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From an introduction to Direct Line Group to a deep dive into their teams, their use of technology and sustainable practices, this programme will teach you it all! Beyond the scope of DLG, you’ll explore the importance of networking and employability skills. Take everything in at your own pace as you make your way through a programme filled with written, interactive and video content, whilst also attending live webinars with insurance professionals. What’s more, you’ll get to put your knowledge to the test in this programme’s quizzes and activities…
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This programme is open to anyone aged 14+

Certificate of completion

Over 7 hours worth of content

What's included
From an introduction to Direct Line Group to a deep dive into their teams, their use of technology and sustainable practices, this programme will teach you it all! Beyond the scope of DLG, you'll explore the importance of networking and employability skills. Take everything in at your own pace as you make your way through a programme filled with written, interactive and video content, whilst also attending live webinars with insurance professionals. What's more, you'll get to put your knowledge to the test in this programme's quizzes and activities...

Career Insights: The HR Horizon - Join Nicola Porter, the Head of Direct Line Group's Human Resources Change Hub, in this exciting webinar on a career in HR. Nicola will share her own career highlights and discuss life at DLG, before answering your questions in the live Q&A part of this talk. Get your pen, paper and questions at the ready, it's bound to be a good one!

Join Ryan Hilton, Director of Motor Sales & Service at Direct Line Group, in this webinar about a career in motor sales and service. Ryan will discuss his career story, professional experience and pathway to where he is today. Stick around to the end, as Ryan will answer your questions on a career at DLG, too!

How an Insurance Company Makes Money

A Closer Look at the Teams at DLG

Creating a personal brand and building a professional network

What DLG Needs For Success

DLG and Sustainable Business

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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Explore insurance & tech. Engage with quizzes, webinars & more. Flexible learning on sustainability & employability. Join now!

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Kier is the UK’s leading highways service provider, working with a wide range of partners from key central organisations like Highways England through to a wide range of local authorities, who are collectively responsible for the roads we travel on.
Explore careers with Kier by registering on their interactive programmes and apply for opportunities.

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Speakers for Schools is excited to present its weekly broadcast schedule! This schedule will be updated regularly and talks will be targeted to different age groups are accessible via signing up using the registration from links below. registration closes at 12pm the day before the broadcast date – links are then sent out by email that afternoon.

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Speakers for Schools is excited to present its weekly broadcast schedule! This schedule will be updated regularly and talks will be targeted to different age groups are accessible via signing up using the registration from links below. registration closes at 12pm the day before the broadcast date - links are then sent out by email that afternoon.

Tips on participating in the Broadcast
To access the talks, links should be opened in a browser that is not Internet Explorer and students should join the live event anonymously, there is no need to create a log in.
Students wishing to see subtitles for the broadcast can turn them on via the panel on the right-hand side of the screen.

Further guidance on how to access talks can be found here.

Questions for speakers can be submitted via Q+A Function during the talk which will be made live for students to submit questions. The questions submitted will be moderated by a member of the SFS team and approved if relevant.

We send out the join link to our broadcasts the day before. Should you require the join link earlier, please email broadcasts@speakersforschools.org

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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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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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Our Work Experience in Health and Social Care pack is a week-long work experience programme which includes a workbook and a guidebook. The packs include the following: pre-recorded video messages and guided presentation slides; a student workbook which will be used simultaneously with interactive activities; top tips on pursuing careers in Medicine, Nursing, Social Work and Healthcare services from our alumni volunteers. Through the use of this easily accessible and helpful resource, students can develop and strengthen their insight into a range of opportunities related to health and social care.
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Virtual work experience opportunities - Future First

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Through our Virtual Work Experience programme (VWEX), we remove the twin barriers of cost and geographical location for young people from state schools and colleges across the UK. This enables more young people to engage with employers to develop their understanding of the world of work in a meaningful way. It also allows employers to increase the number of placements they can run to accommodate a more diverse range of young people from any of the four UK nations.

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THE LEADER IN WORLD-CLASS VIRTUAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Our 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 work experience, especially those from harder to reach areas or from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
Through our Virtual Work Experience programme (VWEX), we remove the twin barriers of cost and geographical location for young people from state schools and colleges across the UK. This enables more young people to engage with employers to develop their understanding of the world of work in a meaningful way. It also allows employers to increase the number of placements they can run to accommodate a more diverse range of young people from any of the four UK nations.

Following the pandemic, demand for Virtual Work Experience has grown substantially and we are proud to be the only non-profit organisation operating at this scale to offer free UK-wide work experience. Going forwards, we can offer a hybrid solution for work experience, or a choice of online or on-site placements to provide maximum flexibility for both employers and young people.

Hear about Virtual Work Experience in the media

We invite employers, educators, careers leaders and young people to sign up for Virtual Work Experience today!

WHAT IS VIRTUAL WORK EXPERIENCE?

Virtual Work Experience (VWEX) is an online work experience placement offered by an employer to give students and young people the opportunity to experience the world of work remotely without having to travel to the employer's office or base.

WHY TRY VIRTUAL WORK EXPERIENCE?

OUR VIRTUAL WORK EXPERIENCE SUPPORTS...

YOUNG PEOPLE

APPLY FOR ONLINE WORK EXPERIENCE
Try different jobs in real life through free VWEX so you can find the best fit for you.

Experience the world of work first-hand

Gain an insight into different roles across a wide range of industries

Find out about the various career paths available

Build on your skills and improve your self-confidence

Get evidence of extra-curricular activities for your personal statement or CV

Meet senior professionals from leading UK organisations

Expand your network to include potential employers

EMPLOYERS

HOST ONLINE WORK EXPERIENCE
Engage with young people from thousands of state secondary schools and colleges across the UK by hosting VWEX placements.

Meets latest national standards for best practice for VWEX in all UK regions, including Gatsby Benchmarks 5 and 6

Delivers against your ESG, CSR and DEI targets

Delivers against Skills Builder Universal Framework and objectives set by Skills Development Scotland

Offers full safeguarding

4 service levels available

3 different varieties of VWEX available

Easy to implement and fully scalable

Out-of-hours customer support available

EDUCATORS

OFFER ONLINE WORK EXPERIENCE TO YOUR STUDENTS
Help your students start their career journey and connect with employers through our immersive free VWEX.

Meets latest national standards for best practice for VWEX in all UK regions, including Gatsby Benchmarks 5 and 6

Delivers against Skills Builder Universal Framework and objectives set by Skills Development Scotland

Offers full safeguarding

3 different varieties of VWEX available

Easy to implement and fully scalable

No cost to your school or to your parents

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT VIRTUAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Why Virtual Work Experience?

Virtual Work Experience (VWEX) allows employers to deliver a variety of work experience opportunities online to young people without the need for participants to ever attend the physical workplace. Every online placement that Speakers for Schools offer is led by the employer and is hosted in a secure online setting so that young people can safely attend live presentations, participate in interactive and collaborative real-time tasks and activities, and 'meet' working professionals from the employer's organisation. Although some organisations offer self-learning work experience online, these are proven to fall short of delivering meaningful outcomes for young people. All Virtual Work Experience placements offered by Speakers for Schools meet the latest national standards for best practice for Virtual Work Experience in all UK regions, including Gatsby Benchmarks 5 and 6.

What is the background to our Virtual Work Experience programme?

Speakers for Schools launched its Virtual Work Experience (VWEX) programme to complement its existing in-person work experience programme shortly before the start of the pandemic. Since then, we have seen a massive surge in uptake and demand for Virtual Work Experience from young people, employers and educators.

What types of Virtual Work Experience placement do we offer?

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.
What do you do in virtual work experience?

The roles offered to students when taking part in virtual work experience placements can vary just as much as any in-person placement. However, one thing that is consistent is that we work very closely with educators and employers to ensure that students are matched with the right employers based on what both parties are looking for, helping to ensure more meaningful placements.

Do we offer virtual work experience for year 10?

At Speakers for Schools, we offer virtual work experience placements for young people aged 14-19, not just school leavers. While many schools offer online work experience in the summer term, our online work experience can be completed at any point in the year.

Does virtual work experience for year 11 interfere with exams?

Exams are a crucial part of school life, and we understand that students in key exam years are already extremely busy with revision and exam timetables. We work closely with our employers to ensure that we offer a wide selection of placements for all key year groups throughout the year so that students sitting final exams are still able to participate in the online work experience programme at other points throughout the academic year.

What are the benefits of our year 12 work experience online programme?

As students leave for higher education, apprenticeships or work placements, work experience placements aren't often at the forefront of their mind. However, competitive markets for their next stage in life can lead to difficulty achieving the desired opportunity. Virtual work experience for year 12s can provide the advantage many school leavers need, while also boosting their confidence and providing inspiration for their career path with virtual work experience placements.

Virtual work experience for year 13, is there a deadline?

Our online work experience programme is currently available to any student or young person aged between 14 and 19 who attends a school or college registered with Speakers for Schools. No previous experience is required to apply.

Do Speakers for Schools provide law work experience?

We cater for students looking for online work experience opportunities in numerous sectors and industries, including law. We provide everything from engineering work experience to medical work experience opportunities for young people aged 14-19 (typically years 10 through to 13 in England and Wales, years 11 through to 14 in Northern Ireland and S4 through to S6 in Scotland.) We are constantly working with current and new employers to provide the widest range of virtual work experience placements for young people.

Is work experience for 15 year-olds (and younger) available?

While online work experience is typically completed by young people aged 15 and above, Speakers for Schools offers placements for young people from the age of 14. Employers define the age range for any placement that they host and the age category for each placement is flagged clearly on the placement details to ensure that a young person can see whether a placement is suitable for them. Each online work experience is designed to be as engaging as possible and young people are encouraged to interact with their peers as part of the planned activities. As young people will be at different stages in their development depending on their age, they will only ever be placed with young people of a similar age.

Can you put virtual work experience on your C.V.?

We highly recommend putting virtual work experience on your C.V. Virtual work experience programmes are seen by employers as just as credible as in-person work placements. When a candidate shows they have completed an online work experience programme, not only are they showing relevant skills and experience, but also a passion and willingness within the sector.

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By using this tool, you’ll get to see the inner workings of a digital transformation agency, and actively work with different departments on one exciting project, helping them solve problems and complete real-life tasks.
As part of the experience, you’ll also see lots of tips as well as links through to other LifeSkills content. These are designed to help you learn how best to deal with situations you may come across in the workplace. Following these links will help you get the most out of your virtual work experience and learn more about the vital skills you’ll need in the workplace.
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Estimated time required: 20-40 mins

Virtual Work Experience gives you a unique opportunity to gain work experience in a company that you might not normally get access to while highlighting the essential skills you might need. Over 50,000 people visited our virtual work experience in 2020.

What is the Virtual Work Experience tool?

By using this tool, you'll get to see the inner workings of a digital transformation agency, and actively work with different departments on one exciting project, helping them solve problems and complete real-life tasks.

As part of the experience, you'll also see lots of tips as well as links through to other LifeSkills content. These are designed to help you learn how best to deal with situations you may come across in the workplace. Following these links will help you get the most out of your virtual work experience and learn more about the vital skills you'll need in the workplace.

Barclays LifeSkills is offering an online work experience programme for young people in the UK aged 14-19, which 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). This comprises online activities, 5 live sessions with Barclays employees and project work. It starts on Monday 23 October 2023, the deadline for applications is 19 October 2023 and you can register on springpod.com.

Why not extend your virtual work experience journey further by learning about a different industry, specifically financial services through our online lesson film outlining how a bank works and the different role available?

Alternatively, you can visit our virtual work experience hub for more tools and tips.
How do you use it?
The tool is an interactive video where you can ask and answer questions using buttons; think of it as a first-person role-playing game. You'll meet lots of people from different departments of the agency and learn more about what they do.
What do I need to use it?
All you need to get going with this tool is a free LifeSkills account. It's that easy.
How long will it take?
The tool should take approximately 20 mins to complete however there are lots of tips spread throughout that would be useful to check out as you go. You can always come back to them afterwards too.

Why not extend your virtual work experience journey further by learning about a different industry, financial services, through our online lesson film outlining how a bank works and the different roles available?

Alternatively, you can visit our virtual work experience hub for even more tools and tips.

Once you've used the virtual work experience tool, why not get your CV ready for applications using our CV Builder tool.

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Learn where your skills are needed in the modern workplace and see the inner workings of a company with our free online virtual work experience tool.

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YouTube support for Careers Advisors, teachers and Careers Leaders

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Leeds Careers Adviser specialising in secondary school

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Lots of resources to use in lessons, videos, posters, and career support on Apprenticeships. Can be used by teachers, Careers Advisors, Careers Leaders.

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Featured resource

NAW2023 3-minute explainer film

This useful short film provides an overview of National Apprenticeship Week and the free resources available to you, with voiceover and subtitles. Find out about the free resources created with you in mind, whether you're a teacher, student, parent/carer or employer.

Parents' & Carers' Pack November

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Apprenticeship resources for schools, teachers, parents

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Sustainable Futures is a free careers programme for UK secondary schools and colleges that equips young people to thrive in a future green economy, regardless of their career path.

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Sustainable Futures is a free UK programme for secondary schools and colleges that equips young people with knowledge and skills to help them in a green economy

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THIS IS HOW is a podcast series and online platform developed in partnership by Nominet and Livity to help inspire young people to opt for digital careers. It’s an evolution of our award winning Digital Neighbourhood programme designed to reach more people with insights, knowledge and opportunities in the digital economy.THIS IS HOW is hosted by Will Stowe and Zoe Mallett, who demystify job titles and challenge stereotypes about what’s needed from young people to establish a career in the digital sector.

Each episode explores the day to day realities of digital creative roles such as data analysts, lead animators and software engineers, all through the lens of those working at the forefront of these industries, tapping into the passions and interests of this audience.

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Introducing the THIS IS HOW podcast series

THIS IS HOW is a podcast series and online platform developed in partnership by Nominet and Livity to help inspire young people to opt for digital careers. It's an evolution of our award winning Digital Neighbourhood programme designed to reach more people with insights, knowledge and opportunities in the digital economy.

THIS IS HOW is hosted by Will Stowe and Zoe Mallett, who demystify job titles and challenge stereotypes about what's needed from young people to establish a career in the digital sector.

Each episode explores the day to day realities of digital creative roles such as data analysts, lead animators and software engineers, all through the lens of those working at the forefront of these industries, tapping into the passions and interests of this audience.
Season 2:

Meet the hosts, Will Stowe and Zoe Mallett

Carl Williams, Lead Product Designer at YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP

Jodie South, Motion Graphics Designer at Sky Sports

Teresa Fogolari, 3D Art Director

Carl Finocchiaro, Head of Content & Social at NBA

Ellis McCusker-Thompson, Global Head of Digital Marketing at The Mill

Sam Osinuga, Animator at Epic Games

Alison Wong, Data Scientist at Lyst

Alexa Kesta, Co-founder & Editor In Chief of Wave Magazine and Social Editor at The Face magazine

Sam Bevan, Director of Emerging, EMEA at Snap Inc

Amrita Bharij, UX/UI Designer at Rockstar Games

Season 1:

Leon Farrell, Product Manager at Warner Music Group

Laila Katumba, Full Stack Developer at All Saints

Matthew Newcombe, Lead Game Developer at ustwo games

Leon Jones, IT Delivery Lead at Stonewall

Natalie Kelly, Account Manager at Facebook

Daniel Obichukwu, Creative Designer at TikTok

Jessica White, Social Media Manager at UNILAD Sound

Keane Robinson, Data Strategist at Mixcloud

Chrystal King, Product Designer at Depop

Paul Curry, Software Engineer at Buzzfeed UK

Marion Strunck, Lead Animator at Framestore

Stefano Figoni, Senior Data Analyst at ITV

From Quiz to Career Change - Ifé Ojomo's story

We caught up with Ifé Ojomo, one of our THIS IS HOW podcast listeners. After hearing our podcast episode with Stefano Figoni, Senior Data Analyst at ITV, Ifé who was previously working in PR, was inspired to take our career quiz.

Upon taking the THIS IS HOW quiz, Ifé discovered alternative ways in which she could align her passion for numbers and mathematics with genuine interests, and this prompted her to embark on a career change. Ifé is now thriving in the digital role of a Software Engineer.

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THIS IS HOW - podcast series and online platform - Nominet

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Learn about cyber security, free extracurricular programme to inspire secondary school students to try cyber security while providing a steppingstone to this essential industry through real-world training.

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Between 2017 - 2021 Cyber Discovery helped discover and develop the UK's most talented cyber defenders

young people in the UK took part in the Cyber Discovery programme.

schools in the UK took part in the Cyber Discovery programme.

of participants* said that Cyber Discovery helped them secure a job in cyber security.

female participation. That is 13% higher than the total % of girls taking Computer Science at GCSE at the time.

*who took part in our careers survey

Learn more about the programme that introduced 13 to 18 year-olds to cyber security

Cyber Discovery was created as a free, extracurricular programme to inspire secondary school students to try cyber security while providing a stepping stone to this essential industry through real-world training.

From landing their first jobs to joining a community of friends, hear how Cyber Discovery impacted students' lives

"It's an amazing platform that made me very interested in the field of cyber security, as well as opening career prospects that I would have never known about otherwise or felt confident enough to pursue. I knew little to nothing about cyber security before Cyber Discovery, and in some ways, it has changed my life."

"My experience in the program has been amazing. I went into Cyber Discovery knowing absolutely nothing in cyber, and came out the other side a 3-time Elite Student, 1 GIAC Certification, 86.67% in SANS Foundations and knew loads more than I thought I could learn from an online program. Thank you.

Read about more Cyber Discovery students' experiences in this blog.

Cyber Discovery brought together a community of like-minded young people

Cyber Discovery didn't just empower students with cyber security skills; it also allowed them to share a common interest and make friends from different backgrounds. During the programme students built their own Cyber Discovery Discord where they collaborated on challenges, shared tips or advice, and made life-long friends.

Discuss a programme with us

"The community was very encouraging and everyone was nice. I felt very welcome and made lots of friends. It was somewhere I could express my passion for computing and not be judged for it."

Read through the external evaluation of Cyber Discovery

Cyber Discovery engaged a greater proportion of ethnic minority participants than sit computer science school exams.

Students generally had a very positive view of cyber careers, with most (80%) agreeing that they were suitable for someone like them.

Industry experts generally felt it was possible that the programme could contribute towards longer-term impact and closing the cyber security skills gap.

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Students formed comprehensive cyber security skillsets through free training with industry-respected resources

Cyber Discovery students were introduced to the fascinating world of cyber security through several learning stages. Those who progressed through the programme encountered hundreds of hours worth of thrilling cyber security challenges, hands-on labs and self-paced learning materials through the CyberStart and SANS Foundations platforms.

CyberStart

In this stage of the programme, known as CyberStart Game, Cyber Discovery students gained access to CyberStart - the most proven gamified cyber security training platform for young adults. Through hundreds of progressive cyber security challenges and engaging resources, students jumped into the exciting world of a cyber agent, learning to investigate crimes and catch criminals using many real cyber security techniques.

Learn more

Advanced Training & Events

The final phase, known as CyberStart Elite, gave students the opportunity to undertake more advanced cyber security training, both remotely and at face-to-face camps. During live events, students made friends with like-minded people, gained invaluable training from industry experts and showcased their skills while competing in an exciting capture the flag competition.

SANS Foundations

In this stage of the programme, known as CyberStart Essentials, Cyber Discovery students who showed an aptitude for the challenges in CyberStart were invited to participate in SANS Foundations. Students advanced their security and computer skills through hands-on labs, engaging video tutorials created by experts, and a final GIAC exam to prepare them for employment.

Learn more

World-class cyber security training provided through premium programme delivery

Promotion

With an expertise of the channels and campaigns that convert a Gen Z audience, the CyberStart team inspired 100,000+ students to give cyber security a try, significantly surpassing our original goal of just 4000 students! From hobbyist students through to complete newcomers, the CyberStart team created a bespoke evidence-based promotional plan to ensure the programme reached a wide audience. Users were targeted both directly and via their schools, magnifying the search for talent in this programme.

Registration

A bespoke GDPR compliant registration system was developed for Cyber Discovery to safely collect and securely store user data for programme management and communication with users, efficient data analysis, and custom reporting to meet government requirements which was capable of scaling to millions of users.

Reporting

From week-to-week progress reports to in-depth data analysis after each annual intake, the data collected at registration allowed for comprehensive insight into the students taking part in the programme. An expert team of data analysts provided recommendations on programme structure, recruitment methods, and identified trends in talented students to help improve the programme year on year.

Recognition

Cyber Discovery offered students the opportunity to validate and earn recognition for the skills they learnt during the programme. A process formed to engage and celebrate students through personalised certificate distribution, digital badges to recognise achievement milestones and partnerships with PR agencies to amplify participants' success.

User Support

World-class in-product tech support is provided for each product student's access, plus overall programme support. Infrastructure is set up to provide an enhanced level of support that can cater to huge volumes of enquiries and questions. CyberStart's friendly and knowledgeable support team goes above and beyond to ensure that any questions, issues or troubleshooting requirements are resolved quickly and efficiently.

Students loved being part of Cyber Discovery

"I have always been fascinated by both technology and problem solving; the programme combined these two interests in a way that had me instantly hooked."

"Excellent resources, a really well thought out, varied, stimulating, challenging, fun activity for the students."

"I have never really come across anything that goes from the complete basics to the advanced levels like Cyber Discovery does, and the impact it has had on my life is massive."

"Cyber Discovery is the best cyber security learning platform I've seen. Great materials, beautiful presentation, level of challenges just right!"

Are you a student looking to try something like Cyber Discovery? Play some free challenges and learn more here.

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The free programme that empowered over 100,000 young people to try cyber security

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Cyber Discovery was a four-year national schools programme in the UK funded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

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Free on demand virtual programme understanding a career in all aspects of the legal system.
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Working at White & Case will launch, accelerate and build your career, opening doors and relationships around the world.

Our virtual programme allows students to gain first-hand insight into life as a White & Case lawyer and experience the realities of cross-border law.

Open access and free for school students, undergraduates/graduates from any degree discipline and career changers

No application required and can be accessed online from anywhere in the world

Self-paced with no deadlines - takes 5 to 6 hours to complete

No prior legal knowledge or work experience is required to participate in this course, and your work will not be used for assessment purposes.

Advance your skills and knowledge

As a White & Case lawyer, you'll work on fast-paced, cutting-edge matters from the start of your career for some of the largest global companies. This programme offers you the opportunity to gain valuable experience during your studies and a way to differentiate yourself during the application process.

If you're globally minded and ambitious, join our programme today.

Please let us know if you require any additional support when completing our Virtual Learning Programme. Please contact our Disability and Support Champions on 020 7532 2899 or at [email protected], if you would like to speak to someone in confidence.

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Observe GP is an alternative to work experience for aspiring medics aged 16 and over, who are living in the UK. It is a free interactive video platform providing insights into the role of a GP and the wider primary care team.

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When you complete all the activities and watch all the videos on Observe GP, we do not provide a completion certificate, there are a couple of reasons for this:

1) Gaining relevant experience to apply to study medicine is not a tick-box exercise. What is important is what you learn and how you reflect, not how much experience you gain. A certificate does not provide evidence of what you have taken from the experience, just that you have done it.

Medical schools have been made aware that there is no certificate for completing Observe GP.

2) A core attribute of a medical student is a' motivation to study medicine and genuine interest in the medical profession'. We believe that any true aspiring medic is aiming to learn as much as they can, and so they will complete all of Observe GP without a certificate. All eight videos contain information we want you to learn about. On the platform, we can view how many aspiring medics have completed all the content, we have faith that the majority of aspiring medics will complete all the sections.

We will be reviewing the platform over time and we may decide in the future to design functionality to create a certificate. For now, the evidence that you have completed Observe GP in full will be the lessons and understanding you have gained and can use in your personal statement and during medical school interviews.

In the Medical Schools Council updated document ' A guide for gaining relevant experience to study medicine in the time of COVID-19' there are FAQs relating to online experiences and confirmation that certificates are not compulsory for experiences.

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Observe GP is an alternative to work experience for aspiring medics aged 16 and over, who are living in the UK.

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Halliday Frazer Munro - architecture and design 

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This is on demand and no application deadline.

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Halliday Fraser Munro - Online Work Experience Zone

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Medic Mentor - For students in years 10-12 

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UK's largest free programme delivered by medical staff practicing within the NHS. Once registered you will also be able to attend the 'Get into Medicine' conference absolutely free.

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Discover Subject Spotlights, universities and more. Get help and support on going to uni, tuition fees, student life and the application process.

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Gap years - pros and cons, and how to make the most of one. 

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Ok, so let's clear a few things up.

A gap year isn't something you do because you're lazy and don't want to work. A gap year is something very, very different if it's organised and done for the right reasons.

Of course, we've all heard the stories of those who have toddled off into the big wide world without a clue or any inhibitions and got wasted on paradise beaches for a year. But that's not always what happens - and certainly not supposed to be what happens.

A gap "year" doesn't necessarily mean a full year. It can mean anything from a few months onwards, and has been (rather formally) defined as: "a deliberate period of time, typically taken after high school and prior to career or post-secondary education, in order to deepen one's practical, professional, and personal awareness."

Awareness of what, you might ask?

Well, who you are for a start. Where your strengths lie. How you cope in challenging situations. How you fare when you're away from family and friends, or "out of the nest". How you manage money independently. How you navigate change. How you interact with people from different cultures. There are lots of lessons to learn about YOURSELF!

A gap year provides the time to grow in maturity, build confidence and develop self-sufficiency. You may also wish to learn or perfect your fluency in a foreign language. What an opportunity!

Let's look at some of the pros for going on a gap year:

It's an opportunity to have a break from studying and return refreshed. You can volunteer, get valuable work experience, and travel the world.

You can earn and save money towards your higher education costs or future plans - many gap years incorporate full or part-time jobs around the world.

It's a chance to experience life independently and develop those skills - all those things your parents do to look after you (cooking, washing, cleaning, etc) become your own responsibility!

You will develop maturity if you don't yet feel ready for higher education or work life. For some careers, it can be an advantage to be slightly older and have some life experience.

You could relate the experience and activities to the subject area you plan to study.

You will have the opportunity to experience and understand new cultures, and interact with people from all sorts of backgrounds, ethnicities, religions and lifestyles.

A productive gap year can be valuable on your CV.

You'll have a lot of fun!

Gap years, of course, aren't for everyone. Let's look at the cons to embarking on one:

A year out can become a distraction from your longer term plans, and many stay travelling far longer than expected.

Not everyone has the personality to make the best of such an adventure - partying is great, but life can't be one big party or you'll never achieve what you need to achieve (sorry to sound like your mum!).

An unstructured year out may not add much value to your future - careful thought and planning is essential.

If you don't get organised, you may end up spending your gap year just 'thinking about it' - a trip like this takes lots of planning, thought, energy and a certain amount of realism.

It can be expensive and you could find yourself in a worse financial position at the end if you get carried away with the wrong crowd, or outstay your welcome.

It can be harder to return to study or work after a year-long break because you may fall out of the study mindset, or get used to earning money instead.

So, what might you do next?

If you want to organise a gap year for yourself, research the costs and really think about where you would like to go. Make sure you get advice on safety, any additional checks, and any insurance cover you may need to consider for a trip such as this - travelling is a wonderful thing, but it can also be fraught with hurdles, so you must be prepared if, for example, you lose your bank card, or fall sick, or find yourself in a dangerous situation.

You may find useful information on social media, online forums, and websites. Look at the reviews, articles, and advice from people who have embarked on gap years - you may even be able to connect with them on the likes of Facebook, Instagram or Twitter and get valuable advice.

Don't forget that working, volunteering and gaining work experience along the way will add great value to your study, your CV or career. Wouldn't it be great to return home with great stories to tell, wonderful new friends to speak of, a wicked set of 'on-the-road' pics on Instagram, and some really valuable additions to your CV?

And don't forget - it may be possible to defer your acceptance of a place on a higher education course for a year, which is a wonderful burden off your back. Wouldn't you rather have something positive and productive in the diary to return to after a year of globe-trotting?

Whatever you decide, best of luck - and if you have any doubts, discuss your ideas further with parents/carers, teachers, friends who might have done it (or who might do it with you) or a careers adviser.​

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Springpod University Experience | What happens if I don’t meet my offer requirements?

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Discover Subject Spotlights, universities and more. Get help and support on going to uni, tuition fees, student life and the application process.

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Join Dr Eleanor Drinkwater, Darren Veitch and Hamish Morrin as they present a series of fascinating, animal packed episodes that culminate in an interactive and enlightening Subject Spotlight focussed on Animal Management & Science.

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Subject Spotlight | Animal Management & Science with Dr Eleanor Drinkwater & Darren Veitch

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Join Claire Styles and the team at Writtle University College as they teach you an introduction to veterinary physiotherapy. You'll learn key terminology about the study of anatomy, learn why anatomy study forms one of the building blocks of study within the veterinary physiotherapy degree followed by learning the muscles involved in shoulder movement of the horse, and observe our current students being taught the correct technique on how to stretch a horse's limbs, effectively and safely. These are key skills you will need as a veterinary physiotherapist, and it will give you an insight into some of what you'll be doing when you join the course at Writtle. Whilst this Subject Spotlight is focused on the horse please do also note that the course teaches students on both horses and dogs on a 50:50 ratio.

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Subject Spotlight | Veterinary Physiotherapy with Claire Styles

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Join Hannah Hersant as she poses the concept: ‘The Science of Sprinting: How to Break the 100m Record’ in a series of episodes that culminate in a topical and fascinating Subject Spotlight focussed on Sport & Exercise Science, with a closer look at biomechanics, nutrition, sports psychology and much more..

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Subject Spotlight | Sport & Exercise Science with Hannah Hersant

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Psychology with Dr Syka Iqbal and Dr Salvo Di Martino 

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Join Dr Syka Iqbal and Dr Salvo Di Martino as they pose the question “How do we achieve happiness?” in a series of fascinating episodes that culminate in an interactive and enlightening Subject Spotlight focussed on Psychology.
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Subject Spotlight | Psychology with Dr Syka Iqbal & Dr Salvo Di Martino

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World Cup of Careers - 14th-25th November 2022

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World Cup of Careers Virtual Boot Camp
Choose from 25+ eye opening sessions that showcase career opportunities, on and off the pitch.
Down load full event calendar and select from a host of workshops

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A game-changer foryoung people’s careersWorld Cup of Careers Virtual Boot Camp 14th–25th November 2022If you represent a school, you can take your students’ passion for the big game to another level with our FREE virtual boot camp.Choose from 25+ eye-opening sessions

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One Golden Square is home to six national radio brands, including Absolute Radio. We're looking for individuals with a love of music and a passion for radio broadcasting to experience working behind the scenes at some of the UK's biggest radio stations: Absolute Radio, Heat Radio, Kerrang!, Kiss, Magic and Planet Rock.

If you're a creative, enthusiastic, driven individual who wants to go far, you're in the right place. Your time at One Golden Square aims to give you a flavour of how radio stations work, from on-air presentation and production, through to the website, marketing and operation.

Every day is different; the agenda is set by what's happening at our family of stations at the time - it might depend on who's visiting, or which events are taking place.
Placement lasts for two weeks and will be advertised on the website.

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You're awake! It must be the afternoon.

One Golden Square is home to six national radio brands, including Absolute Radio. We're looking for individuals with a love of music and a passion for radio broadcasting to experience working behind the scenes at some of the UK's biggest radio stations: Absolute Radio, Heat Radio, Kerrang!, Kiss, Magic and Planet Rock.

If you're a creative, enthusiastic, driven individual who wants to go far, you're in the right place. Your time at One Golden Square aims to give you a flavour of how radio stations work, from on-air presentation and production, through to the website, marketing and operation.

Every day is different; the agenda is set by what's happening at our family of stations at the time - it might depend who's visiting, or which events are taking place.

The facts

All placements will be two weeks unless otherwise arranged.

You must be aged 16 or over.

All of our work experience opportunities will be advertised on gothinkbig.co.uk. We take applications several times a year, so keep your eyes peeled! Not only that, but One Golden Square will also host open playlist meetings, networking events and CV Clinic days, all of which will be advertised on gothinkbig.co.uk,

Y* ou'll need to demonstrate your passion for radio. It could be that you volunteer on local or hospital radio, or you're taking a media course at college or university.

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You're awake! It must be the afternoon. One Golden Square is home to six national radio brands, including Absolute Radio. We're looking for individuals with a love of music and a passion for radio broadcasting to experience working behind the scenes at some of the UK's biggest radio stations: Absolute Radio, Heat Radio, Kerrang!, Kiss, Magic and Planet Rock.

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Interested in engineering and logistics? Join one of the many live tours of Amazon.
Choose the day and time that suits you.

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Accenture's Skills to Succeed Academy is a free, highly interactive online training program. It helps learners build the skills and confidence they need to make smart career choices and find and succeed in employment.

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Free tools for learners and advisors

Accenture's Skills to Succeed Academy is a free, highly interactive online training program. It helps learners build the skills and confidence they need to make smart career choices and find and succeed in employment.

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The Skills to Succeed Academy is a free online learning programme, created to help address youth unemployment in the UK by supporting young people to choose the right career, as well as build the key employability skills they need to find and keep a job.

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Learn what it takes to become a vet and explore the challenges of the vet profession to decide if it's the right career for you.
On this course, you’ll get insight into the reality of life as a vet so that you can make an informed decision before embarking on a veterinary degree course.
You’ll learn about the structure of veterinary practice and the different governing bodies, as well as discover the day to day challenges a vet might face.
You’ll also explore the different roles available outside of general practice and find out the great opportunities such a degree can bring.
join at any point in the year.

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Get virtual vet work experience before embarking on a veterinary degree

The COVID-19 pandemic means that many potential vet students cannot undertake animal handling work experience.

On this course, you'll get insight into the reality of life as a vet so that you can make an informed decision before embarking on a veterinary degree course.

You'll learn about the structure of veterinary practice and the different governing bodies, as well as discover the day to day challenges a vet might face.

You'll also explore the different roles available outside of general practice and find out the great opportunities such a degree can bring.

What topics will you cover?

Introduction to the veterinary profession and how to begin a veterinary career

Where and how vets work

Roles of the wider veterinary team in and out of practice

Overview of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, the British Veterinary Association and professional conduct

The benefits and challenges of the vocation

Current and future issues for veterinary medicine and science

Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

Who is the course for?

This course is designed for students considering a degree in veterinary medicine and science.

The course will also benefit anyone considering a role within the wider veterinary team.

Learning on FutureLearn

Your learning, your rules

Courses are split into weeks, activities, and steps to help you keep track of your learning

Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities

Stay motivated by using the Progress page to keep track of your step completion and assessment scores

Join a global classroom

Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners

Share ideas with your peers and course educators on every step of the course

Join the conversation by reading, @ing, liking, bookmarking, and replying to comments from others

Map your progress

As you work through the course, use notifications and the Progress page to guide your learning

Whenever you're ready, mark each step as complete, you're in control

Complete 90% of course steps and all of the assessments to earn your certificate

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Get virtual vet work experience and explore whether a vet degree - and the vet profession - is right for you with this online course from the University of Nottingham.

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Talen Rise - free help to finding your first job 

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Talent RISE is the charitable foundation of Talent – a global tech and digital recruitment specialist.

We support young people with education, training, life skills and employment opportunities to help them gain independence and purpose and so far, we have placed over 400 young people into meaningful employment.

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Talent Rise - The charitable foundation of Talent International

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RISE Day | Helping young people on their employment journey

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Our virtual programmes give you the opportunity to see behind the scenes of Pinsent Masons. We’d be delighted to welcome you to our Vacation Placement programme, but this allows you to ‘try before you buy’.

Our virtual experience will help you decide if a career in law is right for you before you even start your application.

In the programme, you’ll assist a hypothetical Pinsent Masons client. You’ll gain practical skills to add to your CV whilst getting a flavour of what working at Pinsent Masons is like.
Various start dates.

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If the answer is yes, our virtual programmes could be part of your journey to becoming a lawyer at Pinsent Masons.

Our programmes offer the opportunity to learn by doing, whilst gaining information and experience that will help guide you in the direction that's right for you. We want to offer you experiences that provide the scope to help you shape your path and take the law, and your career, into your own hands.

We've created two different virtual work experience programmes; one for school students keen to understand what a career in law actually means, and what might be involved; and one for under and post-graduate university students who are pursuing a career in law and want to get some experience of the work typically involved in the day of a trainee solicitor.

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There's a lot that goes into deciding what to study at university. Our free, on demand, Psychology degree taster programme will help you understand more about what a degree in Psychology involves. You'll get vital information about course content, entry requirements and even unit and module overviews. Not only that, you'll also further understand what to do with your degree and where it can take you.

The programme will also help you to stand out in the application process. You will discover vital employability tips, how to prepare for applying, interviews skills advice and much more.

Not to mention that the whole degree taster programme is a great reference point, so you'll cover how to use this experience to build your personal statement.
Join any time for this virtual programme

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Overview

There's a lot that goes into deciding what to study at university. Our free, on demand, Psychology degree taster programme will help you understand more about what a degree in Psychology involves. You'll get vital information about course content, entry requirements and even unit and module overviews. Not only that, you'll also further understand what to do with your degree and where it can take you.

The programme will also help you to stand out in the application process. You will discover vital employability tips, how to prepare for applying, interviews skills advice and much more.

Not to mention that the whole degree taster programme is a great reference point, so you'll cover how to use this experience to build your personal statement.

What's involved

Get an in-depth look into what it's like to study at university, featuring an interactive look into the content of your course of choice.

Coming soon, there will be fully interactive webinar sessions with course leaders and academics to answer your questions directly.

Each Programme consists of 10-hours of work, which can be completed flexibly over the course of two weeks, complete with taster activities, reflection tasks and interactive quizzes. Also coming soon, the programmes will involve live webinars with notable academics and course leaders.

What you'll cover

Studying at uni: cover areas such as the reasons to opt for university and understanding what universities are looking for to help shape your expectations. Introduction to psychology: learn more about specialisms or speciality areas and typical psychology course structures. Getting your offer: find out the handy subjects to study, grads to aim for, application process and personal statement tips, as well as understanding your offer. Staying on track: get advice on meeting deadlines, research and resources, presenting ideas, revision techniques and writing skills. Life at university: gain an insight into how to balance your university lifestyle with work, money skills, mental health and stress management and hear directly from current students about their stories. Careers & employability: discover where your degree can take you, how to get ahead and how you can use Springpod to take control of your career. Coming Soon! Speciality taster sessions: Engage in real research tasks and a taster lecture with academics to help you build your understanding of what a degree actually looks like

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A useful on-line monthly magazine highlighting different careers, information about universities, apprenticeships, T levels and much more.

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Careermag - Students & Teachers - Careermap

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Information about Universities with Open Day Dates 

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Useful information about universities, how clearing works, gap years, study tips, student finances, accommodation, open day dates and much more.

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How to become a doctor with a medic mentor 

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How to become a doctor with a medic mentor 

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An on-line mentorship programme to support your journey through to application to becoming a doctor with weekly support through virtual meetings.

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We take mentoring very seriously and when it is delivered effectively, the results are extraordinary.

Medic Mentor has established fantastic programmes that provide a variety of mentoring platforms from face-to-face, online and long-distance.

This ensures that students are connected to realistic and motivational mentors in the way that they feel most comfortable.

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Medic Mentors - Access mentoring, training, and support for your application to medicine, dentistry, or veterinary medicine.

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We take mentoring very seriously and when it is delivered effectively, the results are extraordinary. Medic Mentor has established fantastic programmes that provide a variety of mentoring platforms from face-to-face, online and long-distance. This ensures that students are connected to realistic and motivational mentors in the way that they feel most comfortable.

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This course provides a 'virtual' work experience for those looking to apply to medical school. you will explore the roles and skill sets of six different medical specialists.
This in on-demand so register on-line

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This course provides an online work experience for those considering to apply to medical school. You will be taken through six areas of medicine, exploring the roles, skills required and challenges faced by today’s doctors.

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Use a virtual reality headset (recommended but not essential) to immerse yourself in the life of a podiatrist, orthoptic, prosthetics, therapeutic radiographer, dietitian and speech and language therapist.
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About these Virtual Reality 360 films

These new four films use the latest immersive 360-degree VR technology and are narrated by the clinicians themselves - giving inspiring and informative insight into their chosen professions. Using VR in this way is cutting edge and is thought to be some of the first work of its kind in health and care careers. The project is part of HEE's AHP programme's strategy to improve the supply of AHPs to help deliver the ambitions of the NHS Long Term Plan.

The films have been created to show a typical day on the life of a podiatry, orthoptics, prosthetic and orthotics and therapeutic radiography professional. You can look around the environment, and watch short films embedded within it.

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Allied Health Professionals Virtual Reality - Technology Enhanced Learning

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A portal for school pupils to gain Virtual Work Experience. Included Virtual Company Visits and Virtual School Trips as well as a full online careers programme Everything is available 24-7 and accessible through a simple Password

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Government website where all apprenticeships are advertised from level 2 to 7. Filter by post code for opportunities in your area.

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Register your profile, search vacancies and apply for an apprenticeship - you must be 16 or over

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All you need to know about apprenticeships. Offering 1:1 support with CV writing, preparing for an interview and application writing. Current local apprenticeship advertised.

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Welcome to 'Apprenticeships Suffolk' online portal

What is an apprenticeship?

Apprenticeships are a combination of working and studying. An apprentice is an employee, working alongside experienced staff gaining job-specific skills.

An apprenticeship is for anyone aged 16+.

They range from Level 2 all the way up to Level 7.

There are over 600 apprenticeship standards approved for delivery.

Apprenticeships Suffolk Referral Form:

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Welcome to 'Apprenticeships Suffolk' online portal Apprenticeships Suffolk is an impartial and completely free service at Suffolk County Council as part of the strategic aim to increase the quality and quantity of apprenticeships within the county, thereby supporting business and economic growth. The team identify apprenticeship opportunities, provide employer focused advice and guidance, and actively [...]Read More...

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All you need to know about apprenticeships

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Useful site explaining apprenticeships, advertising local opportunities. Offering 1:1 support with CV writing, interview skills and support securing an apprenticeship.

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Apprenticeships Norfolk - What could an apprentice do for you? #MadeInNorfolk

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Want to know more? Get in touch, we'd love to work with you...

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Not going to Uni is a useful website featuring apprenticeships opportunities with nation and multi national companies. Create a profile to get alerts on the sectors you are interested. Find out more about level 4, 5 or 6 apprenticeships.

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Meet Alex, Alex has been at Veolia for 8 years and in this time has completed two apprenticeships; L3 business administration and L3 CMI management. Read on to find out why he joined Veolia and how he's contributing to building a better... Read more

Meet Ruth, an Electromechanical Engineering Apprentice here at Veolia. Find out more about what attracted Ruth to this role and what she would say to somebody considering an apprenticeship at Veolia. ... Read more

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I thoroughly enjoyed my level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship, and I would recommend taking on an apprenticeship. The course enabled me to carry out my normal day to day role whilst studying for a qualification, which allowed me to gather... Read more

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Meet Alex, Alex has been at Veolia for 8 years and in this time has completed two apprenticeships; L3 business administration and L3 CMI management. Read on to find out why he joined Veolia and how he's contributing to building a better... Read more Meet Ruth, an Electromechanical Engineering Apprentice here at Veolia.

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Activities across a wide range of subjects, available 24/7. videos, worksheets, external links.

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'I completed the virtual careers programme on VWES based on Mental Health Rehabilitation. I found the course very insightful as it showed me most of the the careers in Mental Health, their importance, the qualifications I would need if I choose to go on that route (not only grades, but traits, e.g. empathy) and an example of the patients I would meet. I think it's an amazing programme, especially for students who want to see the nature of the career they choose.'

Esther Yr12 - Trinity College High School

'I enjoyed answering the questions as it allowed me to research the course in more detail and gave me more of an insight on what to expect from that job'

Charlotte - Queen Mary's High School

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Check out our Options below 'I completed the virtual careers programme on VWES based on Mental Health Rehabilitation. I found the course very insightful as it showed me most of the the careers in Mental Health, their importance, the qualifications I would need if I choose to go on that route (not only grades, but traits, e.g.

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Bringing together the UK's leading employers and apprentices to inspire young people to consider a vocational pathway which will lead them to green careers.

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In an education environment, if we've got external speakers saying the same things as the teachers, it might help everything to click. When the students are listening to someone who is in industry, like an architect, who can talk about where they started off from, how they got to where they are, and the highs and the lows of their career so far it resonates more.

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Spotlight on Careers 2022 - WorldSkills UK

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In an education environment, if we've got external speakers saying the same things as the teachers, it might help everything to click. When the students are listening to someone who is in industry, like an architect, who can talk about where they started off from, how they got to where they are, and the highs and the lows of their career so far it resonates more.

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Speakers for Schools are offering a variety of VWEX through out the academic term. Log into find exciting opportunities.

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Welcome to our work experience opportunities page - the perfect place to start your career journey! Explore the latest placements on offer and find the right fit for you. We work with over 700 employers across a wide range of industries and we update this page regularly to bring you the very best opportunities for virtual work experience as soon as they are listed.

Search for a specific employer or use the filters on the right to help you find online placements and in-person opportunities based on your age or the industry you're interested in. Then simply click on the 'Read more' button to see a more detailed overview and go through to our portal to apply.

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Youth Opportunities - Speakers for Schools

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Welcome to our work experience opportunities page - the perfect place to start your career journey! Explore the latest placements on offer and find the right fit for you. We work with over 700 employers across a wide range of industries and we update this page regularly to bring you the very best opportunities for virtual work experience as soon as they are listed.

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The sales and marketing specialists here at Red Bull are the personification of our products and work diligently to build communities and long-term partnerships all over the world. During this virtual experience program, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of a Red Bull team member and complete tasks that replicate the work that our sales and marketing team does every day. You’ll learn how to perform account data analysis, how to communicate key trends and insights, and how to close sales

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Build experience and skills with our company backed virtual experience programs.

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Back- End Engineering Virtual Experience Program 

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4-5 hours to complete the programme at your own pace.
What you will learn: software architecture; practical skills gained using python, UML, software architecture, refactoring and unit testing.

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Welcome to Lyft's virtual experience program! We're incredibly excited to have you here with us!

So what exactly is a virtual experience program? It is the perfect opportunity for you to take on practical tasks similar to what our own Lyft engineers would work on and get a true feel of what it's like to work here as a back-end engineer! As a company, we are dedicated to providing our riders with the best transportation possible and an integral part of our mission is our talented team of engineers at Lyft.

In this program, you'll develop valuable technical skills required to drive your software engineering career forward. After finishing each module, you'll also be provided with work sample answers from the Lyft team. This gives you the chance to see how our top engineers would have handled each task so that you can learn from their approach. You'll also get a certificate upon completion that you can include on your resume and reference in an interview when you apply.

As you explore your future career options, we hope that this program will be a valuable resource for you to take a deep dive into the world of back-end engineering. We can't wait for you to showcase your skills during this program and learn more about a potential career at Lyft!

Welcome to Lyft's virtual experience program! We're incredibly excited to have you here with us!

So what exactly is a virtual experience program? It is the perfect opportunity for you to take on practical tasks similar to what our own Lyft engineers would work on and get a true feel of what it's like to work here as a back-end engineer! As a company, we are dedicated to providing our riders with the best transportation possible and an integral part of our mission is our talented team of engineers at Lyft.

In this program, you'll develop valuable technical skills required to drive your software engineering career forward. After finishing each module, you'll also be provided with work sample answers from the Lyft team. This gives you the chance to see how our top engineers would have handled each task so that you can learn from their approach. You'll also get a certificate upon completion that you can include on your resume and reference in an interview when you apply.

As you explore your future career options, we hope that this program will be a valuable resource for you to take a deep dive into the world of back-end engineering. We can't wait for you to showcase your skills during this program and learn more about a potential career at Lyft!

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Welcome to Lyft's virtual experience program! We're incredibly excited to have you here with us! So what exactly is a virtual experience program? It is the perfect opportunity for you to take on practical tasks similar to what our own Lyft engineers would work on and get a true feel of what it's like to work here as a back-end engineer!

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Speakers for Schools offer VWEX as well as inspirational opportunities. Their Padlet is easy to access, just follow the links to see what is on offer.

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The Young Sizewell C programme helps connect young people to in-demand career and apprenticeship opportunities in the region. This includes employment opportunities in Suffolk and Norfolk, as well as providing information and updates on the future Sizewell C project.

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Connecting young people to in-demand career and apprenticeship opportunities in Suffolk and Norfolk

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Register your attendance for the Focus On your Future event, taking place on Wednesday 9th Feb 2021 at 12.30 - 13.15pm.

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If you’re passionate about tackling climate change, our Apprenticeship programmes offer the opportunity to develop an exciting career whilst helping to create a more sustainable energy future.

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If you're passionate about tackling climate change, our Apprenticeship programmes offer the opportunity to develop an exciting career whilst helping to create a more sustainable energy future

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If you're passionate about tackling climate change, our Apprenticeship programmes offer the opportunity to develop an exciting career whilst helping to create a more sustainable energy future Together, we'll help Britain achieve Net Zero

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An apprenticeship in the energy and utilities sector plays a key role in delivering essential services as part of our critical infrastructure. Employees in the sector are considered key workers. Find out what opportunities there are in the energy and utilities sector

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Why chose an apprenticeship in the energy and utilities sector?

Average salaries while in training for most energy and utilities-related apprenticeships are higher than the average salary of all apprentices (£12,634 per year across all UK sectors*). Furthermore, the retention and continued employment of energy and utility apprentices is higher than average**. This means you'll earn more and you're more likely to stay employed at the end of your apprenticeship.

An apprenticeship in the energy and utilities sector plays a key role in delivering essential services as part of our critical infrastructure. Employees in the sector are considered key workers.

An apprenticeship is the best of both worlds - an opportunity to gain valuable work experience and earn a competitive salary without missing out on the chance to study (debt-free) for useful qualifications. You'll have the added potential to gain a permanent position at the end of the programme too.

You will earn while you learn. No student loans, no tuition fees and no debt, you'll receive plenty of early responsibility and be supported to professionally develop as you journey towards achieving your apprenticeship qualification.

Join as an apprentice and shape the future of the energy and utilities sector.

Climate change is the biggest challenge facing our generation, join an apprenticeship which supports the journey to net-zero. Read more about Net Zero and the sector.

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Apprenticeships - Energy & Utilities Jobs

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Average salaries while in training for most energy and utilities-related apprenticeships are higher than the average salary of all apprentices (£12,634 per year across all UK sectors*). Furthermore, the retention and continued employment of energy and utility apprentices is higher than average**.

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Neaco- Take Your Place - helping 13-19 consider their study options

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Neaco- Take Your Place - helping 13-19 consider their study options

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Tailored information for teachers, students, parents/carers. An excellent resource with pod casts, sign posting, information.

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Take Your Place is a programme aimed at helping young people aged 13-19 consider their study options after school or college. We work in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

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Prepare your students for career readiness.
Free digital training for your students to gain employability and transferable skills. Insight into careers through employers. - a must website for all students.

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Prepare your students for career readiness Free digital training for your students to gain employability and transferable skills. Partnership courses with leading UK employers in key industries. Giving your students the knowledge and clarity to make the right career choices for them. All courses certified by the CPD.

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There’s a lot that goes into deciding what to This free, on demand, Degree Taster Programme will give you a fantastic insight into studying PPE at the University of Oxford, Jesus College. You’ll receive an introduction to Oxford as a place to study, as well as an in-depth look at Philosophy, Politics and Economics as a degree subject.

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Try before you apply

Get an in-depth look into what it's like to study at university, featuring an interactive look into the content of your course of choice.

Connect with course leaders

Coming soon, there will be fully interactive webinar sessions with course leaders and academics to answer your questions directly.

Fit it around your schedule

Each Programme consists of 10-hours of work, which can be completed flexibly over the course of two weeks, complete with taster activities, reflection tasks and interactive quizzes. Also coming soon, the programmes will involve live webinars with notable academics and course leaders.

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Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Jesus College University of Oxford Degree Taster

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There's a lot that goes into deciding what to study at university. This special Degree Taster Programme will give you a fantastic insight into studying PPE at the University of Oxford, Jesus College. You'll receive an introduction to Oxford as a place to study, as well as an in-depth look at Philosophy, Politics and Economics as a degree subject.

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Work Experience at Banham or Africa Alive 

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Work experience can be an excellent opportunity to gain experience and find out more about working with and for wildlife via your local BIAZA zoo or aquarium. Work experience opportunities are available across a number of BIAZA members. You can find your nearest BIAZA member here and then see if they have opportunities listed below.

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Work Experience

Work experience can be an excellent opportunity to gain experience and find out more about working with and for wildlife via your local BIAZA zoo or aquarium. Work experience opportunities are available across a number of BIAZA members. You can find your nearest BIAZA member here and then see if they have opportunities listed below. Please note that we have a separate volunteering page here.

If you are interested in work experience, please visit the weblinks or use the contact details provided next to the collection. If you are a BIAZA member who'd like to update their work experience information, please email [email protected]

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Work experience: To find out more about what WWT Slimbridge has to offer and how to apply, please contact our work experience coordinator via [email protected] k for an information pack and application form. We are pleased to offer a limited number of work experience placements each year within the following departments: Living Collections - birds, Living Collections - mammals, Living Collections - amphibians, Reserves and Learning. The application window for a placement the following year opens each September and closes mid-December. Please note that Work Experience students must be over 14 years old and placements last one week only (Monday - Friday). Visit our website. Placements: Every year we are pleased to offer a rare opportunity to gain excellent practical experience in our fabulous wetland sites by offering a number of year-long placements. More information can be found on our website.

Please contact our work experience coordinator via [email protected]

ZSL London Zoo's work experience programme is currently only offered to Year 10 students from the London boroughs of Camden and Westminster. As the programme is in its infancy, it is only run through schools due to the logistics necessary. Therefore will not be able to facilitate adhoc requests. ZSL do run regular career focussed courses, conferences and events throughout the year.

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BIAZA - British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums

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The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) is the professional body representing the best zoos and aquariums in the UK and Ireland.

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A complete Guide to Medical Social Work 

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Medical social workers work closely with patients and family members who are experiencing mental, emotional, family and/or financial stress due to their or their loved one’s medical condition. Because of the types of challenges they encounter and the fast pace of medical settings, medical social workers may find this field to be stressful and demanding.

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Medical Social Work: How to Become a Hospital Social Worker

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Learn what a medical social worker is, how to become one, what careers are available and much more in our exhaustive guide.

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Placements may include: nursing, IT, HR, physio, psychology, medicine and OT.

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Work Experience

Work Experience at Norfolk Community Health and Care

What it's all about:

Work Experience is for anybody aged 14+ who is looking to gain more knowledge about the NHS and career options.

Age 14+ can undertake work experience in a non-clinical/clinical setting.

Age 18+ can undertake work experience in a childcare setting.

Work Experience can be a maximum of two weeks (75 hours).

Work Experience is often the first exposure to what working in the NHS is like.

Work experience is observational only in all clinical settings where appropriate work experience can involve minor administrative duties.

Allows applicants to use their placement supervisor as a reference and a 'step in' to further opportunities in the Trust.

Broadens the public knowledge of the NHS and Trust and the care provided to patients.

Previous placements have included: Nursing, IT, HR, Physio, Psychology, Medicine, OT

The Process Frequently Asked Questions

Why would Work Experience benefit me?
Work experience is key to finding out if a career is the right one for you and many employers and Universities look favourably on experience from their applicants.

What are NCH&C's expectations of Work Experience candidates?
At NCH&C we look for commitment from our work experience candidates, which includes following our Trust policies and demonstrating our core values and behaviours.

What Can Work Experience Provide Me With?

Real life experience

Introduction to working environment

Awareness into the variety of careers in the NHS

Chance to improve key skills and employability

Work experience helps build confidence

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Work Experience Work Experience at Norfolk Community Health and Care What it's all about: Work Experience is for anybody aged 14+ who is looking to gain more knowledge about the NHS and career options. Age 14+ can undertake work experience in a non-clinical/clinical setting. Age 18+ can undertake work experience in a childcare setting.

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This course provides a 'virtual' work experience for those looking to apply to medical school. You will be introduced to the NHS before exploring the roles and skill sets of six different medical specialists. Along the way, you will also consider some of the challenges and wider issues doctors face.

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This course provides an online work experience for those considering to apply to medical school. You will be taken through six areas of medicine, exploring the roles, skills required and challenges faced by today’s doctors.

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This brochure has been produced by UniTasterDays.com in collaboration with HELOA - to support the university guidance that is provided in secondary schools and colleges.

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Work with teachers - University Taster Days

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Universities - Work with Teachers? Our Teachers' Guide can help them with that

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Free interactive video platform providing insights into the role of a GP and the wider primary care team.
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Observe GP is an alternative to work experience for aspiring medics aged 16 and over, who are living in the UK.

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Thinking of becoming a Human Right Lawyer?

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Thinking of becoming a Human Right Lawyer?

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More and more, businesses are being held to account for their responsibility for conducting business responsibly and upholding human rights.

In this programme you will complete tasks focused on human rights risks that our clients may face. You will learn how you, as a lawyer, can advise clients on how to approach such challenges.
Join at a time to suit you.

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More and more, businesses are being held to account for their responsibility for conducting business responsibly and upholding human rights.

In this programme you will complete tasks focused on human rights risks that our clients may face. You will learn how you, as a lawyer, can advise clients on how to approach such challenges.

More and more, businesses are being held to account for their responsibility for conducting business responsibly and upholding human rights.

In this programme you will complete tasks focused on human rights risks that our clients may face. You will learn how you, as a lawyer, can advise clients on how to approach such challenges.

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More and more, businesses are being held to account for their responsibility for conducting business responsibly and upholding human rights. In this programme you will complete tasks focused on human rights risks that our clients may face. You will learn how you, as a lawyer, can advise clients on how to approach such challenges.

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Cyber security is a complex, rapidly-changing and multi-national challenge. Clifford Chance is working with some of the world's leading corporates to help them to better protect their business activities, mitigate cyber security risk and respond quickly in the event of a breach.

Learn how you, as a lawyer, can help businesses to navigate this challenge.
Join this work experience at a time to suit you.

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Cyber security is a complex, rapidly-changing and multi-national challenge. Clifford Chance is working with some of the world's leading corporates to help them to better protect their business activities, mitigate cyber security risk and respond quickly in the event of a breach.

Learn how you, as a lawyer, can help businesses to navigate this challenge.

Cyber security is a complex, rapidly-changing and multi-national challenge. Clifford Chance is working with some of the world's leading corporates to help them to better protect their business activities, mitigate cyber security risk and respond quickly in the event of a breach.

Learn how you, as a lawyer, can help businesses to navigate this challenge.

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Cyber security is a complex, rapidly-changing and multi-national challenge. Clifford Chance is working with some of the world's leading corporates to help them to better protect their business activities, mitigate cyber security risk and respond quickly in the event of a breach. Learn how you, as a lawyer, can help businesses to navigate this challenge.

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JP Morgan Chase offers virtual work experience. Access any time and at your own pace.
Learn how Morgan Chase work on a diverse range of solutions that include strategic technology initiatives, big data, mobile, electronic payments, machine learning, cybersecurity, enterprise cloud development, and other state-of-the-art technologies.

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Virtual Internships | JPMorgan Chase & Co.

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Learn more about our our Software Engineering Virtual Experience opportunity at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

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Halliday Fraser Munro, leading architecture company has developed a virtual work experience for students. There are two tasks each taking 30 hours to complete in your own time. Plus you can enter into a competition!
Design Experience: This experience is made up of two tasks, the first to get you familiar with SketchUp and the second to design a house for a celebrity.
Technical Experience: Our newest work experience task is to design and construct a new-build contemporary extension using Revit.

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Halliday Fraser Munro - Online Work Experience Zone

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Do you have an interest in architecture and design? Explore what this exciting industry is all about and get hands on with our example tasks!

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This virtual experience gives you the tools to create a home for a celebrity and enter a competition... worth a look.

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Do you have an interest in architecture and design? Explore what this exciting industry is all about and get hands on with our example tasks!

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this work experience gives insight into a career in law

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Our virtual programmes give you the opportunity to see behind the scenes of Pinsent Masons. We’d be delighted to welcome you to our Vacation Placement programme. In the programme, you’ll assist a hypothetical Pinsent Masons client. You’ll gain practical skills to add to your CV whilst getting a flavour of what working at Pinsent Masons is like.
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If the answer is yes, our virtual programmes could be part of your journey to becoming a lawyer at Pinsent Masons.

Our programmes offer the opportunity to learn by doing, whilst gaining information and experience that will help guide you in the direction that's right for you. We want to offer you experiences that provide the scope to help you shape your path and take the law, and your career, into your own hands.

We've created two different virtual work experience programmes; one for school students keen to understand what a career in law actually means, and what might be involved; and one for under and post-graduate university students who are pursuing a career in law and want to get some experience of the work typically involved in the day of a trainee solicitor.

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Open access virtual legal work experience

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Virtual Work Experiences offered from a large range of employers. Search the catalogue and view at any time. duration various from one hour to eight hours. Whilst global companies are included, you get an insight into the career pathway.

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Find the perfect simulation to showcase your knowledge & get noticed by recruiters from top companies.

Explore Simulations

Discover the right job simulation for you

Each simulation is free and you can complete it in your own time.

Can't find what you're looking for?

Find out which job simulation to start with on Forage.

Accessible experience from top companies

Job simulations replicate work at top companies, and connect students to the companies themselves. In only 5-6 hours, learn relevant tools and skills necessary to complete tasks that replicate an employee's work day.

No applications or experience required

Learn highly relevant skills in your own time, at your own pace

Your talent matters more than your connections

Showcase your skills to the right people

Job simulations contain real industry tasks, to develop transferable skills for workplace readiness. You don't just learn new skills, you're able to showcase your knowledge & get noticed by recruiters from top companies.

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Explore all Free Job Simulations - Forage.

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Available On-Demand

This exclusive workshop with experts from LinkedIn, covers a step-by-step guide to optimising your profile for your chosen industry, allowing you to network, find experience and increase your commercial awareness.

Lasting around 50 minutes long, and now available on-demand, this is a great activity for students to complete individually or as part of lessons and wider careers education.

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During this exclusive workshop with experts from LinkedIn, you'll receive a step-by-step guide to optimising your profile

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Encouraging young people to explore a number of career options from Data to Fashion, Art to Dentistry.

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Looking for a unique insight into the world’s most competitive industries? Choose your career and maximise your potential with an InvestIN experience.

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Here at Bupa Care Services we are proud to be a lead member for Movement to Work – an initiative offering work experience opportunities across the UK. It is aimed at developing confidence and skills of young people who are currently out of employment, education and training – helping them find work

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Bupa loves your future | Careers | Bupa UK

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Bupa Care Services is a proud lead member of the Movement to Work scheme. Read more about our work experience opportunities across the UK.

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Website with invaluable information on becoming a doctor, includes: virtual work experience programme, case studies and stories.

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We take mentoring very seriously and when it is delivered effectively, the results are extraordinary.

Medic Mentor has established fantastic programmes that provide a variety of mentoring platforms from face-to-face, online and long-distance.

This ensures that students are connected to realistic and motivational mentors in the way that they feel most comfortable.

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Medic Mentors - Access mentoring, training, and support for your application to medicine, dentistry, or veterinary medicine.

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We take mentoring very seriously and when it is delivered effectively, the results are extraordinary. Medic Mentor has established fantastic programmes that provide a variety of mentoring platforms from face-to-face, online and long-distance. This ensures that students are connected to realistic and motivational mentors in the way that they feel most comfortable.

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Working in partnership with Youth Employment UK, we have created a virtual Work Experience programme which showcases the skills and behaviours that employers most often look for.

There are two modules which are available to complete.

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Free on-line courses and work experience for those aged 14-24 information for teachers and students

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Online Skills And Careers Courses - Youth Employment UK

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Discover which career best suits your personality and interests. Providing work experience, university degree insight and other useful content.

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A career in investing is both exciting and rewarding. GAIN is here to inspire girls to get into the industry through inspirational talks, career support and opportunities.
This charity will visit schools in person or by virtual platforms to speak to groups about a career in investment. Girls will have the opportunity to have 1:1 mentoring through the process through to university and into employment.

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This article especially poignant in that not all these women were 'born' into investing from University - the post MBA switch and mid career pivot from, say, trading, is also very powerful!

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GAIN UK Inspire Empower Invest - Girls Are INvestors

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This article especially poignant in that not all these women were 'born' into investing from University - the post MBA switch and mid career pivot from, say, trading, is also very powerful!

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Scottish & Southern Electricity - Early Careers programme 

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SSE offer various options career options, including apprenticeships, student placements and undergraduate programmes.

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Undergraduate & postgraduate Open Day information. Experience about our campus, visit our world-class facilities, meet our students & staff.

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Norfolk Open Doors - students aged 18 yrs

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Norfolk Open Doors - students aged 18 yrs

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Explore opportunities to work in film and TV in Norfolk. You must be based in the Norfolk region.

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The Souvenir at Raynham Hangar Studios, Norfolk. Photo Crispin Buxton

Exploring opportunities to work in film and TV in Norfolk
At a time when the screen industry is booming both in terms of viewing hours and volume of production in the UK, Norfolk Screen is here to shine a spotlight on the opportunities and discuss the challenges of working on Film & TV productions in the region.

This event is aimed at those who are looking to work in Film & TV in Norfolk and are based in the Norfolk region.

We are convening a panel of key Norfolk based industry practitioners, some of whom regularly crew up for their productions to talk about:

the content they produce

the roles and frequency they look to recruit locally

how to find out about opportunities to work with them

what skills are they looking for and what are the skills gaps

the value they place on transferable skills

Film & TV productions need a wide range of skills and levels of experience. This event is open to all those based in Norfolk.

You could have valuable transferrable skills from experience in other sectors such as painting, construction, lighting, electrics, make-up, stylist, logistics and locations, Health and Safety, accounting or catering.

Equally, you could have recently finished your studies at a college or university in Norfolk, or still be a student in the Norfolk area.

The event will take the format of a hosted conversation with time for the audience to ask questions.

Host: Alison Grade, Author of The Freelance Bible

Panelists:

Claire Chapman, Managing Director, Norfolk Screen

Charlie Gauvain, Managing Director of Eye Film

Crispin Buxton, Studio Director, Raynham Hangar Studios and Producer, Norfolk Film Company

Justin Murphy, Line Producer, October Films

Jonathan Thursby, Owner, Epic TV

Sandy Heslop, Studio and VFX Supervisor, LEXHAG Visual Effects

Tony Campbell, RTS East Chair & Assistant Editor, BBC East

Who it's for

Those looking for work in the screen industries Norfolk and who live or have a base in the region

Contact information

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All the must-have tips, resources and advice to help you stand out in your job search.

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Jackson Civil Engineering - min age 16 yrs

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Jackson Civil Engineering - min age 16 yrs

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Ever wondered how large infrastructure projects like flood defences, roads and bridges get built?

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Ever wondered how large infrastructure projects like flood defences, roads and bridges get built?

Jackson Civil Engineering

Ever wondered how large infrastructure projects like flood defences, roads and bridges get built?

At the heart of these impressive schemes are an array of skilled technical and non-technical professionals who work in the civil engineering sector.

Our session will take a look inside the world of civil engineering and examine the whole lifecycle of a project: from the early negotiations, planning and design; through costing and estimating the resources required; to on-site delivery and construction.

Along the way, we shall look at important considerations relating to large projects, such as environmental factors; ensuring the health and safety of workers; liaising closely with the communities where we are working and working alongside other companies and experts to make a scheme a reality.

Please do not assume this session is solely for people studying engineering because it's not just a story of people in high-vis jackets and hard hats.

To run a successful civil engineering business, you need a whole raft of support services from planning and quantity surveying through to human resources and quality assurance professionals.

So, while this session will be of interest to students studying engineering and other STEM subjects, it also relevant to all young people keen to hear about what it is like to work in what is an exciting and challenging but also incredibly rewarding sector.

About Jackson Civil Engineering

Established over 65 years ago, Jackson today operates out of seven offices across England, employing around 300 staff.

We work with high profile clients such as the Environment Agency and Connect Plus and undertake projects such as flood defences, road-building and maintenance, bridge-building and canal and river lock restoration. The cost of projects range from £500,000 to £50m in value, and our turnover last year was £85m.

Jackson is the largest part of One Group Construction, a group of nine companies offering a variety of services to the construction industry. We have a wealth of experience across a variety of different sectors. At any one time, we have around 50 live jobs, from as far north as Yorkshire, all the way down to the South Coast.

Skills/Experiences You Will Gain:

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Candidate Questions

Below are a number of questions which you will need to answer to apply for this opportunity.
What makes you tick?

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Ever wondered how large infrastructure projects like flood defences, roads and bridges get built? Jackson Civil Engineering Ever wondered how large infrastructure projects like flood defences, roads and bridges get built? At the heart of these impressive schemes are an array of skilled technical and non-technical professionals who work in the civil engineering sector.

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Smallpeice Trust - Cyber First online courses

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Smallpeice Trust - Cyber First online courses

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Cyber security and anti-hacking

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Which course? When? Where? Check our timetable for availability of our wide range of exciting and dynamic engineering events.

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Work Experience Guide for KS5 students

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Work Experience Guide for KS4 students

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Journey To Work is a free online course to help young people aged 17+ build skills and careers confidence.

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What is Journey To Work?
Journey To Work is your FREE online learning programme.
The 8 courses below will boost your skills and career confidence. Get a certificate for your CV when you complete each course!

How to enrol

First you need to sign in as a Young Professional.

Not signed up yet? Go here to join. It's free. Then you can get started on a course.

What will you get?

What makes you YOU? What do you WANT and NEED in life? And how do you get it? These free online courses will help you explore your strengths, your needs, and what you want to do in the future. You will feel much more confident about ways to get to where you want to be.

Which course should you start with?

Start with ALL ABOUT YOU. After that, dip into whatever course you're interested in. Complete them at your own pace. it's up to you. You're just a click away from exploring your next steps to a future that feels right for you.

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Journey To Work - Free Online Course - Youth Employment UK

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Journey To Work is your FREE online learning programme. The 8 courses below will boost your skills and career confidence. Get a certificate for your CV when you complete each course! First you need to sign in as a Young Professional. Not signed up yet? Go here to join. It's free.

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Preparing For Your Future is a free online course to help 14-16 year olds build skills and careers confidence.

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Preparing For Your Future - Free Online Course - Youth Employment UK

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Preparing For Your Future is a free online course to help 14-16 year olds build skills and careers confidence.

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Employability Interviews with NEACO Take your place

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Employability Interviews with NEACO Take your place

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A flexible, modular and
immersive experience.

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HADA Employability (interviews) Flyer for schools (T2)

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Institute of Charted Accountants - England & Wales Events for students and graduates 

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Institute of Charted Accountants - England & Wales Events for students and graduates 

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Monthly sessions covering ACA, employability skills, work readiness.

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1. 1. Events list

See a list of upcoming and available events for you.

2. 2. What's involved

A detailed list of what these events entail.

3. 3. What you'll take away

Understand the benefits of these sessions and how they'll help you.

An expert from ICAEW talking to students about school leaver, apprenticeship, work experience, and graduate opportunities.

Trainee and qualified ICAEW Chartered Accountants sharing their stories about their career, giving you top tips to succeed.

Q&A sessions with local employers offering school leaver and graduate opportunities.

Collaborating and networking with likeminded individuals across the country.

Hearing about recruitment opportunities for students interested in early careers opportunities.

You will have the chance to learn about the career, gain tips on how to succeed in the recruitment process, and network with business professionals.

As an ICAEW Chartered Accountant you are able to take ownership of your career, inspire change, and make a meaningful impact.

Be inspired and learn more about the opportunities in the sector from exceptional people; trainee and qualified ICAEW Chartered Accountants from both local and national employers as well as representatives from ICAEW.

There are a variety of paths to a great career in accountancy and we are here to help you explore your options. Whether starting straight from school or after university as a graduate.

ICAEW Careers+ is a free hub that will help you understand the key skills that employers are looking for and which will take you one step closer to achieving your goals.

With content developed by ICAEW, together with our students, employers and our network, you will gain insight to those skills, how to develop them and how you can become a well-rounded professional.

You will also find out how you can get started in your journey towards chartered accountancy, why this profession could be the career you're looking for and be inspired by those who were once where you are now!.
Register now

BASE is ICAEW's National Business and Accounting competition for students aged 16-17 in school or college.

Find out more

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Smallpeice Trust fuel young people's passion for engineering. Click on the picture to see the timetable for 2022

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Smallpeice Trust - free STEM  opportunities Yr8-12

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Smallpeice Trust - free STEM  opportunities Yr8-12

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Eco schools - Keep Britain Tidy min age 14 yrs

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Eco schools - Keep Britain Tidy min age 14 yrs

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Check this website to show you how to introduce, manage and promote eco-action in your school and local community in order to achieve our Eco-Schools Green Flag award.

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Access resources - curriculum help, careers advice, skills development and information about how to apply to University.

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Everyone should have the chance to go onto higher education. We give you access to online events, activities and resources from UK higher education organisations that support your learning and enable you to find out more about your future opportunities. Uni4Me is your gateway to higher education.

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Everyone should have the chance to go onto higher education. We give you access to online events, activities and resources from UK higher education organisations that support your learning and enable you to find out more about your future opportunities. Uni4Me is your gateway to higher education.

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National Saturday Club - Art & Design - Norwich University of the Arts

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National Saturday Club - Art & Design - Norwich University of the Arts

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The National Saturday Club gives 13–16-year-olds the opportunity to study subjects they love for free. Apply through the website

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Join a Saturday Club - National Saturday Club

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Young people across the UK are receiving expert tuition in exciting and inspiring subjects – for free. Joining a Saturday…

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Catalyse Change CIC -empowering young women for sustainable futures min age 14 yrs

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Catalyse Change CIC -empowering young women for sustainable futures min age 14 yrs

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Learn about green career opportunities and the different pathways available.

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Catalyst Summit (online programme) - Catalyse Change

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Want to help save the world? Join our online Catalyst Summit - a sustainability learning and mentoring programme - for girls and young women.

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British Army - improve employability 14-18 yrs

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British Army - improve employability 14-18 yrs

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Gain an insight into selection events for leadership and management roles - learn about Army Officer skills.

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Six top tips for getting virtual work experience

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If securing a virtual placement at the moment is feeling like an impossible mission, try not to worry - there companies accepting applications for remote work experience.

Placements may be very different across different companies, but could include opportunities to attend meetings, explore what skills are needed for job roles, and have a look at real-life careers adverts to see what's in demand.

A simple online search is a great place to start. Keep an eye on the websites and social media pages of organisations you're interested in and sign up for any vacancy alerts they offer. Larger, more corporate companies are advertising placements on their websites, and you can approach smaller companies directly, even if they aren't advertising openly for work experience. You could also try asking your advisors at school/uni, or other trusted adults in your life, if they know of any placement opportunities that could suit you.

Check out my to help you secure a placement that is the right match for you...

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Six top tips for getting virtual work experience

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If securing a virtual placement at the moment is feeling like an impossible mission, try not to worry - there companies accepting applications for remote work experience. Placements may be very different across different companies, but could include opportunities to attend meetings, explore what skills are needed for job roles, and have a look at real-life careers adverts to see what's in demand.

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PwC Virtual Insight Week for Yr 12 students

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PwC Virtual Insight Week for Yr 12 students

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Explore your career options with PwC and hear from staff who have joined PwC through a range of pathways and programmes.

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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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Virtual Insight Programme at PwC | Early Careers | PwC UK Careers

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How To Start Your Career In Games Development for all years

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How To Start Your Career In Games Development for all years

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Free online course. Learn how to start a career in games development by hearing from leading games producers, recruiters, and new developers.

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Welcome to How to Start a Career in the Video Games Industry. Every year, thousands of people around the world complete games development, computer science, and arts courses, with the hope of building a career in games. If you're considering a career in video games, I would definitely say, go for it. It's a fantastic industry. I think it's a great place to build a career, and it can be very rewarding and very challenging, as well. I am just in awe of the creativity and the talent and just the technical brilliance of the people that I work alongside every day. I can't imagine working anywhere else that would be this exciting day in, day out. I could create worlds, and they became real.

I could take a player on an emotional connection and have a lot of fun with it. And I feel like the video games industry gave that to me. Over the next four weeks, you're going to follow in the footsteps of a games programmer, a designer, an artist, and a producer as they recall how they got their first jobs in a game studio. You'll also hear advice from some senior people about preparing yourself for a career in games. I don't think there's any such thing as a perfect candidate. No. There are too many elements, I think, to capture the perfect person. Yeah, exactly. It was really nerve-racking putting myself forward for a job I really wanted.

I don't think I had really any confidence at the time that I was good enough for the role. If I don't put myself out there, then I'll never know whether I'll get that position or not. I hadn't done much C++ for a little while. So I went and read a C++ book, which was very helpful. The professional skills that I need in my day-to-day job would definitely be communication. Communication's a really big one. As the producer in the room, I'm often the one facilitating those negotiations and always making sure that we come to an outcome, that we come to a decision. A lot of the job is working with other people.

What you need to focus on are the soft skills that's allowed you to build and to create. So if you've worked in a team, talk about your communication skills and your team skills. If you've worked on your own, talk about how that's helped to develop those sort of skills. These are all transferable skills that the games industry will want to hear about. Have you been involved in other game events, been networking, involved in communities, been involved in game jams? Talk about all the positive stuff that you've made an impact in. That will really make a difference, and that will really show your passion. I never would have expected to get to work on a main character.

So I was very surprised when I come in, and they'd be giving me these tasks that were to work with that kind of stuff. I would certainly recommend a career in video games to anybody. I think it's a fantastic industry. It's very creative. It's full of intelligent, inspirational people. It's very diverse. For me, video games, it's not a job. It's more a way of life.

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Starting a Career in Video Games - Online Course - FutureLearn

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Welcome to How to Start a Career in the Video Games Industry. Every year, thousands of people around the world complete games development, computer science, and arts courses, with the hope of building a career in games. If you're considering a career in video games, I would definitely say, go for it.

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EDF Energy - Sizewell C learn about Nuclear Power min age 14 yrs 

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EDF Energy - Sizewell C learn about Nuclear Power min age 14 yrs 

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Sign up for programs showcasing opportunities working in clean energy and the development of the new nuclear power station.

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Are you interested in learning more about nuclear power? Green Skills week 2021

Sizewell C - EDF Energy

Sizewell C is the new nuclear power station planned to be built in Suffolk. Nuclear power is a key way to help the UK meet its Net Zero commitments and reduce our reliance on polluting fossil fuels.

Come join our session and hear from people working on Sizewell C about their roles and how we are working to increase biodiversity in the area.

You will get to hear from people that work in the Sizewell C environment team and learn about their role on the project and the many different environmental organisations we work with.

You will also see some of the habitats we are creating, such as the six hectares of wetland and 60 hectares of surrounding heathland at Aldhurst Farm and some of the wildlife that has made it their home! The wetlands include five lagoons and more than 120,000 reedbeds, have been designed to ensure that reed bed and lowland ditch habitats are able to develop a similar biodiversity value to those within the adjacent Sizewell Marshes SSSI. The wetlands, and surrounding grassland and heathland habitats, are already well established and have been colonised by rare Marsh Harriers, which also breed at Minsmere.

We also hope to give you a preview of a new interactive website we are launching later this year to look around the project during and after we have built the power station.

CRITERIA - Only students living in or going to school/college in Suffolk and Norfolk are eligible to apply for this opportunity.

The insight session will run from 10am until 1pm

Skills/Experiences You Will Gain:

Great For Students Who Are:

Candidate Questions

Below are a number of questions which you will need to answer to apply for this opportunity.

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Are you interested in learning more about nuclear power? Green Skills week 2021 Sizewell C - EDF Energy Sizewell C is the new nuclear power station planned to be built in Suffolk. Nuclear power is a key way to help the UK meet its Net Zero commitments and reduce our reliance on polluting fossil fuels.