FUTURES BLOG

  Book a Futures meeting or come to the lunch time drop in (room 104) for help with applications.  I’m delighted to say that our Future Talent apprentice recruitment programme is now fully underway. Please see the link below to our latest Apprenticeship Vacancy Bulletin. These current roles in Business Administration and Accountancy have an average salary of £18,236.00 per annum, which is much higher than in previous years.     AVB 27th March 2025.png Our employer partners are looking for enthusiastic and motivated students and are offering high starting salaries with the opportunity to learn and gain accredited qualifications. Please forward onto your students, we don’t want them to miss out!  To take the first step to join our Future Talent Candidate Pool, please ask your interested students to contact  recruitment@ theapprenticeacademy.co.uk   

  Applications for our Real Estate summer residential are closing at the end of the Easter holidays on   Sunday 20 th  April   so please remind your students to apply on this the last week of term.     An opportunity for Year 12 students to attend a  four day, fully funded  Summer School at the University of Reading to learn about a career in property.   Every day we are influenced by the built environment around us – shops, offices, industrial buildings, houses and the surrounding countryside all have an impact on the way we live. Did you ever wonder how these properties are developed, whether the buildings going up in our cities are sustainable or how much they are worth? The Pathways to Property Summer School allows students the chance to explore the property industry in more depth. With such a huge variety of roles, from a building surveyor or town planner to a sustainability consultant or financial analyst, there is a role to suit a...

Take your passion for STEM to the next level this summer with exciting opportunities at the University of Leeds!  Applications are now open for All STEM Summer Schools, including dedicated programmes for Maths,  Food Science and Nutrition, and Engineering Our Environment, offering a chance to explore university-  level problem-solving, engage in hands-on workshops, and gain valuable insight into STEM degrees and  careers.  Contents Maths Summer School 2025  Date: Tuesday 24 to Thursday 26 June 2025.  Click on the following link to apply.  Find out more here   Food Science and Nutrition Summer School 2025   Date: 12pm 30th June - 3pm 2nd July.  Click on the following link to apply   Find out more here Engineering Our Environment Summer School  Date: Tuesday 15 to Thursday 17 July.  Click on the following link to apply.  Find out more here Apply for these fantastic experiences. Bursaries are availabl...

Hello,  Are you interested in breaking into the world of business and accounting? If so then this work experience is for you! This Easter break, we have teamed up with 5 of the worlds biggest accounting and professional services firms to give students an incredible insight to what its really like working within the industry and becoming a top business professional at a leading international firm.  We have big 4 firm KPMG, BDO, Grant Thornton, S&W and CIMA joining us to run hands on practical workshops with you to show you what it’s really like working in the industry and how you could grow your career as a successful accountant, consultant or tax adviser. You will have the opportunity to work on business projects, conduct a profit and loss on a company, work on a consulting project as well as getting the chance to pitch your ideas and work to the professionals across the day.  On top of this we will be setting up dedicated workshop / networking booths so you can have ...

  We would like to invite you to take part in our  Employability Skills Programme.  This programme is aimed primarily a t  students   who come from   a  lower socio-economic background * and will provide you with the opportunity to develop your employability skills, virtually network with our colleagues, and further u nderstand some of the strengths assessed in the KPMG recruitment process.   The programme will be delivered virtually on Microsoft Teams on  Wednesday 9 th  April 2025  from  14:00pm-17:00pm .    We’ll empower you to develop your professional skills and support you in exploring apprenticeship job opportunities.   Register your interest now!   Unfortunately our events are often over-subscribed, therefore if you have not heard anything from us within two weeks we were unable to offer you a place this time.   We look forward to seeing you virtually soon! Best wishes, KPMG Student Re...

  Application deadline:  9th June 2025 Are you ready to unlock your potential and make a real impact on society?  The Civil Service is at the heart of society, playing a vital role in shaping the future of the UK and supporting communities nationwide and no matter what your interests are there is a department for you! From education, the environment, law and order, transport, defence, politics, technology, international relations and more.  Explore Careers in the Civil Service - Virtual Work Experience!  Join other students for this four-day virtual work experience hosted by Speakers for Schools!  You will meet professionals from key UK Government departments, including: • The Cabinet Office • Ministry of Defence • Department for Work and Pensions • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs • Land Registry • The Home Office Intelligence (streaming live from overseas!) What will I be doing? • Discover the huge range of career routes that you could...

We have an incredible opportunity landing this Easter break for all students interested in getting into the world of law. Magic Circle Law Firm Linklaters, the worlds biggest Immigration Law Firm Fragomen and the UK’s leading Law University, ULaw are joining us to offer students a whole day of legal knowledge, workshops and insights to the sector for aspiring lawyers.  This will be an immersive one day experience online via Zoom where you will get the chance to learn more about law, what it takes to make your way to the top in a law firm and take part in some legal case workshops to really put your skills to the test as a commercial lawyer. Key Details: Law Work Experience during the Easter Holidays Tuesday 15th April 10am - 3pm Employers involved are; Linklaters, Fragomen and University of Law An opportunity to take part in legal workshops, hear from two international law firms as well as the UK’s biggest university offering law degrees Networking opportunities in the virtual boo...

  Are you interested in cutting-edge technology and innovation? Join QinetiQ for a 3-day virtual work experience from 1st July to 3rd July 2025, where you'll gain a behind-the-scenes look at how the company leads in defence, security, and aerospace.  During this program, you'll engage in interactive sessions with industry experts, work in teams on virtual projects and problem-solving activities, and receive career guidance on STEM pathways.  This is an excellent opportunity to develop skills in teamwork, innovation, problem-solving, and communication, while networking with professionals and peers. The program will be delivered via Teams.  Apply via this link as soon as possible as the deadline may be moved forward due to high demand:  https://www.speakersforschools.org/results/?opp=EF6785A2-AD4C-45A0-D351-08DD57E4ABB2