February 2025
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4th February 2025 - 6.30pm-7.30pm - WEBINAR - Apprenticeships with EY: Shape your future with confidence! Are you a student ready to launch your career with a leading global firm? Learn where an apprenticeship at EY could take you, in this , in partnership with Success at School. During the session, a member of our Student Recruitment team will explore the range of apprenticeships opportunities at EY, and help you discover which programme is right for you. We'll then be joined by a current EY apprentice, who will share their personal journey, experiences, and the incredible growth they've achieved through our apprenticeship program, before answering your questions during a live Q&A. What to Expect: 🔎 Overview of EY's apprenticeship programmes in Audit, Tax and Technology Real-life insights and experiences from a current apprentice Ask your questions during a live Q&A session Specialist guidance on how to apply
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7th February 2025 - 5pm-8pm - John Ruskin College Open Event John Ruskin College Open Event Thursday 7th November 5pm-8pm During the event, you can: Attend presentations including: The Principal's Welcome Talk, Apprenticeships, T Levels and Higher Education Chat 1:1 with our tutors across a range of Full-time and Part-time courses Enjoy a guided tour of our state-of-the-art facilities Discover more about Apprenticeships, Higher Education and T Levels Speak to specialist advisers to discuss Additional Learning Support Talk to our finance and bursary advisers for up-to-date advice on Financial Support Find out more about our exciting new GCSE re-sit programme and Animal Management Level 1 course, new for 2024
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10th February 2025 - 3.30pm-4pm - WEBINAR - Exploring the range of apprenticeships With more than 700 apprenticeship standards, there is an apprenticeship for almost every job role out there! Join us to hear about some of the known and lesser-known apprenticeship job roles, the different industries and employers offering positions and how you can explore which apprenticeship could be right for you.
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11th February 2025 - 11am-12pm - WEBINAR - Anyone Can Be An Engineer: How To Start Your Engineering Career Engineering is rapidly evolving with new opportunities and pathways. Join us for this virtual event in partnership with as we explore the diverse routes into this exciting and ever-changing field! You will hear from apprentices and young engineers from Enginuity (a charity that works to close the skills gap in the UK's engineering and manufacturing sector), who will share how they've overcome challenges and used apprenticeships to unlock their potential and succeed in exciting engineering careers.
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11th February 2025 - 6pm - Warner Bros Discovery Webinar - Championing Apprenticeships Warner Bros. Discovery’s Early Talent Team is hosting a virtual event - Championing Apprenticeships in support of National Apprenticeship Week and we would love to invite you to attend! What to expect: Hear from our current apprentices as they share their personal journeys and experiences. Discover the exciting projects they've worked on and how these have equipped them with invaluable #SkillsforLife. Celebrate their achievements and gain insight into the impact of our apprenticeship programme. Learn more about their programme and how it’s designed to help apprentices thrive.
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12th February 2025 - 11am-12pm - WEBINAR: Inspiring the Future of Apprenticeships in Investment Banking Join us for an exciting virtual session in partnership with , highlighting apprenticeship opportunities in the investment banking sector. Students will hear from professionals and current apprentices about their career journeys, the pathways available, and what it takes to succeed in this dynamic industry. You will hear from: Ryan Johnstone - Apprentice, Treasury Products Yazmin Sandhu - Information Security Controls Specialist Ella Williamson - Global Market Operations Officer Whether you are interested in finance, technology, or business, this session is a perfect opportunity to inspire you and showcase exciting career prospects.
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12th February - Apprenticeship Spotlight for Parents/Carers - Making the most of Apprenticeship Week We are excited to share with you an opportunity of how you can support your child with their next steps. These are a series of LIVE webinars with a spotlight on apprenticeships, what they are, the different levels, companies that offer them, when and where your child can apply and most importantly the application process to maximise the chances of success. Apprenticeships offer an alternative route to gain a university degree without having to pay tuition fees whilst earning a salary.
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13th February 2025 - 11:30am-12:30pm - WEBINAR - Apprenticeships Uncovered with Unilever Unilever brands are used by more than 3.4 billion people every day in over 190 countries Some of these brands you might recognise are: Ben & Jerry’s, Comfort, Domestos, Hellman’s, Dove, Magnum, Surf, Vaseline & Wall’s Unilever employ 128,000 people worldwide and serve 4.4 million retail stores and with their Headquarters being Kingston, we are proud to be partnering with Unilever and bringing this opportunity to you and your students. We are pleased to invite you to Apprenticeships Uncovered - with Unilever & South London Careers Hub. This is a 1-hour webinar where you will learn more about the wonderful Apprenticeship scheme at Unilever, and the different pathway opportunities that are accessible. This webinar will take place on 13th February 11:30am - 12:30pm. We will be hearing from recruitment teams at Unilever, and first-hand experiences of some young people who are currently taking the apprenticeship route themselves. Lastly, we'll discuss different methods of referral, and how you can keep in touch with the Unilever early careers teams!
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18th February 2025 - 4pm-6pm - Mencap Training Academy Open Evening This is an exciting opportunity for young people (with EHCPs) and their families. The Mencap Training Academy is hosting an open evening to promote places for the 2025/26 academic year on their supported internship and pre-internship programmes. Please see the details below and share this with any parents and young people who might be interested. Mencap Training Academy Open Evening - South West London Tickets, Tue, Feb 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM | Eventbrite Event Details: · Date: Tuesday, 18th February · Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM · Location: Unit 3, Parc House, 25-37 Cowleaze Road, Kingston, KT2 6DZ. Off-street parking available. Refreshments and nibbles will be provided.
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25th February 2025 - 6.30pm-7.30pm - Accountancy Apprenticeships with NAO The NAO is the UK’s independent public spending watchdog which means they scrutinise public spending for Parliament and hold government to account for the way in which public money is spent. They directly shape how public money is spent—impacting healthcare, education, and more. 💼 Fully funded ACA qualification? Check. Competitive salary? Double-check. Meet Tilly. They will be discussing what A-Levels they took, if work experience matters, why they decided on the University route instead of the Apprenticeship route, and why they chose an NAO apprenticeship. Are you feeling nervous about the application process? This section will all about breaking down each stage of the application process, what grades you need and how to stand out. Hearing tips about how to stand out in an application by a current apprentice? You can’t miss this! Jayden will be talking you through what the structure of an accountancy apprenticeship looks like with the NAO. Do you have questions about how to manage your work and study time? Are you worried about what your social-life may look like as an apprentice? Jayden is here to help! He’s also recently won a NAO Award for Excellence! 🏆 Say hello to these NAO apprentices and ask any questions you may have. Zoe Galang, a member of the early careers recruitment team will also be there to answer your questions! We look forward to seeing you there!