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. 

By listing providers or employers HGS is not endorsing them, so we recommend that you do your own research to ensure it's the right thing for you.

National competition listings

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Recognises organisations and individuals making a positive impact on people, the planet and the global economy

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The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Competition 2024/25

• Theme: STEM (innovation projects in areas like AI, robotics, air quality, and more)

• Deadline: 26 March 2025, 5pm

• Ages: Students aged 11–18 in the UK, as individuals or teams

• Prizes: Recognition, awards, and participation in the Big Bang Fair at NEC Birmingham

Learn More

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Construction and Eco Architecture careers 

Conservation careers

Health and Wellbeing careers 

Education and Science Communication careers

Business and Finance careers

Are you a Year 11, 12, 13 student interested in gaining work experience with one of the world’s leading professional services firms?

Join the KPMG Virtual Work Experience Day during the Easter Break to explore career opportunities in business, finance, accounting, and professional services while developing key employability skills.

What to Expect

• Learn about KPMG’s early career pathways

• Take part in interactive sessions and real-world business case studies

• Gain insights into careers in professional services

• Hear from current apprentices and senior professionals about their experiences at KPMG

Why Attend?

This one-day virtual experience is designed to give students valuable exposure to the world of professional services, helping them build confidence, develop key skills, and gain an understanding of career opportunities at KPMG.

Whether you are considering an apprenticeship, exploring work experience or simply want to learn more about the industry, this event will provide first-hand insights and career advice to help you take the next step.

Register now to secure your place! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KPMG-Virtual

Why Attend? 

PwC is one of the world’s leading professional services firms, offering exceptional career pathways for students through Flying Start Degree Programmes, Apprenticeships, Work Experience, and Graduate opportunities. This session is designed to provide parents and teachers with valuable insights into:

• The range of career opportunities available at PwC

• How students can stand out in the application process

• The skills and attributes PwC looks for in future talent

• How PwC supports young professionals in their career development

This event is open to parents, guardians, teachers and careers advisers who want to understand the opportunities available for students at PwC and how to support them in making informed career decisions.

Register now https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PwC-Parent-Teacher

FIRST STEP: Y7-9 

Tuesday 13 May at 4.30pm (virtual session hosted on MS Teams)

“Free Skins or Fake Wins? Exposing Fake Gaming Giveaways!”

• A 45-minute briefing with the Experian team
• Complete the career challenge at their own pace
• Certification awarded on completion
• Register now! (students)

NEXT STEP: Y10-13 

Wednesday 14 May at 5pm (virtual session hosted on MS Teams)

"Get Rich Quick... or Get Caught? The Dark Side of Influencer Money Scams!"

• A 45-minute virtual briefing with the Experian team
• Complete the career challenge at their own pace
• Certification awarded on completion
• Register now! (students)

 

   

The Engineering Development Trust has a range of exciting placement opportunities for students seeking a paid structured gap year placement after Year 13, starting this August/September (lasting 12 months). 

EDT Placements works with large and small companies across the UK, which provide challenging placements to help students test-drive a potential career and gain hands-on experience in a career-relevant field, before students start university or an apprenticeship.

Current placement opportunities?

The EDT have opportunities in various UK locations for students seeking work in: Engineering, Technology, IT, Business, Marketing, Communications, Data Analytics/Science, Finance or Software Engineering.

View all current vacancies

How to apply

What kind of work will I do?

Individual placements are highly diverse. They might involve carrying out research, designing prototypes, planning projects, marketing and comms, devising networking methods, data projects, process improvement, software development, financial planning and much more. We only work with companies who can guarantee you work with senior staff on projects addressing real business issues.

Scheme benefits:

• Students will receive mentoring support throughout their placement
• Students will be able to access our Masterclass Skills webinars for free
• Students can choose to complete the Industrial Cadet Platinum Level Award during their placement. Industrial Cadets Award
• Complete an optional online Maths course to keep maths skills sharp whilst out of academia (cost involved)

Join the EDT Placements Open Day Webinar:

Tuesday 25 March, 4 - 5pm

This is an ideal session for students seeking a paid placement starting this August/September 2025 (lasting 12 months).

During this webinar students will be able to find out more about the EDT placements programme and how it can help them to find a paid work placement to enhance their skills and gain experience and professional development.  Students will also have the opportunity to ask questions to our Placements Team and Placement Panel of current and past students. 

Webinar registration

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our friendly team at studentrecruitment@etrust.org.uk

Medic Mentor's virtual work experiences provide students with valuable insights and opportunities that may be otherwise difficult to access. Developed in collaboration with Birmingham University Hospitals Trust, this virtual work experience has proven to be transformative for thousands of secondary school students over the past year. It goes beyond being just an alternative to in-person shadowing; it is a crucial step in preparing students for their upcoming physical placements.

Medic Mentor have designed a 6-month medical e-learning work experience programme, focusing on one specialism each month, allowing students to set their own pace of learning. From structured teaching to direct interaction with doctors and healthcare professionals, the programme ensures students not only observe procedures but also gain a broader understanding of roles within the medical field.

Covering everything from ethics to procedures and broader team roles, this virtual work experience provides an overview of students' desired career paths and the skills that medical professionals are looking for, thereby enhancing their UCAS applications.  

    

   

Y12 Subject Taster Webinars: Gonville & Caius College
Gonville & Caius are running taster evenings for 27 of the subjects that you can study at Cambridge. During the taster evening, you will get the chance to meet Directors of Studies for that subject, hear from our students, and experience a taste of Cambridge-style teaching.
More information here. Registration deadline: 1 April, midday.

• Wednesday 26 March, 5 - 6.30pm: Dentistry Careers Discovery Session: Meet the Dental Professionals