Upcoming Opportunities

For a complete list of upcoming opportunities, please click on the calendar image below and filter by CAREERS

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Below are some opportunities which may interest you.

Some opportunities involve a cost. Any student who feels that the cost of a course on this page is prohibitive, please do consider asking your parents/carers to apply for support through our Unity Fund or if you are in the 6th Form the Bursary Fund.

Disclaimer: Any websites/apps mentioned below are not endorsed by the school and are used at your own discretion. Any views or opinions expressed are not necessarily those of Charters School.

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THAMES HOSPICE WORK EXPERIENCE

29 July - 2 August 2024

We offer an annual work experience week for year 12 students who are hoping to study a degree in medicine, nursing or other allied health professions, such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy and paramedic science. The week includes clinical training, both in patient-facing and classroom settings, interacting with different professions and hands-on experience in a healthcare environment.

Our Work Experience Week will take place 29 July - 2 August 2024. Applications to take part in the 2024 week are now open. Find out more and register below:

Register Here

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KPMG VIRTUAL WORK EXPERIENCE DAY

Thursday 4 April 10am - 4pm

Are you interested in kick-starting your career and gaining work-experience with a world-renowned professional services firm? If so, you do not want to miss this opportunity! 

Did you know that KPMG is one of the largest professional services companies in the world? With over 227,000 employees across 146 countries, their work spans five major areas of Finance and Personal Services. They Audit some of the UK’s biggest companies and their people in Consulting, Deal Advisory, Tax, Law, and Technology. With clients from the smallest of start-ups to international mega corporations across every industry imaginable. One of the ‘Big 4’, KPMG are one of the places to be when working in the world of business and accounting! 

KPMG are hosting a work-experience day on Thursday 4th April from 10am – 4pm in the Easter Holidays and we would love for you to attend. During the day, you will have the opportunity to learn key employability skills, such as how to communicate your message and build your personal brand, you will also have the chance to meet KPMG colleagues to hear about their career journeys and even complete a business pitch challenge! 

If you are unsure what you want to do when you finish school, college or university and you would like to explore more options, then this work experience event is perfect for you. The KPMG Student recruitment team will also explain the different career paths into their firm and how you can gain a leg up into their prestigious company. 

This work-experience day is a fantastic opportunity for you to gain valuable insights into the world of work and build your professional network, not to mention a great addition to your CV. Plus, you can join us from anywhere in the country, as the event will be held on Zoom. You will also get a professional reference for your CV’s as well as a certificate of compilation at the end of the day. This goes a very long way for your own personal career development and prospective opportunities. 

Register Here

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ATOMIC WEAPONS ESTABLISHMENT APPRENTICESHIP TASTER DAY

Wednesday 3 April 10am - 3pm
AWE Aldermaston, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4PR

AWE has a critical mission to support the defence and security of the UK. Their role in keeping the nation safe is to manufacture, maintain and develop the warheads for Trident, the UK’s ultimate deterrent.

During this event, you will explore the opportunities available at AWE, including their Level 2 & level 3 Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths roles!

Event Highlights:

  • Intro to AWE’s apprenticeships & learn how you can get ahead in your career by working with one of the UK’s largest National Security firms!
  • Hear from AWE’s current apprentices about their journeys and learn how you can step in their shoes.
  • Challenge your skills and increase your employability by getting involved in a mock assessment centre task. 
  • Ask your burning questions to the AWE team and build your network! 

Register Here

 

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LONDON MED SCHOOLS SUMMER PROGRAMME

Via Zoom 15th - 19 July

Are you In Year12, study A-level Biology & Chemistry & are interested in a career in Medicine?

Then why not apply for the FREE online London Med Schools Summer Programme.

There are 75 places available to find out what it is like to study medicine in London.

The London Med Schools online programme takes place from 15th - 19 July and brings together four of London's medical schools (King’s College London, Queen Mary University of London, St George's University of London, and University College London)

APPLY BY 19th APRIL

Register Here

 

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VIRTUAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Young Professionals run a series of free industry events so that students can gain skills and engage with world leading employers.

Check out their programme of virtual work experience below

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FREE LECTURES FOR SCHOOLS; GRESHAM COLLEGE

Each year, Gresham College provides over one hundred free, academic lectures by international experts and leading academics; suitable for GCSE and A-level students who want to extend their learning and stand out from the crowd at sixth form and university interviews.

Students can attend in person or watch online and whether it's Geography, Music, Climate Change and the Environment, Medicine or Maths and Astronomy that you are interested in, you're sure to find a lecture that you enjoy.

Use the link below to search for a lecture which inspires you.

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EDT VIRTUAL ROUTES INTO STEM COURSE

The EDT Virtual Routes Into STEM Course is still open for applications.  This course is an excellent opportunity for students in Years 9 & 10 who would like to find out about the various educational pathways into a STEM career and will run until 2 August 2024.  Students can join and complete this course flexibly (approx. time to fully complete is 20 hours). There are some exciting live sessions coming up this month for students who are registered on this course which includes – A STEM Professionals panel and Careers Skills session – to view the full timetable click here - Live Sessions Timetable

Enrol Here

Any student who feels that the cost of this course is prohibitive, please do consider asking your parents/carers to apply for support through our Unity Fund.


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GRADUATE CAREERS LIVE

Broadcast from a TV-studio in central London, Graduate Careers Live! is essential viewing for Sixth Form students considering university entrance in 2024 – or applying for a degree apprenticeship.

Highlights from the 90-minute programme include:

• analysis of the universities and degree courses that are most-likely to lead to a well-paid job after graduation

• an interview with Zoe Thomas, author of The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide, on how to use the latest league tables when applying for university

• the outlook for today’s university-leavers and an assessment of the current graduate job market

• an in-depth introduction to degree apprenticeships, the debt-free alternative to university

• specially-commissioned films about graduate careers in law and engineering degree apprenticeships

• a countdown of The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers and an interview with this year's number 1 graduate employer

• an exclusive guide to student finance and how to pay for university

useful tips and guidance from current university students

 

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UNIVERSITY OPEN DAYS 2023

Do you know someone who is considering applying to university soon? Many higher education providers have open days and UCAS has done the hard work and compiled a list so you can plan your visits!

Try to:

  • Attend at least one or two subject talks, sample lectures, taster sessions or department visits
  • Take a tour of the campus, accommodation and Student Union venues
  • Look around the town/city itself
  • Speak with current students - the course should be at the top of your list of things to find out about at an open day, so speak with those who are already studying there

Try to also give yourself some time to explore on your own. Bear in mind that a uni will be putting on its best face for you, so it's worthwhile to spend a bit of time just wandering around and absorbing the general atmosphere. 

Discover the dates for university open days by clicking the link below:

UCAS Open Days 2023

 

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CAREERS WEBINARS

These insights are completely free for students to attend and they can register via the Unifrog platform using the link below:

UNIFROG Upcoming Webinars

 

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INVESTIN UPCOMING EVENTS FOR PARENTS

InvestIN's ongoing parent event series is designed to give parents the essential tools they'll need to support their child on their career journey. Events are run by leading experts and are free to attend.

Register Here

 

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BERKSHIRE ENTERPRISE ADVISOR NETWORK

Discover an array of insights, webinars, apprenticeship and careers opportunities in and around Berkshire

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PATHWAY CTM EVENTS

Connecting you with leading UK employers to gain experience and figure out your next steps after school/college!

View & Register for Events Here

 

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FILM ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP

This month’s Work Ready Club meeting focuses on Exploring Entrepreneurship with Andy Lambert from Adobe.  You will gain an understanding of what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur, the skills and qualities involved and how to make an impact.

Key Learning Points:

  • Find out if entrepreneurs are made or born.
  • Managing mindset and self-doubt.
  • The power of modelling and networking.

Andy has a fascinating and inspiring story to share.

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