Explore, Inspire, Support - Our Parent Zone
If you are looking to support your child with researching a particular career, trying to help them find something that they are interested in exploring, trying to understand apprenticeships and where they might be on offer or simply looking for better direction on courses available at local institutions - Keep checking this page.
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Making an application with UCAS
Personal Statements: What are Universities really looking for?
16-18 Year Olds Opportunities at West Suffolk College
The next Virtual Open Event will take place on Thursday 11th February 5.30pm to 7.30pm. To book your place, please CLICK HERE
You can also watch a YouTube presentation from West Suffolk College HERE
The 2021 BFI Academy opportunity for young people interested in going into the film industry is coming to Suffolk schools and colleges!
Students aged 16-19 can apply to join online (via zoom) in the February half term 13th – 19th Feb. The course is £25 and students will make a short film and work towards an Arts Award.
Applications close on 3rd February 2021.
E-Sports and Information Technology (BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma)
Starting September 2021
For more information Click Here
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DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP We currently have opportunities for school leavers to undertake a four-year fully funded Degree Apprenticeship in Digital and Technology Solutions delivered in partnership with Queen Mary’s University London starting September 2021. While working at Morgan Stanley, we will support you to achieve a degree in Digital and Technology Solutions (BSc). You will benefit from theory-based learning at University, coupled with working alongside industry experts allowing you to develop practical skills in Technology within the Financial Industry. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
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A LEVEL: BBB Including either Mathematics or Computer Science, excludes Critical INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) 3o points overall with 5,5,5 in three Higher Level subjects including either Mathematics BTEC RQF (2016) DDD in Computing with |
ACCESS HE Access to HE in either Computing, Electrical and Electronic Engineering or IT and Product Design with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher GCSE |
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JOIN US AT OUR APPRENTICESHIP INSIGHT EVENTS Join us at our Apprenticeship Insight Events to learn more about what Programmes we offer at our London office and what it’s really like to be an Apprentice at Morgan Stanley. TECHNOLOGY APPRENTICESHIP INSIGHT EVENING Register Now Join Morgan Stanley’s Technology Apprenticeship Insight session to hear about the Technology Degree Apprenticeship starting in London in September 2021. Date: 19 January 2021 Time: 16:30-17:30
CV & INTERVIEW SKILLS WORKSHOP Register Now Join us for an overview on how to navigate our recruitment process for our Apprentice Programmes across London. We will take you through our application process step by step to ensure you have all the necessary information to set you up for success when you apply. Date: 21 January 2021 Time: 16:30-17:30 |
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Insight to Vodafone
- Thursday 10th December, 5pm - 6pm
- An exclusive insight to one of the worlds largest telecoms giants with £44billion in revenue
- Fast tracks for their technology apprenticeship programs
- Open to all Y13 students looking to do an apprenticeship in Technology
- Parents are welcome to join
- *Please note this is going to be a very interactive session, cameras and microphones will be enabled for you to fully participate
- Limited spaces (30 spots only!!)
Further Virtual Taster Events now available for December Click Here to book your place.
Eventbrite have teamed up with Aveva to provide a series of Webinars about Early Careers. Starting next week Charlotte Stegall will be interviewing a variety of people within their roles, from Chief Financial Officer, Marketing and PR and Communication. For a short description of planned talks and to register please Click Here
Coaching your children to a successful career
InvestIN provides students aged 12-18 with the opportunity to work alongside top professionals in some of the world's most competitive and desirable careers - law, medicine, investment banking, engineering and many more.
Register now for our free-of-charge 'Live Online' event where executives from these industries will tell you:
- The most in-demand skills top employers are looking for, and how to get them
- The role you can play in helping them achieve their aims
- Guidance on work experience, interview techniques, LinkedIn profiles and more
- Why your child's career starts at school
This event is for parents of children aged 12-18.
Time: Dec 10, 2020 7:30 PM in London
To register please Click Here
One Sixth Form College offers post-16 courses and progression for students with SEND and complex medical needs within out Foundation Learning area. They take students from both the local special schools as well as students with an EHCP from the local high schools who may not get the entry requirements to enter Level 2 qualifications in Sixth Form or College.
For more information Click here
16-18 Year Olds Opportunities at West Suffolk College
To view West Suffolk College Prospectus for 2021/2022: Click here
Open Events (Virtual)
Suffolk New College:Offering Bookable Taster Events: Click here
Ipswich Campus
- Tuesday 1st December - 17:30 - 20:00 (virtual online event)
- Saturday 27th February - 09:30 - 12:00
- Wednesday 5th May - 17:30 - 20:00
Suffolk Rural (Formaly Otley College): Please scroll down on the page from the link to Suffolk New College for Rural taster information.
- Tuesday 8th December - 17:30 - 20:00 (virtual online event)
- Saturday 6th March - 09:30 - 12:00
- Wednesday 12th May - 17:30 - 20:00
To look through their prospectus for potential courses: Click here
Careerometer can be used to explore and compare key information about occupations, help you learn about different occupations and identify potential careers.
It provides access to a selection of UK headline data relating to pay, weekly hours of work and future employment prospects for different occupations, as well as description of the occupation.
Simply type in the title of the job you are interested in and the widget provides a series of options from which you can select the most relevant to you. You can then look up another two occupations and compare. You can also select ‘display the UK average’ and compare the information with the occupation you have selected.
Careermag offers a complete guide to apprenticeships, courses and university opportunities, along with useful articles offering education and career advice.
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