In this weekly round-up you will find information about a huge range of careers and further/higher education opportunities, including university open days, work experience, careers taster sessions, apprenticeship vacancies and lots more. The Careers section is followed by the Higher Education section.
We hope you find it useful!

Webinars and events taking place during school hours are aimed at Sixth Form students only. 

By listing providers or employers HGS is not endorsing them, so we recommend that you do your own research to ensure it's the right thing for you.

Summer Work Experience ~
with the University of Law! 
Wednesday 22 & Thursday 23 July
(+24 July in London!)

Do you see yourself as a future legal professional? Perhaps you’d like to become a partner at a huge international law firm?

Young Professionals are hosting a Careers in Law Work Experience with the University of Law, the UK’s leading institution for legal degrees and solicitor apprenticeships.

You will take part in mock legal lectures, work on projects and exciting legal tasks, and have the opportunity to ask questions and network with professionals.

Day 1 will be a virtual event, allowing you to participate from anywhere. Day 2 will be in person at one of their campuses in Nottingham, London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, or Bristol. You can choose which campus you’d like to attend. Please note that spaces at the venues are very limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.

The University of Law is the UK’s largest provider of legal education. They deliver legal training to over 90 of the top 100 law firms and will be running several lecture-style sessions designed to give you a taste of what it’s like to study law at university or through a solicitor apprenticeship.

Join us for what’s set to be a thoroughly engaging insight into the legal world this summer and hear from a range of elite solicitors and barristers from some of the world’s most prominent organisations. Kick off this summer with an excellent addition to your CV/Personal Statement.

Amazing Apprenticeships provides really helpful information on vocational pathways and apprenticeships for Post-16 and Post-18 learners and parents/carers. 

They have a really useful parent zone http://amapps.uk/parent-zone  with lots of resources and fact sheets helping parents to understand what can often feel like uncharted territory.

They will be running a series of webinars called naviGATE from September, on topics such as understanding the different levels of apprenticeships, searching and applying for apprenticeships and understanding the recruitment process: https://www.amazingapprenticeships.com/workshops-webinars/   

They also produce a parent newsletter that can be subscribed to here http://amapps.uk/newsletter

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At HGS we run an Apprenticeship Club for Year 12s during form time. Students who indicated in their careers meetings that they may want to do an apprenticeship after Year 13 have been invited, but all Year 12s are welcome. These sessions will continue weekly during the Autumn term as they go into Year 13, and into the early Spring term - during what is the main application window for degree and higher apprenticeships. If your daughter may be interested in attending please ask them to email clare.townsend@hgs.herts.sch.uk

Highlights from our Summer 2026 programme include:

Young Thinkers Summer School (online and in-person options available)

Students explore some of philosophy's most engaging questions - What is truth? How do we know what is real? What makes something right or wrong? - developing their ability to think clearly, express ideas, and engage respectfully with different viewpoints.

Young Lawyers Summer School (online and in-person options available)

An introduction to law through discussion, case studies, and a full mock trial. Students learn how legal arguments are constructed and presented, building confidence in public speaking and structured reasoning.

Young Doctors Summer School (online and in-person options available)

Students are introduced to the practical thinking behind medicine - from recognising symptoms and asking the right questions to suggesting possible diagnoses and treatments. The course emphasises teamwork, communication, and careful listening.

Young Writers Summer School (in-person only)

A creative course for students who enjoy writing stories, poetry, or other forms of expression. Through guided exercises and activities, students develop their ideas, experiment with style, and gain confidence in their writing.

Young Mathematicians Summer School (online only)

A problem-solving course for students who enjoy maths and want to explore it beyond the school curriculum. Through puzzles, games, and team challenges, students encounter ideas such as cryptography, number systems, and logical reasoning.

Young Diplomats Summer School (in-person only)

An introduction to global issues through discussion and role-play. Students take on the roles of different countries and organisations, working together to respond to challenges such as trade, conflict, and migration.

How can my students attend?

The in-person courses take place at Woburn House in Bloomsbury, Central London, during July and August. We also offer a range of live small group online courses in August for students who prefer to take part from home.

Course fees range from £85 - £395 depending on the subject, format, and length, and places can be reserved with a 25% deposit.

 We offer bursaries of up to 90% of course fees for families on lower incomes. Full details can be found here.

We’re pleased to share our upcoming Taster Courses at City St George’s, University of London. These sessions give students the opportunity to explore subjects of interest, support informed decision-making and also provide valuable experiences to highlight in a personal statement.

Delivered by our expert academics, these free two-hour sessions provide an opportunity to experience learning in a university environment and gain a deeper understanding of a chosen subject area. You will also learn about employability skills, professional experience opportunities, and potential career pathways to help prepare for your future.

In addition,you can experience what it’s like to study in the heart of London at our Clerkenwell campus, situated among world-leading organisations, businesses, and industries.