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* Home
* What is Central Futures?
* Our Team
* Success Stories
* Key Project
* Access Aspiration
* Industry Links
* School Resources
* UCAS Sign-Up
* UCAS Resources
* Personal Statement Resources
* Career Resources
* Work Experience and Internships
* University and Enrichment
* Apprenticeship Resources
* Apprenticeships and School Leaver Programmes
* Making University Choices
* Cultural Capital
* CENTRAL FUTURES
PREPARING YOU FOR LIFE AFTER SCHOOL
* WHAT IS CENTRAL FUTURES?
CENTRAL FUTURES IS OUR PROGRAMME DESIGNED TO PREPARE YOU FOR YOUR FUTURE
BEYOND CENTRAL FOUNDATION BOYS’ SCHOOL. WHETHER THAT BE CONTINUING YOUR
STUDIES AT UNIVERSITY, LOOKING FOR AN APPRENTICESHIP OR GOING STRAIGHT INTO
EMPLOYMENT, WE AIM TO HELP YOU DEVELOP THE RIGHT QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND
EXPERIENCES TO BE SUCCESSFUL.
WHAT WILL CENTRAL FUTURES DO FOR YOU?
The Central Futures programme will help you to:
* Identify all of the different career routes available to you.
* Decide on the best pathway for you, whether that be university, employment
or apprenticeship.
* Develop the qualifications, skills and experience you need to access
university or employment, and be successful when you start.
HOW CAN I BE PART OF THE CENTRAL FUTURES PROGRAMME?
Every student at Central Foundation Boys' School is part of the Central
Futures programme. All students will receive support at key milestones in
your school journey such as making GCSE subject choices, choosing a Sixth
Form education provider and choosing your degree and career pathway after
school.
* MEET THE CENTRAL FUTURES TEAM
PLEASE COME TO SPEAK TO US IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS RELATED TO CAREERS,
UNIVERSITY OR WORK EXPERIENCE.
MR BARKER
DEPUTY HEADTEACHER - CENTRAL FUTURES (CAREERS) LEAD
Speak to Mr Barker about university choices, UCAS applications and entrance
exams, and anything job or career related.
Contact him on barkerc@cfbs.islington.sch.uk
MS MUBARRAT
KEY PROJECT COORDINATOR
Dr Walpole runs the Key Project for Year 10 to Year 13, but all students can
also come see him with university queries or information about post-16
choices and searching for apprenticeships.
Contact her on mubarrats@cfbs.islington.sch.uk
MS BROWNE
CENTRAL FUTURES COORDINATOR
Ms Browne is our Central Futures Coordinator. She is able to answer your
questions on programmes and events, and help you register for them.
Contact her on brownec@cfbs.islington.sch.uk
MS SHAW
CAREERS EDUCATION, INFORMATION, ADVICE AND GUIDANCE COORDINATOR
Ms Shaw is able to provide you with guidance on the range of different career
routes and pathways.
Contact her on shawd@cfbs.islington.sch.uk
OTHER KEY FIGURES
SIXTH FORM TEAM
Ms Nedjdet - Head of Year 13 is responsible for Year 13 pastoral care
Ms Patel - Head of Year 12 is responsible for Year 12 pastoral care
* SUCCESS STORIES
2023 LEAVERS
Well done to our Year 13 leavers. They secured incredible destinations
including:
University of Cambridge
King's College London
University College London
Durham University
University of Manchester
University of Liverpool
University of Warwick
University of York
University of Nottingham
Queen Mary University
They were an exceptional year group in showing dedication, organisation,
resilience and taking up opportunities.
Good luck to you all.
SLAUGHTER AND MAY CODING WORKSHOP
Two of our Year 13 2020 leavers, Daniel Saisani and Parker English, were part
of a unique experience in the school's longstanding relationship with
international law firm Slaughter and May.
They successfully applied for the opportunity to take part in a series of
workshops mentoring Slaughter and May's lawyers on coding in HTML and CSS.
Daniel (back row, second from the left) and Parker (back row, second from the
right) are pictured to the right.
RAF SCHOLARSHIP WINNER
Year 13 2020 leaver, John Haile, has been recognised by the RAF Flying
Scholarship programme for being an outstanding member of the Air Cadet
Organisation. The award attracts more than 250 applications every year from
across the UK, and as a successful applicant John will have several hours of
light aircraft flight training funded by the scholarship.
Image courtesy of NIAID
NASA/MICROSOFT AI CAMP FINALIST
CFBS alumni, and future software engineer, Daniel Saisani, teamed up with a
group of young people at the NASA AI Camp run in partnership with Microsoft.
Daniel's team designed a crowdsourcing tool intended to "contribute to early
detection, verification, tracking, visualisation, and notification of
wildfires." The app prototype, "SpotAFire," was built using Pygame, and would
utilise NASA and its satellites as well as an API call "geolocater."
To find out more about Daniel's project click here.
EXTENDED WRITING
We want to celebrate examples of extended writing within our Sixth Form. Here
are some recent examples.
George Petters entered the University of Cambridge, Peterhouse College Kelvin
Science Essay Prize on the topic of whether drug formulation is a science or
not.
The essay can be seen here.
THE PERILS OF ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE
CFBS alumni, and prospective medic Sally Pham has written an excellent
article about the dangers of antibiotic resistance. The article traces the
origins of antibiotics in 1928 to modern day research into resistance and
so-called 'superbugs'.
Sally is in the process of applying for university and is hoping to secure a
place at a prestigious medical school by the autumn of 2019.
You can read her excellent article here.
Please use the "Email Us" section below, or speak to a member of the Central
Futures team, if you would like to contribute media to this section of the
website.
Image courtesy of NIAID
EXTENDED WRITING
We want to celebrate examples of extended writing within our Sixth Form. Here
are some recent examples.
Kaan Yuksel was awarded in the "Highly Commended" category in the University
of Cambridge, Peterhouse College Vellacott History Essay Prize. This was for
his response to the question "How important was Islam to political processes
in the twentieth century Middle East'. You can read his response here. It was
one of only seven options commended this highly, out of 240 excellent entries
from 180 different schools.
The essay competition for 2019 is open now. See here.
US SUTTON TRUST
Three of our Year 13 2020 leavers were successful in their application for
the US Programme hosted by the Sutton Trust.
The Sutton Trust had over 1,000 applications, from students who had to have a
minimum seven grades at A or A* (new grades 7, 8 or 9). Only 200 students
were selected, and our school has three of those students, far exceeding what
a non-selective school would expect.
Well done to Abubakar Finiin, Jawwad Khan and Yacoub Yasin. The programme has
supported these students to apply for top US universities, and gave them the
chance to visit the east coast of the USA in the summer of 2019.
To the right is a photograph of Abubakar, Jawwad, and Yacoub outside of
Harvard University.
Yacoub: "How many people my age can say they went to the USA...to look at US
universit[ies]? From the big boys such as Harvard to the more niche
universities such as the University of North Carolina. The trip had it
entirely, from accommodation, to travel, to staff and colleagues. Even the
bus driver was a delight to have. The experience is intense with loads of
tasks to keep up with, but regardless of whether you choose to study abroad,
the experience is one of the greatest you'll ex
perience."
YEAR 13 PRAGUE WORK EXPERIENCE
In June 2019 two of our Year 13 students embarked on a three-week work
experience placement in the beautiful, and historical city of Prague in the
Czech Republic. The two young men took up hospitality roles in Hotel Duo, a
subsidiary of Jans Hotel, which is a Czech-based hotel company with three
other hotels across the country.
All flights, accommodation, and living expenses were covered through funding
from the Erasmus+ programme, and our young people had the wonderful
opportunity to fully experience a new and completely different culture, while
developing their professional, interpersonal, and social skills in an
unfamiliar environment.
One of the students said:
"While in Prague I was able to gain a wide range of skills, such a
communicating with people on a much larger scale, as a lot of people did not
speak English as their first language. I also learnt how to budget well. I
was also able to explore a new country, which has helped me for university
and being way from home."
* KEY PROJECT
THE KEY PROJECT IS AN EDUCATIONAL COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE SCHOOL, THE
EDUCATIONAL CHARITY THE ACCESS PROJECT, AND LEADING INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRM
SLAUGHTER AND MAY. ALONG WITH TUTORING, KEY PROJECT STUDENTS RECEIVE
PERSONALISED SUPPORT IN PREPARING FOR AND APPLYING TO THE MOST SELECTIVE
UNIVERSITIES. SUPPORT INCLUDES WORKSHOPS ON CHOOSING A-LEVELS AND UNIVERSITY
COURSES, SUBJECT-SPECIFIC SESSIONS WITH SUCCESSFUL GRADUATES IN A VARIETY OF
PROFESSIONS, ONE TO ONE PERSONAL STATEMENT AND UNIVERSITY INTERVIEW SUPPORT,
AND WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE KEY PROJECT, CLICK TO VISIT THEIR WEBAGE.
* ACCESS ASPIRATION
AS PART OF THE MAYOR'S FUND FOR LONDON, ACCESS ASPIRATION AIMS TO CONNECT
YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 16-18 YEARS OLD WITH TRAINING AND WORK PLACEMENTS TO RAISE
ASPIRATIONS AND INCREASE SOCIAL MOBILITY. THIS IS OPEN TO ALL YEAR 12 AND
YEAR 13 STUDENTS, AND WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO SIGN UP USING THE LINK BELOW.
Sign Up
* THE CENTRAL FUTURES TEAM ARE FORTUNATE TO HAVE A WIDE NETWORK OF UNIVERSITIES
AND EMPLOYERS. STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO A VARIETY OF HIGH QUALITY UNIVERSITY
TASTER DAYS, ACCESS PROGRAMMES, EMPLOYABILITY SESSIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE.
BELOW ARE DETAILS OF SOME OF OUR CURRENT LINKS AND PROJECTS WITH OUR PARTNER
ORGANISATIONS.
SLAUGHTER AND MAY
A MAGIC CIRCLE LAW FIRM
Slaughter and May have been working with the school for a number of years.
They support the school in a number of ways including funding our Key Project
which aims to increase the number of students applying and gaining places at
Russell Group universities. Slaughter and May also support the school with a
number of career insight sessions and provide a legal and business services
work experience programme.
MONTCALM HOTELS
5* HOTEL GROUP
Montcalm Hotels partner with the school in the delivery of the BTEC Level 3
Hospitality course. They provide experienced staff to deliver lessons and
workshops to the students. All students on the course have the opportunity to
carry out a work placement at one of the hotels. We have had a number of
students employed in part time or full time roles following their
placements.
REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA
GLOBAL LIFE AND REINSURANCE COMPANY
RGA is one of the largest global life and reinsurance company whose core
products and services include life reinsurance, living benefits reinsurance,
group reinsurance, health reinsurance, financial solutions, facultative
underwriting, and product development. RGA's headquarters are in St Louis,
Missouri, USA, but their London office provides invaluable support to our
sixth form pupils. RGA provides key employer feedback and guidance to our
level 3 vocational Business Studies pupils by contributing to their "Personal
and Professional Development" unit. RGA have now also signed up to take part
in our Central Futures Mentoring programme.
ALLIANZ GLOBAL INVESTORS
GLOBAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Allianz Global Investors are a valued partner of the School, as they
represent a key professional sector within London's labour market. AllianzGI
support our young people through the sixth form's Central Futures Mentoring
programme and work experience placements for our Year 12s, and have also
presented to our lower school languages pupils about the importance of Modern
Foreign Languages to career pathways.
VARDE
ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT ADVISER
Varde is an alternative investment adviser whose investment portfolios
include restructuring, real estate, mortgages, private equity, and direct
lending. Varde have become a key partner to the school, supporting us with
work experience placements.
PROFUSION
DATA AGENCY
Profusion uses data science to adivse clients to make better use of their
incoming data, with a focus on areas such as email marketing and business
intelligence to improve the operations of their clients' organisations.
Profusion runs masterclasses for our students on key topics such as
developing a LinkedIn profile for future employability, or how to write a
strong CV. They have also supported with internships for our Year 13 students
during their last year in sixth form, allowing students the opportunity to
experience working on a long-term project within the working environment.
ALSTON & BIRD
US-BASED INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRM
Our newest partners, Alston & Bird, are based in the United States, but have
become a keen supporter of our young people through their London office.
Representing clients from a wide range of industries such as financial
services, hospitality, health care, natural resources, and technology, Alston
& Bird colleagues are able to support the school with a wealth of
professional knowledge and experience. The firm supports with post-18
destination mentoring and will soon be acting as reading buddies for our Year
7 literacy programme.
FRIENDS OF MOORFIELDS EYE HOSPITAL
VOLUNTEERING PARTNERSHIP
We are delighted to announce a partnership with the Friends of Moorfields Eye
Hospital. The partnership will begin with over 40 of our sixth formers
beginning a six-month period of weekly volunteering at the hospital. Pupils
will take on a broad range of roles, allowing them to build a portfolio of
skills that will prepare them for life beyond school. The hospital will
provide that all-important experience in a medial setting, which is vital to
students as they look to forge careers in medicine or in the medical sphere.
It also allows the pupils to give back to the local community. That altruism
is an essential trait that we wish to instill in our students.
* SCHOOL RESOURCES
CENTRAL FUTURES HANDBOOK FOR SIXTH FORM
A GUIDE FOR PARENTS ON UNIVERSITY, APPRENTICESHIP AND EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS.
DOWNLOAD HERE.
OPEN DAY REIMBURSEMENT FORM
Click here.
*
* UCAS RESOURCES
BELOW ARE A NUMBER OF RESOURCES TO HELP GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE UCAS
APPLICATION PROCESS.
PARENT, GUARDIAN, AND CARER GUIDE 2024
THE PARENT/CARER GUIDE IS DESIGNED TO GIVE GUIDANCE TO ANYONE SUPPORTING A
YOUNG PERSON APPLYING TO STUDY AT A UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE IN 2024. FOR A
DOWNLOADABLE FILE CLICK HERE.
UCAS SIGN-UP GUIDE FOR STUDENTS 2024
THE UCAS SIGN-UP GUIDE HAS BEEN CREATED BY THE CENTRAL FUTURES TEAM TO ASSIST
YOU IN REGISTERING FOR UCAS. FOR A DOWNLOADABLE FILE CLICK HERE.
UCAS AND PREDICTED GRADES POLICY
THE CENTRAL FUTURES TEAM IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING PUPILS AND FAMILIES ARE
PREPARED IF THEY ARE PURSUING A UNIVERSITY POST-18 PATHWAY. CLICK HERE TO
VIEW OUR MOST UP-TO-DATE POLICY IN REGARDS TO PREDICTED GRADES FOR ALL UCAS
APPLICATIONS.
CLEARING GUIDANCE
UCAS SUMMARY GUIDANCE OF CLEARING AND ADJUSTMENT CAN BE FOUND HERE.
* PERSONAL STATEMENT RESOURCES
WORKSHEET HERE.
PRESENTATION WITH EXAMPLES HERE.
WEBSITE ON HIGHER EDUCATION ADVICE, INCLUDING PERSONAL STATEMENTS, HERE.
* CAREER RESOURCES
IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO DO OR WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT
PARTICULAR CAREERS THEN CHECK THESE SITES!
TO USE ICOULD CLICK HERE
ICOULD PROVIDES A WHOLE HOST OF CAREER RELATED VIDEOS TO GIVE YOU A FIRST
HAND VIEW OF JOBS AND CAREER OPTIONS.
CV EXAMPLE
HERE IS AN EXAMPLE CV.
CREATE A START PROFILE HERE.
START IS A FREE, ONLINE CAREERS PLATFORM DESIGNED TO CONNECT 11-18 YEAR OLDS
WITH THEIR FUTURE CAREER POTENTIAL. THE ONLINE PLATFORM HELPS YOUNG PEOPLE
MAKE MORE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT FUTURE STUDIES AND CAREER OPTIONS THAT IS
BEST FOR THEM.
EARLY CAREERS RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS
SPRINGPOD IS AN EARLY CAREERS RESOURCE FOR STUDENTS TO SUPPORT THEM IN
EXPLORING FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND CONNECT STUDENTS WITH REAL-WORLD
EMPLOYERS CREATING MEANINGFUL AND EDUCATIONAL ENCOUNTERS. STUDENTS CAN ALSO
SEARCH FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES BEING OFFERED BY
SOME OF THE UK'S LARGEST AND HIGHLY RATED EMPLOYERS.
For more information and how to sign up click here.
WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES IN YOUR LOCAL AREA
WORKFINDER IS AN APP-BASED PLATFORM THAT ALLOWS YOU TO SEARCH WORK EXPERIENCE
OPPORTUNITIES IN YOUR LOCAL AREA. THE APP WILL CONNECT YOU WITH LOCAL
COMPANIES THAT ARE OFFERING YOUNG PEOPLE THE OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN FIRST-HAND
EXPERIENCE OF A WIDE RANGE OF PROFESSIONAL SECTORS.
For more information and how to sign up click here.
CAREERMAG FOR PARENTS - NEW ISSUE AVAILABLE
FOR OUR STUDENTS THAT ARE MOVING INTO YEAR 11 AND YEAR 13, CAREER GUIDANCE
AND SUPPORT IS KEY IN HELPING STUDENTS MAKE DECISIONS THAT WILL ENSURE
SUCCESS ON THEIR FUTURE CAREER PATHWAY. THIS CAN BE A DIFFICULT TIME FOR
PARENTS, SO CAREERMAG'S NEW ISSUE FOR PARENTS IS NOW AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT
PARENTS AND GUARDIANS DISCUSS PLANS WITH THEIR CHILDREN.
To download the new issue click here.
CAREER INSIGHTS BY SLAUGHTER AND MAY
SLAUGHTER AND MAY HAVE DEVELOPED A CAREERS INSIGHTS BLOG FOR SIXTH FOR
STUDENTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN PURSUING A CAREER IN LAW. THE SITE INCLUDES
CAREERS PROFILES, AS WELL AS KEY ADVICE TO SUPPORT YOU IN PURSUING A CAREER
IN LAW.
To access the Careers Insights blog click here.
BBC BITESIZE - CAREERS
ALONG WITH A WHOLE HOST OF ACADEMIC AND REVISION RESOURCES AND TOOLS, BBC
BITESIZE ALSO HAS A WIDE RANGE OF INDUSTRY STORIES, CAREERS TIPS, AND
INFORMATION AND ADVICE ON THE WORLD OF WORK.
To explore BBC Bitesize Careers click here.
* WORK EXPERIENCE AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
FIND THE LATEST WORK EXPERIENCE AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES HERE!
EXCELLERATORS AND LEAD IN TO LAW
SLAUGHTER AND MAY'S EXCELLERATORS PROGRAMME IS A VIRTUAL WORK INSIGHT SCHEME
THAT PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE A ONE-WEEK WORK EXPERIENCE THAT
WILL OFFER STUDENTS INSIGHT INTO THE CORPORATE ENVIRONMENT, DURING WHICH
STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO DEVELOP KEY EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS.
THE LEAD IN TO LAW PROGRAMME IS RUN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RARE RECRUITMENT, AND
IS FOCUSED ON INCREASING ACCESS TO THE LEGAL PROFESSION FOR STUDENTS FROM
SOCIALLY DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS. THIS IS A TWO-YEAR PROGRAMME.
For more information and how to apply click here.
THE EXPERIENCE PROGRAMME
SPEAKER FOR SCHOOLS HAS DEVELOPED THEIR EXPERIENCE PROGRAMME TO GIVE ACCESS
TO ALL YOUNG PEOPLE TO HIGH QUALITY WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENTS BY CONNECTING
SCHOOLS WITH INDUSTRY LEADING EMPLOYERS. STUDENTS CAN CREATE A FREE ACCOUNT
AND SEARCH FOR WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE ACROSS LONDON.
Register here.
VIRTUAL WORK EXPERIENCE
SPRINGPOD PROVIDES INSIGHT DAYS AND WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDENTS
WHO HAVE REGISTERED FOR A FREE ACCOUNT WITH THEM. THE ONLINE PLATFORM ALSO
PROVIDES A RANGER OF CAREERS GUIDES AND INSIGHTS FOR YOU TO EXPLORE.
Register here.
EY - SMART FUTURES
SMART FUTURES HAS BEEN DESIGNED IMPROVE YOUR EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS, WHILST
PROVIDING MENTORING TO SUPPORT YOU IN DECIDING ON YOUR NEXT STEPS WHETHER
THAT BE UNIVERSITY, APPRENTICESHIP, OR EMPLOYMENT. SMART FUTURES WILL ALSO
PROVIDE PAID WORK EXPERIENCE DURING EITHER THE EASTER OR SUMMER HOLIDAYS.
For more information and eligibility click here
WORK EXPERIENCE AND EMPLOYABILITY
THE BROKERAGE COACHES STUDENTS IN YEAR 12 AND YEAR 13 TO DEVELOP THEIR
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS, AND CONNECTS YOUNG PEOPLE TO WORK EXPERIENCE AND
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN SOME OF THE TOP FIRMS IN THE UK ACROSS A WIDE
RANGE OF SECTORS. REGISTRATION TO THE BROKERAGE IS OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS WHO
FIT THEIR ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, WHICH CAN BE FOUND HERE.
To register for the Brokerage click here.
POSSIBLE CAREERS IN LABORATORY RESEARCH
THE FRANCIS CRICK INSTITUTE OFFERS BOTH LAB AND NON-LAB BASED WORK EXPERIENCE
OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS BETWEEN THE AGE OF 14 AND 19 YEARS OLD. MOST
PLACEMENTS WILL BE FOR ONE WEEK, BUT MAY ALSO BE AS LONG AS FOUR WEEKS OR ONE
DAY A WEEK OVER THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS. THESE PLACEMENTS WILL GIVE YOU THE
OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPERIENCE THE RANGE OF CAREER PATHWAYS IN A SCIENCE-RELATED
FIELD, AND GIVE YOU HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN A PROFESSIONAL LABORATORY
ENVIRONMENT.
For current placement vacancies and information on how to apply click here.
BECOME A COACH AND SPORTS LEADER!
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A QUALIFIED SPORTS COACH, SPORTS LEADER, REFEREE OR
VOLUNTEER?IF SO, THE ACCESS TO SPORTS PROJECT RUNS A COMPREHENSIVE COACH
EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME.
View and apply for all programmes here.
WORK EXPERIENCE AND APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD IS A LEADING GLOBAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES FIRM, OPERATING
OUT OF 70 COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE. THEY HAVE BOTH WORK EXPERIENCE AND
APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES THAT ARE OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS.
For more information on their work experience programme click here
For more information on their apprenticeship programme click here
WORK EXPERIENCE IN WEST END THEATRES
INFORMATION AND APPLICATION ONLINE HERE, SUBSIDISED PLACES AVAILABLE
NUFFIELD RESEARCH PLACEMENTS
1,000 STUDENTS PER YEAR HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK ALONGSIDE PROFESSIONAL
SCIENTISTS, TECHNOLOGISTS, ENGINEERS AND MATHEMATICIANS. STUDENTS IN THE
FIRST YEAR OF A POST-16 SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHS COURSE ARE
ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. PLACEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE IN UNIVERSITIES, COMMERCIAL
COMPANIES, VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS.
ENSURE YOU MEET THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA BY USING THEIR PLACEMENT TOOL HERE.
Information and application here.
LEGAL, MARKETING, FINANCE, HR, IT AND OFFICE SERVICES WORK EXPERIENCE
KINGSLEY NAPLEY OFFERS A NUMBER OF UNPAID WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENTS
THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, GIVING STUDENTS AN INSIGHT INTO LIFE AT A BUSY LONDON
LAW FIRM. SOME PRACTICE AREAS REQUIRE WORK EXPERIENCE CANDIDATES TO BE OVER
THE AGE OF 18, BUT MOST ACCEPT APPLICANTS WHO ARE 16+.
Information here, applications accepted on a rolling basis
IN2SCIENCE WORK EXPERIENCE
IN2SCIENCEUK IS AN AWARD WINNING ORGANISATION WHICH GIVES STUDENTS FROM LOW
INCOME BACKGROUNDS THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK ALONGSIDE STEM SCIENTISTS, AND
RECEIVE THE ADVICE AND INFORMATION THEY NEED TO PROGRESS TO UNIVERSITY AND
STEM CAREERS.
For more information click here.
WORK EXPERIENCE
ROLES IN TECHNOLOGY, BUSINESS, CUSTOMER SERVICE AND MEDIA FOR STUDENTS AGED
15-18, CHECK INDIVIDUAL ROLES FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SUCH AS GCSE
GRADES. SKY'S OFFICES IN LONDON ARE BASED IN OSTERLEY (ZONE 4 ON THE
PICCADILLY LINE). TRAVEL EXPENSES COVERED AS PART OF PLACEMENT.
Check here for current opportunities (updated regularly throughout the year)
LOOKING FOR WORK EXPERIENCE?
AMPLIFI ADVERTISES WORK PLACEMENTS, INTERNSHIPS, APPRENTICESHIPS AND EVENTS
TO HELP YOU BUILD YOUR CAREER. CHECK BACK REGULARLY FOR THE LATEST
OPPORTUNITIES.
View and apply for all vacancies here
LEGAL WORK EXPERIENCE FOR A LEVEL PUPILS
PENNINGTONS MANCHES COOPER OFFER A WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAMME FOR PUPILS
STUDYING A LEVELS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 16 TO 18 YEARS OLD. THIS IS A FIVE DAY
PLACEMENT IN THEIR LONDON OFFICE.
For more information and how to apply click here
* UNIVERSITY AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
FIND THE LATEST UNIVERSITY AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES HERE!
UNSUNG HEROES OF SCIENCE - VIDEO COMPETITION
HERTFORD COLLEGE, OXFORD, HAS OPENED APPLICATIONS FOR THIS YEAR'S "UNSUNG
HEROES OF SCIENCE" VIDEO COMPETITION IS NOW OPEN. HERTFORD COLLEGE WANTS TO
HEAR FROM YOU ABOUT WHO YOUR HERO OF SCIENCE IS, AND WHY THEY INSPIRE YOU TO
LEARN MORE ABOUT THEM.
For more information and details on how to apply click here.
MAKER CHALLENGE - FOR ASPIRING ENGINEERS, CODERS, AND DESIGNERS
IMPERIAL COLLEGE WILL BE RUNNING THEIR MAKER CHALLENGE THIS YEAR, OPEN FOR
STUDENTS AGED 14-18. THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY THAT WILL HELP YOU DEVELOP
YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF DESIGN THINKING, 3D PRINTING, LASER-CUTTING,
PROTOTYPING, CODING AND MUCH MORE. YOU WILL DEVELOP A CREATIVE IDEA FROM
CONCEPT TO PROTOTYPE THROUGH 8 VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS AND 5 IN-PERSON SESSIONS
HOSTED AT THE INVENTION ROOMS.
For more information, and how to apply click here. One-to-one support for the
application is available by contacting makerspace@imperial.ac.uk or by
calling/texting 07517551996.
FREE ONLINE LECTURES
GRESHAM COLLEGE (FOUNDED IN 1597) IS RUNNING A SERIES OF FREE ONLINE LECTURES
COVERING A WIDE RANGE OF SUBJECTS DELIVERED BY EXPERTS IN FIELDS RANGING
ACROSS THE ARTS AND SCIENCES. THESE ARE GREAT RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS LOOKING
TO EXPLORE THEIR SUBJECTS IN MORE DEPTH, AND WILL SUPPORT YOU IN
STRENGTHENING YOUR UCAS APPLICATION AND PERSONAL STATEMENT.
For the schedule of online lectures visit here.
NEWNHAM COLLEGE ESSAY COMPETITION FOR YEAR 12 FEMALE STUDENTS
NEWNHAM COLLEGE OF UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE ARE NOW OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS AS
PART OF THEIR 2020 ESSAY COMPETITION. YOU CAN SUBMIT AN ESSAY ON A RANGE OF
SUBJECTS INCLUDING BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, HISTORY, MATHEMATICS, AND HISTORY.
For more information click here.
ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT TRUST
THE EDT'S HEADSTART PROGRAMME OFFERS "HANDS-ON STE(A)M ACTIVITIES AND TASTER
COURSES TO ENCOURAGE YOUNG PEOPLE INTO STE(A)M-BASED CAREERS." HOSTED AT SOME
OF THE LEADING UNIVERSITIES ACROSS THE UK, YEAR 12 STUDENTS WILL BE GIVEN THE
OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN WORKSHOPS LED BY THE TOP ACADEMICS AND
PROFESSIONALS WORKING IN STE(A)M ROLES.
BURSARIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS WHO MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
* STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR FREE SCHOOL MEALS NOW OR WITHIN THE LAST 6 YEARS
* STUDENTS WHO ARE OR WHO HAVE BEEN IN LOCAL AUTHORITY CARE
* STUDENTS WHO ARE CARERS FOR FAMILY MEMBERS
* IF YOUR FAMILY IS RECEIVING WORKING TAX CREDIT OR UNIVERSAL CREDIT, AND
YOU CAN EVIDENCE IT.
WHEN COMPLETING THE APPLICATION SPECIFY THAT YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A FUNDED
PLACE.
For more information, and how to apply click here.
CITY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON’S MASTERCLASS SERIES FOR 2020
AVAILABLE FOR YEAR 12 & 13 STUDENTS TO APPLY.
EXPLORE A PROFESSIONAL AREA IN DEPTH.
A CHANCE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT UNIVERSITY-LEVEL EDUCATION.
THE 2022-23 SCHEDULE OF TASTER DAYS CAN BE FOUND HERE.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
FREE EVENTS, LECTURES AND EXHIBITIONS. BOOK ONLINE, SOME EVENTS ARE FREE AND
OTHERS HAVE A SMALL FEE ATTACHED.
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FREE ONLINE COURSES
FOUNDED BY HARVARD UNIVERSITY AND MIT IN 2012, EDX IS AN ONLINE LEARNING
DESTINATION AND MOOC PROVIDER, OFFERING HIGH-QUALITY COURSES FROM THE WORLD’S
BEST UNIVERSITIES AND INSTITUTIONS TO LEARNERS EVERYWHERE.
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TAKE THE WORLD'S BEST COURSES, ONLINE. JOIN FOR FREE. EACH ONE OF THE 1600+
COURSES IS TAUGHT BY TOP INSTRUCTORS FROM THE WORLD’S BEST UNIVERSITIES AND
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. COURSES INCLUDE RECORDED VIDEO LECTURES,
AUTO-GRADED AND PEER-REVIEWED ASSIGNMENTS, AND COMMUNITY DISCUSSION FORUMS.
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FREE ONLINE COURSES
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SUTTON TRUST
THE SUTTON TRUST PROVIDES A RANGE OF EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG
PEOPLE TO ENSURE THEY HAVE ACCESS TO SOME OF THE LEADING UNIVERSITIES AND
CAREERS.
For more information on opportunities click here.
READING SCHOLARS PROGRAMME
THE READING SCHOLARS PROGRAMME AIMS TO GIVE YEAR 12 STUDENTS A REAL TASTE OF
LIFE AS A UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE, AND TO PROVIDE PRACTICAL SUPPORT AS
PARTICIPANTS BEGIN THEIR HIGHER EDUCATION APPLICATION PROCESS.
STUDENTS WHO SUCCESSFULLY TAKE PART AND GO ON TO APPLY FOR AN UNDERGRADUATE
COURSE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF READING ARE GUARANTEED TO RECEIVE EITHER AN
INVITE TO INTERVIEW OR A CONDITIONAL OFFER.
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TASTER COURSES
CHOOSE FROM OVER A HUNDRED COURSES IN MULTIPLE SUBJECT AREAS AT NUMEROUS
UNIVERSITIES IN AND AROUND LONDON. THE TASTER COURSE PROGRAMME PROVIDES YEAR
12 SIXTH FORM STUDENTS WITH A TASTE OF WHAT LIFE AT A UNIVERSITY IN LONDON IS
LIKE. THROUGH YOUR CHOSEN TASTER COURSE YOU WILL EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENT
TEACHING METHODS USED BY UNIVERSITY ACADEMICS AND GAIN AN INSIGHT INTO THE
ADDITIONAL FACILITIES AVAILABLE, WHILST MEETING STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE UK.
For more information click here.
ASPIRING PROFESSIONALS PROGRAMME
APP CITY SUPPORTS HIGH ACHIEVING STUDENTS FROM LOW INCOME BACKGROUNDS INTO
COMPETITIVE UNIVERSITIES, AND THE TOP PROFESSIONS. THE PROGRAMME OFFERS
MENTORING, CAREER WORKSHOPS, AND APPLICATION SUPPORT TO UNIVERSITIES AND
EMPLOYMENT.
For more information and details on how to apply click here.
MASTERCLASSES
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY SUBJECT MASTERCLASSES ARE DESIGNED TO GIVE STUDENTS A
BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDY AT THE UNIVERSITY. EACH
MASTERCLASS INCLUDES AT LEAST TWO TASTER LECTURES, AS WELL AS A SESSION
COVERING ADMISSIONS INFORMATION.
FUNDED PLACES AND TRAVEL BURSARIES ARE AVAILABLE.
For more information click here.
DISCOVER STUDY SKILLS ONLINE
THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD HAS A COLLECTION OF ONLINE RESOURCES GEARED TO
HELPING SIXTH FORM STUDENTS IMPROVE THEIR STUDY TECHNIQUES AND HELP PREPARE
FOR THE TRANSITION TO UNIVERSITY. HELP IMPROVE YOUR NOTE-TAKING OR GET BETTER
AT PRESENTING YOUR IDEAS ON PAPER IN PUBLIC.
To access study skills online click here.
SUPPORT FOR PROSPECTIVE ENGINEERING STUDENTS
IWANTTOSTUDYENGINEERING IS A WEBSITE CREATED TO HELP STUDENTS COMPETE FOR THE
MOST COMPETITIVE UNIVERSITY PLACEMENTS. BUILDING ON A LEVEL MATERIAL, THE
WEBSITE PROVIDES RESOURCES TO EXPAND YOUR PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS, WHILE ALSO
HIGHLIGHTING THE "SOFT SKILLS" THAT RUSSELL GROUP AND TOP THIRD UNIVERSITIES
ARE LOOKING FOR IN APPLICANTS.
To access these resources click here.
SUPER-CURRICULAR RESOURCES FROM OXFORD
UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD HAVE CREATED AN ONLINE RESOURCE LIBRARY TO SUPPORT
STUDENTS EXPAND THEIR SUPER-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. BROWSE THE WIDE-RANGE OF
TOPICS TO DISCOVER NEW IDEAS AND RESEARCH!
To access these resources click here.
* APPRENTICESHIP RESOURCES
THE BELOW WEBSITES ARE GREAT TOOLS TO HELP YOU RESEARCH AVAILABLE
APPRENTICESHIPS, AND ALTERNATIVE PATHWAYS.
PROSPECTS.AC.UK
PROSPECTS ALLOWS STUDENTS TO RESEARCH CAREER IDEAS.
For more information click here.
"I'M NOT GOING TO UNI"
NOT GOING TO UNI FOCUSES ON APPRENTICESHIPS AND DEBT-FREE EDUCATION, AND CAN
HELP YOU FIND DIFFERENT PATHWAYS TO A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE.
For more information click here.
WHAT'S YOUR NEXT STEP?
THE BIG CHOICE IS A YOUTH CAREER NETWORK TO HELP YOU FIND JOBS, GUIDANCE AND
EXPERT ADVICE ON DIFFERENT CAREER PATHWAYS.
For more information click here.
CAREER EXPLORATION, JOBS & ADVICE
FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE.
APPRENTICESHIPS, SCHOOL LEAVER PROGRAMMES & SPONSORED DEGREES
FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE.
NATIONAL CAREERS SERVICE
PROVIDES INFORMATION, ADVICE, AND GUIDANCE TO HELP YOU MAKE DECISIONS ON
LEARNING, TRAINING AND WORK.
For more information click here.
APPRENTICE TALKS PODCAST
A PODCAST CREATED FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO HEAR FIRST HAND WHAT IT IS LIKE TO BE
AN APPRENTICE FROM THOSE WHO ARE DOING THE JOB. GAIN INSIGHT INTO WHAT THE
ROLE OF AN APPRENTICESHIP IS LIKE, AND HOW THESE YOUNG PEOPLE ARE JUGGLING
STUDY AND WORK.
For the podcast click here.
A PARENT'S GUIDE TO APPRENTICESHIPS
THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN WRITTEN TO SUPPORT PARENTS/CARERS IN SUPPORTING THEIR
YOUNG PERSON IN RESEARCHING AND APPLYING FOR APPRENTICESHIPS.
For more information click here.
* APPRENTICESHIPS AND SCHOOL LEAVER PROGRAMMES
LOOKING TO GO STRAIGHT INTO WORK AFTER YOU FINISH SCHOOL? CURRENT
OPPORTUNITIES HERE!
NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP SERVICE
SEARCH FOR APPRENTICESHIPS IN ENGLAND. YOU DON’T NEED AN ACCOUNT TO SEARCH,
BUT YOU NEED TO CREATE A FREE ACCOUNT TO: APPLY FOR APPRENTICESHIPS, GET
EMAIL AND TEXT ALERTS ABOUT NEW APPRENTICESHIPS AND YOUR APPLICATIONS AND
TRACK YOUR APPLICATIONS
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UCAS' CAREER FINDER TOOL
A SEARCHABLE DATABASE OF WORK AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES – USE THE 'FIND A
JOB' TAB TO GET A FULL VIEW OF ALL AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITIES. THESE INCLUDE:
EMPLOYER-SPONSORED DEGREES, SCHOOL LEAVER OPPORTUNITIES, APPRENTICESHIPS,
WORK EXPERIENCE, PLACEMENT SCHEMES AND INSIGHT DAYS.
Use the tool here to find jobs to apply for
DEGREE APPRENTICESHIPS WITH JAGUAR LAND ROVER
EARN A LEVEL 6 DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP AT JAGUAR LAND ROVER, AND GAIN BOTH
REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCES AND ACADEMIC RECOGNITION IN AN EVOLVING AND DYNAMIC
SECTOR. YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, AS JAGUAR LAND ROVER
MAY MOVE THE CLOSING DATE BASED ON VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS. THEY HAVE DEGREE
APPRENTICESHIPS IN THE FOLLOWING PATHWAYS:
* NETWORK ENGINEER
* SOFTWARE
* SOFTWARE WITH DATA
* DATA ANALYST
For more information and application details click here.
BRIGHTSTART APPRENTICESHIPS
LOOKING TO WORK IN AUDIT, CONSULTING, RISK OR FINANCE?
Apply online
MERCHANT NAVY APPRENTICESHIPS
A HIGHLY PAID CAREER AT SEA WITH REAL RESPONSIBILITY: APPLY TO BE A TRAINEE
OFFICER. CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ON DIFFERENT ROLES
Apply online
IT APPRENTICESHIPS
APPRENTICESHIPS IN CYBER SECURITY/SOFTWARE AND WEB
DEVELOPMENT/BUSINESS/DIGITAL MARKETING/PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Apply online
TECH AND MEDIA APPRENTICES
APPLY FOR APPRENTICESHIPS IN ENGINEERING, BROADCAST OPERATING, BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT AND DIGITAL SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Apply online now
STARBUCKS APPRENTICESHIPS
GET PAID WHILE LEARNING NEW SKILLS AND GAINING QUALIFICATIONS IN BARISTA
MASTERY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE. 12 MONTH APPRENTICESHIP WITH GUARANTEED
EMPLOYMENT AT THE END
Information here
DEGREE APPRENTICESHIPS
WE'RE LOOKING FOR BRIGHT AND MOTIVATED SCHOOL LEAVERS WHO WANT A CAREER IN
ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION, COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT OR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
FULLY PAID-FOR UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE .
Apply online
TRAIN TO BE A CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT
AS A SCHOOL LEAVER, YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENTER INTO THE WORLD OF
ACCOUNTANCY THROUGH STUDYING AND COMPLETING THE AAT QUALIFICATION.
Apply now
GKN ENGINEERING APPRENTICES
A HIGHER ENGINEERING APPRENTICESHIP WITH GKN WILL PREPARE YOU FOR A CAREER
WITHIN OUR ENGINEERING AND DESIGN TEAMS OVER A FOUR YEAR PROGRAMME. READ MORE
ABOUT THE DIFFERENT ROLES HERE
Information here
APPRENTICESHIPS WITH VIRGIN MEDIA
ROLES IN ENGINEERING, FIELD OPERATIONS, AND PLANNING.
JOINING VIRGIN MEDIA AS AN APPRENTICE MEANS YOU’RE GUARANTEED TO WORK WITH
THE LATEST TECH AND THE MOST PASSIONATE PEOPLE. RATED A TOP EMPLOYER BY THE
GOVERNMENT’S NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP SERVICE.
Apply here
LEGAL AND NON-LEGAL APPRENTICESHIPS
LEGAL APPRENTICES WILL EITHER WORK IN THE LEGAL SERVICES CENTRE, OR IN ONE OF
THE INSURANCE OR COMMERCIAL LEGAL TEAMS. NON-LEGAL APPRENTICESHIPS ARE
DESIGNED TO HELP YOU DEVELOP A CAREER IN A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FIRM
UNDERTAKING ROLES IN EITHER FINANCE, OFFICE MANAGEMENT, IT, FACILITIES OR
PROVIDING ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO A LEGAL TEAM.
Apply through website
HIGHER APPRENTICESHIPS
ROLES IN CUSTOMER SERVICE, BILLING, SALES, ENGINEERING, HR, BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT, FINANCE, IT, CYBER SECURITY AND SUPPLY CHAIN.
Apply through website
ENGINEERING/TECH APPRENTICES
AS AN ARQIVA APPRENTICE, YOU’LL COMBINE ON-THE-JOB EXPERIENCE WITH FORMAL,
ACCREDITED TRAINING TO GAIN THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS YOU’LL NEED FOR A ROLE
AND CAREER WITHIN OUR ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS. YOU’LL JOIN A
TEAM DEDICATED TO SERVICE AND TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE, PROVIDING BROADCAST AND
COMMUNICATION SERVICES TO OUR RENOWNED CUSTOMERS INCLUDING THE BBC, ITV,
CHANNEL 4, CHANNEL 5, SKY, EE, VODAFONE, THREE AND THAMES WATER. WE ARE NOW
RECRUITING FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
* APPRENTICE FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIANS
* APPRENTICE SATELLITE OPERATIONS TECHNICIANS
* APPRENTICE CYBER SECURITY TECHNOLOGISTS
Information and applications here
ENGINEERING APPRENTICESHIPS
KONE IS AN INNOVATIVE LEADER IN THE ELEVATOR AND ESCALATOR INDUSTRY. OUR JOB
IS TO MAKE THE BEST OF THE WORLD’S CITIES, BUILDINGS AND PUBLIC SPACES. WE
BELIEVE THAT CITIES ARE PART OF THE SOLUTION FOR BETTER LIVING. ROLES IN
ENGINEERING.
Information online, apply here (search using keyword "apprentice")
APPRENTICESHIPS
OUR APPRENTICE PROGRAMMES GIVE YOU A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN US ACROSS
DIFFERENT AREAS OF OUR BUSINESS AND UNDERTAKE NATIONALLY RECOGNISED
QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKPLACE TRAINING IN A DYNAMIC AND CHALLENGING INDUSTRY.
AT THE SAME TIME, YOU WILL ALSO EARN A COMPETITIVE WAGE. YOU WILL RECEIVE
ONGOING SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE SCHEME, WITH GUIDANCE AND HELP AVAILABLE FROM
YOUR LINE MANAGERS, THE EDUCATIONAL PROVIDER AND A BUDDY/MENTOR.
ROLES IN HEAD OFFICE, CUSTOMER SERVICE, CUSTOMER CONTACT, PROJECT MANAGEMENT,
CARGO, AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE, OPERATIONS (HEATHROW) AND BUSINESS SUPPORT.
Information here
SCHOOL LEAVER ROLES AND SPONSORED DEGREES
THE ROYAL NAVY HAS A CLEAR CAREER STRUCTURE ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP – IF YOU
HAVE THE DRIVE AND THE TALENT. THERE ARE REWARDING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT
YOUR CAREER – BOTH ON AND OFF DUTY. 21 ROLES AVAILABLE INCLUDING: WARFARE,
MINE WARFARE, HOSPITALITY, CHEFS, AIRCREW PILOT, AIRCRAFT/HELICOPTER
CONTROLLER, CADET DECK OFFICER, ROYAL NAVY POLICE, ROYAL NAVY MARINES
RESERVE, MEDICAL OFFICER, ENGINEER OFFICER, RADIOGRAPHER, DENTAL NURSE,
WEAPONS ENGINEER, SEAMAN/SAILOR, AIRCRAFT ENGINEER, OPERATING DEPARTMENT
PRACTITIONER, COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS, NAVAL NURSE, LOGISTICS,
SUPPLY CHAIN, HYDORGRAPHY/METEOROLOGY, BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST, CYBERSECURITY.
* GAIN PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, RECOGNISED BY CIVILIAN AND MILITARY
EMPLOYERS, AS WELL AS UNIVERSALLY-ADMIRED ROYAL NAVY TRAINING.
* 6 WEEKS PAID HOLIDAY, ADDITIONAL SHORE LEAVE (ON DEPLOYMENT) AND TWO WEEKS
OF ADVENTUROUS TRAINING EVERY YEAR. FREE HEALTH AND DENTAL CARE,
SUBSIDISED LIVING COSTS INC. ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS.
Information on roles here
DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP
WE CAN OFFER YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK ON SOME OF THE WORLD’S MOST EXCITING
ENGINEERING AND DESIGN PROJECTS. YOU’LL STUDY TOWARDS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE QUALIFICATIONS THAT RUN OVER A THREE YEAR PERIOD ON
EITHER A BLOCK OR DAY RELEASE BASIS WITH A TRAINING PROVIDER (USUALLY A LOCAL
UNIVERSITY);
* BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP
* CIVIL ENGINEERING DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP
Apply here, information on company here
APPRENTICESHIPS
HIGHER APPRENTICESHIPS IN FINANCE, RETAIL, LOGISTICS AND ENGINEERING AND
DEGREE APPRENTICESHIPS IN MANUFACTURING, CORPORATE, LOGISTICS, RETAIL AND
SUPPLY CHAIN AVAILABLE.
Apply here
VARIOUS ROLES
THE ARMY HAS THE LARGEST APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME IN THE COUNTRY, WITH ABOUT
95 PER CENT OF NEW SOLDIERS TAKING PART AND OVER 8,000 COMPLETING THEIR
APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING EACH YEAR.
ROLES IN COMBAT, MEDICAL CARE, ENGINEERING, LOGISTICS, HR/FINANCE,
INTELLIGENCE, COMMUNICATIONS AND IT.
Apply here
IN THE UK WE RECRUIT OVER 100 APPRENTICES EACH YEAR, ADDING TO THE 320
CURRENTLY UNDER TRAINING. READ MORE ABOUT WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US.
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL APPRENTICESHIPS
ADVANCED LEVEL APPRENTICESHIPS
HIGHER APPRENTICESHIPS
Apply here
TECH AND DIGITAL APPRENTICESHIPS
JUST IT HAS HELPED OVER 1,000 YOUNG ADULTS KICK-START THEIR CAREERS INTO THE
TECH AND DIGITAL INDUSTRY.
* APPRENTICESHIP IN IT SUPPORT & NETWORKING
* APPRENTICESHIP IN DIGITAL MARKETING
* APPRENTICESHIP IN SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
THEIR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME COMBINES PRACTICAL TRAINING IN A JOB WITH
STUDY. AS AN APPRENTICE YOU’LL BE WORKING ALONGSIDE EXPERIENCED STAFF,
GAINING JOB-SPECIFIC SKILLS, EARNING A WAGE OF UP TO £1,000 PER MONTH AND
GETTING HOLIDAY PAY ALONG WITH STUDYING TOWARDS AN IT OR DIGITAL MARKETING
QUALIFICATION.
Apply online (with your CV)
APPRENTICESHIPS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING, TRANSPORT PLANNING, BUILDING SERVICES
ENGINEERING AND QUANTITY SURVEYING.
Apply here
TRAINEE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS
PILOTS NEED ACTIVE SUPPORT FROM AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TO FLY SAFELY. AIR
TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS (ATCOS) ARE ALSO ESSENTIAL TO THE EFFICIENCY OF AIRPORTS
AND THE AIRLINE INDUSTRY. WITH THE EVER-INCREASING VOLUME OF TRAFFIC,
MANAGING FLIGHTS IS A COMPLEX AND SOMETIMES PRESSURISED JOB. AS AN ATCO,
YOU’LL BE USING RADAR AND OTHER TECHNOLOGY TO TRACK PLANES ‘EN ROUTE’ BETWEEN
AIRPORTS AND KEEP IN TOUCH WITH PILOTS. ALTERNATIVELY, YOU’LL BE LIAISING
WITH THE PLANES ON APPROACH.
PEOPLE APPLY – AND ARE ACCEPTED – FROM ALL KINDS OF BACKGROUNDS. THESE ONLINE
GAMES WILL GIVE YOU A SENSE OF WHETHER YOU MIGHT HAVE THE RIGHT KIND OF
APTITUDE AND SKILLS FOR THE ROLE. THERE ARE ALSO STRICT RULES ABOUT WHO IS
ELIGIBLE TO APPLY, IF YOU QUALIFY AND ARE SELECTED YOU CAN EXPECT TO RECEIVE
A GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE.
Information on role here, apply here
TRAINEE ACCOUNTANTS
A COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING CONTRACT WHICH PROVIDES SUPERVISED TRAINING OVER 5
YEARS WITH CONTINUED CAREER PROGRESSION WITH THE VIEW TO STUDY THE ACA OR
ACCA AFTER COMPLETING THE AAT.
AS PART OF THE PROGRAMME, YOU WILL HAVE A MANAGER AS YOUR MENTOR AND ACCESS
TO PARTNERS AND SENIOR STAFF FOR FURTHER GUIDANCE. CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR
TWO ACCOUNTS ASSISTANTS IN THE CORPORATE & BUSINESS SERVICES TEAM AND TWO
AUDIT ASSISTANT TRAINEES IN THE CHARITY AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT TEAM
CANDIDATES WILL HAVE EXCELLENT GCSE’S* WITH A MINIMUM OF A B GRADE IN ENGLISH
LANGUAGE AND MATHS AND A MINIMUM OF 120 UCAS POINTS OR EQUIVALENT (E.G. BBB
AT A-LEVEL)
Information and applications here
CAREERS IN MEDIA FOR SCHOOL LEAVERS
ONE IN THREE ADS AROUND THE WORLD HAS BEEN PLANNED BY ONE OF THE GROUPM MEDIA
AGENCIES MAXUS, MEC, MEDIACOM AND MINDSHARE, WHICH MAKES US THE WORLDS
LARGEST MEDIA PLANNING AND BUYING AGENCY NETWORK. OUR MEDIA AGENCIES ARE
RESPONSIBLE FOR PLANNING AND BUYING ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS FOR A HUGE NUMBER
OF HIGH PROFILE BRANDS INCLUDING EBAY, SKY, BT, EE, LLOYDS, UNILEVER, NIKE,
SHELL, NEW BALANCE, AUDI, MORRISON’S, APPLE, NATIONWIDE, UNIVERSAL MUSIC,
BEATS BY DR DRE, UNIVERSAL FILMS, EA GAMES, L’OREAL, BARCLAYS, DANONE, TESCO,
PARAMOUNT, NIVEA, P&G, COCA COLA, INNOCENT DRINKS, THREE MOBILE, VODAFONE,
COMPARE THE MARKET, B&Q, M&S, MULBERRY, CHANEL, AND MANY MORE.
ALONGSIDE OUR APPRENTICESHIPS AND ENTRY LEVEL PROGRAMMES THERE ARE A NUMBER
OF ROLES YOU COULD BE DOING DEPENDING ON YOUR INTEREST, SKILLS AND PASSIONS:
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, BROADCAST EXECUTIVE, COMMUNICATIONS/MEDIA PLANNER,
DATA/ANALYTICS EXECUTIVE, DIGITAL EXECUTIVE, DIGITAL PLANNER, PAID SOCIAL
EXECUTIVE, RESEARCH EXECUTIVE, SEO EXECUTIVE, SOCIAL MEDIA EXECUTIVE,
SPONSORSHIP & PARTNERSHIPS EXECUTIVE, TV BUYER OR TECH EXECUTIVE.
Information on roles and applications here
ACCOUNTING SCHOOL LEAVER SCHEME
OUR SCHOOL LEAVER PROGRAMME COMBINES WORK EXPERIENCE WITH STUDY TOWARDS A
RECOGNISED PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
YOU WILL START WORKING TOWARDS THE ASSOCIATION OF ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS
QUALIFICATION (AAT) WHERE YOU WHERE YOU WILL GAIN THE FUNDAMENTAL KNOWLEDGE
AND SKILLS YOU NEED FOR A CAREER IN FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING, WHILST EARNING A
COMPETITIVE SALARY AT THE SAME TIME. ONCE YOU SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE AAT,
YOU WILL WILL BE READY TO PROGRESS TOWARDS QUALIFICATION AS A CHARTERED
CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANT (ACCA). WITH DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT TO SUCCEED
COMBINED WITH OUR EXCELLENT TRAINING AND WORK EXPERIENCE YOU COULD BE A FULLY
QUALIFIED ACCOUNTANT WITHIN 5 YEARS!
Information on roles and applications here
DEVELOPMENT/ENGINEERING APPRENTICESHIPS
WE’RE A COMPANY THAT EACH DAY ENABLES THE TRANSFER OF £3 TRILLION, PROTECTS
AGAINST 43 MILLION CYBER ATTACKS, DRIVES TWO THIRDS OF THE WORLD’S SMS
MESSAGES, HELPS SATELLITES JOURNEY INTO SPACE, AND WHO EMPLOYS 68,000
PROFESSIONALS IN 40 COUNTRIES ACROSS FIVE CONTINENTS.
WE NEED STUDENTS AND SCHOOL LEAVERS, PEOPLE WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT
TECHNOLOGY AND HUNGRY TO LEARN. YOU’LL BE PROVING YOURSELF FROM DAY ONE –
SOLVING PROBLEMS, TAKING RESPONSIBILITY, MAKING DECISIONS, WORKING ON
CLASSIFIED MISSION-CRITICAL PROJECTS. WE HAVE VARIOUS APPRENTICESHIP
PROGRAMMES ACROSS OUR BUSINESS RANGING FROM LEVELS 2-4. DURING YOUR
APPRENTICESHIP YOU’LL STUDY FOR A RECOGNISED TECHNOLOGY QUALIFICATION. AND
WHAT’S EVEN BETTER IS THIS LEARNING IS COMPLEMENTED BY ON-THE-JOB TRAINING ON
REAL, LIVE PROJECTS.
ROLES IN SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND
CYBER SECURITY.
Read about their apprenticeships here.
SCHOOL LEAVER PROGRAMME
OUR SCHOOL LEAVERS PROGRAMME PROVIDES A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO START
CLIMBING THE CAREER LADDER. BASED IN A PRET SHOP IN LONDON, WE’LL SUPPORT AND
DEVELOP YOU PROVIDING YOU WITH THE SKILLS YOU NEED TO BE A SUCCESS IN THE
WORLD OF WORK. 78% OF OUR MANAGERS STARTED AS TEAM MEMBERS, SO WHO KNOWS WHAT
YOU CAN ACHIEVE. READ ABOUT THE PAY, THE PROGRAMME AND CASE STUDIES FROM
PREVIOUS SCHOOL LEAVERS. YOU'LL ATTAIN AN ADVANCED LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP
FROM THE NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP SERVICE WHICH IS EQUIVALENT TO A LEVELS.
Applications are now open - click here to apply.
APPRENTICESHIPS
JOIN AN APPRENTICESHIP THAT WILL LAST FOR AT LEAST 18 MONTHS AND YOU’LL LEARN
ON THE JOB. YOU’LL STUDY TOWARDS QUALIFICATIONS. YOU’LL EARN A SALARY. YOU’LL
WORK ON REAL PROJECTS WITH SOME OF THE BEST BRAINS IN THE BUSINESS. AND
YOU’LL CONNECT WITH GREAT TRAINING, COACHING AND SUPPORT EVERY STEP OF THE
WAY. YOU’LL ALSO FEEL WELL LOOKED AFTER AND ENJOY PLENTY OF PERKS ON TOP.
TEAM WITH VACANCIES INCLUDE:
* DATA AND ANALYTICS
* DIGITAL MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIA
* ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
* BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
* TECHNOLOGY
Information here, applications are currently closed, but will reopen later
this academic year for 2020 entry.
TECHNOLOGY DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP
THIS APPRENTICESHIP GIVES YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
FOR CLIENTS BY UTILISING CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY.
YOU DON'T NEED TO HAVE ANY TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE OR PROGRAMMING SKILLS. YOU
WILL START YOUR CAREER WITH A FOUR-WEEK BOOTCAMP WHERE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT
WORKING AT ACCENTURE AND START YOUR TRAINING WITH AN INTRODUCTION TO JAVA
PROGRAMMING.
YOU'LL DEVELOP EXPERT DIGITAL, WEB AND CLOUD COMPUTING SKILLS, AS WELL AS
EXPERTISE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT, APPLICATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
AND BUSINESS ANALYSIS. THE APPRENTICESHIP LASTS FOR 3 YEARS, AND YOU WILL
GAIN A BSC DEGREE IN DIGITAL &TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS AT THE END OF IT (FULLY
FUNDED BY ACCENTURE).
Information here, applications here
RETAIL APPRENTICESHIPS- VARIOUS LOCATIONS
APPRENTICESHIPS DON’T HAVE TO BE A PLAN B. AT LEAST NOT AT THE CO-OP. OUR
RETAIL TRAILBLAZER PROGRAMME IS DESIGNED TO REALLY SET YOU UP FOR SUCCESS,
AND PROPEL YOU INTO THE WORLD OF RETAIL. YOU’LL GET ALL THE SUPPORT YOU NEED,
AND UNLIKE A LOT OF RETAIL APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS, YOU’LL RECEIVE A FULL
TIME SALARY AND WON’T HAVE TO PAY ANYTHING TOWARDS YOUR LEARNING. WE’LL EVEN
GIVE YOU AN IPAD TO HELP YOU WITH YOUR STUDIES.
BEING A RETAIL TRAILBLAZER ISN’T JUST STACKING SHELVES. IT’S SO MUCH MORE.
YOU’LL COMPLETE 11 CORE MODULES SUCH AS BRAND, MARKETING, PRODUCT AND TEAM,
TO NAME A FEW, SHOWING HOW YOU’VE LEARNT IT, SHOWN IT AND LIVED IT. 20% OF
YOUR TIME WILL BE SPENT COMPLETING THESE MODULES THROUGH INTERACTIVE
TECHNOLOGY, WHEREVER’S MOST CONVENIENT FOR YOU.
SO THAT YOU’RE SET UP FOR SUCCESS, YOU’LL NEED TO BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE
REQUIRED STANDARD IN MATHS AND ENGLISH. WE’LL LOOK TO SEE IF YOU’VE HAD UNDER
12 MONTHS EXPERIENCE WITHIN A FOOD RETAIL ROLE BEFORE, SO THAT EVERYTHING
WE’RE TEACHING YOU IS NEW AND EXCITING. TO FIND OUT IF THERE IS AN
OPPORTUNITY NEAR
YOU, CLICK APPLY NOW BELOW.
APPLY NOW
BP SUPPLY & TRADING SCHOOL LEAVER PROGRAMME
THE SUPPLY AND TRADING SCHOOL LEAVER PROGRAMME IS AN ALTERNATIVE TO
UNIVERSITY THAT PROVIDES YOU WITH THE RELEVANT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES NEEDED
TO SUCCEED IN A BUSINESS ROLE. YOU WILL RECEIVE THE APPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENT
NEEDED TO BE A HIGH PERFORMING AND VALUED EMPLOYEE.
THE PROGRAMME OFFERS:
A 5 YEAR STRUCTURED TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME.
FOUR JOB ROTATIONS IN FRONT OFFICE ROLES AND HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE
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SECTORS SUCH AS:
ANALYSING MARKET DATA
* WORKING WITH PRODUCT CONTROL. SUPPORTING OPERATIONS TEAM ON A TRADING
BENCH.
* WORKING WITH THE DERIVATIVES MARKETING TEAM.
* SUPPORTING COMMERCIAL TRADING AS PART OF A FINANCIAL TEAM.
TO FIND OUT IF THERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY NEAR
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IT APPRENTICESHIPS
APPRENTICESHIPS WORTH DISCOVERING
A LLOYDS BANKING GROUP APPRENTICESHIP IS A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY – AND A
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SCHOOL LEAVER MANAGEMENT DEGREE
GREAT OPPORTUNITY
THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAMME YOU'LL LEARN THE NUTS AND BOLTS OF RUNNING A BUSY
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HARRODS SCHOOL LEAVER PROGRAMME
KNIGHTSBRIDGE LONDON
EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CANDIDATES WHO ARE ABOUT TO COMPLETE THEIR A LEVELS
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OUR 18 MONTH PROGRAMME HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO OFFER A STEPPING STONE IN TO A
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TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU MUST BE ORGANISED, CONFIDENT AND BE DRIVEN WITH VISABLE
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KPMG 360 DIGITAL APPRENTICESHIP DEGREE PROGRAMME
KPMG 360 DIGITAL IS A FOUR YEAR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME THAT COMBINES
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OUR LONDON OFFICE IS NOW RECRUITING NON-GRADUATES FOR CFAB TRAINING
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LEGAL APPRENTICESHIP WITH ASHURST
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AEROSPACE APPRENTICESHIPS
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ABILITY TO ACHIEVE EXTRAORDINARY THINGS, EARN WHILE YOU LEARN AND PAY NO
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HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY APPRENTICESHIPS
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* MAKING UNIVERSITY CHOICES
SOME RESOURCES TO HELP YOU CHOOSE YOUR UNIVERSITIES.
UNIFROG
Your key tool. Build all work around this. Unifrog has lots of different ways
of judging universities, including league tables.
THE ECONOMIST
The Economist expected earnings differential. This measures how much
graduates should be earning against how much they do earn to establish which
universities "add value".
THE COMPLETE UNIVERSITY GUIDE
For an independent university ranking guide, use The Complete University
Guide to support your university search. You can also see how individual
courses rank nationally across 70 subject areas.
* CULTURAL CAPITAL
MAKE SURE YOU ARE LIVING LIFE TO THE FULL BY DEVELOPING YOUR CULTURAL
KNOWLEDGE.
UNIVERSITIES AND EMPLOYERS LOOK FOR EVIDENCE OF: BEING AN INDEPENDENT
LEARNER, AN ABILITY TO DO RESEARCH, AN ABILITY TO WRITE A CLEAR AND COHERENT
ESSAY, AN ABILITY TO THINK CRITICALLY AND SOLVE PROBLEMS AND AN ABILITY TO
CONTRIBUTE IDEAS TO A DISCUSSION OR DEBATE. YOU CAN GAIN ALL OF THIS FROM
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL.
PODCASTS
A GREAT WAY TO LEARN ON THE GO
TED Radio Hour–a journey through fascinating ideas with world renowned
speakers
Profile—a 15 minute profile of someone in the news.
Thinking Allowed—Sociology podcast discussing the latest research with guests
More or Less—BBC discussion of statistics in the news.
Best of Today—one of the most significant daily news programmes in media,
distilled into the most important or interesting segments each day.
Seriously…-BBC podcast series of the best documentaries of the week across
all of their radio stations.
Woman’s Hour—issues for women, as well as humanity, around the world.
LONG-FORM JOURNALISM
FIND THE BEST PIECES HERE.
BOOKS
READ REGULARLY AND READ INTERESTING THINGS
Fiction
George Orwell - For first readers, try 1984 and Animal Farm, and for those
who are familiar try: The Road to Wigan Pier by George Orwell, We by Yevgeny
Zamyatin, and The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
John Steinbeck
For first readers, try Of Mice and Men and Grapes of Wrath, and for those who
are familiar try East of Eden by John Steinbeck and To Kill a Mockingbird by
Harper Lee
Mary Shelley
For first time readers, try Frankenstein, and for those who are familiar try:
Dracula by Bram Stoker, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, and
Swastika Night by Katherine Burdekin
Non-Fiction
Naomi Klein
For first time readers, try No Logo, and for those who are familiar try The
Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capi-talism by Naomi Klein, and Silent
Spring by Rachel Carson
Eric Hobsbawm
For first time readers, try The Age of Extremes: The Short Twentieth Century
and for those who are familiar try Europe 1789-1848 by Eric Hobsbawm, The
Black Jacobins by C.L.R. James, and Citizens by Simon Schama
Stephen Dubner and Steven Levitt
For first time readers, try Freakonomics, and for those who are familiar, try
SuperFreakonomics by Stephen Dubner and Steven Levitt, and The Tipping Point,
by Malcolm Gladwell
THEATRE AND THE ARTS
HERE IS A DOCUMENT OF VARIOUS ORGANISATIONS WHICH PROVIDE FREE OR LOW COST
TICKETS TO YOUNG PEOPLE AND STUDENTS.
Below are a few reasons why theatre matters, according to Dr Kevin Brown:
Reason #10 Human Beings
Theatre is a universal cultural phenomenon that exists in every society
worldwide. Human beings are the only animal species that creates theatre.
Understanding theatre helps us understand what it means to be human.
#9 Self-Expression
Theatre teaches us how to express ourselves more effectively. It develops our
ability to communicate our thoughts and feelings to others, improving our
relationships.
#8 Self-Knowledge
Theatre teaches us about ourselves. It helps us understand how our minds and
the minds of others work. It helps us to see how the environments in which we
live affect who we are and who we will become.
#7 History
Theatre is a great way to lean about history. Rather than learning history
froma dusty textbook, theatre makes history come alive right before our eyes.
Read the full list of reasons here.
Interested in acting/drama workshops? Read about courses you can get involved
with here.
WIDER READING FOR UNIVERSITY
READING AROUND A SUBJECT OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL WILL SHOW YOU WHETHER YOUR
INTEREST IN A PARTICULAR SUBJECT IS GREAT ENOUGH TO WANT TO STUDY IT AS A
DEGREE, OR TO WORK IN THAT FIELD.
Where to get started?
Cambridge University's suggested reading list
Oxford University's Staircase 12 reading list
iWantToStudyEngineering - A website to help you compete for engineering
places at top universities
Cambridge STEP Maths programme - free online support to help university
applicants develop their advanced mathematical problem-solving skills
WORCESTER COLLEGE'S BOOKSHELF
THE WORCESTER BOOKSHELF PROJECT IS AIMED AT SHARING THE BOOKS THAT WORCESTER
COLLEGE LOVES WITH UK STATE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN YEAR 11 TO YEAR 13. EACH TERM
THE BOOKSHELF IS RESTOCKED HERE, AND A FREE COPY OF THE BOOK CAN BE REQUESTED
BY EMAILING ADMISSIONS@WORC.OX.AC.UK. IN RETURN, YOU WILL NEED TO WRITE A
REVIEW OF THE BOOK FOR THE COLLEGE, WHICH WILL THEN BE PUBLISHED ON THEIR
WEBSITE.
THE BOOKSHELF IS RESTOCKED ONCE A TERM, SO BE SURE TO CHECK REGULARLY TO
REQUEST YOUR FREE COPY!
FINANCIAL TIMES
USE THIS LINK AND YOUR SCHOOL EMAIL TO REGISTER FOR ARTICLES FOR THE
FINANCIAL TIMES. FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS DOWNLOAD THEIR PDF GUIDE.
"TRUMP IN A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE"
THE PRESENTATION FROM OUR TALK ON "TRUMP IN A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE" CAN BE
FOUND HERE.
THIS WAS DELIVERED ON 7TH NOVEMBER 2018 BY DR ALEX GOODALL, SENIOR LECTURER
IN INTERNATIONAL HISTORY FROM UCL.
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