Wednesday 25 March 2015


Not Going to Uni - Newsletter

Royal Mail Apprenticeships
Make your passion your work on a Royal Mail Apprenticeship. Discover your labour of love. Royal Mail apprentices are passionate. They are people with a natural curiosity for how things work and the tenacity to see a job all the way through to the end - no matter how challenging.
Are you up for the Challenge?
We are the largest independent food service provider within the UK and Ireland. We have a varied portfolio of clients and we provide excellent restaurant, coffee, deli bar, hospitality and retail outlets for some really successful businesses such as ASOS, ITV and Aston Martin to name but a few!
There's more to life at sea in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary
Welcome to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA). Where careful planning and rigorous teamwork make sure the Royal Navy is equipped with everything it needs to be effective - no matter where in the world it deploys. Wherever. Whenever. The Royal Fleet Auxiliary is a sophisticated global operation with a fleet of highly specialised ships. We use advanced techniques that allow us to replenish and support Royal Navy warships all over the world, any time they need crucial supplies.
Take the future in your hands with an Atkins apprenticeship
This year we're looking for over 80 apprentices to start exciting careers with us around the UK. There's more to being an apprentice at Atkins than meets the eye. Join our brilliant team and you'll study towards qualifications, get paid and learn something new every day.
You will work with the brightest minds in the business on some of the most challenging engineering and design projects of our time.
Hundreds of vacancies in Business, Finance and Law
At BPP finding an apprenticeship role could not be easier. The companies we work with such as Fujitsu, KPMG, & EY trust us to help them find the fresh, new talent their businesses need. Why not get your career off to the best possible start with one of our amazing apprenticeship opportunities available with employers across the UK?
Do you love the outdoor life? Get hands on with an Apprenticeship in horseracing?
If you want to work with horses, there has never been a better time to join the horseracing industry. It has a heritage that spans centuries, and is the second largest spectator sport in the country. Racing and Thoroughbred breeding offer a range of exciting and challenging roles. You could be involved with breeding or racing some of the best horses in the country or even the world, or pursue a career in another part of this diverse industry.

Monday 23 March 2015

Visit by Newcastle University


cid:image001.png@01D06327.373997A0We are pleased to announce that the Newcastle University will be visiting college today.  Sarah Turton, from Student Recruitment Team, will be happy to answer any questions about Higher Education from students and staff.  If you would like to talk to her about Newcastle University, or ask questions about university in general then please visit her in the LRC between 10.00 and 2.00.

Year 2 College Leavers Fair, London






Sign up to Milkround School Leaver employability fair
Following the success of our March event we are inviting you to another School Leaver Employability event on Monday 11th May!
Help give your students the career confidence they need to make their first career steps after school or college by bringing up to 70 of your 16-18 year old students to Milkround's School Leavers FREE employability fair.

Join us in London Bridge for our day of;
  • Networking with some of the UK's top employers
  • Career presentations
  • CV and 121 career guidance workshops
A fantastic opportunity not to be missed!

FREE Event for those interested in Finance Careers


PP: Finance is getting closer – encouraging sixth form students to apply today…

Pure Potential is working in partnership with leading firms and organisations from the financial industry to host an event for students interested in kick-starting their careers in finance.

PP: Finance is a completely free event, where we will introduce leading financial firms from a range of sectors to ambitious sixth formers, through workshops, presentations and a careers fair.

The event takes place at Cass Business School, (East London) during the Easter break on Wednesday, 8th April. There are very limited places remaining at PP: Finance 2015! We will be allocating places to those students that fit the following criteria:

  • Achieved / predicted ABB at AS-Level or equivalent (including Applied Courses, but excluding General Studies)
  • Attend a state school or college (non-fee paying)
  • In Year 12 or Year 13

We will prioritise students from lower-socio-economic backgrounds, and those with no parental history of higher education. Please still apply if you do not meet these criteria, as we will consider all applications.

To apply, please complete our short online application form. Applications will close at 5pm on Friday, 27th March.

Please email info@purepotential.org or call 020 7122 1220 if you have any questions about the event.

Wednesday 18 March 2015

University of East London - Representative in the LRC today


We are pleased to announce that the University of East London will be visiting college today.  Debbie Brisco, Information, Advice and Guidance Manager will be happy to answer any questions about Higher Education from students and staff.  If you would like to talk to her about UEL, or ask questions about university in general then please visit her in the LRC between 10.00 and 2.00.

 

 

Client Adviser Apprenticeship Opportunities with Marsh


Marsh is a global leader in insurance broking and risk management. With approximately 26,000 employees in over 130 countries, you have an opportunity to develop a career with a global focus working for Marsh.

As an Apprentice Client Advisor working in one of six UK locations you will be responsible for placing insurance programmes, working alongside the Client Executive.

There are a number of vacancies in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Reading, Norwich and Glasgow, so click here to find out more and apply before the deadline of 20 March.

Best of luck!



Monday 9 March 2015

Civil Engineering Advanced Apprenticeships with Bam Nuttall



Bam Nuttall Civil Engineering advanced apprenticeships - Transforming dreams into reallity

MANY PEOPLE ASK WHY, BUT CAN YOU ANSWER HOW?

Listed in The Sunday Times 100 Best Mid-Sized Companies to Work for in 2014, BAM Nuttall is a leading UK based Civil Engineering contractor, who have been continuously committed to investing in Britain's national infrastructure since 1865.  Our work covers the breadth of the Civil Engineering Industry from roads, bridges, rail, tunnelling, maritime and nuclear projects - to name a few.
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Construction Apprenticeships with a difference...



It's not just construction, it's about reaching your potential

There are fantastic opportunities at Skanska, one of the world's leading project development and construction groups. We're looking for people with the drive to succeed, who share our ethical values and want to make a positive difference to society. We know that everyone has to start somewhere, so we have a range of programmes to help make the move from education to work that little bit easier.
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The RAF offers Apprenticeships too...



Are you up for the Challenge?

The Royal Air Force (RAF) offers a wide variety of apprenticeships, which have great benefits and long-term career opportunities. With diverse and challenging careers available in everything from Communications and Intelligence to Technical and Engineering, the RAF remains one of the largest providers of apprenticeships in the UK.