Speakers for Schools – Virtual Library Talks
- All years.
- To watch pre-recorded broadcasts, please visit: https://www.speakersforschools.org/inspiration/vtalks/vtalks-video-library/
Speaker for Schools have an extensive library of live and recorded virtual talks from a wide range of industry leaders.
Predict 22 talk- Future of Flying. Siobhan Fitzpatrick, Chief Digital & Marketing Officer, Virgin Atlantic – Are you interested in aviation? Perhaps you are interested in learning more about airlines and how they work. Join us for a broadcast with Siobhan to find out how the industry has changed the way it uses technology over time and what her predictions are for the future of flying!
Olivia Pinkney, Chief Constable, Hampshire Constabulary – Are you interested in a career in the police? Would you like to know what it’s like to be a Chief Constable? Watch our broadcast with Olivia Pinkney to learn about her insights into working in the police, and what the future of the role could look like for you.
Speakers for Schools – Virtual Insight Days
- Year 9-13.
- http://www.s4snextgen.org/
Speakers For Schools offer a range of Insight Days into a number of different companies and industries. Please check out the website above for more information.
Gresham College Lectures
- Free lectures
- https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now
Army Opportunities
Apprenticeships:
Did you know that nearly all soldiers begin an apprenticeship when they join? There are 40+ apprenticeship schemes from animal care to vehicle maintenance. For more information, please click here.
Army Officer Scholarship:
Receive sponsorship through sixth form and university, before joining the Army in a leadership role. For more information, please click here.
Army Foundation College Harrogate:
A college experience like no other for 16 & 17 year olds starting their career in the British Army. For more information, please click here.
Army Foundation College
Are your students looking to break away from the ordinary in the next stage of their education journey? At the Army Foundation College (AFC) Harrogate, we help 16 and 17 year olds get the military skills, fitness and education that they need for a great start in whichever part of the Army suits them.
WHAT THEY’LL LEARN:
- Military skills
- Education
- Sport and fitness
- Leadership and initiative
Click here to discover more about life at AFC Harrogate and how students can apply.
Meet the Russell Group Webinar
- April 30th, 1st & 2nd May
This is incredibly informative for students considering applying for RG universities such as Cambridge, LSE, Bristol or Manchester. The webinars will cover topics such as Personal Statements & Applying, Researching University Options and Student life.
Students, teachers and parents can sign up for each webinar via the registration link below. You can also sign up to be sent recordings. Please use the email below (or here) for further information and to let interested students know about these. https://www.ukuniversitysearch.com/fair-signup/russell-group-webinars
Psychology Career Day
20 April 2024
Students can visit www.careerdays.co.uk to join the session and will receive a certificate at the end of the day confirming their work experience.
Please note that George Abbot has not organised this event and cannot take any responsibility for the students whilst viewing and/or interacting in workshops and so on. Please also note there is cost of £69 involved for participation
When booking events PLEASE ONLY USE YOUR STUDENT SCHOOL EMAIL ADDRESS AND NOT A PERSONAL ADDRESS. DO NOT ADD IN YOUR MOBILE PHONE NUMBER even if asked, unless you are near the end of year 13 and this will be your only form of contact.
We would also like to remind you to practice safe internet use and only ever interact with a speaker if you are part of a group.
Careers Zone
Check out the 33 Career Zones on our website to learn about the industries you could go into, the different roles available in them, plus how to train for your dream job – from apprenticeships to university. View Career Zones now.
How can I get my dream job?
We’ve just added 600+ brand new job profiles to our website, each one explaining what you’ll do in the role, the different ways to get there and the qualifications you need. Name a job – it’s probably there! Check out our advice section to browse our Jobs A-Z.
Could an apprenticeship take you there?
Nearly 700 apprenticeships are available – with over 300 leading to a higher-education qualification. From solicitor to scientist, you could train in a paid job with tuition fees paid for you. Check out our guide to the different types of apprenticeships.
Is university for me?
Are you struggling to choose between uni and an apprenticeship? Maybe it’s time to consider the pros and cons – and think about how the options fit in with your personal goals and career ambitions. View our guide to the pros and cons of university.
Taster Sessions at Activate Learning
Animal, Agriculture, Equine, Horticulture, Countryside, Arboriculture and Landscape- at Merrist Wood College
Electrical, Carpentry and Plumbing- at Guildford College
Public Services- at Merrist Wood
Are you considering a Career in Racing?
Horseracing is often associated with being a Jockey, however there are hundreds of job roles available in the industry. This includes working in a Yard or Stud farm with horses, working in the racing media industry, social media, or even events, the list goes on. There are 59 racecourses in the UK with an array of jobs available. The racing industry offers some fantastic opportunities for young people, involving our early careers programmes, riding schools, apprenticeships, volunteering opportunities and many more. To find out more, sign up to our newsletter and get the opportunity to attend one of our free Explore Racing Days in 2024.
Success at School University Guide 2023-2024
Our Success at School University Guide 2023-2024 for parents and carers is now available. This free digital guide will help you and your child make informed decisions about their next steps after school. Covering everything from UCAS to accommodation to studying abroad, this guide will help you and your child think through everything you need to consider including expert, first-hand advice from universities and employers. Download your free copy now: https://successatschool.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c038531b25876a2c7c9cf8b1&id=a3302d09f9&e=6410d34515
Make the future yours
If you haven’t seen it, Issue 8 of Make the Future Yours! was published recently. Click the link below to view it.
Features include All at Sea?, The Fire Service, Sandwich degress, Esports, ‘What would you tell your 15-year-old self’ and Engineering – a great career. There is also an article on eight unusual courses to study!
To view, click here: www.makethefutureyours.uk/latest-issue
If you missed Issue 7 or any of the previous issues, you can find them at www.makethefutureyours.uk/mtfy-archive
Interested in Medicine? The Application Doctor
We are two doctors, currently working as Academic Clinical Fellows and surgical registrars, who graduated from the University of Cambridge (Medicine) in 2018.
We have started a podcast aimed at helping prospective medical students applying to university. Our current series features frequently discussed “hot topics” at medical school interviews. Every week we will discuss a key concept relating to this topic. This may be of interest to the senior school and sixth form/college.
Our podcasts are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts (links below) and all other podcast providers.
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OJpXxaNDzacOcU0CMKrCe
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-application-doctor/id1648260029
TRAINEE CAD TECHNICIAN, Guildford
VTP is a specialist transport planning and highways consultancy providing services to a range of clients. We have an exciting, varied and growing workload across different sectors including residential, retail, education, and office schemes.
We are a young company with an innovative and collaborative approach to working. We are seeking talented Transport Planners, Waste Management Consultants, Highway Infrastructure Engineers and Technicians who are enthusiastic and want to be part of an engaging and successful team
We currently have a vacancy for a Trainee CAD Technician – please see the link below https://www.velocity-tp.com/careers
contact Linda Gibbens, HR Manager on LGibbens@velocity-tp.com
Careers in the NHS
Nurses are highly skilled and motivated professionals. Their work is specialist and can involve anything from performing medical procedures, conducting clinical research and creating treatment plans for patients. NHS nurses can choose to work across a wide range of different settings, from hospitals and GP practices to visiting patient’s homes, schools and prison settings too.
The most popular way into a career in nursing is via a nursing degree programme. However, there are other ways into roles with the NHS, such as apprenticeships. A nursing degree is the UK’s most employable type of degree with 94% of graduates getting a job within six months of finishing their course.
Find out more by clicking here.
Mi5 School Leaver Opportunities
School Leaver Opportunities | MI5 – The Security Service
Software Engineer Apprenticeship. On this degree apprenticeship, you’ll spend three years building some of the world’s most advanced software tech. Taking advantage of state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll enjoy lots of technical training, classroom learning and job shadowing.
https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers/opportunities/school-leavers.
InvestIN Education
InvestIN run a series of in-person and on-line careers seminars. This term there are 28 different careers to choose from ranging from Architecture to Cyber Security and Medicine to Video Game Design.
“Our programmes empower students aged 12-18 to take charge of their futures through live, interactive and hands-on sessions with top professionals. Students can choose from 28 careers and attend either in-person across 5 UK cities or live online.”
Places are limited and there is a fee. However, George Abbot students can receive a 10% discount if you quote GEORGEABBOT10 when booking a place.
PwC’s Accounting Flying Start Degree
The programme offers students the opportunity to combine the university experience while working towards their career at the same time. They can enjoy everything university life has to offer whilst working towards becoming an ICAEW Chartered Accountant on multiple paid placements at PwC throughout their degree. The programme lasts four years and is an excellent way for your students to fast track their career in the accounting and business profession.
You can also find more information about the programme on our website, including information on our all new financial bursary.
Please use this sign up link.
Reimagine the possible with PwC. It’s a new world, ready for your new skills.
Volunteer Police Cadet Scheme
- Years 8-13
Current vacancies for both Cadets and Adult Leaders (who help run the sessions). If you are interested or would like to find out more, please visit: https://vpc.police.uk/
UK University Search – Student Stream
- Year 12.
UK University Search are proud to announce the launch of their new website www.studentstream.co.uk. The website brings together a wealth of video resources from universities across the UK in one place.
Click here for more information.
Capgemini Webinars
- Year 10, 11, 12 and 13
Capgemini are one of the world’s largest technology, consulting and digital transformation businesses employing 270,000 people across 50 countries.
Learnathon is a series of one hour webinars designed from Capgemini. The team will cover a variety of topics to help you understand tech careers better, develop skills and increase your market knowledge/awareness.
If you’d like to apply to these great events, please click on the registration link below.
Information & Registration Link:
Click the link below, scroll down and you’ll see under ‘Upcoming Events’ all the webinars. Click them and then you’ll see a green ‘Register’ button.
Psychometric Testing
- All years.
Psychometric Testing is a widely used part of the recruitment and selection process not only for Apprenticeships but also increasingly in other interviews and assessments as we move further into a virtual way of working.
One of our George Abbot parents Dan Hughes who is a Chartered Occupational Psychologist and the International Director of Research & Development at PSI Services has very kindly put together a bespoke Introduction to Psychometric Testing for all George Abbot Students. The presentation recording can be accessed here. Many thanks to Dan.
Introduction to Psychometric Testing for Students_v2.mp4
If you are thinking of applying for any role, or would like some guidance for the future, we would highly recommend you listen to this recording to help equip you with knowledge and understanding of what psychometric testing is, why it is used and how you can perform at your best for these assessments.
Dan has also provided a number of links and useful information for other assessments that are used as part of recruitment processes including group exercises, presentations.
https://www.assessmentday.co.uk/assessmentcentre/
https://www.assessmentday.co.uk/assessment-centre-guide.pdf
https://www.assessmentday.co.uk/group-exercise.htm
https://www.assessmentday.co.uk/resources/competency-based-interview.html
https://www.assessmentday.co.uk/e-tray-exercise.htm
https://www.assessmentcentrehq.com/assessment-centre-exercises/
https://www.practiceaptitudetests.com/resources/10-tips-to-pass-your-assessment-centre/
We will be providing more information on assessment centre guides and psychometric testing in due course so please keep an eye out for the bulletin and all information can be found on the GA website.
Gresham College – Free lectures
- Years 11, 12 and 13.
Many of these lectures are useful for A-Levels, and also for career and study decisions, for personal statements, for ‘stretch and challenge’ and to those planning to do Extended Project Qualifications (EPQs).
Subjects include:
Science, Music, History, Geography/Environment, Religion, Information Technology, Maths, Medicine, Citizenship/Law, English Classics, Business, Astronomy/Astrophysics, and Art.
For more information, please visit: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/schools
University of Law – How do I become a lawyer? Free FutureLearn course
- Year 11, 12 & 13.
- 3 week online course.
Students will learn about:
- The nature of the legal sector.
- The different routes into law.
- The skills needed to work in law.
- The different practice areas in law.
- Diversity and support in the legal sector.
- And the understanding of the structures available to support the journey to becoming a lawyer – regardless of educational background.
For more information, please visit: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/how-do-i-become-a-lawyer-
University for the Creative Arts
- Years 7-12.
- All year round.
UCA is offering masterclasses for students in years 7-12 covering art and photography.
