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.

Unifrog and JED - essential careers websites

All students in Years 7 - 13 have access to this website. They have their own logins but parents can also register and create their own account via:

Lucy Cavendish Academic Attainment Programme
The programme will begin in November 2024. In Year 12, students will participate in regular subject-specific enrichment classes in each of their core A-Level  subjects, subject taster sessions, and monthly Peer Discussion Groups, allowing them to continuously develop their subject-specific knowledge, as well as their oracy, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Students will also complete a Supracurricular Exploration Project in May, helping them to explore their subject interests further and think more seriously about possible degree choices. Throughout, students will also receive advice from our Admissions Team on every stage of the application process so that they can make their university applications as competitive as possible.
More information here. 

Girton Modern Languages Taster Day 
Girton College are hosting a Modern Languages Taster Day on Wednesday 16 October for those currently in Year 10 or 11 at schools in the UK, running 10:00-16:00. The day will include translation, culture, and language workshops led by Girton and MML Faculty Academics, and promises to be a fantastic day for those looking to explore languages at A Level and University level.
More information here. 

Magdalene Application Support Webinars
Magdalene College is running a series of information and Q&A webinars to help support you with your application. A member of the admissions team will offer guidance on both admissions assessments and interviews, tailored to specific courses. This will include both the pre-registered admissions assessments such as the LNAT, and College registered admissions tests. Students will be informed of deadlines, revision material, and test format.
More information here. 

Clare Arts and Humanities Webinar Series 
This webinar series is an exciting interdisciplinary opportunity to delve into the range of lesser-known arts & humanities courses offered at university, with special focus on courses taught at the University of Cambridge. If you enjoy the arts and humanities and are not sure yet what you would like to study at university - or would like to venture beyond the more mainstream subjects - then this is the programme for you!
More information here. 

• Unifrog University Fair
  Mon 16 Oct, 4 – 6.30pm 
  Meet 40 universities in two hours and get your questions answered about admissions, courses and student life. Parents/carers are also welcome to sign up.

• Post-18 Options 
  23 – 24 Sep
  For students who are unsure of what to do after school, this series breaks down possibilities like apprenticeships, gap years, and going to university. > See and share the series

• University Application Masterclasses 
  30 Sep – 2 Oct
  Experts will be available to give students tips on crafting successful applications, putting together creative portfolios, getting into medicine or dentistry, and preparing for interviews.
  > See and share the series

• Day in the Life 
  7 – 9 Oct
  What's working life really like? This series spotlights some popular careers to give an insight into day-to-day tasks, key skills, and how to get in. Learn about construction, law, engineering, finance, healthcare and green careers.
  > See and share the series

Join the University of Hertfordshire online to have your questions answered, be inspired by taster lectures and get advice from experts.

• Personal Statements: How to write an excellent one (for 2025 entry)
  26 September, 16:30 - 17:15
• Parent/Guardian Information Evening: Introduction to the application process and student finance
  17 October, 19:00 - 19:45
• Personal Statements: How to write an excellent one (for 2025 entry)
  24 October, 16:30 - 17:15 and 19:00 - 19:45
• Study Skills: Research methods
  5 December, 16:30 - 17:15

Find out more and book any of the above events online

These conferences will provide tailored advice, covering essential topics such as:
- Application Timelines
- How to Tactically Choose Medical/Dental Schools
- CV Building
- Personal Statements - new format from 2026
- Medical/Dental School Interviews
- UCAT - Entrance Exams to Medical/Dental School
- Medical Leadership and Awards Programmes
- Accessing Work Experience
- Accessing Scholarships