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Project ROUTE: Free Virtual Career Challenges for Students (For Y7-13 students)

Students in Years 7–13 are invited to take part in two interactive online career challenges this October, hosted by Project ROUTE. These free sessions run outside of school hours via Zoom, providing a flexible way for students to explore real-world problem-solving and boost their CVs.

First Step: Bus Route Detective

Target Audience: Years 7–9 (England & Wales)
Date & Time: Wednesday 7 October at 4:30 PM
What Students Will Do: Use real transport data to help planners select optimal bus routes.
Format: A 45-minute live briefing followed by a self-paced challenge. Participants receive a certificate of completion.
Register here.

Next Step: The Journey to Your Future (Rail & Data)

Target Audience: Years 10–13 (England & Wales)
Date & Time: Thursday 10 October at 5:00 PM
What Students Will Do: Discover how data helps the rail industry optimize routes, stay on budget, and make strategic decisions.
Format: A 45-minute live briefing followed by a self-paced challenge. Participants receive a certificate of completion.
Register here.

Data Futures Student Event - Your Journey Into Transport

Taking place on Wednesday 14th October - find out more and reserve your place here.

Barnet and Southgate College Open Days (For Y11 students)

11th November- 3:30pm-6:30pm- Colindale Campus

18th November- 3:30-6:30pm-Southgate Campus

25th November- 3:30-6:30pm- Barnet Campus

You can sign up here. https://www.barnetsouthgate.ac.uk/open-events

City St George's, University of London — Undergraduate Open Days (For Y12-13 students)

Explore campus life, tour facilities, and meet staff and current students at City St George's upcoming autumn open days:

Clerkenwell Campus Open Day
- Date & Time: Saturday, 10 October 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Subjects Featured: Business, Law, Creativity, Social Sciences, Science & Technology, and Health & Psychology.
- Highlights: Discover course options, explore campus facilities, and learn about student support and employability opportunities.
- Register here.
Tooting Campus Open Day (Health & Science Focus)
- Date & Time: Saturday, 17 October 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Subjects Featured: Healthcare and Science degrees.
- Highlights: Tour a campus co-located with St George's Hospital, participate in practical demonstrations and interactive taster activities, and meet academic staff.
- Register here.

Virtual "Get into Law" Event with Charles Russell Speechlys (For Year 12-13 students)

Are you interested in a career in law? Join top-tier law firm Charles Russell Speechlys for an exclusive virtual insight session to learn about pathways into the legal sector, including their Solicitor Apprenticeship and Training Contract programmes.

Date: Monday 12th October

Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Location: Online (Virtual)

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain industry insights, network with professionals, and ask questions about kickstarting your legal career.

Insight to Lloyds Banking Group, Tuesday 6th October, 5pm - 6pm (For Y11-13 students)

Lloyds Banking Group is one of the world’s biggest financial services companies with over 30 million digital customers. Find out how they help Britain prosper, what makes their culture inclusive, and how their well-known brands are driving real change.

At this event, you will participate in workshops, network with their people, and hear about all of the key application deadlines for this year’s opportunities. You’ll hear straight from senior leaders about their journey, as well as recent apprentices and graduates and the advice they wish they’d had when starting out.

In addition, all who attend this virtual event will be the first to hear about and apply for over eight in-person events at their offices all across the UK. These events take place on Saturdays, so they don’t impact time out of school or university.

In-person opportunities are very rare, especially at huge banks, so this will be your head start to getting your foot in the door!

Your future starts now. Let’s unlock it—together.

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, 6th October

Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

For: Year 11, 12 and 13 students

Location: (Zoom link provided upon registration)

Goldman Sachs Degree Apprenticeship Insight Afternoons (Years 12 & 13)

Goldman Sachs are running two in-person Apprenticeship Insight Afternoons, in London and Birmingham. Students will learn about Goldman Sachs' Degree Apprenticeship programmes, find out how to apply, and hear directly from current apprentices about their experience.

It is a strong opportunity for students weighing up university against a degree apprenticeship, and valuable to talk about in personal statements and applications.

Applications are via the Young Pro app only

You need to download the Young Pro app, create an account, and find the Goldman Sachs Apprenticeship Insight Afternoon to choose London or Birmingham.

London: Friday 16 October, 1:30pm–4:30pm

Download links:

iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/young-pro/id6760890339

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.youngprofessionals.ypapp

Registration closes Wednesday 7 October.

Students register their interest in the Young Pro app, then are redirected to the Goldman Sachs website to complete a formal written application, including two short motivational questions. As these are in-person events, please apply only if you can definitely attend.

BrightStart Apprenticeships and Work Experience at Deloitte — a free virtual insight evening (For Year 12-13 students)

Wednesday 7 October · 5:00–6:30pm · Online.

We are really pleased to share a free virtual insight evening with Deloitte for students in Years 12 and 13 who are considering an apprenticeship after school. Students will hear directly from Deloitte about work experience, their BrightStart apprenticeship programme, and opportunities across Audit & Assurance, Tax, Consulting and Technology. They will also meet experienced professionals and have the chance to ask questions live.

This is a free opportunity and places will close once capacity is full. All the details for students are below.

See more information here.

This Is Where a Career in Accountancy Could Take You (For Y11-13 students)

Thursday 3RD DECEMBER 2026 @ 6:30PM GMT

A career in accountancy is so much more than just spreadsheets. From working alongside some of the biggest AI startups in the UK to partnering with global fashion labels and green tech platforms, accountancy is about solving real-world problems.

We are sitting down live with senior directors and chief executives who started right where you are standing. They’ll share how they built global careers, directed high-stakes company strategies, and why an ACCA qualification acts as the gateway to working in any industry, anywhere on the planet.

Insight Into Clifford Chance (Years 11–13)

Explore what it’s like to work at one of the world's leading "Magic Circle" law firms! Clifford Chance is hosting an exclusive virtual insight session for students considering a career in law:

When: Friday, 9th October | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Where: Virtual (Online)

Who: Students in Years 11, 12 & 13

During the event, you will gain valuable insights into the legal profession and get early access to sign up for upcoming in-person office visits.

BDO's 2027 school leaver apprenticeships are open (For Y12&13 Students)

£26,615–£28,275 · Audit, Tax & Advisory · Closes Sunday 15 November 2026

BDO, one of the world's largest accountancy and business advisory firms, have opened all of their school leaver apprenticeships for September 2027. Students earn a salary from day one, work towards a professional qualification such as ACA with no tuition fees, and move into a permanent role on completion. Students need three A-levels at A*–C (or equivalent) and GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or above.

Applications close on Sunday 15 November 2026, but roles will close sooner once they are full, and bigger city locations such as London and Birmingham will fill first — so students are best applying early. Please select Young Professionals when the form asks “How Did You Hear About Us?”

Find more info here.

KPMG's 2027 apprenticeship programmes are now open (For Year 13 students)

Audit, Tax and Corporate Services · £25,500–£28,000 · School leaver entry

KPMG have opened applications for their 2027 apprenticeship programmes in Audit, Tax and Corporate Services — school leaver routes into a Big Four firm, where students earn a salary from day one and study towards a professional qualification or a degree with dedicated study time built into the working week.

Roles fill quickly and close as they are filled, so students are best applying early. There is one thing worth flagging to them: they need to add the Young Professionals application code when they apply. The steps are set out in the email below.

View the page here.

NESO's Trainee Power System Engineer apprenticeship is open (For Y13 Students)

£30,000 + £2,000 welcome payment · Warwick or Wokingham · Starts September 2027

NESO, who run Great Britain's electricity system, have opened applications for their three-year Higher Apprenticeship. Students earn £30,000 from day one and gain a Level 4 HTQ in Engineering with no tuition fees. It suits students taking Maths and a Science at A-level, or a Level 3 engineering BTEC.

There is no closing date — the form shuts when places are full, and assessment centres start in November — so students are best applying early. Please select Young Professionals when the form asks where they heard about the role.

Find more info here.

Free Parent / Guardian Information Evenings (For Parents)

Law · Tue 13 Oct | Business, Accounting & Finance · Wed 14 Oct | 6–7:30pm, online

We are running two free online information evenings for parents and guardians, led by hiring managers from firms including Slaughter and May, Freshfields, Linklaters, PwC and KPMG. Parents will learn how to support their child with applications, commercial awareness and degree apprenticeships — and they are welcome to join with their child.