CAREERS & TRAINING
It was only twenty years ago that a university degree was seen as a guaranteed passport to success.
These days a degree will cost more than fifty thousand pounds on average and there are many other routes into the job market that won't land a young person with a substantial burden of debt at the start of their career. On the other hand, a degree opens up opportunities that aren't otherwise available and the evidence still suggests that in the long run you might be better off.
Degree, apprenticeship, straight into employment? Tallis staff are pretty expert about these questions and we work closely with all of our students to explore the options and give every student customised advice about what their choices are.
A lot of opportunities come our way, also, and some of these are below.
These days a degree will cost more than fifty thousand pounds on average and there are many other routes into the job market that won't land a young person with a substantial burden of debt at the start of their career. On the other hand, a degree opens up opportunities that aren't otherwise available and the evidence still suggests that in the long run you might be better off.
Degree, apprenticeship, straight into employment? Tallis staff are pretty expert about these questions and we work closely with all of our students to explore the options and give every student customised advice about what their choices are.
A lot of opportunities come our way, also, and some of these are below.
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USEFUL CAREERS GUIDANCE WEBSITES
Please contact Maria Elia, the careers adviser on Maria.Elia@prospects.co.uk
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/ - for information on jobs, CV tips and advice and guidance. Use the skills assessment tool here to help you discover what careers you may enjoy working in.
Type ‘next step job profile’ into www.google.com and you will get a list of job description in categories.
www.icould.com/buzz - videos from professionals about their career and a personality matching quiz
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/ - for information on jobs, CV tips and advice and guidance. Use the skills assessment tool here to help you discover what careers you may enjoy working in.
Type ‘next step job profile’ into www.google.com and you will get a list of job description in categories.
www.icould.com/buzz - videos from professionals about their career and a personality matching quiz
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APPRENTICESHIP VACANCY WEBSITES (16 to 24 year olds)
www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide - National Apprenticeship Website including vacancies www.skillsforgrowth.org.uk - Local Traineeship/Apprenticeship provision, IT, Customer Service, Business Administration, Hairdressing, Childcare and Development. https://www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/apprentice/ KPMG - Find out about opportunities with this multinational professional services firm. www.reynoldsgroup.co.uk Reynolds Training Academy – Beauty Therapy Level 2 in class or Fitness Instructor at Level 2 (complete the level 3 apprenticeship). www.flowerskills.com Flower Skills Training – Construction Apprenticeships. www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk (Local Council website has jobs and careers/GLLAB (Greenwich Local Labour and Business) for jobs and apprenticeships. This is a useful source for students living in Greenwich as they will help you find jobs/apprenticeships www.notgoingtouni.co.uk - Alternatives to university, school leaver job programmes, training courses etc www.thebigchoice.com – Apprenticeship Opportunities www.londonapprenticeship.co.uk – Apprenticeship opportunities www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk – Vacancies for Apprenticeships and Traineeships (Traineeships are pre-apprenticeships) schoolleavers.milkround.com/jobs/ - Opportunities for school leavers https://amazingapprenticeships.com/ - A leading organisation in the education sector, founded to tackle misconceptions about apprenticeships and promote the benefits https://www.ucas.com/understanding-apprenticeships - UCAS guide to apprenticeships |
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ScreenSkills is a great website for finding up-to-date information on careers in the UK film, television, games and animation industries.
Look through the slide show below for their career maps, which may help you see your place in the screen industry!
Look through the slide show below for their career maps, which may help you see your place in the screen industry!
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As one of the world's biggest employers, the NHS has job opportunities in both clinical and non-clinical roles, including apprenticeships. Find out more here and here
Latest World of Work Opportunities:
June 2022:
Virgin Media run numerous apprenticeship schemes, and offer a range of resources to help you find the right one for you.
This short video that gives an overview of their Apprenticeship schemes.
The Match Me tool can help you decide which schemes you might be interested in.
You can practice Virgin Media’s situational judgement test (SJT) here.
This short video that gives an overview of their Apprenticeship schemes.
The Match Me tool can help you decide which schemes you might be interested in.
You can practice Virgin Media’s situational judgement test (SJT) here.
The annual London Careers Festival is taking place between 20 June and 1 July, with a mix of in-person and virtual events, all seeking to connect students with the world of work, fuelling imaginations, developing skills, and inspiring futures.
The in-person festival will take place in The Guildhall and various locations in and around the City of London. This will include a Post-16 day on Mon 27 June, a Creative Careers Day on Thur 30 June, and The Big Apprentice Meet Up on Fri 1 July. Click here to book for these in-person events.
The full post-16 programme, including virtual events, can be viewed here.
The in-person festival will take place in The Guildhall and various locations in and around the City of London. This will include a Post-16 day on Mon 27 June, a Creative Careers Day on Thur 30 June, and The Big Apprentice Meet Up on Fri 1 July. Click here to book for these in-person events.
The full post-16 programme, including virtual events, can be viewed here.
Find out more on the Old Vic website and email ovtheatremakers@oldvictheatre.com with any questions.
Apply by Monday 20 June.
Apply by Monday 20 June.
May 2022:
If you are interested in an insurance apprenticeship then please look at this opportunity from AIG
Applications close at the end of May!
Participants joining AIG Advance complete an immersive and accelerated learning programme, incorporating;
Applications close at the end of May!
Participants joining AIG Advance complete an immersive and accelerated learning programme, incorporating;
- Professional qualification through the L3 Apprenticeship, Insurance Practitioner – The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Level 3 CII Certificate
- Induction Bootcamp, developing professional skills, gaining exposure to senior leaders and establishing a network at AIG
- Masterclass series, covering topics from business acumen and foundational insurance knowledge to specific areas such as Cyber
- Off the job time to focus on studies and development
- 1-2-1 coaching throughout the programme
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Check out three exciting summer internship/work experience opportunities:
Make sure to sign up now so your students don’t miss out on these amazing opportunities!
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me on 07761734673.
- Paid internship at Hook, a tech start-up in London, for school leavers/students currently in Year 13: DEADLINE: 20th May
- Summer insight week at St James’ Place, a wealth management business, for students in Year 13 (must be 18 years old at time of insight week): DEADLINE: 20th May
- PwC’s Virtual Insight Week programme gives your students the opportunity to learn more about areas of PwC and develop employability skills.
Make sure to sign up now so your students don’t miss out on these amazing opportunities!
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me on 07761734673.
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Legal apprenticeships - Applications Opening soon!
Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme
Apprenticeships at Dstl?
Dstl is the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory. They provide the UK government with specialist science and technology research, advice and analysis. Much is operationally critical and has the potential to save many lives.
DEGREE APPRENTICESHIPS:
Some current apprenticeships opportunities:
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Building Surveyor Apprenticeship with MARTIN ARNOLD LIMITED, a multi-disciplinary Practice of professional Chartered Surveyors and Construction Consultants, providing expert advice within the industry.
The apprentice will assist colleagues on a full range of work while working towards gaining a professional qualification. You will be involved across all stages of a project and need to be able to work in a team or independently. Salary: £15,000 Duration: 6 years |
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Click the image below to view a very useful guide to apprenticeships produced by UCAS:
KPMG Apprentices
Why does KPMG recruit apprentices?
Quite simply, because they're our future. Research shows there's a growing pool of talent considering starting a career straight after their A-Levels rather than going down the traditional university route. We think these students have just as much potential to succeed at KPMG as our graduate trainees and our entry-routes reflect this belief.
Our drive to recruit trainees into KPMG is part of our long-term recruitment strategy to attract talented people from all walks of life. We're really proud to say our trainees come from all kinds of diverse backgrounds – so you can rest assured that anyone you know will fit in just fine here.
KPMG360° is our innovative apprenticeship programme, giving students the chance to join KPMG and work with some of the best and brightest in the business world. Importantly, it includes a foundation year that's specifically designed so they can experience all areas of the business before they go on to choose an area of specialisation and gain a professional qualification.
KPMG360° Digital is a new four-year apprenticeship programme that combines academic study with practical work experience. Based in London, Leeds or Manchester, you'll undertake varied work experience with technology teams across the firm. At the same time, you'll also study for a BSc degree in Digital and Technology Solutions with our training provider, BPP University.
KPMG360° Business Services is a two-year apprenticeship programme will give you an overview of Business Services and how we support the wider organisation. As a new apprentice, you will be fully supported throughout the programme with guidance from KPMG teams and gain a professional qualification
KPMG Discovery is for Year 12 students looking to gain work experience, an insight into KPMG and our departments. This two, three or five-day (depending on office location) programme will give them useful industry knowledge, career opportunities and the chance to develop the skills they'll need to apply for a role with us.
Our apprenticeship programmes offer the training and support to help students reach their full potential. We're looking for ambitious, bright, motivated students who are interested in building a long-term career in business at a leading professional services firm.
To learn more about KPMG and our career opportunities, visit our website: https://www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/apprentice/
Quite simply, because they're our future. Research shows there's a growing pool of talent considering starting a career straight after their A-Levels rather than going down the traditional university route. We think these students have just as much potential to succeed at KPMG as our graduate trainees and our entry-routes reflect this belief.
Our drive to recruit trainees into KPMG is part of our long-term recruitment strategy to attract talented people from all walks of life. We're really proud to say our trainees come from all kinds of diverse backgrounds – so you can rest assured that anyone you know will fit in just fine here.
KPMG360° is our innovative apprenticeship programme, giving students the chance to join KPMG and work with some of the best and brightest in the business world. Importantly, it includes a foundation year that's specifically designed so they can experience all areas of the business before they go on to choose an area of specialisation and gain a professional qualification.
KPMG360° Digital is a new four-year apprenticeship programme that combines academic study with practical work experience. Based in London, Leeds or Manchester, you'll undertake varied work experience with technology teams across the firm. At the same time, you'll also study for a BSc degree in Digital and Technology Solutions with our training provider, BPP University.
KPMG360° Business Services is a two-year apprenticeship programme will give you an overview of Business Services and how we support the wider organisation. As a new apprentice, you will be fully supported throughout the programme with guidance from KPMG teams and gain a professional qualification
KPMG Discovery is for Year 12 students looking to gain work experience, an insight into KPMG and our departments. This two, three or five-day (depending on office location) programme will give them useful industry knowledge, career opportunities and the chance to develop the skills they'll need to apply for a role with us.
Our apprenticeship programmes offer the training and support to help students reach their full potential. We're looking for ambitious, bright, motivated students who are interested in building a long-term career in business at a leading professional services firm.
To learn more about KPMG and our career opportunities, visit our website: https://www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/apprentice/
Contact a Careers Advisor
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Volunteering
Research shows that you can and do increase your self-confidence and self-esteem, develop a range of communication skills and improve your ability to work with other people through volunteering. It can help you to engage more effectively with others whilst learning or being trained. You can also develop practical skills related to your specific experiences of volunteering. Check out the V inspired site for more information.
Entry Level Opportunities & Internships
Some organisations provide entry level opportunities for students who are about to finish their A levels but do not necessarily want to go on to university. Check out The Brokerage, a City of London Corporation funded internship programme, that provides paid internships to students following completion of their A levels or equivalent qualifications.
Paid GAP Year Placements for STEM students
Check out the Year in Industry site for help getting a high quality placement during your gap year. We provide high-quality, paid placements for students in their gap year before or during their degree course. There are placements for students interested in all areas of engineering, science, IT, e-commerce, business, marketing, finance and logistics.