Students can log into the Unifrog events section to sign up to virtual work experience or webinars taking place, or you can watch on-demand any past events. Keep checking what's coming up!
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Online work experience programme
Help provide your students (14-19) with the knowledge and skills they need to develop career aspirations with the Barclays LifeSkills online work experience programme, starting on Monday, 1 July. They will gain insight into what it is like working at a bank, have the chance to hear from Barclays employees, and build core transferable skills they can take into any career or industry. The programme takes place after school and includes five live webinars, activities to test and deepen their learning, and the opportunity to complete a project.
The deadline to register is 28 June. The programme is free to join, but students will need their own technology to take part.
Try before you apply and get an insight into different roles and sectors from the comfort of your home with virtual work experience. When face-to-face work experience placements are not available or tricky to find, virtual and online work experience gives you a unique opportunity and insight into the workplace. To make the most of these opportunities, you’ll need to spend some time preparing and reflecting on what you have to offer; LifeSkills can help.
Discover your next work experience programme with Springboard. Simply use the filters by sector or age to find the right programme for you!
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The 15th to the 19th of July is Youth Employment Week. This is your chance to grow your life and work skills, build on your experience - even though you may not be in training or employment yet - and get connected with people who can support you with your next steps.
For information can be found here on Youth Employment Week
Energise your career and develop key skills with virtual work experience from EDF.
This on-demand virtual work experience includes an introduction to EDF and the different career opportunities that you could explore within the energy sector.
Dive into the importance of renewables, discover the importance of technology and innovation, and learn what employability skills will make you stand out.
Course modules include:
Introduction to EDF
Renewable Energy
Nuclear Energy
Commercial, Finance & Supply Chain
IT, Digital, Data & Tech
Early Careers & Pathways
Employability
The programme is open from June 2024 to June 2025 and is available to anyone aged 16+ based in the UK and includes a certificate of completion.
Event Details:
Title: Lloyds Banking Group Careers Live Virtual Event
Topic: How to find a job at as top global banking institution
Date: Tuesday, 2nd July
Time: 17:00 - 18:00
During the event, participants will:
Gain valuable insights into various roles within Lloyds Banking Group
Hear from some of their senior leaders, apprentices and wider recruitment colleagues
Have the opportunity to ask questions and engage with professionals
Hear firsthand experiences from apprentices and LBG leaders on some of the exciting projects they are working on
You’ll also receive a certificate of participation for attending this incredible virtual event, which is great to share on your LinkedIn profile to engage with everyone you met during the session.
This is also a great chance to network, build skills, and get inspired about future careers. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn more about the exciting opportunities at Lloyds Banking Group.
Volunteering is when someone spends unpaid time doing something to benefit others.
Helping your close friends or relatives isn't volunteering. But doing something to benefit the environment (and through that, other people) is.
Volunteering can be formal and organised by organisations, or informal within communities. It should always be a free choice made by the person giving up their time.
Volunteering is a great way to gain work experience and add to your CV when making applications to employment. To find out more about volunteering organisations visit NCVO
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Everyone has the right to volunteer. Volunteers can be any age and from any background. They can be studying, working or retired. They could be looking for work or seeking asylum.
Every volunteer has their own reasons for volunteering.
If you’re a charity or community group looking for volunteers, or you’re looking to volunteer yourself, we provide a range of services to help.
Here is an exciting opportunity to explore the various routes you can take towards your STEM career. This course is designed to give insight into pathways following GCSEs or Nat 5 and Highers, including study routes via colleges, & university and direct apprenticeship routes through industry. This inspiring course is run over 10 months from 2 October 2023 to 2 August 2024 and students can join anytime and can complete flexibly within this time. Young people will be able to work through activities and projects at their own pace, tour a variety of institutions virtually and also have access to live career sessions and mentor panels with STEM employers.
Age Group: Year 9 & 10
Structure: 20 hour course with flexible study, to explore STEM apprenticeships, University and Career routes
Application open to individuals.
Click here for more information and to apply