Cavendish Work Experience Week 2014

Year 10 Work Experience week was launched recently!  Our students will have a chance to see the world of work for themselves in week of 30/6/14.  Do you know any business that could offer a work placement?  Any sector, ideally in Hertfordshire.  If so please ask them to contact me for more information at p.shaw@cavendish.herts.sch.uk.

Arrocca Hairdressing School

Trisha Buller, Training Director, extends a welcome to their open evening at the training centre in Berkhamsted on Tuesday 10^th December from 6pm – 8pm.  This is aimed at age 14 upwards.

Arrocca run a Hairdressing Club every Tuesday from 4pm – 6pm for students aged 14 upwards, contact Trisha Buller for more information.

The Watford UTC

I went to an interesting open day recently with the Watford UTC (opening next September), held at Elstree UTC (opened last September). 
What's a UTC?  It's a fantastic opportunity for full-time vocational learning with specialist focus, they take students from 14-19 with intake at year 10 and year 12.  Very close links with Uni of Hertfordshire and local, high-profile employers.
Positive ethos and amazing people and facilities, I'm hooked!

Pathways to a career in Property

Pathways to a career in property: summer school 2014 applications process opens Jan 13th.  See here for info about last year's event and how to apply for next summer.

Parents Event at Cavendish 18/11/13

Parents information evening for yr11-13 on Monday 18th November 7.30-8.30 in Sixth Form Centre - NOT in main school. Called "It's not just about university" this will be an interactive session to focus on careers research on the web, and Youth Connexions Advisers will be there to help you understand the many options available and where to find information. Limited places - call or email Sixth Form to reserve places.  Parents and students are welcome from year 11-13.

Oaklands College Open Days

November Open Days are next week!  12th and 13th Nov.
Currently not able to upload any attachments to this blog, so see the website for more information.
http://www.oaklands.ac.uk/

Gap year programme for students interested in law

Recent message from Pure Potential...
Ever wondered what it would be like working for a prestigious, international law firm? The pondering is officially over! We are pleased to be working with leading firm Pinsent Masons to launch their annual gap year programme for our bright, budding lawyers. If you are in Year 13 and are interested in pursuing a career in the legal sector then this is the perfect opportunity for you to gain valuable paid experience between leaving school and starting university. The contacts you make over the course of the programme, the experiences you gain and the employability skills you will develop will be invaluable, not just for university but when you are a graduate too.
If you live in or around Aberdeen, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London or Manchester, Pinsent Masons invite you to apply! Take a look at the flyer below, or visit Pinsent Masons’ website for full details of the programme and instructions on how to apply: http://www.pinsentmasons.com/gapyear.
Good luck!  Binda Bhudia,  Pure Potential    www.purepotential.org