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Lloyds Banking Group National Careers Week Virtual Event - Real Career Journeys from Apprentices Tuesday 3rd March - 5pm -6pm FAO of Careers, Y11, 12 and 13 Students: A National Careers Week Special- for students interested in Apprenticeships: Hello, Ready to design a career that actually fits you?  Join us for a fast, fun and interactive 60‑minute session where real apprentices lift the lid on their wonderfully flexible career journeys — and show you how to shape yours. About LBG: Lloyds Banking Group is a world-renowned commercial, personal, and investment banking management firm and the UK’s biggest Bank. LBG has over 30 million customers and around 60,000 employees globally and is an FTSE 100 company. Under the Lloyds Banking Group business, they also own Halifax and Bank of Scotland, as well as other financial institutions such as Scottish Widows. What to Expect: Real Talk:  Honest stories from apprentices who took unexpected routes and made them work. Skills in Action : ...

  In celebration of International Women’s Day, Young Professionals are putting together a fantastic evening conference in the heart of Manchester for Y12 and Y13 students.   The evening will involve several workshops, panel sessions and lots of networking with some of the world’s leading employers. It’s an evening celebrating the world of work and the incredible women making a difference in the companies they work for and the industry as a whole. Employers Attending: KPMG, BDO, RSM, Grant Thornton, CIMA, The Army, The RAF and many more! Key Event Details: Date and Time:  Tuesday 10 th  March – 5pm – 8pm Location:  Britania Hotel – Manchester What to expect:  Workshops, networking and inspirational female leaders/speakers   This event is set to be an inspiring evening that allows you to see what a career in the business world could look like for you. There will, of course, be lots of networking opportunities as well as the chance for you to find out wha...

  Information from Chris Durkin , professional music producer and community music facilitator based in Greater Manchester.  Chris has been commissioned by Peshkar to deliver a creative project in Oldham as part of the  Young Digitals Festival 2026 (YDF26) , is running a series of free digital music sessions at Fitton Hill Library this March. These sessions are open to young people aged 11+ and will give them the chance to explore what celebration means to them through songwriting, beat-making and live collaborative music creation. No experience is needed.  Tuesday 3, 10, 17 & 24 March  3:30pm-4:30pm  Fitton Hill Library, Fitton Hill Neighbourhood Centre, Fircroft Rd, Oldham OL8 2QD Participants will have the opportunity to contribute to original music that will be showcased as part of YDF26.

DO NOT MISS OUT ON THIS 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. Students can find out more here: https://medicmentor.org/ university-hospitals- birmingham-trust-virtual-work- experience/ To ensure your students don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity, they need to attend our upcoming Get Into Medicine or 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 conferences on these dates: For aspiring Doctors: FREE LIVE VI...

Good morning, This is a reminder that the NHS Allied Healthcare Work Experience begins this Sunday 1st March from 9:30am - 5pm. We strongly encourage students in years 10/11/12 & 13 considering healthcare to register ahead of this weekend. A strong record of work experience is crucial to all allied health careers, so we would be very grateful if you could forward this to your students. Registration Link:  https://alliedhealthmentor. org/product/live-virtual-work- experience-programme/ During the work experience day, students will follow 2 patients from their initial presentation to recovery. This session will be focused on Recovery and Rehabilitation: Strokes & Opioid Dependence. Students will gain a unique insight into how patients interact with a variety of healthcare professionals and what it’s like to work in an NHS multidisciplinary team. Throughout the programme, participants will gain insights into various careers, including: - Nursing - Midwifery - Paramedicine - Ph...

Who is it for: Geography, Humanities and Science teachers and students, career advisors - anyone with an interest in sustainability and green careers Date : Wednesday 11th March, 4.00-4.45pm   Location : Zoom  What will be covered? Discover how Sustainability brings together economic, environmental and social perspectives to tackle global challenges in a truly integrated way. Explore Leeds’s interdisciplinary Sustainability degrees, where modules span politics, business, economics, policy and law to reflect the real-world complexity of climate and societal issues. Understand why Sustainability is now central to businesses, organisations and communities, and how this growing demand is shaping future study and career opportunities. Find out about the wide range of career pathways, from environmental consultancy and renewable energy to sustainable business strategy, NGOs and government roles driving the net‑zero transition. Register

  IWD Invitation Comms for Apprentices Subject: You’re invited to KPMG’s International Women’s Day Celebration Event! Together We Rise: An International Women’s Day Celebration Join us in celebration of International Women’s Day for Together We Rise: An International Women’s Day Celebration, a virtual panel discussion highlighting how women at KPMG and beyond have supported, mentored and empowered one another to grow and excel in their Career. Hear from KPMG colleagues across different roles and career stages as they share their real-life experiences on the power of collaboration and advocacy and the importance of building inclusive pathways to success together. You’ll gain an insight into navigating your career at KPMG, finding allies and creating impact through your KPMG Network. You’ll also learn more about what we’re doing as a firm to support and champion women to succeed in their careers. The session will end with a Q&A where you will have the opportunity to put your own ...

  AUDITIONS NOW OPEN!   Oldham Theatre Workshop is back with another original musical!   Heist School Musical is a hilarious, heartwarming adventure about a group of underestimated teens who convince their school to enter a European musical theatre competition… as the perfect cover to steal a priceless masterpiece from a grand Austrian castle. Packed with high-energy songs, clever schemes, and unexpected heart, it’s a story about friendship, daring dreams, and proving that young people can achieve the extraordinary, even when the world seems set up to hold them back.   All information in the link below. Book your audition slot now!   https://oldhamtheatreworkshop. co.uk. Heistschoolmusicalaudition2026             Hannah Murray-Radcliffe  (She/Her) | OTW Relationships Officer | Tel –  0161 770 3240   My workdays are Monday - Friday, for any urgent enquiries outside these days please contact the OTW office E:...

Are you a Year 12 student curious about professional careers? If you’re thinking about your future and want to explore what a career at one of the world’s leading professional services firms could look like, this  Deloitte Insight Evening  in Manchester is for you. This in-person event will introduce you to Deloitte’s  ASPIRE Work Experience programme , a unique opportunity created specifically to support students from social mobility backgrounds. You’ll hear directly from current apprentices, learn what life at Deloitte is really like, and discover how ASPIRE could be your first step into a professional career. Event Details Date:   Tuesday 24th February 2026 Time:  5:30pm – 7:00pm Location:  100 Embankment, Cathedral Approach, Manchester, M3 7FB Who can attend:  Year 12 students What will the evening include? An introduction to Deloitte and the work they do Insight into the  ASPIRE Work Experience programme Learn what life is like at Deloitte af...

  Insight into Fidelity International Exclusive Webinar on Apprenticeships in the Investment Management Industry Wednesday 18th February, 6pm - 7pm | Online via Zoom If you’re a Year 13, Year 12 student or school leaver exploring apprenticeships and beginning to think about your next steps, this session is for you. We’re inviting students and their parents or carers to join an exclusive webinar with Fidelity International, offering a clear and honest insight into careers within the  investment management industry. This session is designed to help students and parents/carers feel informed, confident, and supported when making important early-career decisions. What you’ll gain from attending By joining the webinar, you will: Gain a realistic insight into careers within the investment management industry Learn about Fidelity International’s apprenticeship programmes, including how they work, the qualifications gained and long-term career pathways Hear directly from Fidelity’s Hea...

  Join us at our virtual  Come as you are - KPMG Social Mobility Event  and gain an insight into life at KPMG. You’ll have the chance to hear more from our people about their personal experiences of breaking down barriers, developing skills for life and bringing their whole selves to work each day. You will hear from banking graduate and content creator, Adam Razzaq, as part of our panel Q&A and you’ll also discover more about what we’re doing as a firm to support those from lower socio-economic backgrounds to thrive and reach their full potential. Time:  Tuesday 10 th  February 2026, 16:30 to 17:30 Register here