University technical colleges (UTCs) are government-funded schools that offer 14-18 year olds a different way of learning from traditional schools. They teach students technical and scientific subjects in a whole new way and are educating the inventors, engineers, scientists and technicians of tomorrow. They work in partnership with a university and local employers. Each one will have one or two specialisms (but cover other subjects too, including A levels).
The nearest ones to Hemel are
Watford UTC (hospitality and communications)
Elstree UTC (creative and technical)
Bucks UTC (construction and IT)
Thursday, 29 January 2015
Open events at local colleges - Spring 2015
If college is an option for you, find more information on their websites and I recommend going to visit their open days. Applications are accepted throughout the school year but early action means a better chance of accessing the course you want.
You can apply for more than one option, in fact applying for a 'Plan A' and also a back up route is recommended. By making an application, you are expressing a firm interest in that route, rather than making a commitment at this stage. Final decision time comes just after exam results are issued, when you can accept any offer you have received following your applications. In the meantime, you can work to achieve the best grades you can, knowing the entry targets your offers may depend on.
Click on the links below for more details on the most popular colleges within reach of Hemel Hempstead. There are other specialist colleges too. More information at Youth Connexions and help with completing the application form if you need it.
West Herts College (Watford/Kings Langley/Dacorum)
To get there: Bus 500 from Hemel
Open events: Dacorum campus 28 Feb, Kings Langley campus 28 Feb, Watford 7 March (all Saturday mornings)
Oaklands College (St Albans/Welwyn)
To get there: Bus 300/301 from Hemel
Open events: St Albans campus 10th Feb, Welwyn campus 11th Feb (5pm-8pm both events)
Amersham & High Wycombe College
To get there: Take the subsidised bus from Jarman Park
Open events: Amersham campus 11th March, Wycombe campus 17th March (6pm-8.30 both dates)
Also consider the new UTCs - see separate post under 14-16 label.
Note the application deadline for Cavendish Sixth Form is end of January.
You can apply for more than one option, in fact applying for a 'Plan A' and also a back up route is recommended. By making an application, you are expressing a firm interest in that route, rather than making a commitment at this stage. Final decision time comes just after exam results are issued, when you can accept any offer you have received following your applications. In the meantime, you can work to achieve the best grades you can, knowing the entry targets your offers may depend on.
Click on the links below for more details on the most popular colleges within reach of Hemel Hempstead. There are other specialist colleges too. More information at Youth Connexions and help with completing the application form if you need it.
West Herts College (Watford/Kings Langley/Dacorum)
To get there: Bus 500 from Hemel
Open events: Dacorum campus 28 Feb, Kings Langley campus 28 Feb, Watford 7 March (all Saturday mornings)
Oaklands College (St Albans/Welwyn)
To get there: Bus 300/301 from Hemel
Open events: St Albans campus 10th Feb, Welwyn campus 11th Feb (5pm-8pm both events)
Amersham & High Wycombe College
To get there: Take the subsidised bus from Jarman Park
Open events: Amersham campus 11th March, Wycombe campus 17th March (6pm-8.30 both dates)
Also consider the new UTCs - see separate post under 14-16 label.
Note the application deadline for Cavendish Sixth Form is end of January.
Wednesday, 28 January 2015
Network Rail: 200 Apprenticeship Vacancies Nationally
Network Rail is seeking to recruit 200 young people from across Britain for its award-winning apprenticeship scheme, as it continues the largest investment into the railway since Victorian times.
The scheme offers anyone over the age of 17, a fantastic opportunity to earn while they learn, gain valuable qualifications and skills and to build a career in engineering. More details here.
The Network Rail Advanced Apprenticeship scheme is open to anyone who is 17 by 31st August 2015. Further details on the scheme, including cases studies of current and former apprentices talking about their own experiences, can be found on our website: http://www.networkrail.co.uk/apprentices.
Friday, 21 November 2014
Local Apprenticeship vacancies 18/11/14
Latest list available here, some great opportunities to look out for.
This list is updated regularly and is posted on school website Careers page. If you want to apply, make your application the best it can be. Give yourself time, ask for help, and get someone you trust to run through it before you submit it.
Then when you are offered an interview, do plenty of preparation beforehand (again, ask for some help and there are lots of interview tips online).
All the vacancies are on http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/ There you can look up all the job details using the AV number shown on the list and send in your application.
This list is updated regularly and is posted on school website Careers page. If you want to apply, make your application the best it can be. Give yourself time, ask for help, and get someone you trust to run through it before you submit it.
Then when you are offered an interview, do plenty of preparation beforehand (again, ask for some help and there are lots of interview tips online).
All the vacancies are on http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/ There you can look up all the job details using the AV number shown on the list and send in your application.
Careers At Sea open day
The merchant navy is the name given to the international commercial shipping industry. It is made up of a large number of shipping companies who recruit crew, known as merchant seafarers. The size and type of ships and their cargoes vary greatly, and trade routes may take them to every continent and across every ocean on the globe.
Warsash Maritime Academy are running an open day on 23 January 2015 for secondary students. Contact them direct to attend. Website
Event poster
Warsash Maritime Academy are running an open day on 23 January 2015 for secondary students. Contact them direct to attend. Website
Event poster
Wednesday, 19 November 2014
Road Safety Week - this week!
This year's theme: Look out for each other
Lots more info here
We're supporting this campaign at Cavendish: next Monday we have Brake coming to 6th form to inspire students to look out for each other on the roads. This a real 'Roadshow' programme which is touring local schools to spread the word, delivered by some volunteers from Skanska.
The Latest Edition of Get Smaart is up and available to view online...
Open it now for all the latest info on careers and study options. In this issue:
Katy B Exclusive Interview
Science: A World of Fun
UCAS
Your Personal Statement
Read the Online Version right now by clicking herehttp://www.smaartmags.com/docs/smaartnational.php
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