National Apprenticeship week – Resources
National Apprenticeship Week is a week-long celebration of apprenticeships across England. Every year National Apprenticeship Week will be celebrated in February. A week-long celebration that brings together businesses and apprentices across the country to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy. In order to help pull together the wide range of events that take place during the week, an events map to showcase what is available has been created:https://naw.appawards.co.uk/events . It also allows prospective applicants, parents, schools and advisers to easily locate what is happening near them and to join the event.
The listing is completely free to use and will be promoted across all of our communications in the build up to, and during National Apprenticeship Week.
If you have any questions or queries, please get in touch by emailing The.Week@education.gov.uk and one of the team will be able to help.
To view a video explaining apprenticeships click the link here.
Interactive activities to inform students about traineeships and the benefits: Activity pack (All years)
National Career Week – Resources
National Careers Week (NCW) is a celebration, every year in March, of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK – involving careers practitioners, teachers, students, parents and employers to help better inform our future talent about the world of work. National Career Week homepage
Click on the link here for a guide for Parents Guide to National Career Week
Other useful websites
National careers Service: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
National Careers Week TV: https://ncwtv.co.uk/
Talking business podcast: https://talkingbusinesspodcast.com
MEDIC MENTOR Opportunities
Choosing a career whilst in school is no easy task, to empower students to make informed decisions about their future careers in medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine Medic Mentors provide all conferences and programmes designed to help.
Registration for the national free UCAS conferences for students interested in becoming doctors has opened. Students will be awarded a certificate of attendance which can be listed on their Medical School UCAS applications for ‘activities that support higher education’. The events have marked a valuable turning point for students and are open to students from any school and background in 10-12 year groups.
Students and parents can register for free at this link:
Medicine: https://medicmentor.org/get-into-medicine-ucas-conference/
Dentistry: https://dental-mentor.org/get-into-dentistry-ucas-conference/
All aspiring doctors and dentists in years 10-12 are invited to register.
These conferences offer tailored advice for medicine and dentistry, covering a range of crucial topics:
– Tactically choosing universities
– Personal statements
– UCAT
– Medical & Dental school interview skills
– Medical Leadership Programmes
– Awards Programmes
– Extracurricular activities
– Work experience
– Building a CV
– Applying for scholarships
Medical Registration Link: https://airtable.com/appgXnyzN5ZD9Iwk6/shry7MZYtt3MGPjvO
Dental Registration Link: https://airtable.com/appgXnyzN5ZD9Iwk6/shrBuiR7SBAcC19kE
If you have any questions at all, please feel free to drop an email to education@medicmentorfamily.org or call our team on 01530 417299.
We strongly encourage all students to make the most out of this free opportunity that has helped thousands of students secure medical school places since it launched: https://medicmentor.org/successful-student-journeys-reviews/
One booking = one booking for a student + their parent/guardian.
Getting into medicine may seem impossible to many students, but Medic Mentors are here to break down the entire process into actionable steps.
Enquiry Form: https://airtable.com/shrM6UPT8Z2uxx7OL
Phone Number: 01530 417 299 (Available 10am – 6pm Monday – Friday)
Website: https://medicmentor.org
Alternatively for future events students can register here: https://medicmentor.co.uk/get-into-conferences/
Students can join by signing up for a student portal here: https://medicmentor.co.uk/the-medic-mentor-portal/
Career opportunities for students provided by Medic Mentors https://alliedhealthmentor.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/MM-Programmes.pdf
Enquiry Form: https://airtable.com/shrM6UPT8Z2uxx7OL
Website: https://medicmentor.co.uk/
Medic Mentor Helpline: 01530 417299 (Open 10am – 6pm Monday – Friday)
Young Professionals UK
Young Professionals UK is helping thousands of students to accelerate their careers in apprenticeship and work experience programs. More information is on the website for events in our area: https://young-professionals.uk
“Created for the engaged and career-driven student. Go into depth on what it’s like to work in different sectors and discover which career path is right for you”
Consider applying for the Turing Scheme
The government provides grants for study and work experience abroad through the Turing Scheme, with £110 million invested for this academic year.
Your pupils could study or work anywhere in the world, subject to Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) travel advice.
Applications for the Turing Scheme will open shortly. The programme is open to students of all ages. You can start preparing to apply by reading the programme guide on the Turing Scheme website.
NHS WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAMME
Registrations for the NHS Allied Healthcare Work Experience Programme are open. This programme is suitable for students in years 10-13 / S3-S6 / NI11-14 interested in working in healthcare.
Registration Link: https://alliedhealthmentor.org/product/live-virtual-work-experience-programme/
The NHS Allied Healthcare VirtualWork Experience successfully invited 12,000 students to participate in its programme last academic year, making it the largest programme for students who are considering the following careers:
Nursing
Midwifery
Paramedicine
Physiotherapy
Occupational Therapy
Dietetics
Radiography
Prosthetics and Orthotics
Speech and Language Therapy
Pharmacy
Registration Link: https://alliedhealthmentor.org/product/live-virtual-work-experience-programme/
Once they’ve registered, students will be emailed links to their virtual work experience portals.
Students are awarded a Work Experience Certificate for every session they complete. Those who complete the full 5-month programme will be awarded a Highly Commended Reference from the Presidents of Allied Healthcare Mentor. These are fantastic additions to their CVs!
During the work experience day, students will follow 2 patients from their initial presentation to recovery. They will gain a unique insight into how patients interact with a variety of healthcare professionals and what it’s like to work in an NHS multidisciplinary team.
Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with healthcare professionals throughout each day. This will empower students to make informed career decisions and demonstrate their commitment to healthcare in their UCAS applications.
Students can register individually at any time throughout the 5-month programme using the link below. We recommend booking early to gain as much out of this programme as possible. Places are £10 a session to cover administrative and technological costs.
Woman In Engineering Insight Experience
Please see information below about an exciting opportunity for Year 11 students to join BAE Systems Women in Engineering experience. The event is open to anyone thinking about their apprenticeship options, or who still isn’t sure what route is right for them.
Please find additional information shared by BAE Systems on the attached link here.
| Discover pathways to STEM success with our insight experiences We’re one of the UK’s leading STEM employers, bringing together 35,300 professionals nationwide across engineering, aeronautics, technology, procurement, project management and many more. Like you, we’re passionate about helping young people embrace STEM subjects and discover careers in engineering and technology. Together we can inspire bright minds from all backgrounds to access opportunities in our industry. At BAE Systems we serve, supply and protect those who serve and protect us – and provide opportunities for our 2,000 apprentices in learning to find a place to build meaningful careers.Women in Engineering Insight Experience Our apprenticeship insight event introduces BAE Systems, engineering, and our early careers programmes. Taking place over four days throughout January & February, students will have the opportunity to learn more about us, gain hands on experience, and visit our sites. There will also be opportunities to meet our current engineering apprentices, who will provide insights into their role and share their experience. Following the experience, students could be offered a full-time position on one of our engineering apprenticeships, starting in Autumn. Find out more >> |
| About our apprenticeship programmesOur wide range of apprenticeships are designed for students of 16 years or over who have, or are about to, complete GCSE’s, A-levels or equivalent.Through study modules, hands-on experience, and dedicated mentorship, they’ll earn professional qualifications equivalent to further GCSE’s, A-levels, foundation degrees or even a full bachelor’s degree in their chosen area – all while earning a salary. Learn more |
| Who we are We’re a skilled, collaborative, and increasingly diverse community of over 90,000 people in over 40 countries, creating some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace, marine, land and security solutions. At our core is an overarching purpose – we play our part in protecting those who protect us, making the future more secure for everyone.Everyone’s welcome. We’re committed to recruiting the best and most diverse talent to our team, bringing their unique insights and perspectives to build a better tomorrow. Join us – and embrace the opportunity for a brighter, better and more secure tomorrow.BAE Systems Apprenticeship Recruitment Team |
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