February 2025

Welcome to the latest edition of the Year 11 careers newsletter which has been designed to help students with their post 16 option choices and enrichment opportunities.

National Careers Week 2025

3 March to 8 March 2025

Tens of thousands of students across the country took part in National Careers Week last year, having an opportunity to access the Virtual Careers Fair that took place.

There is an opportunity for you to take part in this year’s fair with many exhibitors for you to look at and investigate.

The Virtual Careers Fair will go live on day 1 of Careers Week.

No registration required
No data is collected from students.
Lots of opportunities for students to explore

Go to the link below for more information and to access:

Countdown - NCW 2025 Virtual Careers Fair

InvestIn have created a new-and-improved Careers Quiz to share with students. They have added even more guidance to the report students receive at the end, including recommended subject choices, tips on universities to consider and advice from industry professionals. To take the quiz click on the link HERE.

Barclays Lifeskills can provide you with a wide range of core skills, tips, resources, and advice to help you develop your career.

Registering as a young person gives you free access to all their interactive tools to get you ready for your next steps, university, and the workplace. For more information and to sign up visit the link HERE.

Lloyds Banking Group

Have you ever thought about setting up your own business and being your own boss? If you have always had a passion for business and like the idea of making your own money whilst creating an exceptional product or service, then this event is for you.

Young Professionals have teamed up with Lloyds Banking Group to deliver one of their most exciting events yet, how to become an entrepreneur. During this one-hour session they will do a deep dive into what it takes to become and entrepreneur and how to set up your own business.

You will hear from some very successful entrepreneurs from across the bank and how they have grown their side hustles whilst at work as well as own Dan Miller, CEO and Founder of the Young Professionals brand.

Event Details:

Event: Lloyds Banking Group and Young Professionals: Business and Entrepreneurship Event
Date: Tuesday 4 March 2025
Time: 5.00pm - 6.00pm
Location: Zoom (link provided upon registration)

Why Attend?

Lloyds Banking Group is at the forefront of the banking and financial services sector, committed to innovation and diversity all whilst helping businesses grow. This event is perfect for students interested in setting up their own business and offering a glimpse into the opportunities and pathways available as an entrepreneur.

Here’s what you will gain:

Top skills of an entrepreneur
How to grow, scale and set up a business
The importance coming up with an idea and a business plan
How to access business funding when stating out
Open Q&A with Dan Miller and business leaders from across the bank

Register HERE

Pilot Careers Live

Pilot Careers Live returns to London on 22 March 2025 and gives you access to everything you need to know about a career as a professional pilot. Travel to one location and speak to dozens of exhibitors at Sofitel London Heathrow T5. For more information and to book tickets visit the link HERE.

Industry Sector Spotlight – Careers in Horticulture

The world of horticulture has dozens of roles. Working in this industry brings joy to people by growing plants, boosts wellbeing, and supports the environment, economy, and food security. This is needed to help close the green skills gap. There are plenty of opportunities across horticulture and like so many other industries, as your experience grows, your salary potential grows too.

Visit the link HERE to find out about some of the careers involved.