Career EVents & Opportunities
Upcoming events:
Next Academic Year:
Year 10 Taster Days:
Peter symonds
Tuesday 25th June
Barton Peveril
Wednesday 10th July
Eastleigh COllege
Thursday 11th July
Uk Careers Fair - ST mary's stadium
Looking to find out about local careers? The UK Careers Fair returns to Southampton on Friday 9th August. Meet local and national employers face-to-face, and apply directly for hundreds of vacancies at the Southampton Careers Fair.
Step into a world of possibilities as you explore a wide array of roles, sectors, and industries that may ignite a new passion.
Southampton Dance College
Discover the rhythm within you and get a taste of the vibrant world of dance! Southampton Dance College is thrilled to invite you to their free Experience Day. Participate in fun workshops, meet their talented instructors, and immerse yourself in the magic of dance.
For ages 14+, this event is perfect for anyone looking to explore their passion for dance.
Join them for a day filled with energy, creativity, and joy!
NATS - Future Minds Young Women in STEM
Are you female and aged between 15 and 19?
NATS (National Air Traffic Services) are offering this opportunity to young women as part of the UK STEM sector's wider efforts to get better female representation in STEM careers.
Their event will show you the incredible possibilities that await you in STEM and aviation! They want you to dream big and realise these fields are for you too!
At the event, you will be introduced to our exciting and dynamic industry and get to meet inspiring women who have made their mark in STEM and aviation. They will share their stories, triumphs and challenges, which will enable you to gain valuable insights.
Don't miss out on this day of inspiration and exploration!
Date: August 7th
Locations available: Swanwick, Prestwick, Whiteley
NHS 350+ Careers
NHS 350+ are offering a range of online work experience courses in a range of different areas within the NHS. Each course is around 50 mins long and contains tasks and quizzes. Areas covered include: catering, communications & PR, facilities & estates, medicine, paramedicine, physiotherapy, speech & language therapy , radiography, nursing, occupational health & prosthesis and orthotist
Innovate her is an organisation looking to 'get girls ready for the tech industry and the tech industry ready for girls'
They are are offering a free online course on cyber security, what it is and how it may affect your day to day life. This can be accessed at your convenience
University Courses - 'Try before you Buy'!
If you are considering going to university, Springpod have provided a range of free taster sessions in a host of different subjects. You create an account and can access the resources whenever suits you
These short university experience courses take around an hour to complete and include video content and activities for students to work through.
Springpod are an online career and university exploration platform. They connect students to world-leading employers and universities through online programmes. Through their free virtual experiences, young people can gain the experience, knowledge, and skills they need to take their next steps. Upon completion of a programme students will receive a certificate to reference on their CV and/or Personal Statement.
Click on the document to right to see the most popular subjects, or the button below for the full list of courses
Subject Spotlight Opportunities April.pdf
Insight into university
Insight into University (previously known as Headstart) is a comprehensive virtual experience allowing students to explore STEM studies at university and the career opportunities that these subjects lead to. It provides access to information on university and student life, STEM projects and activities set by leading UK universities and global STEM companies, first year undergraduate lectures, live interactive sessions with academics, admissions tutors, employers and current students.
Every year EDT partner up with leading Universities across the UK including Cambridge, Sheffield, Lancaster, Abertay, UCL, Oxford, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Warwick, Kingston, Nottingham, Strathclyde, Plymouth University to give students an insight into STEM courses. Whether you are interested in life sciences, chemistry, biomedical, forensic science, robotics, food science, electronics, engineering, physics, computer science, sustainability, materials science, aerospace, built environment, tech or maths, we have something for you!
Duration: 30 hours to be completed at your own pace.
Dates: This course will run during the period 1st July 2024 – 23rd August 2024 and students can complete the course flexibly within this time.
Cost: Total cost for this programme is £95.
University of SOuthampton: Lifelab summer school
Have you ever thought about becoming a doctor?
LifeLab would like to invite pupils currently in Years 9, 10 and 11 who are interested in finding out more about becoming a doctor to attend their Medicine Summer School. Participants will spend two days gaining experience of what it is like to train and work as a doctor.
During your time with LifeLab participants will have the chance to:
learn how to perform clinical skills such as suturing and practice these on a model
experience anatomy and pathology teaching in the Centre for Learning Anatomical Sciences
visit clinical areas to see health professionals at work
talk to medical students about training as a doctor and find out how the application process works
listen to a keynote speaker talking about life in medicine
Dates: 25 and 26 July 2024
Cost: £150 (Bursaries available)
School events:
Careers Talks:
Fareham College - T Levels (Yr 10)
Friday 3rd November
Police
Wednesday 15th November
South Hampshire College Group - T Levels (Yr 9)
Tuesday 28th November
Army
Wedenesday 6th December
PETA - Apprenticeships (Yr 8)
Thursday 7th December
University of Southampton - Earth & Marine Sciences
Wednesday 13th December
NHS
Wednesday 10th January
RAF
Wednesday 17th January
Kier Construction
Wednesday 31st January
Barratt Homes
Wednesday 21st February
NCS - Year 11
Wednesday 28th February
Barton Peveril - Criminology
Wednesday 27th March
SETA - Engineering Apprenticeships
Wednesday 24th April
In School Events:
Army Day
On Tuesday 16th January, members of the British Army came in to spend the morning with our students. They gave a briefing on careers in the army and then set the students a range of team tasks, including using a pack of resources to create a useful product that the students then had to pitch to the soldiers. They also got to try on some of the kit!
ONgoing External opportunities:
SETA
SETA stands for Southampton Engineering Training Association Ltd. SETA was established in 1969 and is a registered charity.
The training centre in Millbrook, Southampton has continuously managed apprenticeship programmes and delivers upskilling and engineering training to both apprentices and adults.
They provide accredited, industry-recognised training to an advanced level, delivered by highly experienced staff with vast industry knowledge, and have been playing a key role in developing and transforming workforces for some 50 years.
SETA offer a range of commercial courses for the engineering sector alongside the apprenticeship programmes they deliver
Speakers for schools
Speakers for School's aim is to level the playing field for young people from state schools and colleges and empower them to reach their potential by providing them with life-changing opportunities that they would otherwise struggle to access. Since their launch in 2010, they have become the largest social mobility charity in the UK. They are committed to delivering high-quality and impactful interventions for state-educated students that will transform lives while also using their influence to champion social mobility and improve diversity in the workplace.
NCS (national Citizen Service)
NCS is a flagship government programme that gives 16-year-olds the chance to learn new skills and get involved in their communities.
NCS is where young people can find their strengths and become world-and work-ready. Over 750,000 young people have already done NCS, and in 2024 they are offering a range of experiences — away from home, local community, and online.
Depending on the experience chosen, students will take part in a range of physical activities, cooking, first aid, debating, personal finance and many more.
A 5 day week of activities, accommodation and food is £95. (Bursaries are available in a wide range of situations)
Apprenticeship Vacancies
Barratt Developments have LIVE vacancies and early career opportunities in the area. Please use the link below for more information on apprenticeships schemes
British Army webinar
The Royal Signals are at the forefront of everything that the Army does, in conflict and in peace. Whether fighting to set up complex computer and radio networks under fire or enabling communications for humanitarian missions, soldiers are dynamic, flexible and able to use their initiative to meet any challenge. They ensure the Army's lines of communication are working effectively and free from security breaches.
Join this webinar to learn more about the range of apprenticeship opportunities available within the Royal Signals and to hear from inspiring Soldiers about their career journey, what their apprenticeships involve and why they chose an apprenticeship with the Army.
Date: 18th June
Time: 3.30-4.30pm
