December 2020

Welcome to our first Careers newsletter!

Miss J Phillipps

Careers Leader, The Romsey School

I have worked in Romsey School since 1998, and as my role with the Careers Service began to concentrate geographically in this area I was asked by the school to work for them exclusively.

It is unusual for a school to have their own Careers Adviser but for me the benefits are numerous.

I understand how the school works, most pupils know who I am and where to find me and I have been able to build close professional relationships with colleagues over the years which helps us all to support and guide our students.

The role gives me the privilege of working with our students 1:1 and in a teaching capacity and I am always determined to make sure our students leave Romsey School with future prospects.

In my spare time I am an enthusiastic sailor and am in the process of renovating a boat. My latest acquisition (during lockdown) was to adopt a 12 year old Bengal Cat called Ludo who never stops "talking". He particularly enjoys walking over my keyboard when I am typing up notes from careers interviews and quite likes to catch and bring home live rats!

EVENTS COMING UP

College Events next year

2021

Keep an eye out for Virtual Open Events at Salisbury College on 14th January, Totton College on 30th January, Sparsholt College on 6th February and Andover College on 11th February. Barton Peveril's Application Deadline is on 19th February 2021.

Interesting Reading!

The Future of Work Guide

Navigating the future of work can be daunting and overwhelming, especially when there is so much uncertainty about it and there are a number of resources out there. It can also be used by anyone interested in understanding the future of work. The guide will focus on the changes to the world of work which are expected to happen due to the Fourth Industrial Revolution and resulting automation.

Download your copy here:

https://nationalcareersweek.com/download/23898/.

Website to check out?

Did you know that there are over 350 different jobs in the NHS? Would you be suited to one of these roles - take a test, look up different roles in the A-Z of jobs or look at some video portraits of what some of the jobs involve?

https://www.stepintothenhs.nhs.uk/

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IMPORTANT DEADLINE!

Year 11's - Are you planning to apply to Peter Symonds College?

In which case you need to submit your application before midnight on Monday 7th December so that we can include you on the interview schedule.

Interviews will be held via Zoom in school on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 14th-17th December so please advise Miss Philipps urgently if you will not be available on any of those days.

Have a look at The Careers Section on the school website!

Over lockdown we have been working hard to add lots of useful information about how we run the careers department, things you need to know as you plan your future and any other fascinating snippets that are sent to us.

https://sites.google.com/romsey.hants.sch.uk/careers/home

Learn vital skills for work and life, for free

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https://idea.org.uk/about/learner

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Exciting Engineering Scholarship

What is an Arkwright Engineering Scholarship?

An Arkwright Engineering Scholarship is the most esteemed scholarship of its type in the UK, designed to inspire students to pursue their dreams and change the world as a future leader in engineering.

The Scholarships are awarded to hard-working 16 year old students through a rigorous selection process, supporting them through their A levels, Scottish Highers or equivalent qualifications.

Every Scholarship is sponsored by a commercial company, trade association, university, professional institution, armed service, government organisation, worshipful company, charitable trust or personal donor. This means that support is offered in various different ways, for example, valuable hands-on work experience, support for your curriculum project and a personal mentor who can help you with aspects of your studies and career planning.

Benefits for Scholars

Nationally-recognised Scholarship
£600 personal financial award
£400 school financial award
Personal development
Support from your Sponsor
Dedicated Engineering Mentor
Industry-based Connect Days
University-based VIP Receptions
Early notification of national competitions
Network with like-minded students
Applications are open until 15th January 2021

Download a copy of the student booklet here:

www.arkwright.org.uk/downloads/arkwright-documents/handbook.pdf

Contact Me

Tel: 01790 527049

Mob: 07979906890

Email: jphilip@romsey.hants.sch.uk

Book a Careers Interview

Although I often invite students for a Careers Interview I am very happy to be asked to see any of our students and when things get back to normal can also invite parents to join us in school.

If you would like to book a careers interview please contact me by email so that we can arrange a convenient appointment