Year 12      

Residential Summer Schools

18, 19 and 20 July 2016 Luton

20, 21 and 22 July 2016 Bedford

Are you considering going to university in the future? Are you unsure of what course you would like to study? Would you like to find out more about university? Is university right for you?

You may have many more questions that need answers, so why don’t you consider this ideal opportunity of participating in our 3-day 2-night Residential Summer School at the University of Bedfordshire Luton campus from 18 to 20 July 2016.

You will be able to physically compare the differences between your school/college life and university life, as well as sampling your favourite subject choice and meeting others who have the same interests. You will gain information about the current changes and how they will affect your decision to go. By socialising, studying and gaining knowledge, you are bound to get a real feel for university life!

You can only choose one subject for the three days. Please read the information below and apply asap.

Luton                                                                         Bedford

Nursing and Midwifery                                            Creative Writing
Robotics and Computing                                        Dance and Performing Arts
Social Sciences                                                       Sports and Exercise Science
Crime and Law                                                         Education and Teaching
Media, Radio and Journalism
The Business of Events
Art and Design
Please see the 6^th Form Office for application details.  Deadline for applying is Monday 6 June 2016

EY School Leaver Programme

 

A full time job with a competitive salary, independence and responsibility – without going to university first. The EY School Leaver programme is an alternative to university that can lead to the same professional qualification you’d get as a graduate. You could even qualify sooner than some graduates, all without any fees or debt.

Our five-year training programme lets you join EY straight after school or college – just as some of our Directors and Partners did. From day one you’ll gain valuable experience, earn a salary and build lasting networks.

What you can look forward to:

A 5-year structured training programme.

• Two professional qualifications: the globally-recognised ICAEW Certificate in Finance and Business (CFAB) followed by a second professional qualification linked to your chosen Service Line – Assurance, Transactions or Tax.
• Challenging work on a diverse range of projects and clients.
• Study leave – time out of the office to prepare for your exams.
• On-the-job coaching, your own career counsellor and a dedicated team to support you through your professional studies
• A tailored induction alongside our graduate recruits to introduce you to senior people in EY and help you settle in to the business.
• A host of transferable business skills.
• Competitive salary benefits, that include a pension (up to 6% matched contributions), bikes for work, a subsidised gym membership, season ticket loan, sports teams and annual travel insurance.
• The same world-class training and experience in all of our UK offices.

Programmes are available in Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Hull, Inverness, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Luton (North London), Manchester, Newcastle, Reading and Southampton.

 

School Leaver Advice Brochure
Location: Online

Today’s students are faced with a wider array of post-18 options than ever before and it is crucial that they are making informed decisions about their options.

It is important that school leaver programmes are not considered a second choice, less respectable than a degree course or for students who miss out on a university place. Since the sharp rise in tuition fees prestigious, global companies from a number of industries have been quick to create opportunities for sixth formers that provide salaries, intense training, employability skills, contacts and in some cases formal qualifications. Forward-thinking, savvy and career-minded students have jumped at the chance to kick-start their careers and bypass university and student debt to start earning now – a smart move given the global economic recession.

For many students university degrees, gap years, vocational courses or training will be their right pathway, but this booklet will point those sixth formers looking for alternatives to university in the right direction.

http://www.accessprofessions.com/opportunities/pure-potential/school-leaver-advice-brochure

Engineering, Space and Defence Apprenticeships

Type: Work experience / career exploration

Duration: Ongoing

Location: United Kingdom

Engineering, Space and Defence Apprenticeships with AirBus

In the UK, apprenticeships are available at Airbus, Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Defence and Space. All programmes last 3 years or 5 years and combine college or university studies with practical training.

Together these programmes provide a clear route for progression and applicants can choose between different entry options according to their level of educational achievement and abilities.

Engineering Sponsored Degree (Airbus)

• Higher Supply Chain Logistics apprenticeship (Airbus)
• Commercial Sponsored Degrees (Airbus)
• Craft apprenticeship (Airbus)
• Craft apprenticeship (Airbus Defence and Space)
• Engineering apprenticeship (Airbus Defence and Space)
• Engineering apprenticeship (Airbus Helicopters)

For more information visit http://www.airbusgroup.com/int/en/people-careers/apprentices/In-the-United-Kingdom.html#

University of Southampton Widening Access to Medicine: BM6 Residential

University of Southampton

Type: Residential taster courses (eg Summer schools), University taster courses

Duration: 04 April 2016 - 06 April 2016

Location: Southampton

University of Southampton Widening Access to Medicine: BM6 Residential

This residential event, which will be taking place from 4th – 6th April 2016, aims to increase students’ knowledge of the role of doctors and the training they undergo. It will also provide opportunities to develop their interpersonal skills, increase awareness of the undergraduate medical student experience and support students in their applications to medicine.

BM6 Widening Access to Medicine application form

To apply for a place at this event please download the form above and post it top the below address:

Recruitment & Outreach, George Thomas Building (37), Room 4113, University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ

The deadline for applications is 22nd January 2016.

For more information please contact Claire Taylor, Widening Participation Co-ordinator: outreach@soton.ac.uk.