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.
Opportunities
MedicMentor
Takes places on 19th, 25th and 26th April from 9:00-1:30. All aspiring doctors in years 10-12 are invited to register using this link. These conferences offer tailored advice for medicine and dentistry, covering a range of crucial topics.
UK University Search
Taking place from the 28th to 30th April, we have five 90-minute sessions each featuring four or five expert panellists who will offer clear, impartial guidance for students looking at taking the next step in their educational journey Link to register here
Discover Publishing with Pan Macmillan
This Publishing Springpod Careers Insight Programme takes you through eight key modules to explore the full lifecycle, understand the roles that drive success, and build the foundational knowledge required for a career in books and how to bring a creative product to life on a global scale.
Royal Geographical Society
Love Geography? See where it can take you with this on demand Geography Career Options programme.
The Bocconi Summer School
The Bocconi Summer School for high school students provides a unique opportunity for motivated students to dive into subjects like sustainable finance, entrepreneurship, and artificial intelligence during a two-week immersive program in Milan.
London Zoo and Technology
Digital Camp is launching a brand new 5-day in-person Summer Conservation Camp in partnership with ZSL London Zoo for ambitious young people aged 14–18. Across one unforgettable week, students will tackle real conservation challenges, learn from conservationists, scientists, technologists, designers and other leading experts, and build a real prototype using tools and technologies like AI, smart sensors, drones and more. Sign up for further information here and an early bird discount.
If you have any questions or need support, please email lizzie.hedderson@stchris.co.uk
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Career of the Week
Satellite Engineer
Satellite engineers design, build, and look after satellites that are used for things like TV, internet, weather forecasting, and space exploration. They make sure the satellite systems work properly both before and after they are launched into space. This can involve testing equipment, solving technical problems
Labour Market Fact
The most in-demand jobs in the UK right now are in healthcare, IT and the tech sector, engineering, construction, and education. Roles such as doctors, nurses, carers, software developers, data analysts, engineers, secondary school teachers,are seeing sustained skills shortages and strong hiring.
Read more here.
CAREERS NEWSLETTER Opportunities
Creative Apprenticeships
Dreaming of a career in the creative industries? This is your chance to learn how apprenticeships can open doors to exciting opportunities! Takes place on Tuesday 16 June from 5-6:30pm. Sign up here. th
Arm, Technology Work Experience Event
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Tue 30 Jun (half a day) | 10am – 1pm | Age 16-21 | Online
Students take part in a hands-on Micro:bit activity to explore basic coding and understand “Tech for Good” in more detail. With only 60 places available, book yours here.
Creative Words
Write on Art is a nationwide competition for 13-19 year olds Submit a piece of writing about an artwork that interests you to win a place on a Royal College of Art course, a £100 goody bag & more!
Green Apprenticeships
Open to all, this 90-minute webinar will explore the range of green-sector apprenticeships. Hear from leading industry employers, get application top tips, and listen to apprentices sharing their real experiences. Takes place on Wednesday 13 May from 5-6:30pm. Sign up here. th
World Spotlight
Country: Turkey
Key Links: Study in Turkey | Visa information
Key Information:
Every province in Turkey has at least one state university, meaning that higher education is widely accessible.
These 3 institutions feature on the World University Rankings: Middle East Technical University - 269 , Istanbul Technical University - 298 and Koç University - 323 th th rd
In addition to traditional degrees, short-term certificates and microcredentials are increasingly available making Turkey a flexible option for modular or professional learning paths. Turkish universities place a strong emphasis on industry partnerships, startups, and applied research, particularly in Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir. This provides students with opportunities for internships, projects, and career connections.
If you have any questions or need support, please email lizzie.hedderson@stchris.co.uk
“From shops to distribution centres, to opticians and pharmacies, and Head Offices, ASDA offer a range of opportunities.
ASDA offer school leaver and degree apprenticeships, graduate programmes, and optical pre-reg programmes for you to choose from ”
Find out more about Early Careers at ASDA here.
“Ranked in the Top 50 Universities, at the University of South Wales we deliver courses that will change lives and our world for the better. This is education in action.”
Also offering a travel bursary for their next open day on 13th June.
Explore courses, resources and guides further on their website here.
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