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:

Future Financial Adviser is a digital community providing career advice, peer-to-peer connections, mentors, events, and career opportunities within the financial-advice sector.

This autumn they are running a series of 40-minute webinars covering:

1.  Understanding financial services and the different roles that are available, 16 October, register here

2. Get the skills you need to secure your first job: personal branding, CV and interview tips, 20 November, register here

3. How to win on LinkedIn and impress employers, 29 January 2025, registration details coming soon

Free virtual careers insight events

Inspiring the Future Maritime 

Date: 9 October, 9:30 - 10:30am
In celebration of Maritime UK Week, hear from different Maritime professionals about the varied and exciting careers in this sector! Register Here

From Cockpit to Control Tower - Diverse Roles in Aviation

Date: 15 October, 9:30 - 10:30am
Take flight with a career in aviation! Explore roles in flight operations, engineering, and beyond as well as the pathways to these careers. Register Here

Exploring Careers in the Rail Sector

Date: 15 October, 11:00 - 12:00pm

In partnership with Colas Rail, a leading international provider of rail infrastructure services, specialising in the construction, renewal, and maintenance of railways, we invite you to join us in a virtual careers chat showcasing careers in the rail sector. This session aims to inspire students, broaden their understanding of the rail industry, and help them consider potential career paths. Register Here

Get Ready for Green Careers! 

Date: 5 November, 11 - 12pm
In partnership with WorldSkills UK and in celebration of Green Careers Week, we will showcase inspiring career journeys through the technical and apprenticeship route, the importance of green skills, and why choosing a green career is not only vital for the future but an exciting and prestigious path to success!  Register Here

Exploring Green Careers in Engineering and Technology

Date: 7 November, 11 - 12pm
In partnership with WorldSkills UK and in celebration of Green Careers Week, students will explore a wide range of green engineering and technology careers. We’ll highlight the importance of green skills and showcase the technical and apprenticeship pathways available—prestigious routes that offer hands-on experience and the chance to make a real impact in protecting our planet. Register Here

Whether you're thinking about university or considering an apprenticeship, PwC’s Flying Start Degree Programmes offer a combination of both, including:

• Paid university fees and a competitive salary

• Guaranteed summer internships at PwC

• Real-world experience at one of the Big Four firms
   

Sunday 6 October, 8.30am - 5pm

Years 10 - 13

Paediatric Pathways

The NHS Virtual Allied Healthcare Work Experience offers a unique opportunity for aspiring healthcare professionals. It's a rare occasion for students to hear from an exceptional guest speaker with a wealth of knowledge and insights to share, to better the understanding of the allied healthcare field.

Our speaker will provide invaluable guidance to help these future professionals embark on their dream healthcare careers. Following the talk, students will have an intimate look at the healthcare industry in the LIVE virtual work experience, delving into the many roles allied healthcare has to offer and taking an in-depth look at patient care by following the journeys of two patients from incident through to treatment.

The NHS Allied Healthcare Work Experience is the largest programme for aspiring healthcare professionals, having successfully invited over 12,000 students to participate in its programme last academic year - many of which have gone on to study:

Nursing
Midwifery
Paramedicine
Physiotherapy
Occupational Therapy
Dietetics
Radiography
Prosthetics and Orthotics
Speech and Language Therapy
Pharmacy

Places are £10 a session to cover administrative and technological costs, or £50 for the full 6 months (rolling programme).

Produced on behalf of the Department for Education, this programme features a wealth of information about the country’s leading apprenticeship employers, case studies, employer showcases, and interviews with apprentices.

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.
   

• 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.

• 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