FUTURES BLOG

We are excited to share with you the news of our upcoming in-person law work experience events in  TLT in Manchester  for your students to attend this week!  TLT LLP, a UK-based international law firm known for its exceptional services across diverse sectors such as energy, leisure, retail, public sector etc , are giving your students a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit their offices in Manchester this week  on  Thursday 1st February  2024 from 2pm - 5pm  for an invaluable in-person law work experience opportunity. We would appreciate it if you could pass on our upcoming in-person work experience opportunity with  TLT  with your  Year 12 & Year 13  students, which we have included below for ease: Company:  TLT LLP Focus:  Law Location:  3 Hardman Square, Manchester M3 3E Date & Time:  Thursday 1st February 2024, from 2pm - 5pm (If you have a lesson you must ask your teacher's permissi...

  Leeds Futures – History : Applications closing soon! Would you like to find out more about what it's like to study History at University, whilst developing your study skills and careers awareness?    Leeds Futures - History  is a programme designed to inspire and support Year 12 students interested in studying History at university. Through a series of online sessions and a campus-visit, you will take part in taster lectures and seminars which will reflect the diverse curriculum offered at the University. You'll also meet current students and academics and find out all about life studying History at Leeds, explore the career opportunities available to graduates and be supported until the point of submitting your UCAS application in Year 13.  Find out more on our website and  book your place by Sunday 4 th  February. Leeds Futures – English: Applications closing soon! Would you like to find out more about what it's like to study English at Univer...

  Interested in a career in policing? Join GMP and University of Salford for an Online Webinar to discover more about a rewarding career with Greater Manchester Police!  Explore diverse entry routes into policing -  Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA)   Professional Policing Degree (PPD)   Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) - new from March 2024 Get insights on eligibility, recruitment processes, and hear real experiences from current and aspiring police officers.    Save the date: 5th Feb 18:00-19:30 pm via MS Teams. Use the link to sign up  https://orlo.uk/MiMcI Agenda Why choose policing as a career? The entry routes into policing Other relevant degree opportunities at the University of Salford Police officer recruitment process – eligibility Online Assessment Centre Police officer application process & National Sift What is it like to be a student officer? What is it like to be a Police Officer? What is it like to ...

  LIVE VIRTUAL WORK EXPERIENCE SESSION WITH ALLIED HEALTH MENTORS - Run By Healthcare Professionals! Let us help you to take your first steps into the world of healthcare careers. It is live, giving you the chance to interact will healthcare professionals, but from the comfort and safety of your own home.  Join thousands of other students who are exploring healthcare careers with the help of our LIVE simulated high fidelity work experience programme!  Details below for the upcoming session on Sunday 4th February 8:30am - 5pm, focusing on Geriatrics & Recovery. The NHS Virtual Allied Healthcare Work Experience offers a unique opportunity for aspiring healthcare professionals. It's a rare occasion for students to hear from our exceptional guest speaker, Sarah Trevannah, a seasoned nurse with a wealth of captivating experiences, stories and insights to share. Sarah will provide invaluable guidance to help future professionals embark on their dream healthcare careers. Fol...

  View this email in your browser Early Careers at Deloitte We are pleased to announce that the Deloitte  ASPIRE programme  is now accepting applications! We believe that this is a powerful opportunity for your  students in year 12  (or year 13 in Nothern Ireland, or S5 in Scotland) to explore their passions and talents.   What can your students expect?   ASPIRE is designed to help students identify their unique talents and strengths and explore how different career paths align with their interests. Participants will gain insight into Deloitte's work culture and learn about the various business areas. They will also have the opportunity to participate in immersive case studies, develop life skills, and attend employability sessions that will help them prepare for their future careers.   When and where will the programme take place?   We are excited to offer the ASPIRE programme in  London and Manchester,  as well as a virtual event ...

  More dates for Medic Mentor's FREE LIVE VIRTUAL Get Into Medicine conference: Saturday 27th January, 9:30am - 3:30pm Saturday 3rd February, 9:30am - 3:30pm Saturday 4th February, 9:30am - 3:30pm Students and parents can register for free at this link: Medicine:  https://medicmentor.org/get- into-medicine-ucas-conference/ All aspiring doctors in year 12 are invited to register. These conferences offer tailored advice for medicine, covering a range of crucial topics: - Tactically choosing universities - Personal statements - UCAT - Medical school interview skills - Medical Leadership Programmes - Awards Programmes - Extracurricular activities - Work experience - Building a CV - Applying for scholarships Medical Registration Link:  https://airtable.com/ appgXnyzN5ZD9Iwk6/ shry7MZYtt3MGPjvO

Got a Side Hussle that could become big? Not sure about university or apprenticeships? Receive support, advice and funding to start up your own business! Places are limited so sign up here https://forms.gle/ceuSGWiLp5tKcJrU8   or  contact Graham by e-mail graham.mckendrick@oldham.gov.uk or phone 07515188974  

  Calling all business and accounting students! It’s the biggest Business and Accounting event of the year you’ve all been waiting for! PwC, KPMG,Deloitte, Mazars, Grant Thornton & CIMA are all joining us for a one-off special event taking place on  Monday 5th February 5pm -6:30pm online via Zoom. For the first time in history, we have bought together 6 of the biggest accounting and professional services firms in the world all coming to share their knowledge and expertise with students from across the nation. During this fast-paced online insight event you will hear from partners, senior leaders as well as many apprentices and graduates at these prestigious companies. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, take part in some mini workshops as well as hearing all about how you could kick start your careers within these companies. Think work experience for the summer, internships, graduate opportunities and of course their hugely popular degree apprenticeship program...

  What is a Government Social Researcher and why it might be for me? Being a Government Social Researcher involves studying and analysing various aspects of society, like people’s behaviour, opinions, and needs. This then helps the government make informed decisions. social researchers in government work on a wide variety of programmes and projects and are at the heart of building better policy that can improve people’s lives.  To do this, social researchers use a range of methods; for example, they design and gather data on surveys that aim to quantify a population’s views, conduct interviews, and focus groups that explore what people think in greater depth, and run experiments to decide what kinds of social programmes work best. Alongside this, social researchers often make use of transferable and in demand coding skills to analyse and visualise large amounts of data.  They use these results to provide recommendations to policymakers. Social research helps make society ...

  Last Chance to join the Ideas Factory   At Oldham Enterprise Trust, we are committed to creating real opportunities for enterprising young people. By inspiring our young people to be the future employers and leading citizens of Oldham. We are investing in the long-term success of our community. This project will help to build a brighter future for Oldham’s young people. Sign up  here  or to see more information and share see  here . By participating in The Ideas Factory, up to 20 young people from Oldham will have the chance to develop vital soft skills such as leadership, communication, confidence, and resilience. These skills will be essential for their future success, both in the workplace and in their personal lives.   The project will run for 9 months and will be based at Positive Steps Oldham meeting once a month.   The Ideas Factory Is for 16 – 25-year-olds with a project or business idea includes free masterclasses led by local business leade...

  DWF are a global legal business whose talented people transform the legal services for their clients. They have 31 key locations and over 4,000 employees delivering services and solutions that go beyond expectations. By attending this work experience day, you'll hear from their Early Careers professionals and find out about their paid Solicitor Apprenticeship programme which starts in September 2024. Find out more about DWF on their  Company Page . Agenda Intro to DWF and legal sector Intro to Solicitor Apprenticeships Solicitor Apprenticeship - career journey Solicitor Apprenticeships Q&A Tour Speed networking Application masterclass Wrap up and questions Next steps Register for this in-person event using your Uptree account.  If you do not have an Uptree account, register here. There are only 30 spaces available for this event - priority given to students in Manchester Prioritisation will begin two weeks before the event:...

Dental Mentors would like to invite Year 12 students and their parents to a FREE virtual "Get Into Dentistry" UCAS conference on Saturday, January 28th, from 9:30am to 3:30 pm. Learn more at: https://dental-mentor.org/get- into-dentistry-ucas- conference/ https://dental-mentor.org/get- into-dentistry-ucas- conference/ These conferences provide tailored advice for aspiring dentists, covering crucial topics such as: - A Day in the Life of a Dentist - Tactically choosing universities - Personal statements - UCAT - Dental school interview skills - Medical Leadership Programmes - Awards Programmes - Extracurricular activities - Work experience - Building a CV - Applying for scholarships The Get Into Dentistry Conferences occur monthly, offering you the chance to connect LIVE with a Dentist who will provide a solid overview of the career and a strong foundation for a successful dental school application. Attendees will also receive a certificate to enhance their university applicat...

  Other legal apprenticeship opportunities are being advertised now! DWF   Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, IT skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Non judgemental Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English Language (Grade 5) Essential GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5) Essential A Level or equivalent Any subjects (Grade A,B,B MINIMUM) Essential TLT Solicitor apprenticeship Our minimum requirements are: 120 UCAS points (BBB A-level or equivalent) Closing Date - Sunday 11 February 2024

  A Solicitor Apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to gain extensive practical legal experience working on legal projects with experienced colleagues. As a Solicitor Apprentice, you will join a fast-paced, dynamic working environment where personal resilience and a willingness to learn are key to success. As a part of your apprenticeship, you will study towards a LLB (Hons) in Legal Practice and Skills degree delivered by the University of Law, the largest provider of legal education in the UK. You will spend one day per week studying legal foundation subjects and skills modules and preparing for a range of assessments, including the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, subject to SRA character and suitability checks, you will become a qualified solicitor and have a chance to join our Newly Qualified Solicitor recruitment process. During your apprenticeship you will be supported by a supervisor who is an experienced solici...