National Careers Week 2024

National Careers Week is being held 4 – 9 March 2024 and there are lots of interesting activities happening throughout the week.

Inspiring Women in STEM
In collaboration with Education and Employers, we proudly present two engaging virtual interactive careers webinars crafted exclusively for Key Stages 3 and 4 during National Careers Week. Join us as we showcase and celebrate the boundless creativity and diversity inherent in apprenticeships and technical education, specifically within the dynamic realms of creative and engineering sectors, with a special focus on highlighting the contributions of women in STEM.

Visit the National Careers Week website HERE.

InvestIN

InvestIN’s student event series is designed to give students aged 12-18 a snapshot of what it’s like to work in their dream profession. Events are run by leading experts and are free to attend. More information via this PDF or their WEBSITE.

Success at School

  • Career Zones. Check out the 33 Career Zones on their website to learn about the industries you could go into, the different roles available in them, plus how to train for your dream job. Link: https://successatschool.org/career-zones
  • Types of apprenticeships. Make sure you know the four apprenticeship levels, the entry requirements, qualifications you could gain and the kinds of roles you could go into. Link: https://successatschool.org/advice/types-of-apprenticeships/716
  • Pros and cons of university. If the rise of apprenticeships has left you confused about university, it may be a good idea to weigh up the pros and cons of uni and think about how they relate to your personal goals. Link: https://successatschool.org/advice/pros-and-cons-of-university/926
  • What are T-levels? T-levels are a new post-16 qualification which you can choose from when you finish your GCSEs, providing technical and practical skills for the workplace. Link: https://successatschool.org/advice/what-are-t-levels/1256
  • Project manager job profile. According to job site Indeed, this is the best job in the UK in 2024, based on things such as number of opportunities, salary and flexibility. Link: https://successatschool.org/advice/project-manager/1526
  • Discover Green Careers with the Royal Horticultural Society: 5 March 2024 Join us from 6:30 – 7:15pm today, the 5 March, to learn about work experience and paid internships in sustainability. This is your last chance to sign-up! Join us on the link HERE.

BBC Bitesize

BBC Bitesize have SO MUCH information on their website. View it HERE.

Step into the NHS

Meet NHS staff during their virtual Step into the NHS Day on Tuesday 5 March.It’s no secret that exposure to working professionals gives pupils a head start in thinking about their futures. The Step into the NHS Day presents them with the unique opportunity to ask NHS staff questions, hear about different careers and develop job-seeking skills. Register interest HERE.

British Army

They have lots of resources packed with bitesized information to showcase lesser-known Army roles, such as musician, cyber engineer and chef, alongside Army apprenticeships, bursaries and scholarships opportunities to pupils.

Role Posters view here.

Apprenticeship booklet view here.