In this weekly round-up you will find information about a huge range of careers and further/higher education opportunities, including university open days, work experience, careers taster sessions, apprenticeship vacancies and lots more. The Careers section is followed by the Higher Education section.
We hope you find it useful!

Webinars and events taking place during school hours are aimed at Sixth Form students only. 

Years 10 - 13

Sunday 5 May, 8.30am - 5pm

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The NHS Virtual Allied Healthcare Work Experience programme offers a unique opportunity for aspiring healthcare professionals.

The day will start with a talk by our exceptional speaker, Shelley Blane, a seasoned Therapeutic and Diagnostic Radiographer, who has a wealth of knowledge and insights to share.

Following Shelley’s talk, students will gain an up-close look at the healthcare sector in the LIVE virtual work experience, delving into diverse roles within allied healthcare and following the journeys of two patients from incident through to treatment.

The NHS Virtual Allied Healthcare Work Experience programme is suitable for anyone interested in:

Nursing
Midwifery
Paramedicine
Physiotherapy
Occupational Therapy
Dietetics
Radiography
Prosthetics and Orthotics
Speech and Language Therapy
Pharmacy

Places are £10 a session to cover administrative and technological costs, or £50 for the full 6 months (rolling programme).

Find out more and register

The NHS Finance Insights placement scheme offers paid work experience in NHS organisations throughout England to individuals aged 18 and above, who do not plan to attend university and come from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

The scheme aims to attract diverse talent from local communities served by the NHS into the finance sector. It provides a 12-month experience in an entry-level (band 2) finance role, allowing candidates to develop new skills and gain on-the-job work experience.

Upon completion of the placement, each candidate should feel well prepared to apply for NHS opportunities, including apprenticeships or other entry-level roles, and be confident in transitioning to professional working environments.

Dr Matt Ogilvie from Sociology at Canterbury Christ Church University would like to invite you to our annual Year 12 Sociology Conference on Wednesday 8th May. For information on the day please see the schedule below:

9:30-10:00 - Arrival at Verena Holmes

Spaces for minibuses can be reserved, on request, at the Saint Gregory's car park on North Holmes Road.

10:00-10.15 - Welcome (Dr Sarah Cant)

10.15-11.30 - Interactive lecture (Dr Jennie Bristow)

The Sociology of Education – core concepts, current policy debates, and new research. The aim of this session is to encourage students to think about / revise what they have learnt so far, but in a way that links this to new debates and up-to-date literature.

11.30-11:45 - Comfort break and refreshments (These will be provided)

11:45-13:00 - Studying Sociology at University (Dr Peter Watts)

13:00-13:45 – How to write your personal statement (School and College Engagement Team), followed by Q&A session.

Schools are welcome to eat their lunch before departing in the garden grounds or in the food court.

Find out more

• Psychology: The role of a health psychologist 
  30 April 2024, 16:30 - 17:15
• Study Skills session: Academic writing and referencing 
  2 May 2024, 16:30 - 17:15
• Day in the Life of a Social Worker
  9 May 2024, 16:30 - 17:15
• Study Skills session: Research methods
  9 May 2024, 16:30 - 17:15
• Gothic Masterclass: The dark side of literature 
  15 May 2024, 17:00 - 17:45
• Parent/Guardian session: Introduction to UCAS applications and student finance (Year 12 parents) 
  23 May 2024, 19:00 - 19:45
• Personal Statements: How to write an excellent one
  30 May 2024, 16:30 - 17:15
• Clearing Session: Everything you need to know
  13 June 2024, 19:00 - 19:45