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.

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

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

 

 

 

 

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.
   

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