiences undertaking scientific experiments involving data collection, analysis and presentation. The Yr10 week will be led by a Biochemistry academic and involve s looking at the molecular structure of human cells and performing a variety of biochemical techniques and microscope work. The physical Yr12 week is based in the Biological Sciences dept and will involve nematode fieldwork and research.

The work experience week is designed to allow all students to build their self-confidence, immerse themselves in a scientific environment and gain a better understanding of what science skills, courses and careers there are.

Places are competitive and prioritised for student with multiple widening participation characteristics ( such as ethnicity, mature, care experience, FSM's or those eligible for our   contextual-offer ). The deadline for application is F riday the 1 3 th May 202 2 and we will inform you as soon as possible whether we have been able to offer you a place.   Any questions, p lease contact:   outreach-fls@bristol.ac.uk .

Some work experience opportunities within the other Life Science Schools are offered on an ad hoc, individual basis depending on the availability of staff at different times of year. If you are interested in a specific subject/research area then please send an email to the individual school offices.  If an opportunity arises then you will be informed but please be aware that many requests are received each year so not all will be successful or responded to.

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The Faculty of Life Sciences understands the importance of young people being able to develop their skills in the work place whilst learning more about different university subject areas to know what might interest them the most.  In order to support this, we offer two different work experience programmes in the School of Biological Sciences and Biochemistry to Year 1 2 and Year 1 0 students respectively .  Both weeks are lab-based experiences undertaking scientific experiments involving data collection, analysis and presentation.

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Law bright spark work experience July 2022 (deadline 27th January - places limited) (Year 10-Year 12)

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Law bright spark work experience July 2022 (deadline 27th January - places limited) (Year 10-Year 12)

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School students work experience (burges-salmon.com)

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Are you a student in Year 10 to Year 12 and thinking about a business career? If so, you might like to apply for our Bright Sparks programme.

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Law student information day - May half term (Year 10-Year 13)

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Law student information day - May half term (Year 10-Year 13)

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School students information days (burges-salmon.com)

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Access to the legal profession is at the heart of the work we do with schools.

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Work Experience opportunity for STEM (please check your eligibility) (Year 12)

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Work Experience opportunity for STEM (please check your eligibility) (Year 12)

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Nuffield Research Placements information for students | STEM

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We do not pay students, however you will not be out of pocket at the end of your placement as we reimburse your travel costs and some students will also receive a subsidy of £200 for the project collaboration portion of your placement. You will be eligible for a bursary if you meet one or more of the following criteria:

You are living, or have lived in, local authority care.

Come from a family with a combined household income of below £30,000 a year.

You are entitled to free school meals, either now or at any time in the last six years.

In receipt of, or entitled to, discretionary payments at school/college (e.g., EMA, 16-19 Bursary Fund).

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We do not pay students, however you will not be out of pocket at the end of your placement as we reimburse your travel costs and some students will also receive a subsidy of £200 for the project collaboration portion of your placement.

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in2science work experience opportunity (Year 12)

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in2science work experience opportunity (Year 12)

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The In2scienceUK programme is here to kick start you on your journey to an amazing career in the sciences, technology, engineering or maths!

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Renishaw Work Experience opportunities (Year 10-Year 13) 

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Renishaw Work Experience opportunities (Year 10-Year 13) 

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Our 2024 work experience programme

Applications are currently closed. We will be opening for applications for the 2024 programme on the 11th of December 2023 - PM.

Duration: 4.5 days (with an earlier finish on Fridays).

Timings: 9.00am - 4pm (finishing at 12.30 on Fridays).

You must be available on all of the dates specified for any week that you select.

we have 66 places total, spread across 2 different weeks:

Engineering

South Wales - TBC - Further details will be available in the new year.

Gloucestershire - Monday 8th July to Friday 12th July (onsite)

Software

Gloucestershire - Monday 15th July to Friday 19th July (onsite)

Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate any placements outside of these dates. When applications are open the link will be available at the bottom of this page.
Location
Our work experience weeks will involve you travelling to either our Gloucestershire New Mills or Miskin Near Cardiff site.
PLEASE NOTE PUBLIC TRANSPORT SERVICES DO NOT RUN DIRECTLY TO EITHER OF OUR SITES, SO PLEASE CONSIDER THIS BEFORE APPLYING.
Gloucestershire - New Mills, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 8JR

South Wales - Miskin Business Park, Miskin, Vale of Glamorgan, CF72 8XY

Feedback

Here is some of the feedback from previous attendees of our work experience weeks:

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For students in years 10 to 13 at schools throughout Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol and South Wales, Renishaw's work experience weeks provide the ideal opportunity to discover what it's really like to work as an engineer at one of the world's foremost engineering companies.

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Find the right career path for you, in your own time!️

Navigating the world of work can be daunting and stressful. We understand, we've been through it with thousands of students, we feel your pain. Complete our experiences around your studies and begin your career now.
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Frequently asked questions 🤔

I have a question about my application or programme eligibility

When will I hear back if I have been successful with my application?
Once you have applied for your programme, you will receive a confirmation email. You will be notified about the outcome of your application via email at least 3 days before the programme start date. Good luck!
Can I apply to multiple programmes?
Yes, you can sign up to multiple programmes with us. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any potential clashes.
Who can take part in the programme? (Age limits, some programmes have location constraints but most don't etc.)
Most of our programmes require students to be in school/college. Some programmes require students to be based in specific regions of the UK, this is stipulated by the organisations themselves, and is not defined by Springpod.

However, the ages mentioned on our programmes are more of a guideline than a strict limit. As such, we more than welcome older students to apply as well!

I have a question about my assignment

How long does it take for assignments to be reviewed?
Assignments can take up to a week or longer to review and be marked complete. Rest assured, it will be reviewed soon and your certificate will be generated once your programme has been marked as complete.
What do I do if I upload the wrong file?
If you make a mistake when uploading a file, please email hello@springpod.com. We will be able to make a note on our system. Don't worry, the outcome of your programme will not be affected by this.

I have a question about the programme dates, deadline or workload

I won't be able to complete the programme, can I have an extension?
There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).
When does the programme start?
Our programmes have various start dates, you can find the exact date on the programme website page. These are available here: https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/search

You will be notified if your application has been successful, 3 days before the programme start date.
What happens if I can't finish the work experience in time?
All programme material will remain accessible after the end date of the programme. Students can continue to work through their programme after the official end date. Although, if possible, we would strongly encourage students to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions.
How long will I have to complete this programme?
There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).
How much work is required for these programmes? (Will I be able/should I complete more than one programme at a time)?
There is around 10 hours worth of work in total, spread across a two week period. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any work whenever possible.
When do the programmes run? (programme structure etc.)
The live talks will take place during weekday working hours. However, all live talks will be available as recordings and the courses can be completed at your own convenience. Once you have access, you can view and complete the material as and when you can, within the time frame of the course in question (for example, within a two week period). In total, there is around 10 hours worth of work. There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

I have a question about the live talks

What happens if I can't make a live talk/webinar?
All live talks will be available as recordings. You can access these at the same link used to access the live event. So don't worry if you can't attend a live webinar, a recording will be available for you to access through your programme within 24 hours of the live event finishing.
What software is required for the live talks?
We use a piece of software called BigMarker. It is a cloud based video hosting software. It requires no installations or downloads on your end, and will provide everything you need to join the live webinars through one simple link.
Will I be able to ask questions/do I have to have my microphone on?
You will have a chance to ask questions at the end of each webinar. These questions are typed out and then read to the presenter by the host of the live talk. There is no need to speak, and all student microphones will be muted for the duration of the live webinar.

I have a question about the certificate

Will I receive a certificate on completion of the programme?
You will receive a certificate on completion of your programme. It will be made available to download whenever your programme is marked as complete.

I want to delete my account

How can I delete my account?
You can delete your account following the below steps

Can you please ensure you log into your account at the following link: https://www.springpod.com

Once logged in, click on your name in the top right-hand corner, select settings and then 'delete account'.

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Find work experience Connect with industry experts, complete mini-activities, and get noticed by employers 💼 In-depth, interactive and informative virtual work experiences from industry experts in the world's leading employers. Understand industries and the world's best employers as if you were already working there.

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Speakers for Schools Virtual Work Experience

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Speakers for Schools Virtual Work Experience

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Virtual Work Experience | VWEX | Speakers for Schools

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At Speakers for Schools, we offer three types of Virtual Work Experience placements:

Discovery Days (1-2 hour sessions)

Virtual Insight Days (1-day taster session)

Work Experience (3-5-day structured programme)

All our Virtual Work Experience placements can be offered either by region, by country or UK-wide.

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THE LEADER IN WORLD-CLASS VIRTUAL WORK EXPERIENCEOur aim as a charity is to level the playing field for young people across the UK when it comes to accessing high quality work experience to help them plan for their future careers.Many young people struggle to access traditional in-person wor

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Medic Mentor Virtual Work Experience (Year 10-Year 13)

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Medic Mentor Virtual Work Experience (Year 10-Year 13)

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Virtual Work Experience Programmes | Medic Mentors

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Virtual Work Experience Programmes | Medic Mentors

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Year 10 Work Experience Letter to Parents

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Year 10 Work Experience Letter to Parents

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EY Business Academy work experience (Year 12 & Year 13)

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EY Business Academy work experience (Year 12 & Year 13)

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Mott McDonald Work Experience (Year 10-Year 13)

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Mott McDonald Work Experience (Year 10-Year 13)

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Who can apply?

This programme is aimed at those in the later years of full-time secondary, sixth form or college education who are keen to get an introduction to what a career in financial services may be like.

The Work Experience programme is delivered each Summer. Specific details regarding each opportunity are available when you apply.

To be considered for the programme, you will:

Be in full-time education either at secondary school, sixth form or college at the time of the work experience commencing

Be keen and motivated to find out more about HSBC and to be prepared to complete the application process, which will include an online assessment and if successful, a telephone interview

How to apply

We encourage you to choose and apply for a location to which you can reasonably commute, as early as possible, as applications will close when all placements are filled. Please keep in mind we will not be able to offer placements in locations not listed.

Please note you must obtain approval from your school or college to undertake this work experience as it falls within the standard school/college term-time.

What to expect

Supported by experienced managers, you will be shadowing colleagues and encouraged to ask questions to help you understand more about HSBC. During the work experience, you will learn what it is like to work in one of our retail, commercial, operational or head office areas (subject to availability).

You will get to know HSBC - our values, our history and exactly what we do - and gain an insight into actual jobs that you would be doing if you came to work for us full-time. There will be an opportunity to develop your skills and grow your confidence.

Whether you decide to start an apprenticeship or go to university in the future, the work experience programme is a great early insight into a potential career choice

Learning, development and support

Our programme will provide you with an insight into what it is like to work for a global bank, and help you to decide your future career options.

Over the course of the programme, we typically offer:

Hands on work experience

Develop skills and grow confidence

Hints and tips on how to be successful during selection processes

Opportunities to meet a range of HSBC employees and ask as many questions as you want to help you understand what working for HSBC is like and your potential future ambitions

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UK Work Experience Programme | HSBC Holdings plc

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Find information on qualifications and what to expect from the Work Experience Programme in the HSBC UK bank branches.

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Well done to Sophia B for being a Careers Star and making this video for Speakers for Schools about her work placement at Morgan Sindall

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Well done to Sophia B for being a Careers Star and making this video for Speakers for Schools about her work placement at Morgan Sindall

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Students like Sophia need little more than an introduction to make history. After #WorkExperience placements with @DannySullivanCo and @morgansindallc she's ready to change the future of construction.

 #BlackHistoryMonth #BLM @MontpelierHigh @JasonElsom https://t.co/sEeyzYUaUJ

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Meet Sophia, a student from Bristol, she shares her unique story and how Speakers for Schools helped her to realise her ambitions.

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Students like Sophia need little more than an introduction to make history. After #WorkExperience placements with @DannySullivanCo and @morgansindallc she's ready to change the future of construction.

 #BlackHistoryMonth #BLM @MontpelierHigh @JasonElsom https://t.co/sEeyzYUaUJ

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Students like Sophia need little more than an introduction to make history. After #WorkExperience placements with @DannySullivanCo and @morgansindallc she's ready to change the future of construction.

#BlackHistoryMonth #BLM @MontpelierHigh @JasonElsom https://t.co/sEeyzYUaUJ
— Speakers for Schools (@speakrs4schools) October 27, 2021

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Students like Sophia need little more than an introduction to make history. After #WorkExperience placements with @DannySullivanCo and @morgansindallc she's ready to change the future of construction.

 #BlackHistoryMonth #BLM @MontpelierHigh @JasonElsom https://t.co/sEeyzYUaUJ

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Students like Sophia need little more than an introduction to make history. After #WorkExperience placements with @DannySullivanCo and @morgansindallc she's ready to change the future of construction.

 #BlackHistoryMonth #BLM @MontpelierHigh @JasonElsom https://t.co/sEeyzYUaUJ

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Students like Sophia need little more than an introduction to make history. After #WorkExperience placements with @DannySullivanCo and @morgansindallc she's ready to change the future of construction.

 #BlackHistoryMonth #BLM @MontpelierHigh @JasonElsom https://t.co/sEeyzYUaUJ