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Are you a talented student graduating in 2028 passionate about finance, technology, or trading? Curious about how to break into the fast-paced world of financial markets? Join us for the Maven Securities Scholarship Webinar and discover how the Maven Mind's Scholarship can launch your career in finance and trading.

What to Expect: In this exclusive webinar, we'll explore:

The world of trading and how Maven Securities, a global market maker, operates at the cutting edge of finance and technology.

How the Maven Securities Scholarship provides financial support, mentorship, and Spring Week work opportunities.

Step-by-step guidance on the application process, key dates, and how to stand out as an applicant.

Insights from current professionals at Maven Securities on how to develop the skills and mindset needed to succeed in the industry.

An interactive Q&A session to answer all your questions about the scholarship, career paths, and Maven's Spring Week opportunity.

Registration:
Register now to secure your spot and receive details on how to join the webinar. Don't miss this opportunity to gain crucial knowledge and take a significant step toward your future career.
Save the date:
Make sure to mark your calendar and join us for an engaging session that could be the key to unlocking your career potential!

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Have your students ever thought about a career in the rail industry? If not, why not?

My name is Rebecca from Explore Careers. At Explore Careers, we run a complimentary schools program connecting students with leading employers across the UK.

One of our key partners is Southeastern Rail - and we'd love to share some of the exciting opportunities they can offer your students.

Why rail deserves a second look

Earn while you learn: Apprenticeships mean students get a wage, real experience, and nationally recognised qualifications - no debt, no waiting.

Solid pay & progression: Did you know qualified train drivers can earn £50k-£70k+? And that's just one pathway - engineering, technology, customer service, and leadership roles all offer brilliant long-term prospects.

Secure futures: With an ageing workforce and a national skills shortage, rail is crying out for fresh talent. Students who join now are stepping into a future-proof career.

Not just "train people" : Rail careers are diverse - from tech-savvy engineers to people-focused station managers, there's something for every interest.

Career Pathways with Southeastern

Southeastern offers a wide variety of apprenticeships and early career roles, so there's something to suit different skills and passions:

Train Driver Apprenticeships - one of the most popular routes, with excellent pay and responsibility.

Engineering & Fleet - keeping trains safe, reliable, and running smoothly.

Customer Operations - station staff, on-board managers, and conductors who are the face of Southeastern.

Operational Support - from signalling to safety and planning.

Business & Leadership - apprenticeships in planning, HR, IT, finance, and future management roles.

Students who like solving problems and thinking on their feet

Reliable, punctual types (vital for safety-critical roles)

Great communicators and natural team players

Hands-on tinkerers who love STEM and technology

People-focused students who want to make a difference every day

What students can do now:

Focus on GCSEs in Maths and English (and Science/IT if they're keen on engineering)

Join STEM clubs or teamwork projects to build problem-solving skills

Get part-time customer service experience - retail or hospitality is perfect

Build a simple skills CV and practise scenario-based questions

Explore Southeastern's apprenticeship opportunities online and set job alerts

Don't keep this to yourself! Share it with your school community by adding this printable to your noticeboard or newsletter.

The truth is, rail offers your students something many industries can't: a career with real purpose, fantastic earning potential, and stability for the future.

As always, I'm here to help if you have any questions regarding the above infomration.

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CHANGE

CAN REBUILD

TRUST
CHANGE NEEDS YOU

Become a Police Constable with the Met.
Apply now.
Do you want a fascinating career with both variety and long-term security?
Whether you want to protect local communities, move up the ranks, or thrive in a specialist team, there is a role for you. There are endless opportunities to further your long-term career at the Met, no matter which direction life takes you. The choice is yours. You can bring real change and improve the way we serve London communities, to ensure that the city is a safer place for all.

Are you up for the challenge?

CHANGE

BUILDS

BRIDGES

What's it like day to day?

As an officer no two days are ever the same, but every day you will play a vital role in making this city a safer place for all.

The role of an officer is much more than blue lights and fast cars. Right from the start, you'll be playing a vital role in helping to protect Londoners, working closely with communities to tackle crimes that matter most to them. You will wear a uniform with more than 190 years of history behind it.
In the course of a week, you might:

Respond to 999 calls for emergencies like robberies, traffic accidents or public disorder

Help victims of crime with emotional support and practical information

Investigate crimes and pursue offenders

Plan and deploy to longer term operations addressing problems like organised crime, drugs or gangs

Work with partners like local councils, NHS trusts, and schools to prevent crime and make communities safer - participating in community events and joint operations

Visit schools to share crime prevention information with young people

Deliver justice for victims of crime by building a case file and presenting evidence in court.

POLICE CONSTABLE

"Knowing that when you finish for the day, you have made a difference to someone's life and have ensured they are safe and out of harm's way."

Leigha Ravalia

POLICE CONSTABLE

"My drive is to protect and serve Londoners"

Akeem Griffiths

Police Constable

"I've always had that inner feeling of wanting to protect people and make a difference in people lives."

Tony Hazelhurst-Kilsby

What does it take to become a Police Constable?

Being a Police Constable is hard work. It requires physical, mental and emotional resilience, but you'll be supported by your colleagues and the wider Met at every step of the way.

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We are looking for people who are:

Excellent communicators

Thrive as part of a team

Curious and observant, and like to solve problems

Care deeply about helping people

Work well with young people

Have the resilience to cope with danger, threats and emotionally disturbing events

Available for shift-style working on nights and weekends (including public holidays)

Able to cope with the physical demands of the role (if you take regular exercise like walking, swimming or jogging, you should be able to pass the fitness test)

We protect and serve Londoners

The Metropolitan Police has always been here to keep London safe. As the largest police service in the UK, we cover policing for the 32 boroughs within Greater London, excluding the City of London, and we protect and serve more than 8 million people every day. On a local level, Met Officers take care of community police teams, emergency responses, and public protection from serious crimes. Specialist teams that operate across the city include firearms, public order, the dogs unit and counter-terrorism.

We're working hard to win back Londoners' trust and confidence, and we aim to inspire more trust, reduce crime and maintain very high standards. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and welcome applications from people from all walks of life. The London Race Action Plan and the wider New Met for London Plan outlines the next steps in the Met's mission to become an inclusive, anti-racist organisation, truly representative of the diversity of London. The plan also sets out how the Met will better represent, respect, involve and protect Black Londoners. Our Violence Against Women and Girls Action Plan charts how we're tackling sexism and misogyny.

Which route is right for you?

Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP)

Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship Programme (PCDA)

Apply Now Apply Now

What do we look for?

We hold our officers to high standards, and are only interested in candidates who align with our values:

I will always try to do the right thing. I will be fair and consistent in everything I do, being mindful of the impact of my actions. I will actively challenge those whose behaviour falls below public and the Met's expectations.

I will show courage by making tough decisions when needed. I will always challenge racist, homophobic, misogynistic and any other discriminatory and inappropriate behaviour. I will show humility.

I will strive to build trust with the public, colleagues, and partners, by being open, honest and taking ownership for what I have done and why. I will admit when I make mistakes, learn from them and improve.

I will respect the rights of everyone I meet. I will listen to individual perspectives and needs. I will try my best to understand a diverse range of views and achieve the best possible outcomes for the public.

I will care about communities and colleagues and try to understand their perspectives and experiences, at all times. I will be kind and listen and understand without judgement. I will take time to clarify and explain my decisions.

If you don't have the required academic qualifications, work or military experience needed, we partner with London colleges who deliver an access route into policing.

You must be between 18 and 57 to join us (but you can apply when you are 17).

If you're from the UK, you must have lived here continuously for the last three years (unless you have been serving abroad in the British Armed Forces).

If you're not from the UK, you must be a resident and have lived here continuously for the last three years. You must also be free from restrictions with indefinite leave to remain.

If you have tattoos, you'll need to tell us about them. You can't join with tattoos that are on your face, or the sides and front of your neck above the collar line. They also should not be offensive, violent, discriminatory, political or rude. See the full tattoo policy: Tattoo Policy

Working for the Met Police means holding a position of trust. We'll check your:

Criminal, intelligence and national security records

Public records

Credit agency records (in some cases)

Social media presence

Having a previous caution or conviction doesn't necessarily disqualify you from applying, but please be as open and honest as possible. If you hide anything from us or are dishonest in your application, you will be rejected.

Any information we gather in the vetting process is confidential and kept separate from your other recruitment data. We try to be as open and fair as possible during this process.

If you have unpaid debts or liabilities, an outstanding county court judgement, or you can't manage loans or debts sensibly.

If you are or have been a member of organisations like the British National Party (BNP), Combat 18 or the National Front. This isn't a full list.

If you use illegal drugs. You'll have to pass a substance misuse tests before joining.

How can you become a Police Constable?

It can take up to six months for the entire process to be completed, but the career that you will be building is worth the wait.

It will not only change your life but also the lives of Londoners everywhere.

Step 1: Online registration form and application

First, you'll need to submit an online registration form and an application form, to make sure you pass our basic eligibility criteria.

A basic security check will be conducted, which takes around seven days.

Step 2: Behavioural skills questionnaire

This is a short, online assessment designed to check if you have the key behaviours and values we look for in our police constables.

We usually get back to you after around two weeks.

Step 3: Your online assessment

The online assessment is made up of three exercises:

Competency based interview: use examples from your work and personal life to answer a series of questions.

Written assessment: complete an urgent written task whilst assuming the role of a police constable.

Briefing exercise: read material and answer questions based on what you have read as if you were a police constable.

You should complete this stage within about three weeks of Step 1. You can expect your results within three weeks of completing the assessment.

Step 4: Face to face Met Assessment

We'll invite you to our Met recruitment centre in South London for an interview focused on our values. You'll also complete a medical and fitness test in this stage.

You'll usually attend this within about three weeks of receiving your online assessment results. You can expect your results within four to eight weeks, depending on personal circumstances.

Step 5: Pre-employment checks and vetting

These checks are there to make sure we are recruiting police officers who meet our standards of behaviour and share our values. The length of time this takes can vary. On average, it takes about two months.

You can find out more on the vetting process here.

Step 6: Offer of employment

If you're successful we'll make you a formal offer of employment and discuss the best date for you to join.

Our careers are open to members of every community. Take your place with us and be part of the change.

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Creative Research Contest 2025/26 – German History Society | Promoting the Study of German History Worldwide

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Sponsored by BAE Systems.

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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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Dear Rob,

This email comes from UCAS Media. We're sending you this on behalf of The Association of Accounting Technicians, because - based on what you told us about yourself - we think you might find it useful.

University isn't for everyone; but a career in finance can be.

Accounting apprenticeships with AAT offer school leavers an ideal start to their career. They can work in finance while studying, gaining practical skills and recognised credentials that set the stage for a successful accounting career.

The benefits of an accounting apprenticeship

"My apprenticeship has opened so many doors for me. It gave me the fundamentals of accountancy that I need."

Narpreet, qualified with AAT in 2023

See Narpreet's story

For anyone supporting those in taking their next step in education or career development, we are here to make your choices clearer.

UCAS is an independent charity whose purpose is acting as the national shared admissions service for students, universities and colleges. Our work as a charity is supported by our wholly owned trading subsidiary, UCAS Media Limited which works with universities, colleges and commercial businesses. 100% of UCAS Media's profits are gift aided back to the charity and go directly into improving charity services. Together we are the "UCAS Group" and we share a brand, so we want to let you know that this communication is being sent to you by UCAS Media.

Although from time to time your data will be shared between the UCAS Group so we can provide you with the communications you have requested - please be assured that your details have not been shared with any third parties. If you'd like to understand more about how we use your data, visit ucas.com/optin.

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A Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship is a great route to becoming a solicitor. Over a six-year period, through work-based learning (four days a week) at a law firm and study (one day a week) at one of the UK’s leading law schools, apprentices gain valuable legal experience as well as a Law Degree (LLB) and the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE).

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LIVE OPPORTUNITY: Lucy Cavendish Academic Attainment Programme

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Applications for the Academic Attainment Programme 2024-2026 are now open! Please read the following information to find out more, including how to apply.

Lucy Cavendish College is the most diverse College in Cambridge, admitting over 90% of our UK students from state schools. As part of our commitment to widening participation, we are delighted to launch our flagship virtual outreach programme, the Lucy Cavendish College Academic Attainment Programme, for the fourth year running. This free programme will provide around 1000 high-achieving state school students with comprehensive supplementary academic support tailored to their stage in the curriculum, giving them the best chance of achieving their full potential. For this year, the programme has been expanded to cover not only Year 12 (S5 - Scotland/Y13 - N.I), but also Year 13 (S6 - Scotland/Y14 - N.I), so students will continue to be supported during the crucial final stages of the UCAS application process, and in the final months of their A-Level (Scottish Highers/IB) studies.

The programme has proved very beneficial for students in the past years, with 9 in 10 receiving offers to study at Russell Group universities, and over the past 2 years participants have almost doubled their chances of being offered a place at either Oxford or Cambridge. Following the 2022/23 programme, 90% of participants felt that the programme had provided them with the resources and support to achieve the grades they wanted at A-Level (Scottish Highers/IB), and 98% of participants felt confident that they knew how to make a competitive application to Cambridge and other top universities.

"The AAP was a great benefit to my academic development, with it broadening my horizons to topics beyond the A-Level curriculum. I gained more confidence with approaching new unfamiliar topics." - AAP participant

The Programme was even featured on ITV news - watch here!
What does the programme involve?

The programme will begin in November 2024. In Year 12 (S5 Scotland/Y13 - N.I), students will participate in regular subject-specific enrichment classes in each of their core A-Level (Scottish Highers/IB) subjects, subject taster sessions, and monthly Peer Discussion Groups, allowing them to continuously develop their subject-specific knowledge, as well as their oracy, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Students will also complete a Supracurricular Exploration Project in May, helping them to explore their subject interests further and think more seriously about possible degree choices. Throughout, students will also receive advice from our Admissions Team on every stage of the application process so that they can make their university applications as competitive as possible.

In Year 13 (or equivalent) students will continue to be supported by the Admissions Team as they navigate the application process, and will be offered subject-specific revision sessions ahead of their exams in the summer.

Find out more about each aspect of the programme and how it unfolds over the two years by exploring the dropdown boxes below.

Important Practical Information

Academic commitment

The Programme will usually involve at least one 90-minute session each week from November 2024 to March 2025, with some additional commitments the following academic year. For some sessions, students will need to complete preparatory work so they are able to make the most of the session. There will also be an option to complete some extension follow-up work if students wish to deepen their knowledge of a particular subject after the live online session has taken place. This independent work will usually take around 30 minutes.

We do not expect students to be able to attend every session, but we do hope that students will commit to attending the programme as fully as they are able to. Continuation onto the second year of the programme is contingent on students regularly participating during the first year.

From May 2025, students will also be required to produce an academic poster as part of the Supracurricular Exploration Project. This must be submitted and presented during the summer holidays of 2025 (exact date TBC).

Accessing the online programme

All live sessions will be taking place over Zoom. Session recordings and resources for all sessions will be uploaded to a webpage, which will be made accessible to students on the programme. Students will therefore need a reliable internet connection, a working webcam and microphone, and a pen/paper to take notes with and complete work.

Who is eligible for the programme?

In order to be eligible for the programme students need to:

Be in Year 12 in England or Wales, S5 in Scotland, or Year 13 in Northern Ireland in the academic year 2024/25

Be attending a non-fee paying school in the United Kingdom

Have achieved at least 5 grades 8-9 in their GCSEs (or equivalent, such as A grades in National 5s)

Be studying post-16 academic qualifications (A-Levels, International Baccalaureate, Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers, or equivalent)

Be aiming to achieve at least A*AA in their A-Levels (AAA in Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers/42 points with 776 at HL in the IB/equivalent)

We hope to support as many eligible students as possible through the programme. However, if the programme is oversubscribed, we will prioritise students based on a combination of academic merit and the following Widening Participation priority criteria:

Are in care or care-experienced

Are eligible for Free School Meals

Belong to an underrepresented ethnic group:

Black British African or Black British Caribbean

British Bangladeshi/Bengali, Pakistani or Arab

Roma, Gypsy or Traveller

Have experienced disruption in their education such as:

Medical/health issues (including mental health), particularly those that have resulted in long or extended periods of absence (over 8 weeks) from school in the last 6 years

Bereavement of a close family member (e.g. parent/carer) in the last 6 years

Being a young carer

Becoming a parent

Being an asylum seeker or refugee

Becoming estranged from close family members (e.g. parents/carers)

Moving schools two or more times in the last 6 years

Other (to be specified)

Have a disability or Special Educational Needs

Attend a school with low progression to Oxbridge

Attend a school with low attainment

Are resident in an underrepresented UK region

Are resident in areas with relatively low participation in higher education (using POLAR4) or in areas with less advantaged socioeconomic characteristics (using IMD)

"I have been able to have serious conversations about going to Oxbridge and learn from Cambridge itself what it takes to be a Cambridge candidate. What would initially seem a daunting experience has been made easy, accessible and understandable." - AAP participant

How do I apply?
The deadline to apply is 9am on Monday 7th October, and applicants will need to ask their teachers to verify their application by 9am on Friday 11th October. APPLY HERE
Please take a look at the drop-down boxes for detailed guidance on the application.

Contact us

Please do not hesitate to contact our Outreach Manager, Hayley Hilson, and Outreach Assistant, Anna Foskett, at outreach@lucy.cam.ac.uk should you have any questions or concerns.

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