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CAREERS NEWSLETTER This newsletter is a collation of all the opportunities we have heard about from employers and universities. Please use the links included to read more information and apply to anything you are interested in. Links are underlined.
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JOB OF THE WEEK
National STEM Day is a designated annual observance taking place on the 8th November, celebrating the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
An electrical engineer designs, develops, builds, and maintains electrical systems, components, and machinery across various sectors like energy, transport, and manufacturing. Key responsibilities include creating technical designs, conducting studies, managing budgets and timelines, ensuring projects meet safety codes and client needs, and performing maintenance and testing.
“From the start of his journey as a graduate, Sam’s been given real responsibility working across impactful projects – helping him develop and learn something new every day.” Meet Sam, Graduate Electrical Engineer at BAE Systems here. An EDT placement will give students an opportunity to continue their STEM journey after leaving school or college and take a paid gap year to help inform and shape their future career choices. They will gain invaluable experience working in industry, develop their skills and knowledge, and boost their future employability. Read more and apply here. From Code to Cloud: Exploring STEM Careers at Amazon. Join us on November 12th for an exciting virtual event with professionals working on cutting-edge streaming and cloud technologies! Students will hear first-hand about the innovative work driving these industries, discover what a typical day looks like, and explore the skills and technology that make it all happen. Register here. Step inside a world where excellence meets ingenuity. Our work experience programmes offer you a unique opportunity to discover what makes Rolls-Royce a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world. Register your interest to receive updates on work experience and insight weeks. Are you a student excited about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics? Siemens Energy invites you to a 3-day virtual work experience programme on the 10th-12th November. BE QUICK applications close on the 20th October. Apply now.
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Electrical Engineer
LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION FACT “Young people are clear about what they want: fair pay (60%), flexible hours (71%) and autonomy (59%). But more than half (53%) fear AI will take jobs. Their hopes for balance and innovation are reduced by fears of insecurity and exclusion." Source - 2025 Youth Voice Census