FUTURES BLOG

  Join KPMG's International Women’s Day Event: A Conversation with KPMG to celebrate International Women's Day 2024. Taking place on 6th March, the virtual conversation will allow you to hear directly from talented women at KPMG, their achievements and how KPMG has inspired inclusivity to allow everyone to thrive at work. Join the session to get to know their people, and there will be plenty of time to ask questions directly to their panel of senior speakers and current graduate and apprentice trainees. Apply here

  Calling all Business & Economics Students, Are you looking to enter the world of business & economics after you leave school? Perhaps you are looking for some business & economics work experience that would set you above the rest when it comes to applying for university or apprenticeships? Well look no further, we have got an unmissable opportunity for you to hear from one of the world's biggest ever companies in Amazon, who will be hosting their Virtual Insight to Amazon Event with a Business & Economics twist to the event! So remember the date, Tuesday 5th March 2024, from 5pm - 6pm... So what will this event consist of? This virtual event is an incredible opportunity to widen your knowledge on key business topics such as buying and merchandising, how to set correct price points for certain products, analysing what sells well and what doesn't, all of which are specialised by Amazon. This virtual event will be delivered by key business leaders at Amazon as we...

  Degree Apprenticeship Open Evening Come along to our Open Evening to find out how you can earn while you learn with degree apprenticeships at Manchester Met. Register here Thursday, 7 Mar 2024 16:30 - 19:30 GMT Manchester Met Business School North Atrium, Ground Floor Lyceum Pl, Manchester Manchester M15 6BY

  CALLING ALL OUR ASPIRING DENTISTS! Medic Mentors have sent an invitation to participate in their FREE 6-month medical or 4-month dental virtual work experience programme. This is the LAST CHANCE for students to explore specialties in Critical and Intensive Care and New Dental Patients before the next rotation begins next week. Aimed to provide students with insights into the medical and dental fields, this free virtual work experience empowers students to make informed decisions about their future. See link below to find out more. To ensure your students don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity, they need to attend our upcoming Get Into Dentistry conference, granting them IMMEDIATE ACCESS to the Virtual Work Experience programmes. If your students haven't attended a Get Into Conference but would like to join the Virtual Work Experience, they can sign up for the next upcoming conference on  Saturday 23rd March, 9:30am - 3:30pm Throughout these conferences, students will h...

  AnthropOlympics! Join our Social Anthropology Competition   The School of Social Sciences at The University of Manchester is excited to announce that we are holding a  Social Anthropology  competition for year 12 and year 13 who are from  widening participation backgrounds .   The goal of this competition is to raise awareness of Social Anthropology and to ignite interest from Year 12 and 13’s to consider studying at The University of Manchester (we encourage all interested students to apply, however we will aim to award first prize to a student with WP indicators).   Please could you share this email and attachments with your students.   Each student will receive:   Access to the introduction lecture by Dr Katherine Smith. Access to online resources which will help participants get an in-depth knowledge of the Social Anthropology and will provide helpful advice on how to create the project. Certificate of participation in the competition. ...

      Birmingham Widening Access to Medical Sciences society ( BWAMS ) at the University of Birmingham are hosting a free Dr.eam Aspire Conference  on  Saturday   16th March  for  Year 10, 11, and 12 students . This exciting virtual event aims to support students interested in healthcare careers, such as Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy. Dr.eam Aspire Virtual Conference     Dr.eam Aspire is a free-to-join online conference held via Zoom Webinar for Y10-Y12 students. Our goal is to introduce students to the exciting world of healthcare careers.    The day will consist of a variety of inspiring talks to provide insight into careers in healthcare and provide useful guidance for university application. Students will also have the opportunity to ask questions from our fantastic speakers, including doctors, dentists, nurses from around the country.  ...

  Creating Change – Social Sciences Summer School – Applications are now open!   The Social Sciences Summer School is a three-day, two-night residential, running from  Wednesday 26 June - Friday 28 June 2024***. This is the perfect opportunity for Year 12 students to explore a variety of social sciences subjects (including Environment, Geography, Sociology, Education, Politics and International Studies and Business) and live life as a university student.   The theme of our 2024 summer school is ‘Creating Change’ which will empower students to recognise the agency they have to influence positive societal change and inspire them to take action towards the future they want to see! Using both local, national and global case studies, our academic sessions will explore the diverse ways of implementing change – whether through democratic voting systems, policy change, advocacy or demonstrations to name just a few. The summer school will help students to consider the act...

  Our programme is now in its successful 3rd year and was initiated by the Volunteering Team of The Northern Care Alliance. From feedback and questionnaires we realised many students 16+ who had completed their exams, were looking for experience in the NHS during the few summer months before they resume their studies in September. Our programme has grown year on year and last year we recruited over 200 students across our 4 sites, Salford, Bury, Rochdale and Oldham. We are proud of our retention, many of the students now slotting shifts around their college weekly timetables. Snapshot of last year Summer 60 Student’s successes. Helping on busy wards. Supporting patients on a newly opened Dementia Ward in the activity room Laminating and distributing patient support booklets for families and staff to use. Wayfinding visitors/patients Wheelchair assistance. Helping housekeepers on wards with drinks for patients. Opportunity to attend round table discussions with doctor...

  Join our  International Women’s Day Event: A Conversation with KPMG   to celebrate International Women's Day 2024. Taking place on 6 th  March, the virtual conversation will allow you to hear directly from talented women at KPMG, their achievements and how KPMG has inspired inclusivity to allow everyone to thrive at work. Join the session to get to know our people, there will be plenty of time to ask questions directly to our panel of senior speakers and current graduate and apprentice trainees. Date: Wednesday 6 th  March 2024 Time: 4pm-5pm Register today! By registering for this event, you'll also be invited to attend an application follow-up session at 12.30pm on 7 th  March led by our Student Recruitment team, this session will provide you with an overview of our application process, and the variety of opportunities we offer, as well as top tips for applying to 2024 roles. We look forward to meeting you! KPMG Student Recruitment

  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, Emer Kelly, a seasoned midwife with a wealth of knowledge and insights to share. Emer will provide invaluable guidance to help these future professionals embark on their dream healthcare careers. Following Emer’s talk, students will gain an intimate look at the healthcare industry in the LIVE virtual work experience, delving into diverse roles within allied healthcare and taking a closer look at patient care by following the journeys of two patients from incident through to treatment. Registration Link:  https://alliedhealthmentor. org/product/live-virtual-work- experience-programme/ Once registered, students will receive access to their virtual work experience portals. Better yet, every complete session comes with a Work Experience Certificate, and for those who complete the full 6-...

  In the NHS there are over 50 scientific specialisms, and over the last 75 years NHS healthcare science has played a vital role in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disease and the health of our population.  For the session - in celebration of Healthcare Science Week, 11-15 March - we will be exploring opportunities in the world of healthcare sciences. Students will hear from diverse healthcare scientists in the NHS, gain insight into their roles, and learn about entry routes into this particular field of healthcare work. Speakers include: ·        Mark Unstead (Lead Respiratory Physiologist) ·        Sadie Dresman (Trainee Clinical Scientist in Cancer Genomics) ·        Kathryn Drew (Genetic Counsellor) . Register to Attend Individual student registrations are welcome with name, email, school, 'student' as the job title, and 'n/a' for other fields.

  Discover Days in Science and Engineering The University of Manchester is hosting an Engineering and Computer Science Discover Day on Tuesday 19 March 2024 for Year 12 A-Level students who are seriously considering a degree in a computer science or engineering discipline. The day will be held on-campus and provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience using cutting-edge facilities with leading academics in the areas you're passionate about. The University also offers FREE travel for Widening Participation students. You can choose to get a taster of THREE subjects including: • Aerospace Engineering • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Science • Electrical, Electronic and Mechatronic Engineering • Materials Science and Engineering • Mechanical Engineering If you are interested in pursuing a degree in any of these subjects, you can visit our website to learn more about our Discover Days and book your place.   Attend one of our Discover Days and receive a c...

  Discover Manchester: Criminology   Thursday 13th June 2024, 9:30 – 15:30   https://www.socialsciences.manchester.ac.uk/connect/schools-and-colleges/events-on-campus/   Come along to Discover Manchester: Criminology to learn what it’s like to study the subject at university. The day will give you an overview of Criminology, as well as a broader insight into our School of Social Sciences.   You will receive an introduction to the University and the School of Social Sciences by experienced staff members and hear about the Criminology course in more detail from a top academic; broaden your horizons by attending two workshops, delivered by PhD students, delving deeper into the world of Criminology; get the chance to meet a range of alumni; chat to our undergraduate students as well as have the option of attending a campus tour.   Please note that you do not have to be currently studying Criminology or related subjects to attend – we welcome all students who ha...

  Discover Manchester: Education   Thursday 27th June 2024, 9.30 - 3.15   Full info here:  https://www.seed.manchester.ac.uk/connect/schools-and-colleges/sixth-form-lectures/   Are you in Y12 and interested in a career in Education? Come along to Discover Manchester: Education to learn all about studying at the Manchester Institute for Education within our School of Environment, Education and Development. The day will give you an insight into our BSc Education, BSc Educational Psychology and BA Education, Leadership and Culture courses, as well as give you the opportunity to meet academics and students from those disciplines.   In the morning, you will have an introduction to the University and the undergraduate courses outlined above. You will then attend 2 interactive workshops giving a taste of topics you will learn about as well as have the opportunity to meet academics, alumni and current students and discuss career pathways with our team of experts. T...

 In partnership with BPP, we are excited to be able to offer the L3 Paralegal Apprenticeship with a September 2024 start. The Freshfields Hub Apprenticeship offers an exciting route into the highest tier of international law, with fabulous training and a supportive environment from the start. This programme combines a practical, hands-on approach with the academic balance you need to be a competent, successful paralegal. You will learn how to provide all the support your team requires to achieve its goals and satisfy client requirements. You will develop your verbal and written communication skills, so you are able to report accurately with professionalism and sensitivity. This opportunity will have you working as part of a team of associates, legal technologists and legal project managers to carry out a range of tasks in support of our clients across the globe, from Silicon Valley to Tokyo. Every day you will undertake challenging work for some of the world’s biggest businesses. Y...

  Applications for our 2024 programme are now open. Our Virtual Insight Programme (running 29 - 31 July 2024) provides opportunities to gain lots of valuable skills and explore your career interests and options with PwC. You may be interested in doing an apprenticeship, going to university, or a combination of both. Perhaps you’re still not sure, and you simply want to find out more about PwC and the different areas that you could join. Our Virtual Insight Programme will help you answer these questions by giving you a glimpse into our different business areas. You’ll also hear from our people who joined through a range of student pathways and programmes and meet our recruiters. Through our interactive sessions, you’ll get to experience  our different business areas  such as Audit, Consulting, Tax, Technology and Operate to find out what it means to be an expert in that area. You can also take part in a variety of skills sessions which will build your personal and professi...

  Join Global Accounting & Technology Firm PwC at their Manchester offices on Thursday 22nd February 2024 from 2pm - 5pm! Location:  1 Hardman Square, Manchester M3 3EB Date & Time:  Thursday 22nd February 2024, from 2pm - 5pm Link to sign up:  https://www.surveymonkey. com/r/YNGF8LB We have also attached an event flyer to this email which can be shared across student communication channels.  Similarly, please feel free to direct students over to our website where students can browse across all of our in-person and virtual work experience opportunities, as well as apprenticeship opportunities. All In-Person Work Experience Opportunities:  https://apprenticeships.co.uk/ in-person-events All Virtual Work Experience Opportunities: https://apprenticeships.co.uk/ events

  The ITV News Traineeship is an opportunity for anyone looking to start their career in news who will be over the age of 18 by 30th September 2024. We’re looking for talented and enthusiastic people committed to a career in journalism, either through their writing, work experience, academic choices or their career so far. And we’re particularly keen to hear from those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and those from lower socio economic groups – as we recognise that individuals from these groups are currently underrepresented in our industry. During the scheme, your salary will be between £27 - £29k per year, and you’ll have 5 weeks paid annual leave pro-rata, plus public holidays. And although there’s no guarantees of continued employment once the 9 months are over, many of our trainees graduating from the programme have secured permanent roles across our regional, national and international news teams, both in front and behind the camera and ITV...