construction & trades
construction & trades
WORK PLACEMENT, ONLINE AND EMPLOYABILITY VIRTUAL OPPORTUNITIES
WORK PLACEMENT, ONLINE AND EMPLOYABILITY VIRTUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Note to students:
Note to students:
For any resources which are highlighted for teachers use only, email futures@blackpoolsixth.ac.uk where availability will be checked and a place granted (circumstances depending.)
For any resources which are highlighted for teachers use only, email futures@blackpoolsixth.ac.uk where availability will be checked and a place granted (circumstances depending.)
opportunities 2025
opportunities 2025
If you are interested, please contact the Futures Team - futures@blackpoolsixth.ac.uk
We are excited to share an incredible opportunity for your students to gain invaluable insight into the construction and infrastructure industry through our Balfour Beatty Industry Insights Programme 2025.
Programme Highlights:
Dates: 30th June – 4th July 2025
Open to students aged 16-18
Virtual work experience platform (Days 1-4) followed by an in-person industry experience (Day 5)
Accreditation: Bronze Industrial Cadets certification
Open to students from diverse academic disciplines who are interested in pursuing careers in international infrastructure.
Minimum 5 students required.
Students - How To Find a Great Work Experience Placement!
60 minutes of really practical advice to help young people connect with employers and find GREAT work experience opportunities.
TUESDAY 11TH FEBRUARY - 6.30PM
We will be covering:
How to use social media to find work experience
What your parents / relatives can do to help you
Why your 'adult network' is key...and who is in it?
How to demonstrate to an employer that you're serious about their work
An email template you can use to contact employers
Why developing 'relationships' is your key to getting people to help you
How to prepare to get the most from your work experience
What you need to do after your work experience
At the end of the session, you'll have a list of things that you can do that will really help you find a great placement......and you'll be able to get straight to work!
Click the link below to book your FREE ticket:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-find-a-great-work-experience-placement-tickets-1217710648329
4th March 2025 - 6th March 2025
09:30 - 13:00
Are you ready to dive into a high-tech, creative industry that’s changing the game? Join us for an immersive virtual work experience with Glass & Glazing and discover the exciting careers that await you!
What’s in store for you?
Interactive Activities: Get hands-on (virtually!) with real-world tasks related to glass and glazing, from design to installation.
Engaging Quizzes: Test your knowledge as you learn about cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices in the industry.
Creative Project: Work on a mini-project that will challenge your creativity and problem-solving skills.
Expert Insights: Hear from professionals about the different career pathways, from engineering to project management, and more!
Why join?
Gain valuable experience that could kickstart your career
Learn directly from industry professionals
Add the experience to your CV or future applications
Have fun while learning about a growing, green industry
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to step into the world of Glass and Glazing!
The glazing industry has a number of exciting opportunities for the next generation of workers to have a major impact on UK construction and the look and feel of homes up and down the country.
Glazing is a £4 billion industry that employs 100,000 people across the UK, The glazing industry attracts creative, passionate and hard-working people.
About The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) a trade association that represents companies and organizations in the glass, glazing, sectors. The GGF serves businesses involved in manufacturing, installing, and maintaining glass and glazing products, including windows, doors, conservatories, and other glass-based structures.
When applying, answer the following questions
What do you already know about the glass and glazing industry?
What would you like to learn about, from the placement?
Tell me about a time you achieved something you didn't think you could.
Experience You Will Gain:
Students participating in this 3-day virtual work experience in the glass and glazing sector will gain: Industry Insight: An understanding of the glass and glazing sector, including various roles like design, engineering, and project management, as well as the innovative technologies driving the industry forward.
Creative Problem-Solving Skills: A mini-project will challenge students to think creatively and apply problem-solving skills, helping them develop a project from concept to presentation.
Environmental Awareness: Exposure to sustainable practices in the industry will broaden students’ understanding of green technologies and environmentally responsible practices within the glass and glazing sector.
Skills You Will Gain:
Listening
Speaking
Problem Solving
Creativity
Teamwork
The deadline is approaching!
Don't miss your chance to book your preferred time slot to What University? & What Career? Live at the NEC, Birmingham, on 28 February & 1 March! Your Year 11-13 students will be able to explore a wide range of university and employment options, all under one roof.
This is an unmissable FREE event for your students to discover all of their post-school options, from higher education to apprenticeships, employment opportunities and more.
Meeting Gatsby benchmarks 5 & 7, this event is an invaluable addition to your CEIAG programme. Additionally, teachers who attend the event can claim Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.
Book your school trip before Friday 31 January!
11th february 2025
11th february 2025
Are you ready to launch your career with one of the UK’s leading property development and construction companies? Wates, a £2 billion industry leader, is offering apprenticeship opportunities across the UK, providing ambitious students like you with the chance to gain real-world experience and build a successful career.
Explore Exciting Roles Across the UK
Wates offers a wide range of apprenticeship roles, including opportunities in:
Engineering & Technical Roles: Building Services Engineering, Surveying, Construction Support Technician
Skilled Trades: Carpentry, Joinery, Plumbing, Electrical Installation, Groundwork, Plastering, Maintenance
Business & Professional Services: Customer Service, Business Administration, Accounting
These roles are available nationwide, including key locations such as London, Cambridge, Crawley, Leeds, Manchester, Milton Keynes, and Redditch.
About Wates
Wates is a family-owned construction powerhouse with over 4,500 employees working on complex projects in education, healthcare, residential, commercial, and emergency services. Their apprenticeships offer hands-on experience while working on industry-leading projects and provide a clear pathway for career growth.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, 11th February
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Why Attend?
Gain insider insights into careers and apprenticeships at Wates
Discover the range of roles available and find your perfect career path
Hear from industry experts and current apprentices about their experiences
Learn how to stand out in your apprenticeship application
Secure Your Spot Today!
Don't miss this chance to learn from industry leaders and explore how Wates can help you build a rewarding career in construction, engineering, and business.
Register here:
Opportunities november 2024
Opportunities november 2024
Explore how you can build a successful career in construction with Enable Investment Holdings Limited| 12 December | 10am-12.30pm | Ages 14-19 | Young people apply here by 12/11/24
You think that construction is only working on site? It's not exciting? It's only for men? Join us to find out what working in construction is really like. We’ll discuss the variety of career pathways within the construction industry- including Engineer, Bidding Specialist, Social Value, Surveyor, Ecologist, Designer and more- and you’ll have the unique opportunity to hear from professionals from across the sector. They’ll share their top tips for entering and succeeding in the industry, and there will be plenty of opportunities for you to ask questions. You’ll take part in activities to increase your knowledge, expand your transferable skills and you’ll gain valuable experience, and find out about opportunities with the nationwide infrastructure solutions group, Enable Investment Holdings Limited.
PLEDGE - Building Bridges: Crafting Careers in Construction to Shape Our World
Organisation: Eric Wright Group
Age: 14 - 19
Duration: 3 days
Industry: Construction
Application deadline: 18/06/2024
Dates: 09/07/2024 - 11/07/2024
Timings: 10:30 - 14:30
Type: Virtual work experience
The Eric Wright Group of companies is an award-winning leader in the property and construction industry, with people, community and social value at our heart.
Join us for a 3-day experience of online workshops discovering behind the scenes of bridge building and construction management.
Over the course of the 3 days you will:-
Meet experts in Project Management, Environmental and sustainable methods
Learn about the various roles across the industry
Get involved in group tasks and work on a Bridge building project over the 3 days
You will gain:
Insight into Project Management
Insight into Environmental Management
Insight into Bridge design
Presentations from our team of Construction experts
Opportunities to develop teamwork
Information about career pathways in the industry
This virtual work experience will take place between 9-11 July 2024, 10.30-14.30.
Stepping into Hair & Beauty | 3 Day VWEX
Stepping into Hair & Beauty | 3 Day VWEX
Organisation: Speakers for Schools - Multi Employer
Age: 14 - 19
Duration: 3 days
Industry: Hospitality
Application deadline: 12/06/2024
Dates: 19/06/2024 - 21/06/2024
Timings: 09:30 - 12:00
Type: Virtual work experience
Are you considering a career in the Hair and Beauty sector?
Across three days you will hear from industry insiders, giving you helpful tips on how to break into the industry, sharing their insights, and discussing career journeys and entry routes into their specialisms. Freelancing and self-employment are extremely common in the sector, so not only will you hear from industry experts, but this experience will also include finance and self-employment sessions. Equipping you with information to confidentially take your best next step into a career within the Hair and Beauty sector.
When applying, answer the following questions
Personality: How would your family and friends describe you?
Experience You Will Gain:
You will hear from a range of organisations in the industry as well as gain financial skills.
We are pleased to announce that for the fourth year running, Built Environment Work Experience Week will be going ahead. This event has had huge success in the past and we are
delighted to invite you to take part. The week will be on Monday 1st July until Friday 5th July.
This week’s placement is to plan, cost, and design part of a new road in England.
Over the week you will meet a variety of people who work in construction and engineering,
learning about their jobs and their route into construction. They come from a wide variety of
backgrounds and their paths into their current job have not always been what you might expect.
You will also meet recruitment experts to give you hints and tips on CVs and interviews.
With the help from their presentations, using your own skills and those of your team members,
you will work to create a presentation which shows why our judges should pick your company
and its designs to build part of the new road.
There are two options for you to be involved in this week and below will detail more information:
● Virtual Delivery: Here you will take part in Built Environment Work Experience Week via an online platform
● In person Delivery: In the event that there is a site near to you that has availability you
will be able to visit a site for the week
The next steps for you to register your interest
Email sian.roberts@blackpoolsixth.ac.uk to get a link to register
Learn Live
Hi,
We are pleased to announce that for the fourth year running, Built Environment Work Experience Week will be going ahead. This event has had huge success in the past and we are delighted to invite you to take part. The week will be on Monday 1st July until Friday 5th July.
This week’s placement is to plan, cost, and design part of a new road in England.
Over the week you will meet a variety of people who work in construction and engineering, learning about their jobs and their route into construction. They come from a wide variety of
backgrounds and their paths into their current job have not always been what you might expect.
You will also meet recruitment experts to give you hints and tips on CVs and interviews. With the help from their presentations, using your own skills and those of your team members,
you will work to create a presentation which shows why our judges should pick your company and its designs to build part of the new road.
There are two options for you to be involved in this week and below will detail more information:
● Virtual Delivery: Here you will take part in BBuilt Environment Work Experience Week via an online platform
● In person Delivery: In the event that there is a site near to you that has availability you will be able to visit a site for the week
The next steps for you to register your interest
● To sign up click here
● Complete the relevant signup form by clicking on the “Student or Teacher” tab
● Wait for your reply
Please note that if you are a teacher registering on behalf of students then you will need to fill out separate forms for each student.
If you have any questions then please don’t hesitate to contact me. Please expect up to 48 hours for a response.
Kind regards,
Stuart Heaton
Managing Director
Learn Live
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Opportunities April 2024
Opportunities April 2024
The World of a Housing Developer & Social Landlord
The World of a Housing Developer & Social Landlord
Overview:
Interested in a career in property but unsure of your options? This programme will allow you to lay the foundations with help from Aster Group. Come with us as you explore varied careers, life at Aster Group and a detailed introduction to the UK’s property industry.
What’s Included:
In this Virtual Work Experience programme, you’ll explore the fascinating world of housebuilding - from customer service careers, development opportunities, maintenance and more. Plus, we’ll enable you to discover the various ways to enter each role! You’ll complete quizzes and fun activities to help build your understanding of the industry, and hear from Aster experts in a series of pre-recorded talks.
Programme dates - 1ST APRIL - 14TH APRIL
Speakers For Schools- Hidden Careers in Construction
Speakers For Schools- Hidden Careers in Construction
Did you know that there are 180 different types of roles available in construction? From surveyors, to demolition managers, 3D specialists, and with the enhancements in AI technology I imagine there will be many more to come – an exciting sector to get into!
There are also many hidden careers in the sector, such as Quality assurance, Health & Safety, HR, Marketing, and Sustainability to name a few. Join us (virtually0 for the week to find out more about the opportunities we have to offer.
The VWEX opportunity will include:
· A range of fun and challenging projects and tasks throughout the week
· Virtual site tours, Q&A panels and interactive webinars featuring Wates apprentices and industry professionals
· A chance to explore opportunities in the industry and learn more about the roles available
· Build employability skills such as good communication, presentation skills and team working
· Opportunity to network with industry professionals, gain a reference and build on your CV
Opportunities for February 2024
Opportunities for February 2024
The Ameon Degree Apprenticeship in Building Services & Sustainable Engineering Work Placement
The Ameon Degree Apprenticeship in Building Services & Sustainable Engineering Work Placement
Ameon
Ameon
Ameon is a prestigious engineering brand in its field specialising in the design and construction of Mechanical, Electrical, Utility and Renewable Engineering services within all types of commercial developments including Hotels, High Rise residential buildings, Sports Stadiums, Hospitals, Health Centres, Schools, Further Education Blocks, Higher Education Facilities, Offices, Factories, law Courts, Specialist Manufacturing Facilities and just about everything else in between.
Ameon has operated a degree apprenticeship programme for over 20 years with all graduates still currently employed within the business and at positions up to and including company Director. The company is committed to apprenticeships at all levels and its degree apprenticeship is a five-year programme run in conjunction with UCLAN leading to Incorporated Engineer (IENG) status which can be further supported to Chartered Engineer (CEng) as your Career develops.
There is an opportunity to meet the employer and gain valuable insight into the building services and sustainability engineering degree apprenticeship and role, application process, networking with the employer & opportunity to ask questions. If you are interested in this, please contact sian.roberts@blackpoolsixth.ac.uk who will be able to give you some more details and confirm dates with you after New Year.
There is an opportunity to meet the employer and gain valuable insight into the building services and sustainability engineering degree apprenticeship and role, application process, networking with the employer & opportunity to ask questions. If you are interested in this, please contact sian.roberts@blackpoolsixth.ac.uk who will be able to give you some more details and confirm dates with you after New Year.
Opportunities for November 2023
Opportunities for November 2023
The Future of Architects: Maria Faraone, Director of the RIBA Studio, Royal Institution of British Architects 13/12/2023 10-10:45am KS3-5/S1-6
The Future of Architects: Maria Faraone, Director of the RIBA Studio, Royal Institution of British Architects 13/12/2023 10-10:45am KS3-5/S1-6
Maria Faraone's journey in the world of architecture is a testament to passion, dedication, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Join her talk as she unveils the innovations, sustainability, and collaborative approaches shaping tomorrow's architects. Don't miss this chance to gain information on what this career looks like to help you figure out if being an architect is for you!
Click here to register
Opportunities for OCTOBER 2023
Opportunities for OCTOBER 2023
Building Your Future with JLL & Meta
Building Your Future with JLL & Meta
You’ve probably heard of ‘real estate’, but do you know what it means? In this virtual work experience programme, JLL and Meta will introduce you to the world of real estate and the exciting opportunities within it. Through the lens of written, interactive and video content, you’ll work through a series of online modules to build your understanding of this industry...
From sustainability and running real estate learn how you could use the Metaverse in the sector, this programme will introduce you to the world of real estate - an industry that is all about creating innovative spaces for people to thrive in. You’ll have the chance to take part in quizzes and activities (including one that uses Minecraft!) to put your skills and knowledge to the test. What’s more, you’ll even have the chance to hear from leading industry experts along the way, and reflect on everything you learn. You’ll also get the chance to take home some Meta swag for completing this programme!
Programme dates - 23RD OCTOBER - 10TH NOVEMBER
Application deadline - 10TH NOVEMBER
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