English & modern Foreign Languages
English & modern Foreign Languages
WORK PLACEMENT, ONLINE AND EMPLOYABILITY VIRTUAL OPPORTUNITIES
WORK PLACEMENT, ONLINE AND EMPLOYABILITY VIRTUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Opportunities in January 2025
Opportunities in January 2025
This multi-employer languages event is the perfect chance for your students to connect with professionals in translation, interpreting, and language teaching. Exploring the exciting global opportunities a career in languages can offer.
Dates: 12th - 14th February
Type: Virtual work experience
Ages: 14-19
Opportunities in November 2024
Opportunities in November 2024
Applications are now open for The Telegraph’s Newsroom Work Experience Programme.
The Telegraph is an award-winning, multimedia news brand that has been synonymous with quality, authority and trusted reporting for more than 165 years.
We are offering a two-week placement in April 2025 where you will gain hands-on experience alongside award-winning journalists in our fast-paced newsroom.
You should be passionate about news and journalism as a career, creative and eager to learn new skills.
The programme is based in our London office (Victoria) and we will help cover the costs of your travel, food and accommodation (if required).
Please send us:
Your personal details with the form below
An explanation about why you are so keen to work in journalism and to do so at the Telegraph (in no more than 100 words)
An idea for a news or feature project which you can work on while you are in the newsroom, with support from our journalists (again, no more than 100 words)
Please also describe how you will bring diversity of experience and perspective to the newsroom.
Requirements
Requirements
To be considered for this work experience opportunity, you must be at least 18 years of age at the time of the placement and have the right to work in the UK.
Ideally you should be studying journalism at university or working towards your NCTJ qualification or equivalent. However, If you aren’t doing one of these courses but believe you should still be considered, please apply anyway and explain why we should give you a placement. We are actively encouraging applicants from all backgrounds.
The dates for work experience are weeks commencing 14 and 21 April 2025.
The closing date for applications is 17:00 on 10 January 2025. We look forward to reading your application.
Discover! Roles in the Literature Sector with The Poetry Society
Organisation: The Poetry Society
Age: 14 - 19
Duration: 1 day
Industry: Creative Design
Application deadline: 19/10/2024
Dates: 19/11/2024 - 19/11/2024
Timings: 13:00 - 15:00
Type: Virtual insight day
The Poetry Society was founded in 1909 to promote a 'more general recognition and appreciation of poetry'. Since then, it has grown into a dynamic arts organisation, representing poets and poetry both nationally and internationally. With innovative education and commissioning programmes, and a packed calendar of performances, competitions, and digital projects, The Poetry Society champions poetry for all ages.
Come and join us for an hour’s career-focussed discussion and an hour’s writing workshop.
When applying, answer the following questions
Tell me about a time you achieved something you didn't think you could.
What question would you like to ask the poetry society
More about what we do:
The Poetry Society was founded in 1909 to promote “a more general recognition and appreciation of poetry”. Since then, it has grown into one of Britain’s most dynamic arts organisations, representing British poetry both nationally and internationally.
Organisational website:
https://poetrysociety.org.uk/
Experience You Will Gain:
An understanding of some of the roles available to those interested in literature
Skills You Will Gain:
Listening
Speaking
Creativity
Staying Positive
Opportunities in April 2024
Opportunities in April 2024
Thank you for signing up to our Industry Spotlight talk with Richard Wasson.
We’ll be hearing from Alan Jones, Journalist with PA Media. Ever wondered how many routes you can take into journalism or what the industry looks like? Find out through this Industry Spotlight as he takes us through his own experiences and the pathway he took into the Journalism world. 📜
Please fill out your details and we will send you the join link. Registration closes at 12pm the day before the broadcast and links are then sent out that afternoon.
Please note: we will only use your email address to send you the join link this for this broadcast. You can view our privacy policy here: https://www.speakersforschools.org/privacy-centre/
Should you wish to register for our Inspiration Programme (virtual talks between one speaker and one school and in person events), you can apply here: https://www.speakersforschools.org/inspiration/schools-colleges/apply-to-host-a-talk/
Are any of your students proficient users of of Mandarin, Russian or Persian?
Then they could be the perfect fit for the GCHQ/NCF: Language Analyst role.
Application deadline date: Mon 29th Apr
Placement start date: Wed 1st Sep
Starting salary: £32,092.
Recruitment process:
Initial application and eligibility sift.
In-person language tests
An in-person interview and analysis test
They’ll receive training in applied skills such as interpretation, as well as gaining access to a range of language and non-language training opportunities.
From language events and workshops, through to acquiring professional qualifications, the strong learning culture will continuously develop them, their knowledge and skills.
Students can click here to learn more about the role and how to apply for it.
If other students are interested in learning more about the company and what other roles they could be offering, they can complete our FREE online course Introduction to the National Cyber Force.
Opportunities in November 2023
Opportunities in November 2023
BLIND NOT BROKEN WITH LUCY EDWARDS-CAVE, BLIND BROADCASTER, JOURNALIST, SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT CREATOR, & DISABILITY ACTIVIST
Date: Monday 27th November
Time: 02:00 pm - 02:45 pm
Age Group: KS3-5 / S1-6
Step into a world of charm, charisma, and creativity, when we are joined by Lucy Edwards- Cave, Blind Broadcaster, Journalist, Content Creator, and Disability Activist. After losing her full eyesight at 17, Lucy had no one to take inspiration from who was going through the same thing and made it her mission to share her experiences with the world. Tune in and hear how one woman built a community that champions disability advocacy and is changing how the world views blindness #BlindNotBroken.
Click here to register
Speaking Multiple Languages with Misha Glenny Journalist and Broadcaster 23/11/2023 10-10.45am KS3-5/S1-6
Speaking Multiple Languages with Misha Glenny Journalist and Broadcaster 23/11/2023 10-10.45am KS3-5/S1-6
Meet Misha Glenny, a multilingual expert! With a career that spans the globe, he's witnessed firsthand the incredible opportunities and advantages that come with speaking multiple languages. In this broadcast, you will see that languages aren't just a means of communication but also a gateway to endless possibilities.
Click here to register
Opportunities in October
Opportunities in October
Discover! Why the future of the heritage and arts sector needs young people like you. – National Museums Liverpool
Industry: Arts
Target Area for Student Applications: UK wide
Date: 17/11/2023
Time: 01:00 pm – 02:00 pm
Ages: All 11 – 19
Application Closing Date: 08/11/2023
Opportunity ID: PL-5268
Welcoming. Honest. Educational.
Join staff from National Museums Liverpool to find out why the future of the heritage and arts sector needs young people like you.
We will myth bust the ‘must haves’ of making your way in the museum world and prove that the segway into the industry and the skills needed, are as diverse as the departments who look after our objects and open our doors to the public. There are many job roles in museums that can give a challenging and rewarding career path.
Although this interactive workshop proudly showcases the Liverpool City region as the place to kickstart your creative career, the message of this virtual conversation is relevant to every young person – that museum values should reflect our employees qualities.
Trustworthy. Respectful. Inclusive.
We will be able to answer your questions as part of this workshop too, so please do come along with any you may have about working in museums.
Discover! Living (and working) in the Past – careers in the UK museum and heritage industry. CLICK HERE
Organisation: Newcastle Castle
Age: 14 - 19
Duration: 1 day
Industry: Tourism
Application deadline: 08/11/2023
Dates: 15/11/2023 - 15/11/2023
Timings: 13:00 - 15:00
Type: Virtual insight day
Join our team at Newcastle Castle for our introduction to “Heritage” session where we answer the questions you need to know.
What is it, what size is the industry, what kind of sites are we talking about and do you need a History degree to work in heritage (the answer is definitely not btw!)
Through this insight session you will learn:
About the different roles available in museums and historical sites.
How does a museum and historical site operate?
How can you start a career in heritage?
Social Media Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Glo Group - are looking for enthusiastic students to support them remotely in maintaining and developing their social media account. Students should have at least some interest in this area whether it is previous experience or linked to their career intention.
Glo Group - are looking for enthusiastic students to support them remotely in maintaining and developing their social media account. Students should have at least some interest in this area whether it is previous experience or linked to their career intention.
Students are invited to send a brief paragraph to info@glogroupw.com explaining why they are right for the position. Candidates will then be asked to complete some college paperwork before they are able to attend a company introduction.
Students are invited to send a brief paragraph to info@glogroupw.com explaining why they are right for the position. Candidates will then be asked to complete some college paperwork before they are able to attend a company introduction.
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