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MESSAGE FROM OUR SIXTH FORM CAREERS TEAM
Welcome to our Careers Bulletin.
Miss Giacomet (Careers and Pastoral support) will be on hand to organise careers events throughout the school and keep you updated with the latest apprenticeships, workshops and work experience opportunities.
If you would like any help as you search for universities, apprenticeships, CV writing, future career pathways or anything careers related, please contact Miss Giacomet.
We are always happy to hear from parents/carers who feel they could offer career support. If you'd like to help with our careers provision or are an employer that would be happy to come into The Piggott School to share your insight with our students, please get in touch.
For more information or any questions, please contact Miss Giacomet at Giacometa@piggottschool.org
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LINKEDIN AND THE PIGGOTT ALUMNI
LinkedIn is usually the first place a potential employer will check prior to any offer of interview.
Once your page is set up, you can Join us on LinkedIn to follow the careers of former Piggott students and to network and stay in touch with our Alumni now and in the future.
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STEM virtual work experience
Wednesday 16th April 9.00am - 3.00pm
Years 11,12 and 13
Are you interested in pursuing a career in engineering, science, or anything to do with STEM? Would you like to gain some rare and invaluable work experience with multiple global FTSE companies?
This is a very rare and unique opportunity for you to hear from one of the largest Science and Engineering firms in the world. During the day you will take part in case studies around STEM topics, a live lab tour at one of their sites as well as meeting with top scientists and engineers who work at the company.
Participating in an event such as this will not only allow you to learn more about industry, but it will also give you a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience that will be beneficial for adding value to your CV and LinkedIn profile. This will show employers that you are proactive and looking to develop your skillset before entering the workplace.
To register please visit: Spectris STEM Virtual Work Experience Survey
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Student finance is open!
If you are starting university this September, the deadline for Student Finance applications is 14 May 2025. Applying by this date will guarantee that any funding you are eligible for is in place for the start of the new academic year in September 2025.
All full-time UK students wanting to apply for financial support for their studies should make an application through Student Finance England.
For more information please visit UCAS Student finance in England - Everything you need to know
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Criminal Investigation Day - The Stephen Lawrence Case
Tuesday 22nd April - 4.00pm-5.00pm
Are you interested in exploring a case that contributed to major changes within policing, the law and society as a whole? If so then The University of Law are giving you the opportunity to join their Criminal Investigation Day virtual event, and discover what happened and consider the impact of institutional racism on the legal system.
For more information and to book please visit: Event Booking | University of Law
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Subject taster days
The University of Reading are hosting two free Taster Days, giving you the opportunity to sample lectures and practical sessions, work alongside other students interested in your subject, meet our enthusiastic staff, and get a real feel for life at the University of Reading.
Law Taster Day - Tuesday 15th April 2025
Architecture Taster Day - Wednesday 23rd April 2025
For more information and to sign up for other upcoming events and Taster Days at Reading University, please visit: Subject tasters - Reading University
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Apprenticeship opportunity
Local plumbing and heating company, S Green Ltd, are looking to hire a new apprentice. This is a paid job opportunity where you will be working towards your NVQ Level 3 Plumbing and Heating.
To apply you must be 16+, no experience necessary.
Please send a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the role, together with a copy of your CV to sgreenplumbing_heating@hotmail.co.uk
If you require any help in preparing your CV or cover letter, please contact Miss Giacomet at: Giacometa@piggottschool.org
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Tesco Stronger Starts programme
Year 11 students
if you are a student in Year 11, and you are not sure what you want to do next, the Tesco Stronger Starts Retail Apprenticeship could be for you.
The apprenticeship is based in-store and takes a minimum of 12 months to complete.
You'll join a supportive and inclusive team, spending time doing a range of activities such as marketing, business and technology.
You'll also gain hands-on store experience, picking orders, restocking, and supporting customers and community events, as well as earning a salary in the region of £22k. No experience or qualifications needed.
For more information, please visit: Stronger Starts Retail | Tesco Apprenticeships & Graduates
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Business & Accounting Easter work experience
Thursday 17th April
10.00am - 3.00pm
Are you interested in breaking into the world of business and accounting? If so then this work experience is for you! This Easter break, Young Professionals have teamed up with 5 of the world's biggest accounting and professional services firms to give you an incredible insight to what it's really like working within the industry.
KPMG, BDO, Grant Thornton, S&W and CIMA will be joining them 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 there will be dedicated workshop / networking booths so you can have 1-1 conversations with people from these companies to get your questions answered and find out about all the key programmes on offer, deadlines to apply as well as summer work experience opportunities along with graduate and apprenticeship programmes.
Certificate of completion will be sent out to all students who take part in the day.
To sign up visit: Young Professionals Business and Accounting Easter Work Experience Survey
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Lloyds Banking Group Technology and Data work experience
Tuesday 15th & Wednesday 16th April 2025,
10am - 2pm - All year groups
If you're interested in tech or date within the banking industry, Lloyds Banking Group are hosting a 2 day virtual work experience event for you to up-skill, learn new things about the industry and get a real understanding to what it’s like working within the global banking environment.
You'll get to learn the basics of data, how to use it and why it’s so important. You'll take part in lots of activities using Excel or Google Sheets to manipulate data and present results, as well as getting to grips with analysing complex data sets and case scenarios.
To sign up please visit: Lloyds Banking Group 2-day Tech & Data Work Experience Survey
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Choices Magazine - The ultimate guide to apprenticeships!
Aimed at parents and carers, this month’s Choices magazine is bound to get you and your young people inspired over the end of term break!
In April's edition discover top tips for aspiring apprentices from a top apprentice, explore the process of becoming an apprentice from a parent's perspective, learn about the benefits of Higher Technical Qualifications, follow one apprentice's journey to becoming his own boss, get inspired by apprenticeships in Project Management, and much more!
View and download the new edition of Choices here.
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We work closely with Berkshire Careers Hub who have been working hard to put together some fantastic upcoming opportunities including work experience., insight talks, live chats and apprenticeship opportunities.
Check out: Home | Berkshire Opportunities | Business Support for Berkshire
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Meet the Russell Group webinars
Tuesday 29 April – Thursday 1 May
This is your opportunity to attend a unique 90-minute session, featuring 5 expert panellists who will offer impartial guidance if you are investigating the next step in your educational journey.
In addition, you will have the opportunity to ask questions using the Q&A function which will be managed by other Russell Group University members, who will be able to answer specific questions and provide further information.
Registration is essential and can be done on the UK University Search website. Once registered, you can select the webinars you would like to join.
Please also register if you would like to be emailed access to the recordings after the webinars have taken place.
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Time
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Topic
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Tuesday 29 April
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12.00 – 13.30
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Introduction to the Russell Group, and why choose to study there
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Tuesday 29 April
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16.30 – 18.00
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Student life at university
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Wednesday 30
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09.00 – 10.30
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Considering clinical and health professions
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Thursday 1 May
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12.00 – 13.30
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Researching university options
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Thursday 1 May
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16.30 – 18.00
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Personal statements and applying to a Russell Group university
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If you are attending any of the sessions taking part during the school day, please let Miss Giacomet know.
For full details please visit: UK University Search Fair Russell Group Webinars | UK University Search
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GetMyFirstJob offers you a whole new way to find Apprenticeships, Degree Apprenticeships, Work Experience and Graduate opportunities to get ahead. It's a great search tool where you can explore job categories and put you in touch with a wide range employers.
Visit: GetMyFirstJob | Apprenticeships, Degree Apprenticeships, Work Experience & Graduate Jobs
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Taster Days in Creative Media and Sport
Saturday 26th April
Year 12/13 and Level 3 students can explore Southampton's industry-ready courses, meet experienced professionals, and get hands-on in state-of-the-art facilities such as Southampton's virtual production stage, nursing wards, TV studios, and music suites. You'll also hear from expert speakers, including their alumni.
For more information and to register please visit: Fixed date taster days for schools and colleges
Other Open Days also available Open days - on campus, virtual and on demand | Solent University
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Apprenticeship opportunities
Apprenticeships are an increasingly popular pathway with hundreds of apprenticeships across a broad range of industries that you can apply for depending on your qualifications.
Top companies hiring now!
This is a useful website for all thing's apprenticeship, including reviews, industry guides and blogs.
You can also search for live opportunities With the likes of companies such as Balfour Beatty, PwC, experian and many more!
RateMyApprenticeship
Check out Success at School for the latest apprenticeship and job opportunities from Jaguar Land Rover, Volkswagen and more.
Success at School
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Speakers for Schools is a charity which puts you in touch with some of the biggest companies on the market, across a range of industries, to provide work experience opportunities.
Their new app 'Youth Card' gives access to developmental opportunities, work experience placements, as well as discounts from your favourite high-street brands. It’s completely free.
Visit Youth Card – Speakers for Schools for more information and to download the app!
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Ongoing Work Experience
Work experience is an invaluable opportunity which not only could lead to a full time job within your chosen career path, but you'll learn transferable skills, day to day etiquette of the working world and just being in a working environment.
Work experience is also valuable content for a UCAS application. It'll help you check out career areas and show evidence of useful skills for coping with university study and life.
Top tips for finding work experience
- Get online. Search local authority websites, local businesses and LinkedIn
- Ask parents or friends for useful contacts and opportunities
- For speculative enquiries to employers, write to them and send a brief CV and covering letter stating clearly when you're available and what you are looking for i.e. work experience, volunteering, shadowing etc. This can be done online or even by visiting the organisation itself and talking to the manager.
- And remember if you don't ask, you don't get!
Check out and sign up to Speakers for Schools for some of the latest work placements:
Work Experience – Speakers for Schools
Check out Create Your Future for exciting projects to get involved in:
Create Your Future Opportunities - Youth Employment UK
Future Learn
Future Learn offers a variety of free online courses that could be done over the summer.
Browse Free Online Courses - FutureLearn
Springpod
Check out Springpod for summer work experience programmes.
Take control of your future | Meet Springpod
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Whilst The Piggott School believes the content of any recommended online resource to be appropriate for use by its pupils, they have not been compiled by the school. As such – if you have any concerns over accessing the links outlined in this newsletter please do not do so. If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email Miss Giacomet.
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