Little Heath Sixth Form

Dear all,

This week the Bulletin is a “must” read for any student interested in medicine- the spotlight discusses the essential examinations that students take if they wish to pursue a medical career.

There are lots of employment opportunities advertised:

• NG Bailey
• SSE
• Civil Service Fast Track
• Prudential
• Kennylands gymnastics – Coaching
• Higher & Degree vacancy listing

There is also information about the Aviation Fair at Heathrow, a web link for automotive careers and finally detailed information targeted at Year 12 students regarding study days ay University College Oxford (Medical Sciences, Philosophy, Politics, and Economics)

Kind Regards

Mrs Eileen Wooller

Careers Officer

Little Heath School

01189427337 x 278

Medical Sciences Study Day – Thursday 14 June 2018

For Year 12 students interested in Medical Sciences, University College is running a taster day involving lectures in Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, and Psychology. The day will give students an excellent way to gain an insight into potential degree subjects, as well as develop ways of exploring their subject interests beyond the school curriculum. Participants will get free College lunch and a tour of the College with current students. Places are applied for on an individual basis by completing an online application form and supplying a teacher approval form. For more details about the day, selection criteria, and information about how to apply see the College’s website under ‘Year 12 Subject Study Days’: https://www.univ.ox.ac.uk/about/outreach/.

Philosophy, Politics and Economics Study Day – Monday 18 June 2018

University College is running a day for Year 12 students interested in Philosophy, Politics and Economics. The day will consist of subject lectures and more interactive breakout sessions with College tutors and graduate students. It will give high-achieving students a taste of the university experience and ideas for how they can develop their academic interests and skills beyond the classroom. Participants will get free College lunch and a tour of the College with current students. Places are applied for on an individual basis by completing an online application form and supplying a teacher approval form. For more details about the day, selection criteria, and information about how to apply see the College’s website under ‘Year 12 Subject Study Days’: https://www.univ.ox.ac.uk/about/outreach/.

Dear all,

As this week is the National Apprenticeship Week, there is an article in the Bulletin which explains all the different types of apprenticeships on the market today.

Also included:

• Thames Water Apprenticeship vacancies
• Gillette Engineering and also Science Technician apprenticeship vacancies
• O2 are recruiting apprentices in Slough across a wide range of roles
• Legal apprenticeships item
• Cambridge University invites Y12 girls interested in science to an interesting talk.

The spotlight this week falls on a make –up and hair designer

Kind Regards

Mrs Eileen Wooller

Careers Officer

Little Heath School

01189427337 x 278

Dear all,

There are lots of fantastic opportunities this week for young people – please do spend some time perusing the bulletin if you can!

• Y12 Research Placements at Nuffield Research
• Y12 Females- Bank America Merill Lynch – Insight Day
• Y12 Pathways to Property Summer School & a new online property course for 14-18 Year olds via Futrurelearn
• Y10-Y13 Medical one Day Course
• Covea insurance Open Day – Reading based

Jobs

• Goldman Sachs Technology Degree Apprenticeships
• BMW Engineering  Technician Degree Apprenticeship
• BMW Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship
• Food Science Technician – Savacentre, Calcot

Please can I remind everyone that any student thinking of leaving school this summer to enter employment at any level, should be regularly checking the apprenticeship web site www.findanapprenticeship.gov.  Failing to check this site weekly can mean that some students may miss out on some fantastic opportunities.

Have a lovely half term!

Kind Regards

Mrs Eileen Wooller

Careers Officer

Little Heath School

01189427337 x 278

Dear all ,

Please can I draw your urgent attention in the Careers Bulletin to an opportunity for Work Experience at CISCO for girls in years 12 or 13- the application deadline is  Friday 15 December.

There are opportunities for Year 12s interested in STEM to take up research work placements with Nuffield, medical work experience details and information regarding the ” National Healthcare Weekend ” which is taking place in London during March. In addition the Police are organising a recruitment event in Newbury in January.

This weeks spotlight shines on a make up artist – Nuala Campbell

Kind Regards

Eileen Wooller

Careers Officer

Dear all,

This week the Careers Bulletin highlights :

• Ernst & Young (EY)offering Work Experience for Year 12 students
• Employability Skills Workshop(EY) for any Year 12 student –  Wednesday – 6 December P5 – please sign up!
• Skills & Assessment day with Allen & Overy for Y12 students keen on Law
• Insight Day with the Civil Service – Y13
• AWE – applications open for 100 apprenticeships!
• Degree Apprenticeship open evening at Portsmouth University
• Nursing & Midwifery Taster evening at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
• Journalism & Professional Engineering magazines available in the sixth form library
• Parental guides to engineering and apprenticeships.

“ A day in the life of a digital marketing manager” is this weeks job spotlight.

Hope that you find this useful and that you have a lovely weekend!

Kind Regards

Mrs Eileen Wooller

Careers Officer

Little Heath School

01189427337 x 278