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Welcome to this year's final edition of the Year 11 Careers Newsletter, designed to help students with their post 16 Option choices and enrichment opportunities. We wish you the best of luck in your upcoming exams!
Young Professionals Summer Conference at The O2 Arena in London
The Young Professionals Summer Conference at the O2 Arena in London is taking place on Tuesday 15 July 2025 and is their biggest event to date. This is your chance to step inside one of the world’s most iconic venues and meet some of the most prestigious employers in business, banking, finance, law, engineering, and technology, all in one place.
There will be a big focus at this event on Business and Entrepreneurship, with a step-by-step guide on how to start a business, raise finance, scale and market brands on a global scale. Dan Miller the Founder and CEO will play a big part in this session and sharing his journey on how he founded the YP brand and made his first million by the age of 25! They will also have guest speakers from huge companies at global law firms, banks and accounting firms to share why their industries play a crucial role in supporting and growing companies.
All students that attend will get a professional LinkedIn headshot as well as a digital PDF link packed with CV templates, how to start a business, top tips on applying to corporate roles as well as lots of other useful content. The format of the event will be 90-minutes of workshops, presentations and panels for all students followed by a further 90-minutes of networking.
Exclusive networking with top employers – Speak directly with recruiters and decision-makers from the biggest global firms actively hiring young professionals. Get work experience and secure either a grad role or apprenticeship
Unmissable keynote speeches – Hear from senior business leaders (to be announced soon) as they share insights, career advice, and industry trends.
Expand your professional network – Build valuable connections with industry experts, company representatives, and like-minded peers who share your career ambitions.
Experience an event like no other – This is not just another careers fair. This is a next-level experience that could open doors to life-changing opportunities.
If you want to connect with top employers, hear from industry leaders, and gain the tools to set yourself apart, register today before all places are taken. Please note that there is a booking fee of £26 to secure your place, this goes towards the venue hire, food and drink, goodie bags, downloadable resources for you to keep, as well as some of the incredible speakers they are booking for this event.
International Women in Engineering Day
International Women in Engineering Day
International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) is celebrated annually on Monday June 23 to honor the outstanding achievements of women engineers and to encourage more girls and women to pursue careers in engineering.
The theme for International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) in 2025 is "Together We Engineer".
This year they will be celebrating the amazing work that women engineers around the world are doing profiling the best, brightest and bravest women in engineering who are working together.
Please click here for more details.
Industry Sector Spotlight – Engineering
Industry Sector Spotlight – Engineering
If you are trying to decide on a career in engineering, here are a few questions to consider.
Which area of engineering might suit your interests? The variety of jobs is wide. If you already have an interest in space, vehicles, chemistry, computers, food, film, fashion, electronics or protecting the planet, for example, you could explore careers relating to these.
What kind of role? Are you interested in research, design and development? Do you want to use advanced technology? Would activities such as installing new systems, testing and fault-finding interest you? Or maybe you want to become a skilled craftsperson, producing detailed pieces of work.
At what stage do you want to enter the industry? Are you keen to get started in the workplace straight from school? Or do you want to stay in full-time education as far as possible, perhaps to degree level?
For information about the different levels of entry, apprenticeships, becoming a professional engineer etc click here
At any level of entry, if you are considering engineering you need to be:
Interested in Maths, Science, Computing, and Design and Technology
Keen to understand how things work and to keep up with new developments
A practical and creative person who enjoys solving problems
Good at working in a team and communicating with others
Able to prioritise tasks and manage your time.
Higher-level positions usually call for management and leadership skills.
For some jobs, employers may check that your colour vision is adequate for the tasks involved.
To find out about the different branches of engineering, click here
Summer Activities
Summer Activities
For the last two years you have studied hard for your GCSEs and are about to take your exams. Once completed there will be a long summer ahead of you. Here are just a few ideas that you may wish to consider if you have some spare time over the summer and would like to have some experience to put on your CV and personal statement.
Develop your work-based skills further by doing some volunteering or completing some additional virtual work experience.
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Start a new hobby. Another way to develop skills is through hobbies and interests.
· Creative hobbies such as painting, drawing or crafting.
· Outdoor activities such as walking, birdwatching or gardening.
· Skills such as cooking, photography or learning an instrument.
· Physical sports and fitness activities can be both fun and beneficial to your health.
· Relaxation such as reading, meditation or yoga can help you unwind.
Whatever you do, make sure you have fun!
Next Steps
Next Steps
We would just like to take this opportunity to wish you all the very best as you take the next steps in your future career journey. You will all be great!
We would just like to take this opportunity to wish you all the very best as you take the next steps in your future career journey. You will all be great!
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