Opportunities Bulletin | Summer Term, Week 5 I Date: 23 May 2025

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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. 

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Causeway Education are working with the in-house legal team at Associated British Foods (ABF) to run a free webinar for Year 12 students interested in exploring careers in law. 

ABF is a FTSE 30-listed group that includes exciting and diverse businesses, ranging from Primark to famous food and ingredient companies like Kingsmill bread, Jordans and Dorset cereals, Patak’s sauces and Twinings tea.

The free online webinar is an opportunity to explore legal careers with the Associated British Foods team. Students will learn about the different careers in the legal sector, the varying routes to reach those careers and the key skills required to be successful in this field. The webinar will feature interactive activities and a Q&A panel. 

💻 Wednesday 18th June, 4.30-6pm. Deadline to apply Monday 16th June 5pm.

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Will you be in Year 12 or Year 13 from September 2025?

If so, and you're interested in Business, Finance, or Professional Services, we have an incredible opportunity for you to get ahead this summer.

Grant Thornton’s Ignite Work Experience programme is now open for applications – and this could be your first step towards a full-time apprenticeship offer.

About the Programme

Ignite is a one-week, in-person work experience programme designed to give students valuable, hands-on insight into the world of professional services. You’ll gain real-world experience, network with professionals, and discover what a career at Grant Thornton could look like.

Standout students on the Ignite programme may even be offered a place on the Grant Thornton apprenticeship scheme before applications officially open.

Programme Dates

26–29 August 2025

Locations
Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, London, Leeds, Gatwick, Glasgow, Oxford, Cambridge, Reading, Bristol, Milton Keynes

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