November 2024
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7th November 2024 - 11am-12pm - Exploring Green Careers in Engineering and Technology webinar In partnership with WorldSkills UK and in celebration of Green Careers Week, students will explore a wide range of green engineering and technology careers. We’ll highlight the importance of green skills and showcase the technical and apprenticeship pathways available—prestigious routes that offer hands-on experience and the chance to make a real impact in protecting our planet. If you wish to participate in this event please sign up using the registration link below, or speak to Katy or Lucy.
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7th November 2024 - 5pm-6pm - Apprenticeship Applications Webinar Where to find apprenticeship vacancies, and the application process including when to apply, what the application process entails, and what you can do to maximise your chances of success.
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7th November 2024 - 5pm-8pm - John Ruskin College Open Event 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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12th November 2024 - 3.30pm - Apprenticeships with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners webinar Interested in joining one of the world’s best-known brands as an apprentice? Coca-Cola Europacific Partners create drinks brands that are loved all across the globe, connecting with the 600 million consumers who buy them every day. Join this webinar to hear about the fantastic Engineering apprenticeship opportunities recruiting this November to start in September 2025.
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14th November 2024 - 4pm-7pm - Unilever Apprenticeship Open Evening We are thrilled to invite parents/guardians and students to join us for Unilever’s Apprentice Open Evening designed for students in Years 10, 11, 12, and 13 who are eager to explore apprenticeship opportunities. Did you know that Unilever has over 400 of the biggest brands in the world?! From nutritionally balanced foods to ice cream, and shampoo to skincare, our brands cater for all tastes. Think Pot Noodle, Dove, Lynx, Hellmann’s, Shea Moisture, Ben & Jerry’s and Simple. When our apprentices discover the career that they want with us, as a global organisation we will help them to follow any path they choose. Surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers, they will channel their purpose and find fresh ideas as they make a real impact on the business and the world. Want to find out more? Why not join us for our Apprentice Open Evening! Here’s what you need to know: 📅 Date: Thursday 14th November 🕕 Time: 4pm-7pm (you can arrive at any point during this time frame) 📍 Location: Kingston College, Kingston Hall Rd, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 2AQ We greatly appreciate how parental support is crucial in helping your child make informed decisions about their future and we’re here to help facilitate that, that’s why during the evening you’ll have the chance to: 🌟 Meet our dedicated Future Careers Team who can answer any questions/concerns you may have. 🌟 Chat with our current and ex-apprentices to understand the value an apprenticeship can bring when helping your child achieve their goals. 🌟Attend workshops designed to give guidance on key activities such as CV building and how to boss an interview. 🌟Listen to a senior leader talk from Jo Croft, UK&I National HR Director, who will talk you through our dedication to supporting our apprentices and their purpose within our business.
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15th November 2024 - 10am - Industry Spotlight Talk with Art History Link Up Success At School is working with Art History Link Up to spotlight the Heritage and Creative industry but also speak more about diversity in the sector and how young people from diverse backgrounds should be able to use History and Arts to enhance their life and educational experience. Why Art History Matters? With Art History Link UpArt History Link Up believe that learning to look and understand rich visual culture is more important now than ever before – and the opportunity to learn about art and benefit from it should be available to every young person. We’ve gathered a panel of staff and alumni from Art History Link Up who have studied the History of Art and gone on to build careers in this creative industry. If you are creative, this talk is for you! If you would like to participate in the webinar please register using the link below.
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18th November 2024 - 2pm - WEBINAR - Mixing Business and Creative Skills with Cockpit Studios There's space for creativity when running a business. Learn how to create the right balance for impact in this Industry Spotlight Talk with Cockpit Studios.
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19th November 2024 - 3.30pm - Understanding T Levels webinar T Level qualifications launched in 2020, offering a technical education option for students after their GCSEs. Designed for post-16 study, T Levels are level 3 qualifications and give students a head-start towards the career they want. Since they launched, 30,000 students have started a T Level programme. The rise in popularity has been matched by the increase in providers and programmes being offered throughout the country, demonstrating that they are a popular and accessible choice for many young people. Join this webinar to hear from Suzanne Chambers from the T Level Delivery Division at the Department for Education, to find out everything you need to know about T Levels, including: • What are T Levels? • Where are T Levels available? • How and when do you apply for T Levels? • How does the funding work? • Where could a T Level lead to? • Where can you find out more? Who should attend? If you have students considering their options for when they leave school or college, this is the webinar for you. We would welcome attendance from anyone who is interested to learn more about T Levels, including: • Careers Advisers and Careers Leaders • Teachers / Tutors • Heads and form tutors of year 11 • Parents/Carers
26th November 2024 - Towards Employment Job Club
