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Get into Youth Work Get into Youth Work Virtual work experience 15th July 2025 - 17th July 2025 10:00 - 14:30 3 days   Interested in finding out more about Youth Work - something a little bit different to get involved in over the summer holidays. Apply on the link below - Deadline to apply 24th June 2025 Youth Club Challenge '25 | Exploring Youth Work  15th July 2025 - 17th July 2025 10:00 - 14:30 Speakers for School are offering the following opportunity: Do you want to make a difference in young people’s lives? Join our 3-Day Virtual Work Experience – Youth Club Challenge '25, where you’ll explore the world of youth work, hear from professionals, and get insights into the variety of career paths. You'll learn about careers in youth work and gain insights from experienced youth workers and industry professionals from organisations such as; Green Light Trust Lofty Heights Skills Academy Speakers for Schools eSports Youth Club Esports Youth Club (EYC)   The Mix Work i...

 

  Addleshaw Goddard: Responsible Business Apprenticeship Placement details Overview Location:  Leeds and Manchester Start date:  September 2025. Application criteria: Applicants should have a genuine passion and desire to develop and progress in responsible business. You must have 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths, at Grade 4 or above. You must have 3 A-levels (or equivalent) at grades C or above. Key skills: Strong organisational and time management skills. Attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Willingness to learn and develop new skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Application deadline:  Monday 30th June 2025 How to apply:  Click 'Apply'  at the top of this page!   About the Addleshaw Goddard Legal Support Apprenticeship The Responsible Business Administrator will support the delivery of Addleshaw Goddard's responsible business strategy. This role provides an exciting ...

  Addleshaw Goddard: Legal Support Apprenticeship Overview Location:  Leeds and Manchester Start date:  September 2025. Application criteria: Applicants should have a desire to develop and progress within an administrative role. You must have 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths, at Grade 4 or above. You must have 3 A-levels (or equivalent) at grades C or above. Key skills: Ability to get on well with a broad range of people and stakeholders. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. High level of attention to detail. Resilient and good at multitasking. Strong organisational and communication skills. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office. Application deadline:  Monday 30th June 2025 How to apply:  Click 'Apply'  at the top of this page!   About the Addleshaw Goddard Legal Support Apprenticeship The Legal Support Apprentice is a two-year programme. You'll gain hands-on experience in administrative support within a legal firm,...

Discover the world of construction – it’s more than hard hats and hi-vis!   Hey there! Ever thought about a career where you can shape communities, work on real projects, and make a lasting impact?  We’ve teamed up with  Untypical  – the new name shaking up the UK housebuilding scene – to bring you an  exclusive  virtual insight event that shows just how exciting this industry really is. What’s in store?  Hear from real professionals working in construction, design, planning, customer care, sustainability & more  Learn how  you  can start your journey in the industry – no matter your background  Live Q&A – ask anything you want to know  Get the inside scoop on one of the UK’s most innovative homebuilders Whether you’re a student figuring out next steps, or a parent/teacher supporting young people, this is your chance to see what a future in housebuilding really looks like! Event Details:   Think Untypical: Discover...

 

  On campus events at the University of Law Psychology of Crime Day: Exploring the Mind | Manchester campus | Wednesday 2 nd  July 2025, 10am-3pm * Join us to explore how the mind influences criminal cases. Students will learn how our personalities shape our behaviour and discover the differences between Serial, Spree, and Mass Killers, gender-specific offending patterns and identify how geo-profiling could be used to track offenders. We will look at how eyewitness testimonies can affect a criminal case and investigate how biases or personalities of jurors can impact the outcome of a trial.  You can book an individual place at this event by following this link   *Please note if you have timetabled lessons on this date you must speak to tutors to arrange an authorised absence. Undergraduate Open Days | Manchester campus | Saturday 14 th  June & Saturday 12 th  July 2025 | 10am-1pm We're excited to welcome your students at one of our on-campus or vir...

    The following organisations below will be presenting their wonderful volunteer roles and telling you all about the benefits of volunteering.   Centre of Wellbeing, Training & Culture (CWTC) Oldham Foodbank Nightstop - Depaul UK  7th Manchester Scouts Future Directions CIC     Anyone over the age of 16 is welcome to attend. To book on the event please visit our Action Together website page  here.  

Students - How To Find a Great Work Experience Placement! If you're still trying to find a work experience opportunity for this Summer - this is the webinar for you! 60 minutes of really practical advice to help young people connect with employers and find a GREAT work experience opportunities. TUESDAY 3RD JUNE - 6.30PM We will be covering:  How to use social media to find work experience  What your parents / relatives can do to help you  Why your 'adult network' is key...and who is in it?  How to demonstrate to an employer that you're serious about their work  An email template you can use to contact employers  Why developing 'relationships' is your key to getting people to help you  How to prepare to get the most from your work experience  What you need to do after your work experience At the end of the session, you'll have a list of things that you can do that will really help you find a great placement......and you'll be able to get ...

Explore Your Future with Lloyds Banking Group – Join Skillsfest Manchester! Hello, Are you a student in  Year 11, 12 or 13  interested in careers in  finance, tech, or business? Join us in Manchester this June for  Skillsfest , a unique in-person experience hosted by  Lloyds Banking Group  designed to help you discover what’s next after school. This is your chance to explore apprenticeships, meet industry professionals, and get hands-on with the essential skills you’ll need for the future – all inside Lloyds Banking Group’s new  Tech and Data Hub  in  Manchester. Event Details: Event:  Skillsfest Manchester Date:  Saturday, 7th June 2025 Time Options:  10:00am – 12:30pm  or  2:00pm – 4:30pm (select your preferred time in the sign up form below) Location:  Westminster House, 11 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 3HU What to Expect: All About Apprenticeships:  Hear directly from current apprentices and discover h...

Please see information regarding a vacancy with a local firm (DB Tax Ltd) below. Their office is a short walk from Oldham Mumps Tram stop so is accessible easily on public transport. Please note that the closing date for this application is Friday 13th June. If you are interested please send a CV along with a short cover letter to futures@osfc.ac.uk, before Wednesday 11th June 2025. We will then send these to DB Tax Ltd. There are resources on the Futures site if you need help with CVs and covering letters. We are happy to support you with any applications - please book an appointment via the Futures site or email futures@osfc.ac.uk Role Details and Person Specification: We are a small but growing accountancy firm in Oldham, looking for an Accounts/Tax apprentice to help look after our increasing portfolio of clients. You will need to be an enthusiastic person with the willingness to learn, adopting company processes, supporting the team with administrative tasks as well as learning ho...

Hi  All,   The Government Cyber/STEM Work Experience Day  is in less than a month away!    This event will provide insights into the breadth of roles and Early Careers programmes available with Government Intelligence Agencies e.g. Cyber, Engineering, Analyst, Linguist, as well as business functions e.g. HR, finance etc.      Date:  Thu 26th Jun 10:00AM - 3:00PM  This event is for:  Year 12 and 13, college and gap year students interested in a career in STEM. Please be aware that students need to be British Citizen to be eligible to attend this event.    Agenda:  Introduction to Government Cyber agencies and their company culture  Careers with Government Cyber agencies Panel Q&A with Government Cyber agencies and apprentices Current opportunities with Government Cyber agencies Wrap up & close with an opportunity for Q&A    Students can apply for the event here. ...

  My Launchpad are running a series of virtual events in partnership with leading global law firm Freshfields. This online event series is specifically aimed at those intending to apply to solicitor apprenticeships, or those who just want to know more about this route to qualification! We hope to provide a thorough deep-dive into the different aspects of the solicitor apprenticeship including a detailed overview of the route, a salary breakdown, a genuine review of the social life, and our tips and tricks for the application process as solicitor apprentices ourselves. Each online event will be concluded with a Q&A session, allowing you to have all your questions answered by current solicitor apprentices and Freshfields Early Careers. We hope to help you make an informed decision on your future, and leave you ready and prepped to ace application season! Events will be monthly on a Friday, starting at 6.30pm: Here's what each online event will entail: 30 May: An Intro to Sol...