Careers

London Job Show | Westfield London | Careers Fair

Fri 15th & Sat 16th May | 11am – 5pm | Free

The London Job Show is back, and it’s the perfect time to take your career to the next level! With top employers, real-time application opportunities, and on-the-spot interviews, this event makes job searching fast and simple.

Leadenhall pop up market - youth entrepreneur business fair

Sat 20th Jun | 12pm – 5pm | Leadenhall Market, Gracechurch Street, EC3V 1LT | £0 - £25

Come down and see the youngest and brightest entrepreneurs showcase their products and services at this inspirational Youth Pop Up. These young entrepreneurs DO WHAT THEY LOVE, make money from it and motivate and inspire their communities. Visitors are free or £25 for young entrepreneurs under 18 who would like to exhibit. Please secure your place here. Further information will be emailed to you once you have completed your order. Flyer attached.

If you’d like to find out more or book a table for your young entrepreneur, please email Kritika info@ultra.education or call 0800 211 8133.

More info and tickets here.

EDT - AIM London – free Spotlight Webinars (Years10-12)

Gain insider knowledge and connect with experts shaping the future of various industries. These webinars showcase apprenticeship opportunities across key sectors, with employers and apprentices sharing current vacancies, application and interview tips, and real experiences to help attendees confidently navigate the application process and kickstart their careers.

All about T-Levels

Tue 28th Apr | 5pm – 6.30pm| Online | More info

Apprenticeships in Frontier Innovation – Green Sector

Wed 13th May | 5pm – 6.30pm| Online | More info

Apprenticeships in the Creative Sector

Tue 16th Jun | 5pm – 6.30pm| Online | More info

Latest Apprenticeships and Traineeships (Years10-12)

Check out this government portal that gives you information about how to apply and search for the latest apprenticeships: https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/apprentices/apprentices-get-started

Barnet and Southgate College Webinars (for Y10 and Y11 students)

Science webinar- 28th April- 6-7pm- T level, Vocational level 1-3

Creative media and arts- 29th April 6-7pm

T level IT and computing- 30th April 6-7pm

You can sign up here.

Free Virtual Medical & Dental Work Experience Opportunity (Years 10–12)

Students interested in careers in medicine or dentistry are invited to take part in a series of free virtual work experience sessions focusing on General Practice, Public Health, and Oral Pathology.

How to register:

Medicine: https://medicmentor.org/get-into_medicine_conference_signup/
Dentistry: https://dental-mentor.org/get-into-dentistry-conference-sign-up/

Work experience is a key requirement for applications to medical and dental schools. These structured virtual programmes provide an excellent opportunity for students to gain valuable insight into the professions. By completing the full programme (six months for medicine or four months for dentistry), participants will receive a Work Experience Certificate.

To support their UCAS applications, students are also encouraged to attend a free virtual “Get Into Medicine/Dentistry” conference, taking place on:

Sunday 19th April
Saturday 25th April
Time: 9:00am – 1:30pm

The sessions will be led by experienced professionals and mentors, covering:

Making the most of work experience
Writing personal statements
Preparing for medical/dental school interviews
Insights from current students and successful applicants
Accessing awards, leadership programmes, and extracurricular opportunities
Information on scholarships for studying medicine or dentistry

Students will have the opportunity to ask questions throughout the sessions, making this a valuable chance to gain guidance on applying to these competitive courses.

Conference registration:

Medicine: https://medicmentor.org/get-into_medicine_conference_signup/
Dentistry: https://dental-mentor.org/get-into-dentistry-conference-sign-up/

NHS Allied Healthcare Virtual Work Experience (Years 10–12)

Students interested in exploring a wide range of careers within the NHS are invited to take part in a virtual Allied Healthcare Work Experience programme.

The next live session will take place on Sunday 3rd May, offering students a valuable insight into how different healthcare professionals work together to support patient care.

During the session, students will follow realistic patient case studies (including road traffic collisions), gaining an understanding of the journey from initial presentation through to recovery. This provides a unique opportunity to explore the collaborative nature of healthcare and the roles involved.

Careers explored include:

Nursing
Midwifery
Paramedicine
Physiotherapy
Occupational Therapy
Dietetics
Radiography
Prosthetics and Orthotics
Speech and Language Therapy
Pharmacy

Students will have opportunities to interact with healthcare professionals throughout the programme, helping them make informed decisions about future career pathways and strengthening their UCAS applications.

Participants receive a Work Experience Certificate for each session completed. Students who complete the full six-month programme will also be awarded a Highly Commended Reference, which is a valuable addition to their CV.

Students can join at any point during the programme; however, early registration is recommended to gain the full benefit.

Cost: £10 per session

Exciting Opportunity with Factory Studio - In-person and Remote Work Experience (for Year 12 students)

We currently have four placements available with Factory Studios in London, all focused on sound and music across film, TV, advertising, and immersive media. These include:

Two one-day insight sessions on 28 April and 30 April (14:00–18:00)
Two week-long placements from 29 June – 3 July and 13 July – 17 July (10:00–15:00)

These opportunities are open to students aged 16–19 and would particularly suit those interested in media, film, music, or creative technology.

Further details can be found on the website. As places may fill quickly, we encourage early applications.

Ms Y Hong

Teacher of Mandarin/Careers Lead

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