FUTURES BLOG

Are you eager to broaden your horizons and experience the legal world first-hand within a Magic Circle Law Firm. If so, look no further! We are thrilled to invite you to our exclusive Virtual Insight Work Experience Event with Linklaters, taking place on Wednesday 2nd October from 5pm to 6:30pm. Linklaters are one of the world's leading global law firms and form part of the Magic Circle group (top 5 firms in the UK).  Linklaters strongly believe in empowering the next generation of legal professionals and they want to give you an incredible insight to the workings of their global corporate law firm.  This insight event is designed to give you a taste of the exciting opportunities available in the dynamic realm of the law industry as well as show you first-hand what it’s like working for a full-service corporate law firm.  During the event you will have the opportunity to gain valuable insights, network with industry professionals, engage in interactive sessions and uncove...

Dear Student, We hope you’re having a great week so far! We’re excited to invite you to an incredible virtual Careers Live event with Lloyds Banking Group, the UK’s largest bank and UCAS.  If you’re a school or college student in years 11, 12 or 13, this event is designed to help you make the most of your final years at school / college and explore what’s next for your career.  Register Now:  https://www.surveymonkey. com/r/LBG-Careerslive Event Details: Title:  Applying to University and Apprenticeships  Date:  Tuesday, 1st October Time:  5:00pm - 6:00pm Where:  Zoom / Virtual  During this session, Lloyds Banking Group, the UK biggest bank will share tips   on applying for apprenticeships, making good applications and the recruitment process.  UCAS will also give you important details about key deadlines and timelines for university and apprenticeship applications. It will help you stay on track as you plan your next...

  Would you be interested in hearing from some of the world’s biggest technology organisations talk about the future of their industry, diving into topics such as AI, Data and Business Analytics, Cloud Computing, and the future of Blockchain? How do you think these technologies will impact the world and business as a whole? If you’re interested in the future of Technology and how it will affect us all going into the future, then we have just the event for you. We are thrilled to invite you to our huge multi-employer TechTheFuture virtual event on Wednesday 18th September from 5:00pm - 7:00pm, with one of our strongest tech line-ups to date. We’re going to be joined by some of the world’s biggest tech firms including Experian, Amazon, BDO and Bloomberg. Technology is without a doubt one of the fastest growing and most lucrative sectors with new advancements and innovation constantly occurring. Each company involved offer a range of school-leaver, internship / placement years and gra...

  Join us for the Biggest Engineering Careers Virtual Event of the Year! Dear Student We’re excited to announce our virtual Insight to Engineering Multi-Employer Virtual Event, taking place on Tuesday, 17th September, from 5:00pm - 7:00pm on Zoom. This is the biggest engineering careers event of the year, and we have an incredible lineup of some of the world’s most influential engineering companies! What to Expect: Join us for this special opportunity to hear directly from  major engineering employers, including ESO, National Grid, Spectris, Mott MacDonald, Wates,RAF (Royal Air Force), Amazon and Berkeley Group You'll get valuable insights into their businesses, a glimpse of what it's like to work fo them, and a chance to ask questions directly to industry leaders. This event is an amazing opportunity to learn how these companies are pushing the boundaries in their fields and what career opportunities they have to offer. Whether you're interested in sustainable energy, infr...

  Calling all aspiring business & accounting professionals...This is an event that you do not want to miss! Are you an ambitious business professional or an aspiring accountant who is looking to learn more about the industry and gain some advice to help you nail your dream role? If so, then this event is for you! We are thrilled to invite you to a very exciting, very huge online business & accounting event on Monday 16th September, from 5pm - 7pm. During this event, we are delighted to be hosting 2 of the big 4 accountancy firms – PwC and KPMG, alongside the incredibly prestigious AICPA & CIMA, Forvis Mazars, BDO, Evelyn Partners, Amazon Accounting Division and Grant Thornton. This multi-employer business & accounting event will include a keynote session from a senior member of staff from each of the above employers, as well as a rare opportunity for students to ask direct questions to leaders at these global firms throughout the evening. Students will gain a vast i...

  Our upcoming Get Into Medicine conferences are: - Saturday 21st September from 9:30am - 3:30pm - Sunday 22nd September from 9:30am - 3:30pm Register here:  https://airtable.com/ appgXnyzN5ZD9Iwk6/ shry7MZYtt3MGPjvO Our upcoming Get Into Dentistry conference is: - Saturday 28th September from 9:30am - 3:30pm Register here:  https://airtable.com/ appgXnyzN5ZD9Iwk6/ shrBuiR7SBAcC19kE The Get into Medicine or Get Into Dentistry Conference is a complete guide to the medical or dental application journey. Students get essential insights into the medical/dental UCAS application process (such as the NEW personal statement structure), connect with professionals, fellow students, and gain a deeper understanding of a future career in medicine or dentistry. During this conference, Dr Kennedy, Dr Safiyyah and I will guide students through essential topics such as: - Application Timelines - How to Tactically Choose Medical/Dental Schools - CV Building - Personal Statements - New form...

  Join us at our Ambulance Community Day Taking place on Monday 30 September in Oldham. What is it? Our Ambulance Community Day is an event for the public to come along to and find out more about the ambulance service. Meet staff from our 999, NHS 111 and patient transport services, hazard area response team, NWAS charity, HR and recruitment team and much more. Just a few of the things you can expect from this event: Finding out about all the different careers within the ambulance service and entry requirements needed. Guidance on how you can start your career with us. Meeting local paramedics, call handlers and ambulance care assistants and learn about how your ambulance service works. Exploring our ambulance vehicle display. Finding out about our volunteer roles to boost your CV. Learning how to do CPR with our community resuscitation team. Taking part in first aid demonstrations. Browsing NHS, other emergency services, and other local partner stands. Enjoying free refreshments. ...

 

 

  UPTREE have introduced a number of online careers courses. They are a fantastic resource to empower your students to explore and enhance their understanding of careers.  All courses can be viewed by clicking on   the link   Example: Introduction to Industries and Early Careers Opportunities Complete this short course to gain insights into different industries, and to learn about different opportunities available to develop your skills and grow your network.  All industry lessons will include:  Learning about job roles & salary expectations Discovering key achievements in the sector Exploring possible entry points for the industry Meeting top companies & learning about their opportunities   Lessons can be completed in any order and should take 30-45 minutes each. Complete all 6 lessons to earn a Certificate of Completion which can be shared on your LinkedIn and saved in your record of achievements. Lessons Careers in Busine...

  Applications are open for our Discovery Work Experience programme! This programme is the perfect opportunity for Year 12 students finishing Year 13 in 2025 or have already finished Year 13 and are looking to start an apprenticeship in autumn 2025. You’ll have the opportunity to build your network by meeting with our current KPMG apprentices, graduates and senior leaders and participate in workshops to develop some of the key skills you’ll need to thrive in the world of work. All whilst gaining valuable insight into the meaningful work we do, our culture and people. Upon completion of this  3-day paid programme , you’ll also have the chance to get ahead through the recruitment process for one of our rewarding Apprenticeship Programmes. We offer Apprenticeship programmes in Audit, Consulting, Tax & Law, KPMG Business Services (KBS) and Technology, where you’ll be supported to achieve professional qualifications and accreditations – such as diplomas and degrees wh...

The Get into Medicine or Get Into Dentistry Conference is a complete guide to the medical or dental application journey. Students get essential insights into the medical/dental UCAS application process (such as the NEW personal statement structure), connect with professionals, fellow students, and gain a deeper understanding of a future career in medicine or dentistry. Our upcoming Get Into Medicine conferences are: - Saturday 21st September from 9:30am - 3:30pm - Sunday 22nd September from 9:30am - 3:30pm Register here:  https://airtable.com/ appgXnyzN5ZD9Iwk6/ shry7MZYtt3MGPjvO Our upcoming Get Into Dentistry conference is: - Sunday 29th September from 9:30am - 3:30pm Register here:  https://airtable.com/ appgXnyzN5ZD9Iwk6/ shrBuiR7SBAcC19kE Our conferences will provide tailored advice, covering essential topics such as: - Application Timelines - How to Tactically Choose Medical/Dental Schools - CV Building - Personal Statements - New format from 2026 - Medical/Dental School...

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  This event is for  Year 13  students that are interested in applying to a  solicitor apprenticeship  route into Law.  More info and how to apply here Applicants must have a  minimum of 6 GCSE's  and achieved a  level 6 or above  in both  English and Maths . You will also need to be predicted  to achieve ABB at A-Level .  Travel expenses up to £80 will be reimbursed for this insight event, so individuals within a commutable distance are encouraged to apply.  This is what your day could look like... Icebreaker and welcome Introduction to Trowers & Hamlins and what to expect Industry task Apprentice panel and Q&A Application process overview Networking session Next steps ***This event is in the half term holidays

Manchester: GCHQ, "Be an Engineer for a day" This event is for: Year 12 and 13, college and gap year students interested in a career as an  Engineer (software, data and physical)  at GCHQ and looking at Early Careers programmes. More info and how to apply The Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) is one of the three UK Intelligence and Security Agencies, along with MI5 and the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6). Their mission is to keep Britain safe. By joining this Work Experience Day, you'll learn how the people at GCHQ keep our forces safe, prevent terrorism and crime, and protect against cyber-attacks and the role  engineers  play in this.  Being an engineer is all is all about solving problems. Our engineers use sophisticated software, hardware and brand-new IT systems to help other teams to carry out their operations. We're specialists across cyber security risk, complex data analysis and programmes, but also across platforms, network...