NCS Summer Programme 2014

Students in year 11 and 12 can sign up now!
Youth Connexions are again promoting the National Citizen Service (NCS) programme for this summer.  This is a fun and challenging personal and social development programme which helps young people aged 15-17 (school Years 11 and 12) to become more confident by taking part in socially responsible activities such as social action projects.  I have information packs and application forms in Careers Office at Cavendish.
Click here for dates and locations and all the information.

Kaplan Summer School

Designed especially for those in Year 11, Kaplan Summer Schools are FREE three-day events to help improve your chances of getting an Apprenticeship job. You'll get tons of practical advice from industry experts about working in Business and Accountancy, plus a certificate for your National Record of Achievement.  Click here for dates and locations for this summer.

Careers Fair in Luton 25th June

Free end of term careers event for young people aged 15-25 who are looking for:
Apprenticeships;  Work Experience over the summer; School-Leaver Schemes / College Leaver Schemes; Summer courses/ Training schemes (Starting July-August 2014); Summer vacation schemes (starting August 2014); College opportunities; University (help applying/help with admissions/ sponsorship/grants); Gap Years/Volunteering ; Overseas Opportunities; Starting a Business/Becoming an Entrepreneur.   www.big-careers.co.uk
11am-3pm at UK Carnival Arts Centre, near Luton Station

BT Apprenticeships: application window is open

BT are recruiting apprentices on their national scheme.  Their training programme is very good - if you apply make sure your application is top notch - as with all job applications.

Revision tips

I came across this excellent website for study skills and revision. 

http://www.humanities.manchester.ac.uk/studyskills/ 

 

This page on exam terms/glossary looks particularly useful.

http://www.humanities.manchester.ac.uk/studyskills/assessment_evaluation/assessment/glossary.html

Social media could help you get a job

Interesting article on this topic in the Guardian - how to use social media to your advantage when job hunting.

Interested in Accountancy?

Kaplan Summer School taking applications for their free taster courses with information on the Apprenticeship route into Accountancy.  Milton Keynes office is easy to get to by train from Hemel Hempstead.  Open to young people in year 11,12,13.
Back online again at last!