Careers Convention 2018 Wednesday 5 December
5.30pm-8.30pm
Guide to delegates, talks and evening schedule
for students, parents and carers
Lady Manners School
Lady Manners School Careers Department wishes to thank school staff and students and the following organisations for their support in planning and delivering this event:
Nottinghamshire County Council, European Union – European Social Fund, and the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) for Careers Local Funding to make this event possible.
Derbyshire County Council - Services for Teenagers, Children Services - for the professionalism and expertise of the Careers Team who have supported the planning, organisation, delivery and preparation of the event, and subsequent follow up.
All our speakers and delegates who have given their time to supporting our students and their parents in making effective career choices for the future.
Contents
Welcome to the Careers Convention 2018
Section 1 Convention Overview
Everything summarised
Section 2 Careers Information Talks
Content, times, locations
Section 3 Studying at University/Higher Education
Including a grid highlighting the courses offered by universities and colleges represented on the evening
Section 4 Study and Apprenticeships after Year 11
Courses you can take at Sixth Form and the colleges here this evening. Includes a grid of all colleges and course areas
Section 5 Training Providers (Apprenticeships)
What job areas they can offer young people. Includes a grid identifying which providers offer which job areas
Section 6 Volunteering Opportunities for Young People
Section 7 Companies, Organisations and Professional Institutes represented on the evening
The careers they can offer advice on – sponsorships, work experience and apprenticeship opportunities. Includes a grid highlighting which organisations offer which careers
Welcome to the Lady Manners School
Careers Convention 2018
Make use of the information in this booklet to plan your journey
This is a big event! It offers students, parents or carers an opportunity to explore the world of work and the many different pathways to get there.
A number of prominent universities, colleges, companies and training organisations are attending to represent as broad a range of careers as possible. We thank them all for their interest and participation.
How is the convention organised?
You choose how long you stay at the convention and who to speak to/listen to.
Careers Talks: A range of careers talks for students and parents to attend and find out more about specific careers. These are scheduled across the evening.
Delegate stands: For students and parents to talk to people in different job roles or people who organise education and training courses.
Year groups the convention is aimed at?
Year 8: Students will be able to explore many different careers paths that may inspire them to think about their dream job. They will be able to identify with the subjects they are currently studying and recognise the connection with jobs and careers in the real world.
Year 9: Students can get a head start in decision making ahead of choosing their guided subject choices for Years 10 and 11. They can ask employers, colleges and universities about subjects that they should be taking for GCSE. They can find out the qualifications needed for different jobs.
Years 10 & 11: Which pathway to choose after Year 11? A Levels? A vocational course at college or an apprenticeship? What qualifications are needed for that dream job? Will they need to go to university? What other options are available after A Levels? This is an opportunity to impress local employers and talk about potential work experience placements as some may be able to offer placements or even with future apprenticeship opportunities.
Year 12: Students will soon be thinking about university options. What work experience will be needed? Are there volunteering opportunities which may help with applications?
What are the alternatives to higher education? Perhaps a higher or degree level apprenticeship. Are any sponsorships on offer in a career area of interest? Is an apprenticeship a viable option? Some companies may also offer work experience for sixth form students.
Year 13: Students may still have questions about life at university. They may also be looking at apprenticeship options. They can find out more by speaking to as many people as possible at the convention and by attending one or more of the talks.
We trust you will have an enjoyable and informative evening!
Section 1
Careers Convention Overview
The location of speakers at their other convention location can be found by matching the Delegate Number (DN) against the location. Maps will be available on the evening.
Careers Talks
See also section 2 for more information on talk content.
Talk Time Location – Room No/Centre Other location of speaker when not delivering a talk
Teaching: Primary/Secondary 5.50 – 6.25pm Sixth Form - Study/Computer Sheffield Hallam University-12
Health and Social Care Careers 5.50 – 6.25pm Sixth Form - Common Room Joined Up Careers - 33
University: Why study at university? 5.50 – 6.25pm PSHE1 – Maths Corridor HEPP – Sheffield-57
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) Careers
5.50 – 6.25pm Library University of Sheffield-18
Studying at a Further Education College 5.50 – 6.25pm M1 - Maths Corridor Chesterfield College-17
Events/Tourism/Culinary Management 5.50 – 6.25pm E6 - English Corridor University of Derby -8
Art and Design Careers 5.50 – 6.25pm E7 - English Corridor Sheffield Hallam University-12
Apprenticeships: Part of your future? 6.35 - 7.10pm Sixth Form - Study/Computer Learning Unlimited-27
Medicine: Careers and pathways 6.35 - 7.10pm Sixth Form - Common Room University of Leicester-11
University: How to choose a course 6.35 - 7.10pm PSHE1 – Maths Corridor University of Surrey-7
Physics and Astronomy 6.35 - 7.10pm Library University Of Sheffield-18
Agriculture/Land Management Careers 6.35 - 7.10pm M1 - Maths Corridor Harper Adams University-19
Hospitality and Catering 6.35 - 7.10pm E6 - English Corridor Buxton and Leek College-21
Uniformed Services Careers 6.35 - 7.10pm E7 - English Corridor Buxton and Leek College-21
Apprenticeships: Higher/Degree Level 7.20 - 8.00pm Sixth Form - Study/Computer Sheffield Hallam University-12
Nursing and Midwifery 7.20 - 8.00pm Sixth Form - Common Room Sheffield Hallam University-12
Law Careers 7.20 - 8.00pm PSHE1 – Maths Corridor Elliott Mather-48
Dentistry Career Pathways 7.20 - 8.00pm Library University of Sheffield-18
Veterinary Science 7.20 - 8.00pm M1 - Maths Corridor Harper Adams/Keele Uni.-19/20
Sport Careers 7.20 - 8.00pm E6 - English Corridor Sheffield Hallam University-12
Music Careers 7.20 - 8.00pm E7 - English Corridor University of Sheffield-18
Universities and Colleges offering Higher Education courses at Level 4 (Foundation/HND) and Level 5 (Degree and Degree/Higher Apprenticeships)
Refer to Section 3 to identify some of the courses offered by these universities and colleges.
DN University or College Location DN Location
1 University of York Sports Hall 10 University of Leicester Sports Hall
2 University of Manchester Sports Hall 11 Sheffield Hallam University Sports Hall
3 University of Leeds Main Hall 12 Loughborough University Sports Hall
4 University of Birmingham Main Hall 13 University Lincoln Sports Hall
5 University Huddersfield Sports Hall 16 Bishop Grosseteste University Sports Hall
6 York St John University Sports Hall 17 Chesterfield College Main Hall
7 University of Surrey Main Hall 18 University of Sheffield Sports Hall
8 University of Derby Sports Hall 19 Harper Adams University Main Hall
9 Sheffield College Sports Hall 20 Keele University Main Hall
10 Derby College Sports Hall
Section 1
Colleges of Further Education, Sixth Form Colleges, University Technical Colleges (UTC)
Section 4 provides more information on the range of courses offered.
DN Colleges/Sixth Form/Sixth Form Colleges/ University Technical Colleges Location
17 Chesterfield College: Courses at 16+ includes university level (Level 4 / 5 courses) Main Hall
10 Derby College: Courses at 16+ includes university level (Level 4 and 5 courses) Sports Hall
21 Buxton & Leek College: Courses at 16+ includes university level (Level 4 /5 courses) Sports Hall
9 Sheffield College: Includes university level (Level 4 and 5 courses) Sports Hall
22 JCB Academy: Includes courses at 14+(GCSE) and at 16+ Sports Hall
23 University Technical College Sheffield Main Hall
24 Lady Manners School Sixth Form Main Hall
Apprenticeships (Training Providers and General Advice)
Section 5 provides more information on the range of courses offered.
DN Training Provider Location
25 Stubbing Court Training Main Hall
26 DART Main Hall
27 Learning Unlimited Main Hall
63 Age UK Sports Hall
28 Juniper Training Main Hall
29 Whiterose Beauty College Sports Hall
62 DWP/ASK-General Advice Main Hall
Volunteering Opportunities
Section 6 in the convention booklet provides more information on these opportunities.
DN Organisation Location
30 National Citizenship Service Main Hall
31 Ashgate Hospice Care Main Hall
Companies, Organisations and Professional Institutes
Section 7 provides more information on the career areas on which these organisations can offer advice.
Health and Social Care Related
32 Chesterfield Royal Hospital Trust Sports Hall
33 Joined Up Care Derbyshire Sports Hall
34 Derbyshire Community Health Sports Hall
35 Health Education England Sports Hall
61 Rachel Dakin- Student Nurse Sports Hall
Armed Forces/Public Services
37 Army Sports Hall
38 Royal Navy/Royal Marines Sports Hall
39 RAF Main Hall
40 Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service Main Hall
41 Derbyshire Constabulary( information stand only) Main Hall
Section 1 Companies, Organisations and Professional Institutes, continued
Engineering Related 42 TARMAC Sports Hall
43 Breedon Cement Sports Hall
44 Andrews of Tideswell( Motor Trades) Sports Hall
45 CODEL Sports Hall
Veterinary/Animals
46 Overdale Veterinary Practice Main Hall
Finance
47 HSBC Bank Main Hall
Law
48 Elliot Mather Main Hall
Local Authority
49 Derbyshire County Council Sports Hall
50 Derbyshire Dales District Council Sports Hall
51 Derbyshire County Council- Work Experience Team Sports Hall
Construction/Building
52 Derbyshire Community Health-2- Estates Sports Hall
53 Bowmer Kirkland Sports Hall
54 Kier Construction Sports Hall
Design Related
55 Grafika Sports Hall
Sales/Marketing/IT
56 Mid –Part of the Midshire Group Sports Hall
Higher Education
57 HEPP - Higher Education and Progression Partnership Sports Hall
Hospitality/Catering/Tourism
58 East Lodge Country House Hotel Sports Hall
59 Chatsworth House and Devonshire Hotels Sports Hall
Outdoor Education
60 Thornbridge Outdoors Sports Hall
Please refer to the appropriate section in the booklet for information on what the organisations can offer.
Section 1
Career Pathways and Qualification Levels
Section 2
Careers Information Talks
Talks are aimed at students and their parents or carers from all year groups. Talks are delivered by specialists in their chosen field.
The content of the talks may vary from the information printed below. Speakers have been asked to provide a general overview, but may highlight their talks with information specific to the organisation at which they work.
What do I need to do to attend a talk?
Just turn up at the time given!
All talks last approximately 35 minutes. Please arrive on time and leave promptly. Speakers have been asked to build in time for questions.
What if there are no seats available at the venue?
Some venues are smaller than others.
If you find all seats are taken, you are welcome to stand and listen to the talk if there are no spare seats available.
Can I attend more than one talk?
Yes, you will able to attend up to three talks if you so wish.
Will I be able to contact speakers after the event?
Some speakers will also be available in the main convention locations as part of a University or College team or at a separate table. Please check your booklet for details.
Speakers will give you contacts for further information.
Where the talks are and what time do they start?
Talks are being held across seven venues in school.
Sixth Form Centre - Study Area/Computer room
Sixth Form Centre - Common Room
Library
PSHE 1 – Maths Corridor
Room L1 (Languages Corridor),
Room E1 (English Corridor)
Room M1 (Maths Corridor)
Talks will be running at one of the above venues between one of the following times
5.50 - 6.25pm 6.35 - 7.10pm 7.20 - 8pm
The following three pages show the schedule of talks for the three different time slots. Refer to them to help you plan your journey if you want to listen to more than one talk.
Section 2
TALKS: 5.50 - 6.25pm Venue/ Room
A Career In Teaching – Primary and Secondary Sectors Talk delivered by Sheffield Hallam University
What are the pathways into teaching? What makes a good teacher? What are the recent developments in teacher training? Which subjects should I be studying at A Level? Is a BTEC Diploma an acceptable alternative to A Levels? What are the career progression opportunities? What work experience should I be looking for? What are the pre-entry assessment tests: numeracy, literacy, ICT. The talk is aimed at both secondary and primary sectors of teaching
Sixth Form Centre:
Study/ Computer Centre
Health and Social Careers- Joined up Careers Talk delivered by ‘Joined Up Care’ Derbyshire
This sector is a growth sector. Find out about the range of Health and Social Care Careers for students at all levels. Hear about the developments in apprenticeships and the qualifications through lifelong learning that you can achieve. There are many opportunities for career progression including fast track into management roles. Hear about how this sector is looking to truly ‘join up’ and increase the opportunities for all in career progression. What local opportunities are available?
Sixth Form Centre:
Common Room
Why study at Higher Education/University? including Student Finance Talk delivered by the Higher Education and Progression Partnership, Sheffield
What are the benefits of studying at University? What it’s like to study at university? What are the benefits of a university education in terms of career prospects and personal development?
What types of universities are there? Also:
Higher education (Level 4/Level 5) courses at further education colleges
Student accommodation issues
Student finance issues including loans, bursaries and scholarships
Outreach programmes and open days
PSHE1:
Maths Corridor
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Careers Talk delivered by John Verdicchio – Ex- Rolls Royce, now Cambridge Flow Solutions What job roles are available? What career paths are there? What subjects should I be following in school and/or at college? What opportunities and incentives are there for female students entering STEM careers? What are the opportunities via university and apprenticeship? Where are the skill shortage areas? What can I expect for remuneration? How can I get involved in STEM activities?
Library
Studying at College after Year 11 – The Benefits of Studying at College Talk delivered by Chesterfield College
What is it like to study at college? What does a FE college offer a potential student? What are the ranges of courses at 16 and at 18 (colleges now offer higher education courses)? What is the difference between studying at college and studying at a sixth form? What other services are offered by colleges?
M1:
Maths Corridor
Careers in Hospitality and Culinary, Events and Tourism Management - also including International Spa Management Talk delivered by University of Derby/Buxton
Hear about the range of management career pathways in these careers areas and find out more about why graduates in this area are most sought after, not least because of the strong links with leading national and international employers. Find out what’s involved in these courses and hear about some of the student destinations.
E6:
English Corridor
Careers in Art & Design Talk delivered by Sheffield Hallam University
What is the range of careers open to students in this area? Which are the growth careers? Which are more competitive to enter? Where are the job opportunities, in Britain and abroad? What skills are sought by employers? What subjects should I be taking in school? What are the advantages of the A Level route and the BTEC route after Year 11? Should I go to university? What is the range of courses available in higher education? Will I have to take a foundation course at 18+ before going to university? What’s involved in university courses?
E7:
English Corridor
Section 2
TALKS: 6.35 - 7.10pm Venue/ Room
Apprenticeships - Part of Your Future after Year 11? A general overview of apprenticeship opportunities Talk Delivered by Learning Unlimited, Chesterfield
Apprenticeships: What are they? How long do they last? What levels of apprenticeships are there? How many job roles are covered by apprenticeships? Where are the vacancies? Which large companies offer apprenticeships? What are the entry requirements? How long does it take to complete an apprenticeship? What are the rates of pay? How do you apply?
Sixth Form Centre:
Study/ Computer Centre
Careers in Medicine Talk delivered by the University of Leicester
What is the range of career pathways in medicine? How do I maximise my chances of being accepted into medical school? What are universities looking for? What is the application process? How are courses structured? What combination of subjects should I be taking at school? Can I transfer on to medical degrees from other degree courses? What work experience should I be seeking before applying for medicine?
Sixth Form Centre: Common Room
University: How to choose a Higher Education Course – things to consider Talk delivered by the University of Surrey
What types of courses are available at university and at what level? Which career areas require a university education/higher education qualification? How do you choose? Which factors should I take into account - location, size, comparison data? What qualifications will I need for university study? Useful websites and information to help me choose a course.
PSHE1: Maths Corridor
Careers in Physics and Astronomy Talk delivered by the University of Sheffield
Hear from a university academic about the range of course options available in this area of study. What are the career pathways following university study. Where do students go? What are the opportunities for research? What links with industry does the university have? What’s involved in the courses? What incentives are there for female students in this area? What work experience opportunities are there?
Library
Careers in Agriculture, Farming and the Environment Talk delivered by Harper Adams University
The range of careers in this area includes agriculture, business/farm practice and management engineering, management and property management? What job roles are there? Which careers are most in demand? Where are the jobs? What subjects should I be taking in school? If I study A levels, which A levels should I take?
Can I get an apprenticeship in agriculture? What options are available at college? What is the range of courses available in higher education? What skills are sought by employers? Do I have to have a farming background to access these courses? If I already work on a farm/have a family farming business, what are the advantages of doing a course at college/university?
M1:
Maths Corridor
Careers in the Hospitality and Catering Industry Talk delivered by Buxton and Leek College/University of Derby
Find out more about the range of local, national and international career pathways in this industry. What job roles are available? What are the range of courses that are available at college? What do they lead on to? With which major employers does the college link? What apprenticeship options are available?
E6:
English Corridor
Careers in the Uniformed Public Services: Fire Service, Police, Ambulance, Armed Forces Talk delivered by the University of Derby/Buxton and Leek College
What careers are available within the uniformed and public services? How do you enter the Police/Fire Service/Ambulance Service or the Armed Forces and at what age? What courses are available at college and at university? How do college courses prepare you for entering these careers?
E7:
English Corridor
Section 2 TALKS: 7.20 - 8.00pm Venue/
Room
Higher and Degree Level Apprenticeships- Alternatives to Full Time study at University Talk delivered by Sheffield Hallam University
Many large companies are offering students the opportunity to work, earn a salary and study a degree for a degree level apprenticeship. This usually involves a block period of study at university. Fees and study costs are financed by the employer.
Hear from a university about the range of degree level apprenticeships available: the areas covered by/intending to be covered (there may be more than you think!), how they are structured, the companies that the university has worked with, competition for apprenticeships, application procedures
Sixth Form Centre:
Study/ Computer
Centre
Careers In Nursing and Midwifery Talk delivered by Sheffield Hallam University supported by a former student studying nursing at university
What is the range of careers in nursing and midwifery? How do you train to become a nurse or a midwife? What qualifications should I be studying or to support my application? Are students who take an A Level course at an advantage over students who follow a BTEC diploma? What do universities look for in potential applicants? What personal qualities are important? Is work experience important? What new pathways (apprenticeships) are available for routes into nursing?
Sixth Form Centre:
Common Room
Careers In Law Talk delivered by a representative from the Law Society
What are the branches of law? What are the potential careers in law? What job roles are there? What are the routes into law? Career prospects? How long will take me to enter the profession? How do I obtain a training contract? Which subjects should I specialise in at school? Do I need to study A Levels? Can I study to become a solicitor through an apprenticeship? What type of work experience should I get in advance of applying to university or for an apprenticeship? Are there International opportunities available?
PSHE1:
Maths Corridor
Careers in Dentistry Talk delivered by the University of Sheffield
What are the career paths in dentistry? What are the entry requirements for entry to higher education courses? What subjects should I be taking at school? What are the career prospects for prospective dentists? How can I maximise my chances of getting a successful career in dentistry? What’s involved in dentistry degrees? How students are selected for university courses - entrance tests?
Are there opportunities for research? Teaching? Where would I work?
Library
Veterinary Careers: Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Nursing, Physiotherapy Talk delivered by Harper Adams University in conjunction with the University of Keele
What careers and Career Pathways are available in the field of veterinary science? What job roles are available? What are the salary levels? Find out more about the subjects that you need to study at A Level/BTEC and the grades you require. What other personal qualities are Veterinary schools seeking? How much work experience do I need in advance of applying?
These questions and more will be answered by Harper Adams and Keele University staff and they will give more information on the Keele University/Harper Adams University School of veterinary science which is due to open in 2020.
M1:
Maths Corridor
Careers In Sport Talk delivered by Sheffield Hallam University
If you are interested in sport, there is a wide range of options including Sport and Exercise Science, Sport and Exercise Psychology, Sports Therapy, Physical Activity and other health related courses to Sports Business and Events Management, Sports and Community Development, Sports Coaching and PE Teaching. Where are the Career opportunities for the future? Which are growth areas? Which subjects should I be taking in school?
E6:
English Corridor
Careers in Music Talk Delivered by the University of Sheffield
What opportunities are there for successful careers in music? What are the progression routes in music? What are the benefits of going on to a HE course in music? What are HE institutions looking for in a prospective music student? What types of courses are available? What do universities look for in prospective students? What are employment prospects like?
E7:
English Corridor
Section 3
Studying Full time at Higher Education at 18+
Universities and Colleges
Finding out more about higher education opportunities at this convention and the qualifications you will need to achieve.
Some of the course areas that you can study at the universities or at the further colleges that are represented at this convention are listed on the following two pages.
Courses have been categorised into subject areas many of which you will recognise from the school subjects that you are studying at school or the career that you are considering. There are some that you will not yet have considered. Check these out!
Make sure you find out which subjects you should be taking at school to ensure that you can apply a course or courses in the future.
Within each subject area, there will be many different types of courses. Universities and colleges will explain these to you in more detail on the evening.
Remember further education colleges offer courses at all levels – from Level 1 to Level 4 and Level 5
Course levels
You can start studying courses at different levels. These include:
Level 4 (after A Levels or other Level 3 courses including apprenticeships)
Foundation Degrees: leading on to Level 5 courses
Higher National Diplomas: which can be topped up to a full degree
Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art and Design): 1 year post A Level course that some students who wish to study an art and design course at Level 4 or 5 opt for.
Level 5
Batchelor Degree Courses
Degree or Graduate Level Apprenticeship: don’t forget that universities may be offering degree level study for apprentices who are working for a company. Make sure you find out more about these from the universities and colleges
Finally
Refer to the list of universities and the courses that they offer on the following two pages.
Section 3
Section 3
Section 4
Options after Year 11: Sixth Form, Sixth Form College, UTC,
Academy or Further Education College
After Year 11, you could study courses at one of the following: School Sixth Form or Sixth Form College/University Technical College/Academy/Studio School or at a Further Education or a Specialist College
Full Time Study Post-GCSE/Post-16
If you start a course before you are 19, then the course is free. Courses are offered at Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3. The level you start at will depend on the qualifications that you achieve at the end of Year 11 or Year 12 or Year 13. Apprenticeship opportunities are offered in many course areas.
The Organisations Represented this Evening are:
Chesterfield College: The College provides a wide range of courses including A Levels, apprenticeships and vocational (work related) qualifications. All study areas are located in Chesterfield.
Buxton & Leek College: Buxton and Leek College is based on two main campuses: at The Dome in Buxton and in Leek. There is college transport between the two sites. The college offers vocational/job related courses and apprenticeships and has strong links with the University of Derby.
Sheffield College: Sheffield College is made up of four campuses across Sheffield. These are Sheffield City College, Hillsborough College, Peaks College and Olive Grove Engineering Centre. The college offers vocational/job related courses, A Levels and apprenticeships. The college is accessible from the Sheffield City region in Derbyshire.
Derby College: The Derby College is situated across four Campuses: Joseph Wright, Broomfield, Roundhouse and Ilkeston. A wide range of courses and apprenticeships are offered. Some courses, particularly in Agriculture, Animal Care and Horticulture are not offered by other local colleges.
University Technical College- Sheffield – Multi-Academy Trust**: Offers specialist courses designed with employers in five areas: Computing; Creative & Digital Media; Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing; Health Sciences and Sport Science. Students study an academic curriculum – GCSEs and A Levels – alongside their technical specialism. UTC Sheffield has two campuses: UTC Sheffield City Centre and UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park.
Lady Manners School Sixth Form**: Lady Manners School’s high attaining Sixth Form offers a wide range of A Levels. Students and staff will be present to answer any questions you may have about studying at Sixth Form.
Now make use of the grid on the next page to plan your route. Contact as many options as possible. Ask the organisations about any subsidised travel arrangements.
**These organisations offer programmes of study at Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). Ask for more details.
Now use the grid on the next page to target the colleges and course areas that interest you! Ask about travel arrangements.
Section 4
Full Time (FT) Courses and Apprenticeships (APP) at College, Sixth
Form, Academies and UTC’s for students post GCSE 16+ Name of College
Study/Job Area
Chesterfield College
Buxton & Leek
College
Sheffield College
Derby College
UTC Sheffield
**
Lady Manners
Sixth Form **
Full Time(FT) or Apprenticeship (APP)
FT APP FT APP FT APP FT APP FT ONLY FT ONLY
A Levels
Accountancy and Finance
Agriculture/Countryside/Forestry
Animal Care/Management
Art & Design
Art Foundation Course (18+)
Baking/Butchery
Beauty Therapy/Media Make Up
Bricklaying
Business Studies / Enterprise
Catering/Hospitality
Childhood/Education/Early Years
Computing/Computer Science/IT
Computer Games Design-IT
Construction/Built Environment
Creative/Digital Media
Dance-Performing Arts
Dental Nursing/technology
Electrical Installation
Engineering-Electrical/Electronic
Engineering-Mechanical/Welding
Environment/conservation
Events Management
Fashion Design
Floristry
Forensic Science/Criminology
Graphic Design
Hairdressing
Health & Social Care
Health & Social Care-Medical/Nursing
Horses/Equine
Horticulture/Gardening
Hospital Care/Clinical care
Joinery/Carpentry
Journalism
Media Studies
Motor Mechanic-Car/HGV
Motor Vehicle-Body Repair/Paint
Music-Popular/Technology
Outdoor Education/Leadership
Performing Arts/Dance/Drama
Painting & Decorating
Pharmacy Technician
Photography
Plastering
Plumbing/Heating & Ventilating
Retail/Sales/Customer Service
Science (Medical/Laboratory/Applied)
Sport/Leisure/Fitness
Travel & Tourism related
Uniformed/Public services
Veterinary Care /Vet Nursing
**These organisations also offer GCSE programmes at Key Stage 4 – See delegates for more details
Section 5
Apprenticeships: Training Providers and General Advice
Training Providers
Training providers work with employers to support recruitment and training of employees on apprenticeships. Students seeking an apprenticeship can register with these organisations. Also present are DWP/ASK who are experts in their knowledge of apprenticeships, how they are structured and where they are offered at all levels. They can also advise on CVs.
Apprenticeships for Young People
Students can join an apprenticeship at any age after Year 11. Training is usually undertaken in the workplace sometimes supported by off the job study and training. Apprentices work towards industry recognised qualifications.
What are the Levels of Apprenticeship?
The apprenticeship you start at will depend on the qualifications you have, the job role, and apprenticeship standard the employer wants to use. The types of apprenticeship you can start are:
Study Programmes/Traineeships Study Programmes and Traineeships: Prepare young people for their future careers by helping them to become ‘work ready’. As well as work experience, you will be able to improve your maths and English. Following this, you will be ready to move on to an apprenticeship. Juniper Training, DART and Stubbing Court Training offer these programmes.
Intermediate (Level 2) and Advanced Apprenticeships (Level 3): Check with training providers and employers the qualifications you will need.
Higher (Level 4) and Degree Level (Level 5) Apprenticeships: Employers generally ask for A Levels or other Level 3 qualifications. The apprenticeship route covers many professions. Make sure you ask universities about these.
These training providers have opportunities for apprenticeships up to Level 3. They are at the convention this evening:
Stubbing Court Training: Stubbing Court Training offer apprenticeships in horse care and management for a range of careers in the equine industry across Derbyshire.
DART Training: DART Training provides training in the agriculture, horticulture, forestry animal care, animal care and veterinary nursing fields.
Age UK: Age UK is a National Training Provider for careers in the social care sector.
Juniper Training: Based in Chesterfield, work with employers across a wide range of employers
Learning Unlimited: Based in Chesterfield, work with employers across a wide range of employers.
Whiterose Beauty College – Sheffield School of Health and Beauty: Nationwide organisation providing specialist training in the beauty industry
Now refer to the grid on the next page. Look for the job area that you are interested in and speak to the training providers that offer apprenticeship training in this area.
Section 5 Training Providers and the Apprenticeships offered
Training Provider Stubbing Court
DART Age UK
Juniper Training
Learning Unlimited
Whiterose Beauty
DWP/ASK
Apprenticeship Area
TRAINEESHIP/STUDY PROGRAMME
General apprenticeship advice
Accounting and Finance Agriculture
Animal Care
Beauty Therapy
Brickwork
Building Trades - All
Construction Management
Business
Catering & Hospitality
Childcare/Education
Civil Engineering
Clinical Care-Healthcare
Countryside
Customer Service Design
Digital Marketing - Social Media
Electrical
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Maintenance Farming
Forestry / Timber
Gardening
Green Keeping
Horses/Equine
Heath & Social Care
Heating & Ventilating
Horticulture
Information Technology
Joinery
Management
Manufacturing
Mechanical Engineering Motor Vehicle Maintenance Motor Vehicle Body /Paint Painting and Decorating
Pharmacy Services
Plumbing
Retail/Sales/Telesales
Social Care
Sport
Teaching & Learning-Schools
Veterinary Nursing
Warehousing/Logistics
Welding/Fabrication
Section 6
Volunteering Opportunities for Young People
You don’t have to wait until you are 18 to research or even start a volunteering placement. Volunteering increases your employability skills, your confidence, social awareness and many different ‘soft skills’ that may not be taught in the classroom.
It’s also a great way to strengthen and build on your CV, and strengthen your personal statement if you are applying to university. It can also support your studies and experience if you are following a Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.
Find out more from these organisations.
National Citizenship Service
National Citizenship Service (NCS) is open to 16 and 17 year olds in England. It helps you build your skills for work and life while you take on new challenges and meet new friends. It runs in the spring, summer and autumn.
You will have a short time away from home and take part in a team project that will help your community.
Great experience and good for your CV.
Ashgate Hospicecare
Ashgate Hospicecare is an independent registered charity that provides care to patients across North Derbyshire at the hospice, in the community and at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. The charity is supported by over 700 volunteers who help in all sorts of areas, such as: retail, fundraising, administration support, gardening, patient and family support, inpatient unit and day hospice.
Whether you want to meet new people, do something worthwhile or gain some work experience, then volunteering for Ashgate Hospicecare could be for you.
Great experience and good for your CV.
Other Organisations
Other organisations here tonight which offer specific volunteering opportunities (Sixth Form students have accessed these in the past):
Chatsworth Estates
Chesterfield Royal Hospital Trust
Age UK
Derbyshire Community Health
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service
Section 7
Companies and Organisations
The following section contains:
1. A grid highlighting the career areas offered by companies attending this evening.
Some companies offer apprenticeships to school leavers and graduates.
Some offer work experience placements for Year 10 and Year 12 students.
Some will offer sponsorship opportunities.
The above are also listed in the grid.
2. A brief description of the organisations represented this evening. We thank them for their support.
Find out more about the careers that these organisations offer.
Check out all the possible options.
We thank all companies for their interest in and attendance at this careers evening.
Section 7
Companies and Organisations
Career pathways on which they can give advice
Also check out below if the companies also offer apprenticeships, sponsorships (for University/Higher Education study) and work experience. Ask for more information.
Career / Job Area Delegate who can advise on job roles in this Career area
Location Apprentice ships
Sponsor ships
Work Experience
Accountancy Derbyshire County Council Derbyshire Dales District Council
Sports Hall Sports Hall
Animals Overdale Veterinary Practice Chatsworth House
Main Hal Sports Hall
Architecture/ Construction Design
Derbyshire County Council Derbyshire Dales District Council Derbyshire Community Health-1 – Bowmer Kirkland
Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall
Armed Forces Army RAF Royal Navy /Royal Marines
Sports Hall Main Hall Sports Hall
Army Army Sports Hall
Banking HSBC Main Hall
Beauty therapy Whiterose Beauty Sports Hall
Building trades Derbyshire County Council Sports Hall Derbyshire Dales District Council Derbyshire Community Health- Estates Kier Construction
Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall
Business/ Business Administration
Derbyshire County Council Derbyshire Dales District Council Chesterfield Royal Hospital Trust
Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall
Care Assistant Age UK Joined Up Care Derbyshire Derbyshire County Council
Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall
Catering and Hospitality
East Lodge Country House All the Armed Forces Chatsworth House Derbyshire County Council
Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall
Childcare/Children Derbyshire County Council Sports Hall
Computing/IT Computer Science
Derbyshire County Council All the Forces Mid Solutions 4 Documents
Sports Hall Various Sports Hall
Conservation/ Environment (Inc. Environmental Health)
Thornbridge Outdoors Derbyshire Dales District Council Derbyshire County Council
Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall
Construction Planning and Management
Derbyshire Community Health - 1 Derbyshire Dales District Council TARMAC Kier Construction Bowmer Kirkland
Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall
Customer Care/Service
Derbyshire County Council Derbyshire Dales District Council East Lodge Country House Hotel Chatsworth House
Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall
Dental Careers All the Armed Forces Chesterfield Royal Hospital Trust Health Education England
Various Sports Hall Sports Hall
Section 7
Career / Job Area Delegate who can advise on job roles in this Career area
Location Apprentice ships
Sponsor ships
Work Experience
Digital Media/Web Design
Derbyshire County Council Derbyshire Dales District Council
Sports Hall Sports Hall
Electrical Derbyshire County Council Derbyshire Community Health- 1 Breedon Cement Tarmac Kier Construction
Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall
Engineering All the Armed Forces Tarmac Breedon Cement CODEL
Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall
Uniformed/Public Services
See Buxton & Leek College- Uniformed Services Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Services Derbyshire Constabulary
Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall
Events Management East Lodge Country House Chatsworth House
Sports Hall Sports Hall
Finance Derbyshire County Council Derbyshire Dales District Council HSBC Bank Chatsworth House
Sports Hall Sports Hall Main Hall Sports Hall
Fire Service Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service Main Hall
Forestry/Arboriculture Derbyshire County Council Sports Hall
Gardening/ Horticulture
Derbyshire Community Health – 1 Derbyshire County Council Derbyshire Dales District Council Chatsworth House
Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall
Graphic Design Grafika Sports Hall
Hairdressing See- Buxton & Leek College- Hairdressing Team
Sports Hall
Health and Social Care
Derbyshire County Council Chesterfield Royal Hospital Trust Joined Up Care Derbyshire Health Education England
Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall
Health Visitor Derbyshire Community Health -2 Health Education England
Sports Hall Sports Hall
Human Resources Derbyshire County Council All the Armed Forces Derbyshire Dales District Council Chatsworth House
Sports Hall Various Sports Hall Sports Hall
Joinery
Derbyshire Community Health – 1 Kier Construction
Sports Hall Sports Hall
Laboratory Work TARMAC Breedon Cement
Sports Hall Sports Hall
Law/Legal careers Elliot Mather Derbyshire County Council All the Armed Forces
Main Hall Sports Hall Various
Librarianship Derbyshire County Council Sports Hall
Section 7 Career / Job Area Delegate who can advise on job
roles in this Career area Location Apprentice
ships
Sponsor ships
Work Experience
Marketing Derbyshire Dales District Council Derbyshire County Council Mid Solutions 4 Documents Chatsworth House Ashgate Hospice Care
Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall Main Hall
Medicine All the Armed Forces Chesterfield Royal Hospital Trust Joined Up Care Derbyshire Health Education England
Various Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall
Midwifery Chesterfield Royal Hospital Trust Joined Up Care Derbyshire Health Education England
Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall
Motor Vehicle Derbyshire Dales District Council Andrews of Tideswell
Sports Hall Sports Hall
Music Royal Navy – Royal Marines Army
Sports Hall Sports Hall
Nursing Derbyshire Community Health -2 All the Forces Chesterfield Royal Hospital Trust Joined Up Care Derbyshire Health Education England Rachel Dakin
Main Hall Various Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall
Occupational Therapy
Derbyshire Community Health -2 Joined Up Care Derbyshire Health Education England Chesterfield Royal Hospital Trust
Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall
Optometry/Optician Health Education England Sports Hall
Outdoor Education Thornbridge Outdoors Sports Hall
Painting & Decorating
Derbyshire County Council Kier Construction
Sports Hall Sports Hall
Paramedic All the Armed forces Joined Up Care Derbyshire Health Education England See Also- Buxton and Leek College –Uniformed Services
Various Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall
Pathology Chesterfield Royal Hospital Joined Up Care Derbyshire Health Education England
Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall
Podiatry Derbyshire Community Health S-2 Joined Up Care Derbyshire Health Education England
Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall
Pharmaceutical All the Armed forces Chesterfield Royal Hospital Trust Health Education England
Various Sports Hall Sports Hall
Physiotherapy Derbyshire Community Health S-2 Chesterfield Royal Hospital Trust Health Education England
Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall
Plastering Derbyshire County Council Derbyshire Dales District Council Kier Construction
Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall
Plumbing/Heating and Ventilation
Derbyshire Community Health – 1 Derbyshire Dales District Council Kier Construction
Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall
Section 7 Career / Job Area Delegate who can advise on job
roles in this Career area Location Apprentice
ships
Sponsor ships
Work Experience
Quantity Surveying
Derbyshire County Council Kier Construction Bowmer Kirkland
Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall
Police Derbyshire Constabulary (info stand) See also Buxton and Leek college-Uniformed Services
Main Hall Sports Hall
Public Relations Derbyshire County Council Derbyshire Dales District Council Chatsworth House
Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall
RAF RAF Main Hall
Royal Navy/Royal Marines
Royal Navy –Royal Marines Sports Hall
Sales/Retail/Retail Management
Mid Solutions 4 Documents Chatsworth House
Sports Hall Sports Hall
Social Work/ /Social Care
Age UK Derbyshire County Council Joined Up Careers
Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall
Surveying Derbyshire Dales District C Derbyshire County Council Kier Construction Bowmer Kirkland
Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall
Teaching/ Classroom
Derbyshire County Council Sports Hall
Town and Country Planning
Derbyshire County Council Sports Hall
Veterinary/ Veterinary Nursing
Overdale Veterinary Practice Main Hall
Volunteering and Voluntary Work
Ashgate Hospicecare National Citizenship Service-NCS Chatsworth House
Main Hall Main Hall Sports Hall
Warehousing/ Logistics
All Armed forces Tarmac Andrews of Tideswell CODEL
Various Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall
Youth Work Derbyshire County Council Sports Hall
Section 7
Companies and Professional Organisations at the Convention
Higher Education – Study at University
Higher Education Progression Partnership (HEPP)
HEPP helps prepare their students to make decisions about higher level study. It focuses on widening participation and entry into higher education and higher level skills and provide accurate, independent and impartial information and advice to enable potential students to make the right decisions about their future, wherever that may be.
Ask about university courses and all aspects of higher education
Health and Social Care Related
Chesterfield Royal Hospital Trust
CRH is North Derbyshire's only acute district general hospital, with 24 hour Emergency Department services and is responsible for providing care and treatment to more than 400,000 people who live in the local community. The hospital is Chesterfield’s largest employer; and employs over 3,700 staff in a wide variety of roles both clinical and non-clinical.
Ask about job roles, apprenticeships and work experience
Joined Up Careers Derbyshire (Health and Social Care)
Joined Up Careers Derbyshire, brings together local partner organisations to support the current and future health and social care workforce. Joined Up Careers Derbyshire has been established to ensure colleagues are equipped with the knowledge and skills to deliver to their best potential.
Ask about health and social care job roles and apprenticeships
Derbyshire Community Health Services – 1
Provide a range of medical services across the community-including nursing opportunities, physiotherapy and occupational therapy, podiatry, learning disability support, health visiting and many more. They can advise on job roles and work experience opportunities.
Ask about job roles and work experience
Health Education England – East Midlands (HEE)
Health Education England (HEE) supports the delivery of healthcare and health improvement to the patients and public of England. Working across Midlands and East, HEE promotes job roles in health at all levels.
Ask about all health related job roles and apprenticeships
Age UK
Age UK is the country's largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. The company offer a range of roles in the social care sector. The company are a National Training Provider and offer apprenticeships.
Ask about job roles and apprenticeships
Section 7
Armed Forces and Uniformed Services
Army
The Army offers a range of soldiering, trades, technical and officer/leadership careers. There are scholarships to fund higher education and there is also the Army Bursary Scheme for students going on to some further education courses at college. There is also a bursary scheme for sixth form students. Don’t forget about medical, dental and nursing opportunities. The army also have some work experience opportunities outside of Derbyshire.
Ask about job roles, sponsorships, army cadets and work experience
RAF
The RAF offers a range of job roles/trades, professional and technician opportunities and officer careers at technical, graduate and officer level entry. They offer scholarship schemes for A Level students and graduates. The RAF does have some work experience opportunities outside of Derbyshire.
Ask about job roles, sponsorships and RAF cadets and work experience
Royal Navy/Royal Marines
Royal Navy/Royal Marines have a range of professional roles, trades and technical careers at all levels including graduate and officer careers. They offer scholarship schemes for A Level students and graduates. Don’t forget about the medical and nursing opportunities available. The Royal Navy/Royal Marines does have some work experience opportunities outside of Derbyshire - including the Royal Marines band placements in Portsmouth.
Ask about job roles, sponsorships and RN cadets and work experience
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service
Find out more about the job roles available in the Fire Service ranging from firefighter to operational control and support staff. Volunteer roles are also available.
Ask about job roles, work experience and volunteering
Derbyshire Constabulary (See the Derbyshire Fire and Rescue stand)
Find out more about the job roles available in the Derbyshire ranging from police officer to support staff. Ask about the 13-18 Cadet scheme.
Ask about job roles and the cadet scheme
Engineering, Scientific and Technical related
Tarmac - Buxton
Tarmac, a CRH company, is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business and operates across a wide range of industrial sectors. This large worldwide company offers a range of careers across the engineering, scientific, business and technical fields. They offer apprenticeship opportunities for students at all levels and opportunities to study for high level qualifications.
Ask about job roles, apprenticeships and work experience
Section 7 Breedon Cement - Hope
Breedon Cement operates across 180 sites in England, Scotland and Wales providing first class products to the building and construction industry. The company is an independent supplier of cement, concrete and aggregates. Job roles for young people focus on electrical and mechanical engineering, laboratory/scientific and business and sales roles. The company offers apprenticeship opportunities. The company also offers work experience and internship opportunities.
Ask about job roles, apprenticeships and work experience
Andrews of Tideswell
A well-established local coach and travel company which offer apprenticeships and work experience in the motor vehicle field and logistics. The company also offer work experience opportunities.
Ask about job roles and work experience
CODEL International
A local company, CODEL International Ltd are specialists in the design and manufacture of high-technology instrumentation for emission monitoring, road tunnel atmosphere sensing, and plant safety equipment. They offer a range of engineering based careers for apprenticeships and graduates and also offer work experience. The company offer apprenticeship opportunities in engineering and warehouse/stores.
Ask about job roles and apprenticeships
Veterinary
Overdale Veterinary Centre - Buxton
Overdale Veterinary Centre Is a local veterinary practice based in Buxton. It is a mixed practice providing care, advice and treatment for large and small animals. Find out more information on the full range of veterinary careers at all levels.
Ask about job roles and work experience opportunities
Finance
HSBC Bank
HSBC Bank plc is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world. HSBC offer an extensive career range ranging from banking and financial careers to digital technologies. They offer an extensive apprenticeship programme and work experience.
Ask about job roles, apprenticeships and work experience
Law
Elliot Mather Solicitors
Elliot Mather LLP is a leading solicitors practice. Its specialisms include commercial law, family law, criminal law, motoring law, and personal injury law. Elliot Mather can offer advice on legal careers for potential solicitors as well as other supporting roles within the legal profession. Apprenticeship and work experience options can also be explored.
Ask about job roles, apprenticeships and work experience
Section 7
Local Authority
Derbyshire County Council (DCC) – Local Government professions and apprenticeships
DCC offer opportunities in a range of professions including legal professions, construction related and surveying professions, human resources, teaching assistants, social care and youth work, public relations and marketing. DCC offer substantial work experience opportunities and a large apprenticeship programme in a range of areas.
Ask about job roles, apprenticeships and work experience
Derbyshire Dales District Council (DDDC)
Job roles include town/county planning, economic development and a wide variety of jobs in local government (including legal, human resources, finance, equalities, electoral administration, general administration, customer services, maintaining the district’s parks (gardening) and street cleansing. DDDC offer an apprenticeship programme and work experience.
Ask about job roles, apprenticeships and work experience
Construction and Building Design Related
Derbyshire Community Health Services-Estates Department- 2
The Estates Department provides building maintenance, building design and other general maintenance areas including gardening and horticulture for the DCHS Estate. Career areas for young people focus on construction and horticulture. DCHS-Estates have also recruited multi-skilled apprentices, plumbing/electrical/joinery in recent years.
Ask about job roles, apprenticeships and work experience
Bowmer Kirkland – Heage, Derbyshire (Headquarters)
The company is family owned and one of the largest and most successful privately owned construction and development groups in the UK. The company’s construction teams undertake work in nine key sectors. The company offer apprenticeships and sponsored education programmes for school leavers including post A Level students who have the opportunity to work and study for higher education qualifications.
Ask about job roles, apprenticeships and work experience
Kier Construction
Kier is a leading nationwide infrastructure, buildings, developments and housing group. The company offers more than 25 different apprenticeship programmers, some requiring no or few formal qualifications, others with much higher entry requirements as they lead to qualifications at degree and masters levels. Apprenticeships range from practical trades to digital and design careers.
Ask about job roles, apprenticeships and work experience
Art and Design
Grafika
Grafika is a 360° graphic and web design consultancy located in the heart of the Peak District in Bakewell. The services offered by the company cover packaging design, exhibition design, display graphics, advertising, web design, printing and many more.
Ask about design job roles and work experience
Section 7
Sales and Marketing
MiD Solutions 4 Documents Limited- Sheffield
MiD Solutions 4 Documents Limited is a provider of managed print services and office technology solutions. They are seeking to recruit young people in the sales, marketing and IT field through the apprenticeship route.
Ask about job roles in sales, marketing and IT and apprenticeships
East Lodge Country House Hotel
East Lodge Hotel is a VisitBritain 4 star gold award winner and is one of the closest hotels to Chatsworth House. The company can offer information and advice on a wide range of catering and hospitality careers at all levels- including events management. The company recruits apprentices and work experience opportunities.
Ask about job roles and apprenticeships
Chatsworth House and Devonshire Hotels
The Devonshire Group includes Chatsworth, the Devonshire Hotels & Restaurant Group and the Derbyshire, Yorkshire and Lismore Estates. More than 1,000 people work full or part-time on their estates in a variety of roles including: customer service, travel and tourism, catering and hospitality, hotels, sales and marketing, garden and horticulture, finance and administration, farming and land agents. There are also opportunities for volunteers in the visitor welcome and garden teams.
Ask about job roles, apprenticeships, work experience and volunteering
Outdoor Education
Thornbridge Outdoors
Thornbridge Outdoors provides outdoor education and environmental activities for groups, training courses, an event venue, management training and accommodation for weekends in the Peak District. Ask about the range of outdoor activity instructor jobs including management and catering and hospitality.
Ask about job roles and work experience
Work Experience
Work Experience- Derbyshire County Council – Work Experience
Expert help and Information on all aspects of work experience including placements. How to find a placement, health and safety considerations, and demonstration of the Work Experience Placement database.
Ask about work experience
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