Visitors in college today - ARU and SFE!

Remember, we are lucky to have two fantastic visitors in college today, answering all your questions on all matters related to higher education.

Between G and D Blocks, we have the Anglia Ruskin University tour bus

In the Student Centre for the morning, we have a representative from Student Finance England.

Please make sure you visit them to have your queries answered.

HE visitors to college next week, 2nd October, 2013

Please note that there are two visitors coming the college next Wednesday.  Anglia Ruskin University are bringing their double decker tour bus and will be located between G and D  blocks all morning.  Advisers and recent graduates will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about going to university, from how to find accommodation, to when is the best time to apply, through to What is it really like at university, and how to make the best of a personal statement, etc.  Meanwhile, in the Student Centre on the same day, Student Finance England will be on hand to answer any questions you might have regarding financial matters.  This is a great opportunity to ask all the little questions, and sometimes the big ones too (!), that might mean the difference between a future university education, or not.  Do take the time to go and speak to them. 

Careers Department

Anglia Ruskin University Open Day

Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) have contacted our college to inform us that they are having an Open Day on Saturday 5^th October.

 

They will be running Personal Statement talks and Finance talks, so if you are struggling with Personal Statements, please go along!

Students may either turn up on the day, or may book ahead to beat the queues on their website at www.anglia.ac.uk/opendays

Taster Courses at UCL and Kings College London

University Taster Courses this autumn: Places available

Dear Colleague

King's College London and UCL are running a number of free university taster courses for year 12 students this autumn in the following subjects listed below.  I'd be grateful if you could inform your year 12 students of this opportunity and let them know there are still places available.  

Places are allocated on a first-come first-served basis so please ask your students to apply as soon as possible by following the relevant link below or via our website www.london.ac.uk/tasters.

List of university taster courses with places available (as of 23 September 2013):

Geography
King's College London, Wed 16 Oct 2013, details/apply
repeated on Wed 20 Nov 2013, details/apply and Wed 11 Dec 2013 details/apply

Global Health & Social Medicine
King's College London, Wed 23 Oct 2013, details/apply

Science Engagement & Communication
King's College London, Fri 18 Oct 2013, details/apply

The Only Way Is 'Arts and Sciences'
UCL, Wed 13 Nov 2013, details/apply
repeated on Wed 4 Dec 2013 details/apply

The university taster courses provide a great opportunity for year 12 students to try university and a specific subject area before they apply. Most of the university taster courses last a day and are all free to attend.

More taster courses coming in 2014....
Students will be able to apply to university taster courses taking place in 2014 through our website www.london.ac.uk/tasters from 11am on Thursday 9 January 2014.  A full list of taster courses in over 70 different subject areas taking place at over 20 universities across London will be available on our website then.

Medicine and Dentistry - URGENT!

We would be grateful if you could inform students wishing to apply to study Medicine or Dentistry for entry in 2014 (or deferred entry in 2015) of the requirement to take the UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) this summer.

Registration opens 01 May 2013 Testing Begins 01 July 2013 Registration deadline 20 September 2013 Bursary & Exemption deadline 20 September 2013 Booking/Rescheduling deadline 02 October 2013 Last testing date 04 October 2013 UCAS application deadline 15 October 2013
Details of courses for which these institutions require applicants to take the test can be found at: www.ukcat.ac.uk

UKCAT test Locations

The test is offered at a choice of over 150 UK high street test centres and over 400 testing centres worldwide. The closing date for registering to take this test is 20 September 2013. However, due to high demand, students should register to take this test immediately to ensure they get a test slot at their chosen test centre.

 

The 26 University Medical and Dental schools that require candidates to take this test as part of the admissions process are as follows:

University of Aberdeen • Brighton and Sussex Medical School • Cardiff University • University of Dundee • University of Durham • University of East Anglia • University of Edinburgh • University of Exeter • University of Glasgow • Hull York Medical School • Imperial College London • Keele University • King's College London • University of Leeds • University of Leicester • University of Manchester • University of Newcastle • University of Nottingham • Plymouth University • Queen Mary, University of London • Queen's University Belfast • University of Sheffield • University of Southampton • University of St Andrews • St George’s, University of London • University of Warwick

 

To help candidates prepare for the UKCAT we have created a brand new Test Preparation Toolkit which contains an Official Guide, Practice Test, Practice Test App (for iPhone and Android) and a Candidate Video of interviews with past test-takers talking about their own UKCAT experience.

Prospective Medical Students - Must take UKCAT test before 4/10/13

Prospective medical students have to take the UKCAT before the 2013 deadline of 4th October (for 2014 entry to university). Are your students ready?


Last year there were over 65,000 applications made for just over 6700 places and at 26 out of the 32 UK medical schools, UKCAT scores were a key factor in selection. With odds like these, you need to get the best scores you can.

Help for students is available, and one example is using the support from Apply2Medicine (click to link).
(please bear in mind that this will have a cost associated with it).

 

 

The full Apply2Medicine course covers:

• * strategies and techniques students need to tackle UKCAT questions confidently
• * step-by-step tutorials taking you through the UKCAT exam,
• * building up your confidence and reducing anxiety
• * a question bank of hundreds of questions to help you practice

With a variety of access options available depending on how long you have before you plan to take the exam, this can be really helpful to enable you to get the best UKCAT score you can.

Sign-up online now and they you access a FREE demo.

 

Going2Uni Careers Event, 3/10/13

For students who are interested in university as their next destination, please note that there is a one day event happening at the University Arms Hotel on 3rd October, 4 - 7pm, to introduce to many of the UK's top universities. 

Click on www.universityinfoday.com for more information, or call: 01223 309390.  The help available includes: talk 1:1 with university representatives, UCAS Advice, Seminars, and more besides.

Careers Department

How to get ahead of the crowd when preparing for Year 2

Which university have produced this simple guide about things students can do to prepare for Year 13 (we refer to this as Year 2 at our college).  Click on the link below and think about how you can start things moving...

http://university.which.co.uk/advice/as-level-year-12-students-get-ahead-on-ucas-application-over-summer

Clearing places still available at Anglia Ruskin University

The Careers Department recently received this message:

 

"We thought we would let you know that we do have some spaces left on some of our courses starting in September. If any of your students have yet to find a place at university do let them know that they can call 01245 686868, come and see us in our Chelmsford and Cambridge campuses weekdays between 9-5 (excluding bank holiday)or visit our website www.anglia.ac.uk/clearing to find out more.

Students may also wish to find out more about the range of scholarships available to them, and the webpage for them to visit is here: www.anglia.ac.uk/ruskin/en/home/microsites/be_here.html"

International Study - information event

The Global Study Expo is the ultimate event for international study, Travel and experiences, focusing on challenging education for a changing World.

The Expo will feature:

• International universities offering courses taught in English
• Summer schools offering short term and longer term experiences and courses
• Gap Year providers
• Volunteering organisations
• Education advisers and student service providers
• Institutions running exchange programmes with UK universities

Free to visit call 01823 362 800 or go online at www.globalstudyexpo.com to book your place

Science Apprenticeships and Healthcare opportunities

With A level results out this week you may find it useful to know that students aspiring to become nurses and who have sufficient UCAS points, can work as a Healthcare Assistant before entering nursing education.  This is a national pilot being led by Health Education England.  If you would like further information, log onto www.cuh.org.uk .   

Addenbrooke’s Hospital will also have Science Apprenticeships being advertised from the 19^th August on the same website.

Help for those trying to find a course via Clearing

We have just been alerted to a new site that can help in the search for appropriate courses in Clearing. 
This has been put together by bestCourse4me.com and they call it their Clearing Course Finder. Students choose their A level subjects and grades, and the subject they want to study from a drop-down menu The Course Finder then shows a list of suggested universities to approach first for a clearing place, based on previously accepted A-level grades for their chosen courses.  

Don't forget, that courses come and go on Clearing throughout this period, right up until 25th October. With this sort of information at your fingertips you can help your students make the right choice at the right university.

 

Opportunities for a Year out in Industry (YINI), now that results are known

How can The Year In Industry help?     The 'Year in Industry' (YINI) is a scheme run by the not-for-profit charity EDT, which is designed to help students find a paid work placement. No matter what your subject background is, we have placements that are suited to you, and which employers are looking for students to begin ASAP. By joining YINI, we will help you to produce a strong CV, give you training to succeed in interviews, and can open doors to organisations that only make placements through us. You will also be provided with a personal mentor throughout your placement, so we will support you all of the way.   A 'Year in Industry' placement can also grant you the following benefits: Complete the LUMEN Maths course alongside a placement, boosting your UCAS application and demonstrating your commitment to maintaining your mathematical abilities 70% of graduates regret their choice of degree... You're going to be investing >£30,000, so what better way to confirm your decision than trying a career in it first? The maintenance loan only covers 2/3rds of the average students' living costs, saving away money from a paid work placement can really help to reduce your financial stresses For more information and to apply for a place, click on this link NOW

Job Vacancy with local Recruitment Consultants

Role: Trainee Administrator
Location: Histon, Cambridgeshire
Duration: Fixed Term Contract – 12 months
Salary: Negotiable

Pure Resourcing Solutions, an innovative recruitment consultancy based in Histon, is looking to strengthen it’s administration team by appointing a Trainee Administrator. Your role will support a team of Recruitment Consultants with a number of administrative tasks to ensure that customer service delivery is met on a daily basis.  Duties include:

Updating candidate records

Formatting CVs, checking accuracy
Supporting the temporary payroll function
Filing, photocopying and binding documents
Assisting with recruitment process, speaking to candidates, arranging interviews, sending out confirmation emails and taking feedback
Supporting the Office Manager with general facilities duties
Maintaining the office and kitchen area
Coordinating events in-conjunction with your team

This is a great opportunity to work as part of a busy team, supporting a friendly team of consultants. You will have intermediate level or above IT skills in word, excel, powerpoint and outlook combined with a ‘can do’ attitude. In addition you will be college /a-level educated with GCSE A-C in English.

In return, we will offer you the chance to develop your administration skills in a professional and fun working environment.  Full training and support will be provided.

Best Regards, Gill

Director

Pure Resourcing Solutions

T: 01223 209888
M: 07812 141010
E:  gill.buchanan@prs.uk.com    W: http://www.prs.uk.com

University of Hertfordshire Roadshow Bus, Wednesday 26/6, from 9.00

I am pleased to say that after some last minute negotiations, we have managed to arrange for the University of Hertfordshire Roadshow to come to our college this Wednesday, from 9.00 to the end of the day.  The Bus is touring Birmingham, Nottingham, Leicester and Milton Keynes areas and has kindly agreed to spend a day with our college students.  The aim of the bus will obviously be to promote courses at the University and some subject staff will be present with activities, but information will be available on all subject areas and it is for ALL students.  There will also be staff on the bus whose role will be to give advice and guidance on a variety of issues including:

·         why go to university

·         finance
·         personal statements

The bus and staff will effectively be acting as a drop-in information point for students between D and G Blocks.  Please make them welcome and seize the opportunity to find out more.  It could lead to a life-changing decision!

Andy Goodwin

Careers Manager

School Leaver programme with BDO

In the current climate and with the recent increase in University Tuition Fees BDO acknowledges that there are an increasing number of talented, ambitious A-level (or equivalent) students who are unsure whether a typical university education is the right path for them.

Instead, why not consider taking an opportunity with BDO on our School Leavers Programme. Not only will you be able to gain a prestigious professional qualification and have a permanent salaried career without the expense of funding a university degree, you’ll be gaining commercial work experience working alongside industry leading professionals, working on real business projects.

Are you expecting to gain :

280 UCAS points

Grade B or above in GCSE Maths and English

If this advert interests you, try clicking here to link to the BDO site for more information.

AON insurance and risk management Apprenticeships

AON recently moved their global headquarters to the UK. Here.  They have 6,500 employees in 30 offices who they rely on to uphold their hard-won reputation for excellence, insight and outstanding service delivery. It's the skills, knowledge and attitude of their people that helps them do what they do best.

Aon's insurance and risk management team helps organisations to identify the risks they face and ensures they are provided with the best possible cover for their needs, so that in the event of major catastrophes, they can keep going and people can get on with their lives.

Interested in joining them in an Apprentice role?  Click here for more details.

Look at our Gap Year section for heaps of options from paid farm work in Australia to journalism in Mexico - http://t.co/XZNRw17R7l" title="http://ow.ly/kXRgA">ow.ly/kXRgA
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Accountancy Taster Day - 26th June, and job opportunities

Are you interested in working in Accountancy?  Would you like to get an insight into this work from one of the biggest Accountancy firms in the UK?  You would - then click on the link below to find out more about the Deloitte Taster Day on 26/6, and register for a place...

Click the Pic to link through to their site    .........            

 

 

Alternatively, if you are interested in joining Deloitte this summer on their Brightstart School leaver Programme, click here and apply before it is too late.

John Lewis / Waitrose Apprenticeships

Please be aware that the John Lewis Partnership have contacted the college to inform us that they are currently advertising for Retail Apprenticeships.  These are at two levels:

For applicants who are 18 years old or under, the level 2 Apprenticeship leads to a permanent job at John Lewis

Anyone who is under 20 can also apply for the level 3 programme if they are predicted to gain A-C grades in A levels (or equivalent).  This will also lead to a permanent job and the chance to progress and become a section manager

All posts begin in September on fixed-term contracts for 12 months, so successful candidates even have time to enjoy a summer break!

If you are interested and want more information, please visit http://jlpjobs.com. You can also make an application from this site.

Careers Department

Lots of Gap Year Opportunities

Click to link to information on lots of current Gap Year opportunities for this Summer:

http://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/searchJobs/terms/Gap+Year/f1/sector/sec/12 

Career Opportunities in Adult Social Care

What are the benefits of a career in adult social care? §  Opportunities: Over 20,000 employers in the UK §  Job security: Another 1 million jobs needed in the sector by 2025 §  Variation: Frontline, technical and specialist roles available §  Satisfaction: 96% of social care workers say they feel their work makes a difference “It doesn’t matter about someone’s background, how old they are, or their academic qualifications; somewhere in the community there’s a job they can do to help others” What support is available for someone wanting to start a career in adult social care? Anyone living in the UK and over 16 can become an apprentice. Apprenticeships provide on-the-job skills, allowing the apprentice to earn a wage as they learn, gain nationally recognised qualifications and start their journey on a truly rewarding career.You can find out more information here: www.skillsforcare.org.uk/apprenticeship_resources A short course designed to give people a good idea about what it would be like to work in adult social care. This course will help develop the skills needed for a successful career in adult social care. Careers advisors can access a range of free tools including an interactive career pathways etool, case studies and information on qualifications at www.skillsforcare.org.uk/icare

Apprentice Engineer Opportunity with IOT & Approval Solutions Ltd

Apprentice Engineer

Established in 2003, IOT Approval Solutions (IOTAS) is a Global specialist Field Testing Company with its headquarters in Cambridge.  With a passion for offering a highly professional solution, we’re fully committed to offering global, world-class testing solutions to the wireless community.

It is IOTA’s philosophy to engender a supportive, fair and exciting working environment where all our employees are given the opportunity to achieve their full potential and be rewarded for their achievement. We have offices in the UK, Australia, China, Japan and USA and teams based in Germany, France, Spain and Hong Kong.

The Apprenticeship Scheme was created to help High School Graduates gain industrial experience whilst continuing their education in a vocational situation.  We offer on the job training, in which you will be given projects to complete.  You will also undertake additional vocational study which will involve on the job assessment and additional theoretical study, this may involve college attendance.

We currently have a requirement for an Apprentice Engineer.  You will be working alongside other members of the Engineering team. You will enjoy a fast paced environment and the ability to work to tight deadlines under high pressure is required.

The Role:
An exciting opportunity for a recent graduate to work within our small but talented Engineering team. Carryout User Acceptance/Field Testing against customer and carrier defined test specifications on a variety of different products; such as handsets, data cards integrated modules and development boards in both dynamic and stationary test environments in various IOTAS locations. Accurately record results obtained during the test cycle and produce test status reports and secure product logs when non-compliances are found. Support general office duties

This role will involve overseas travel.

The Person:
Minimum C Grade or above in GCSE English, Maths and Science or IT. You will passionate about technology with an enquiring mind. Excellent planning and organisation skills are essential. A willingness to find out and make things happen.

The Benefits:

You will get to work with other extremely talented people and get the opportunity to play a part in IOTSS’s a continuing success. 20 days holidays. The initial annual salary will be a percentage of the final salary.  The annual salary will increase incrementally based on agreed anniversaries and achievements up to the successful completion of the apprenticeship.  Final salary £20,000pa.

Contact:

Rebecca Norris MA , Human Resources Manager (Global)
IOT & Approval Solutions Ltd, EMEA Headquarters
4 Quy Court, Colliers Lane, Stow-cum-Quy
Cambridge  CB25 9AU
United Kingdom 01223 810010
Email Rebecca.morris@iotas.co.uk

 

Apprentice Business Administrator - IOT & Approval Solutions Ltd

Apprentice Business Administrator

Established in 2003, IOT Approval Solutions (IOTAS) is a Global specialist Field Testing Company with its headquarters in Cambridge.  With a passion for offering a highly professional solution, we’re fully committed to offering global, world-class testing solutions to the wireless community.

It is IOTA’s philosophy to engender a supportive, fair and exciting working environment where all our employees are given the opportunity to achieve their full potential and be rewarded for their achievement. We have offices in the UK, Australia, China, Japan and USA and teams based in Germany, France, Spain and Hong Kong.

The Apprenticeship Scheme was created to help High School Graduates gain industrial experience whilst continuing their education in a vocational situation.  We offer on the job training, in which you will be given projects to complete.  You will also undertake additional vocational study which will involve on the job assessment and additional theoretical study, this may involve college attendance.

We currently have a requirement for an Apprentice Business Administrator.  You will be working alongside other members of the Admin and Management Teams. You will enjoy a fast paced environment and the ability to work to tight deadlines under high pressure is required.

The Role:

An exciting opportunity for a college leaver to own this role within our small but talented Administration Team.  Responsible for general business administration, supporting the Management Team, HR, Finance and Engineering  as required. You’ll have a proven interest in Business Administration, whether that’s strategy, HR, Marketing or Finance. Excellent planning and organisation skills are essential. A willingness to find out and make things happen.

The Benefits:

You will get to work with other extremely talented people and get the opportunity to play a part in IOTAS’s continuing success.  20 days holidays.  The initial annual salary will increase incrementally based on agreed anniversaries and achievements up to the successful completion of the apprenticeship.  Final salary £16,500 pa.

Contact:

Rebecca Norris MA , Human Resources Manager (Global)
IOT & Approval Solutions Ltd, EMEA Headquarters
4 Quy Court, Colliers Lane, Stow-cum-Quy
Cambridge  CB25 9AU
United Kingdom 01223 810010
Email Rebecca.morris@iotas.co.uk

Accountancy opportunities with Ernst and Young, from September

Please see the attached message received from Ernst and Young Accountancy Firm today:

School Leaver vacancies in your local EY office
If you have any Year 13 students still uncertain about whether university is the right path for them to take after their A-Levels then why not encourage them to consider the EY School Leaver?  Our five-year straight to work programme will give them the chance to develop their business skills and gain valuable experience of working in the real world.  They will receive a salary from their very first day and work towards a professional qualification that will benefit them for the rest of their life.  If they are looking to stand out from the crowd, then encourage them to find out more online, and apply for one of the vacancies in your local EY office.  Vacancies are still available for the 2013 intake due to commence on Sept 30. 

http://www.ey.com/UK/en/Careers/Students/Schools---EY-School-Leaver-programme

Opportunities in Audit, tax and advisory with Grant Thornton

We were recently pleased to have representatives from Grant Thornton at the college Careers Event. Experts in Audit, tax and financial advisory roles, they have now been in touch to let us know about some fantastic opportunities they have.  Their ACCELERATE Trainee Program gives you the chance to develop experience, skills and business knowledge to move into, and develop, an exciting and challenging career in accountancy.

Intrerested?  Want to find out more?  Check out the vacancy windows in the Careers Department, or visit their website: http://www.grant-thornton.co.uk/accelerate

Eclips - online career information

Please note that eclips recently went offline, but this problem has now been resolved and you can use it once again to access information about many careers-related topics, from jobs to housing, funding to preparing for interview, Apprenticeships to university. 

To gain access, go onto the Careers Section of Moodle (click on the green box on the front screen), click on the "Alternatives to University" tag on the left hand side, and then click on the link at point number 7.

Careers Department

Important Tweets this week on CDeptMgr

Have you been keeping up to date with tweets on our Careers Twitter feed?  Already this week we have looked at...

• Apprentice Computer and Network Technician Opportunity
• Sales Apprentice
• Technical Theatre Apprentice
• Tweets by Student Finance England about incomplete applications
• UCAS advice on how you can still apply for places if you have been rejected by all those you applied to - it's not too late to find a place!
• Links to the Open University

The Careers Feed is under the tag CDeptMgr - take a look!
 

Careers Bulletin - Important info for those interested in teaching, Medicine, Veterinary, Dentistry Careers

Hello

Please note that the Summer Term Careers Bulletin will be put on Moodle today.  As well as a general update about services on offer, please note that there is a really important item on Page 2 regarding Work Experience  for those interested in going to university next year to study for Teaching, Medicine, Veterinary, Dentistry Careers.

Careers Department

IMPORTANT NEWS FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN STUDYING MEDICINE OR DENTISTRY AT UNIVERSITY IN 2014 OR 2015

Dear Colleague,

We would be grateful if you could inform students wishing to apply to study Medicine or Dentistry for entry in 2014 (or deferred entry in 2015) of the requirement to take the UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) this summer.

Registration opens Testing Begins Registration deadline Bursary & Exemption deadline Booking/Rescheduling deadline Last testing date UCAS application deadline	01 May 2013 01 July 2013 20 September 2013 20 September 2013 02 October 2013 04 October 2013 15 October 2013
Details of courses for which these institutions require applicants to take the test can be found at: www.ukcat.ac.uk

UKCAT test Locations

The test is offered at a choice of over 150 UK high street test centres and over 400 testing centres worldwide. The closing date for registering to take this test is 20 September 2013. However, due to high demand, students should register to take this test immediately to ensure they get a test slot at their chosen test centre.

The 26 University Medical and Dental schools that require candidates to take this test as part of the admissions process are as follows:

University of Aberdeen • Brighton and Sussex Medical School • Cardiff University • University of Dundee • University of Durham • University of East Anglia • University of Edinburgh • University of Exeter • University of Glasgow • Hull York Medical School • Imperial College London • Keele University • King's College London • University of Leeds • University of Leicester • University of Manchester • University of Newcastle • University of Nottingham • Plymouth University • Queen Mary, University of London • Queen's University Belfast • University of Sheffield • University of Southampton • University of St Andrews • St George's, University of London • University of Warwick

To help candidates prepare for the UKCAT we provide an Official Guide which includes example questions and two fully timed Practice Tests on our website. We will also be releasing a free official Practice App which will be available soon for iPhone and Android.

Yours sincerely,

Rachel Greatrix
Chief Operating Officer, UKCAT Consortium

Undergraduate Open Day at Anglia Ruskin University

Undergraduate Open Day coming up this Saturday (27^th April) at ARU.

 Students can turn up on the day, or can save themselves some time by registering beforehand at www.anglia.ac.uk/opendays .

Our Open Days are a great opportunity to meet academics and students from their course, find out about Student Finance and Accommodation, explore how to write a strong Personal Statement and to meet our award-winning Student Services Team!