Thursday 13 February 2014

A New, Free Online Magazine for Sixth Form Students

Click on this link if you would like to access a new online Magazine that is specifically geared towards Sixth Form Students

http://www.loudmag.co.uk/

Careers Department

Tuesday 4 February 2014

Civil Service Apprenticeship Opportunities


Civil Service Apprenticeship:
the career opportunity of a lifetime


If you'd like to work at the heart of Government in a role where you can really make a difference with a starting salary of at least £20,369 the Fast Track Apprenticeship Scheme may be for you

Roles are on offer across a variety of departments including Cabinet Office, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Defence HM Revenue and Customs, Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs, Department for Culture Media & Sport, Department for Education, Department for Work and Pensions, Crown Prosecution Service and Department for Business Innovation and Skills.

With real responsibility from day one, you'll take on a demanding role and, at the same time, work towards a Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Business and Professional Administration or Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Accountancy.

In the North of England (North East and North West) there is also the opportunity to specialise in IT and complete a Level 4 Apprenticeship in IT, Software, Web and Telecoms Professional.

The scheme is a springboard for progression into senior positions and a foundation for a rewarding career in this fascinating, progressive and diverse organisation.

We're looking for school leavers aged 18 to 21 who have the motivation to study hard while holding down a full-time day job. Above all, you need the potential to be a future leader.

We only have a set number of places up for grabs and we expect there will be a lot of interest, so if you want to apply, don't delay... this could be the career opportunity of a lifetime.

For further information and to apply please visit:
www.gov.uk/civil-service-apprenticeships
Locations:
South West, South East, London, Midlands, North West, North East and Yorkshire & Humberside

Monday 3 February 2014

Are you interested in Publishing as a Career?

Cambridge University Press has invited a group of 4 Long Road students to join a workshop on Thursday March 6th.

You may not be aware that publishing is a career that can attract students from all backgrounds as young people with specialist knowledge of many different fields are required.

The workshop will run in the afternoon, 1pm until 3.15pm, at the University Press.  You will have the chance to meet staff who work in this fascinating area and take part in interactive workshops, prepare and present a marketing plan.

If you are interested, please collect a letter from C29 (near Reception) or see Zahra Amlani in the staff office on the ground floor of D block.

Job and Apprenticeship Vacancies

The updated weekly Vacancy and Apprenticeship lists are available by logging onto: http://www.youthoria.org/home/find-a-job/results/?jobSearch=quick  You can also find out information about home, life, work, learning, fun stuff and volunteering on the Youthoria front page www.youthoria.org

Get Paid To Go Shopping!

Are you 18 or 19?

Serve Legal is currently recruiting 18 and 19 years old to work as part-time mystery shoppers across the UK.  You get paid per visit, we pay for your travel expenses and you even get to keep what you buy!

Mystery shopping is a flexible part-time job that you can fit around your studies.

To find out more and apply, contact: www.servelegal.co.uk   (Check us out on Facebook!)

Student Paramedic Vacancies

Student Paramedic Vacancies

STUDENT PARAMEDIC East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Vacancies in Cambridgeshire / Norfolk / Suffolk / Hertfordshire / Essex / Bedford

Interested applicants should apply on-line by visiting our jobs website www.jobs.nhs.uk   using reference number 247-EOXSPJAN1401.

If you have a disability and wish to send in an alternative format of the application form please contact the HR Services Team on 01234 243200.

  • 37.5 hours per week
  • Starting Salary : Band 5 - £18,135 (as per annex U of Agenda for Change National Handbook)
  • This post currently attracts up to 25% Unsocial Hours Enhancement once operational (i.e. after initial 14 week training period and subject to 13 week review periods)
  • AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENCE PARAMEDIC DEVELOPMENT