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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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On Monday 3rd November from 18:00-19:00 join the Exeter Uni free webinar on choosing a course and university. They are an opportunity for students to find out more about university, consider options and to hear about specific courses. Register here. Explore the Destination STEM Life After School Careers Fair. Take a tour of the virtual fair and discover a range of employers that can support you with life after school. “We're inviting you to take part in early testing of Springpod’s brand new AI Interview Coach an interactive tool designed to help you build confidence, practice interviews, and receive personalised feedback." Click here to take part. Check out these careers courses for school and college leavers on making future decisions. They are free to use and you can discover What’s Next for you and find out what you need to thrive. Available courses can be found here. SCS JV is building the London tunnels for HS2, a new high-speed railway that will connect London and Birmingham. Hear from Julia, a civil engineering apprentice working on a tunnel vent shaft for SCSJV, about what it’s like to be part of the biggest infrastructure delivery project in Europe here. Healthcare Science Careers: Virtual Work Experience with NHSE. In this virtual Springpod programme, you'll explore the key areas of healthcare science, from life sciences and physiological sciences to physical sciences, learning how these fields work together to improve patient care. In this short, high-impact Sprint, you'll step into the role of a tech professional at Amazon. You'll learn why verifying AI-generated information is essential, and how critical thinking makes AI systems more reliable, trusted and safe. If you have any questions or need support, please email lizzie.hedderson@stchris.co.uk
Career of the Week Electrical Engineer 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.
Labour Market 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