Version 35 Friday 17th July 2020

Dear Students

Welcome to the final Newsletter of your academic year.

Please look out for a letter being sent out next week to the new Year 13’s (2020/21) from Mr

MacDonald and Mrs Coleman confirming arrangements.

Who could have predicted what we have endured as a nation over the past 4 months and see the

impact unfold across the world since we were altogether for the last time on the 20th of March?

I sincerely hope this pandemic has not affected your families and friends and continue to avoid it.

Please enjoy the Summer and stay safe and well.

Take care.

Mrs Coppard

Please find the link below for a fantastic opportunity for you:-

https://www.youthemployment.org.uk/ambassadors/

Software Developer Apprentice

New Socks Media (Added 2 Jul 2020)

New Socks Media are inviting candidates to apply for this exciting opportunity for a Software Developer

Apprentice to join their team in Milton Keynes.

You will be working in a team of developers, designers, project managers and Quality Assurers.

Distance: 15.5 mile(s)

Closing date: 19 Jul 2020

Possible start date: 3 Aug 2020

Civil Engineering Degree Apprentice

Warwickshire County Council (Added 25 Jun 2020)

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our Bridge and Structural Design Team as a Civil Engineering

Degree Apprentice. The apprenticeship is a great opportunity to work with experienced engineers whilst

working towards a Civil Engineering Degree with our academic partners at the University of Warwick.

Distance: 23.3 mile(s)

Closing date: 14 Jul 2020

Possible start date: 7 Sep 2020

Business Analyst Apprentice

VOLKSWAGEN FINANCIAL SERVICES (UK) LIMITED (Added 10 Jul 2020)

Our Business Analyst Apprentices sit within our energetic, growing and customer focused Business

Transformation team, working on a broad range of transformation projects within VWFS. In a fast paced,

evolving business, the team work on building a culture where ideas, customer insight and our products &

services are developed and delivered.

Distance: 16.1 mile(s)

Closing date: 15 Aug 2020

Possible start date: 7 Sep 2020

Apprentice Civil Engineer

Warwickshire County Council (Added 10 Jul 2020)

Fantastic higher apprenticeship opportunity to join County Highways in a Bridge Design and Maintenance

Technician role, and become a qualified Civil Engineer at HNC level. You'll work with a team of skilled and

experienced engineers, to launch your career and provide the skills and knowledge to progress to a further

engineering role upon completion

Distance: 29.5 mile(s)

Closing date: 26 Jul 2020

Possible start date: 7 Sep 2020

Apprentice Commercial Estimator & Processor

Emplas Window Systems Ltd (Added 9 Jul 2020)

To provide an efficient and effective processing function within the Commercial Team to ensure a more

focused and accurate processing provision while completing a Business and Administration Apprenticeship.

Distance: 7.6 mile(s)

Closing date: 9 Aug 2020

Possible start date: 10 Aug 2020

Project Co-ordinator Apprentice

Opus Vision Ltd (Added 9 Jul 2020)

Opus Vision Ltd are looking to recruit a Project Co-ordinator Apprentice. Reporting to the Program Manager

and coordinating small projects within the Company.

Distance: 17.3 mile(s)

Closing date: 30 Jul 2020

Possible start date: 3 Aug 2020

Software Developer Apprentice

New Socks Media (Added 2 Jul 2020)

New Socks Media are inviting candidates to apply for this exciting opportunity for a Software Developer

Apprentice to join their team in Milton Keynes.

You will be working in a team of developers, designers, project managers and Quality Assurers.

Distance: 15.5 mile(s)

Closing date: 19 Jul 2020

Possible start date: 3 Aug 2020

Higher Apprentice – Substation Engineer

National Grid Plc (Added 2 Jun 2020)

As a Higher Apprentice Engineer, working at your current level of training, you would be ensuring the

continued safe and reliable operation of the electricity transmission network through the efficient

maintenance of substation assets. (2 positions available)

Distance: 27.6 mile(s)

Closing date: 31 Jul 2020

Possible start date: 9 Sep 2020

AAT Apprentice Accountant – Level 4

Grundfos Pumps Ltd (Added 1 Jun 2020)

We have a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to further develop their skills and gain commercial

experience in a finance setting, working with and assisting the accounts management team you will become

an integral member of the finance department and be able to fully enhance your skills while learning from

experienced accountants.

Distance: 25.4 mile(s)

Closing date: 3 Aug 2020

Possible start date: 6 Aug 2020

Within 15 miles of Northampton

Apprenticeship level: All

Disability confident vacancies only: No

Hair Professional Apprentice

MASK NORTHAMPTON LIMITED (Added 8 Jul 2020)

Fantastic opportunity to start your hairdressing career at Daniel Granger, one of the premier salons in

Northampton town centre.

Distance: 0.6 mile(s)

Closing date: 6 Sep 2020

Possible start date: 7 Sep 2020

Business Administration Apprentice

Kingsthorpe Medical Centre (Added 8 Jul 2020)

Based in a small team, duties will be spread over reception and back office administration.

Distance: 0.8 mile(s)

Closing date: 8 Sep 2020

Possible start date: 10 Sep 2020

Web Developer Apprentice

IRONSTONE SOFTWARE LIMITED (Added 8 Jul 2020)

We are looking for an aspiring candidate looking to get there first role in web development.

You will assist senior web developers on a variety of projects, gaining valuable experience to help your

growth.

Distance: 5.9 mile(s)

Closing date: 22 Jul 2020

Possible start date: 27 Jul 2020

Apprentice Accounts Assistant

Harish Thakrar Ltd (Added 7 Jul 2020)

Harish Thakrar are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join their team as an Apprentice Accounts

Assistant.

Distance: 10 mile(s)

Closing date: 30 Jul 2020

Possible start date: 1 Aug 2020

Hairdressing Apprentice Level 2

Hay's Hair Co (Added 7 Jul 2020)

A new opportunity to start an exciting career in a High Street Salon that has been running for many years!

Distance: 11.3 mile(s)

Closing date: 5 Aug 2020

Possible start date: 11 Aug 2020

Hair Stylist Apprentice

Studio Zen Hairdressing (Added 10 Jul 2020)

As an apprentice at Studio Zen, you will be working in a busy and well-established salon alongside a team of

experienced hair stylists.

Distance: 27 mile(s)

Closing date: 9 Aug 2020

Possible start date: 14 Sep 2020

Project Co-ordinator Apprentice

Opus Vision Ltd (Added 9 Jul 2020)

Opus Vision Ltd are looking to recruit a Project Co-ordinator Apprentice. Reporting to the Program Manager

and coordinating small projects within the Company.

Distance: 17.8 mile(s)

Closing date: 30 Jul 2020

Possible start date: 3 Aug 2020

IT and Customer Experience Apprentice

Sign In App Limited (Added 10 Jul 2020)

An exciting new role has been created for an apprentice, combining customer support and IT. We are looking

for a tech savvy candidate with great interpersonal skills.

Distance: 3.7 mile(s)

Closing date: 8 Sep 2020

Possible start date: 10 Sep 2020

We're looking for an apprentice!

Operations and Finance Assistant

We're looking for a motivated apprentice to join the Unifrog team as an Operations and Finance

Assistant. The 18-month apprenticeship will start this September and be based in our London office.

At the end of the placement, the apprentice will gain a Level 3 Business administrator qualification.

If you know any students who may be interested, please get them to check out the full role

description on Whitehat. We'd love to hear from them!

> Find out more

Work Experience

VIRTUAL WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES

Free Digital Summer Programme for Year 13’s – LIMITED SPACES

Would you like to join our live virtual work experience programme this summer and

boost your skills? Meet with industry professionals to hear their stories, ask their advice

and pitch them your ideas?

• Interactive livestreams featuring guest speakers throughout the week.

• Everyone joins Monday and Friday morning sessions.

• Choose a Masterclass that interests you on Tuesday, Wednesday or

Thursday.

• Take on a project with guidance from industry experts.

• Get personalised feedback, develop your skills & add to your CV.

Click Here to apply Now!

17th – 21st August 10:30am – 12:00pm

For details see attached flyer

For any queries or questions email us at feedingbritainsfuture@edcoms.co.uk

Changing Education Group are offering virtual work experience during these challenging times. Please see the link below for more information. https://us14.campaign-archive.com/?e=367ebbee1f&u=b04a9ebdf80a6bbac13c0c530&id=ae0e448e0c

BP

Global oil, gas and engineering

organisation

Monday 3 August – Thursday 6 August

BP is offering a Virtual Work Insight week that will provide you with an overview of

BP and the careers available at their company. This will include a range of insightful activities such as talks from different speakers, career talks, speed networking, quizzes, group work and research project. The deadline for applications is Sunday 5 July at 11.59 pm

20 Places available Must be age 16+

Auto Trader

Advertising business for

selling cars and

automotive vehicles

Monday 17 August – Thursday 20 August

Auto Trader is offering a 4-day virtual work experience for you to explore key areas in a digital business. You’ll be navigated around the business, with informative

talks, workshops and a final project, which you will present back to your mentors . You’ll focus on learning about different parts of our business, including the

following:

• Careers and opportunities

• Marketing

• Using data to support customers

• Technology

The deadline for applications is Sunday 5 July at 11.59 pm

16 Places available Must be age 16+

Interested in Film? Did you miss out on work experience this year? Want something positive to go on your CV? Screen Northants are running a volunteering/work experience scheme that Northamptonshire young people 10-25yrs can do from home/remotely. Certain criteria apply to take part - get in touch for details. We are asking people to complete 20 hours between now (or whenever they can start) and October, working with us and our other young people or even on your own. Those 20 hours can be in their own time and spread out how you like. Watch our film here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm3UO_wIU9A Then read more here https://screennorthants.wordpress.com/2020/05/19/fancy-some-remote-volunteering/

To book onto the first workshop, please follow the link below. We are asking for a small

contribution of £10.00 per session which is a huge discount compared to our usual 1:1 coaching

sessions .

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/112097079382

Upcoming university guidance webinars

The full UniTaster Tuesday university guidance webinar schedule has been released – for

events running until September, including during the summer break.

Webinars feature different topics and universities every week

During these free independent webinars, several guest universities join UniTasterDays to

deliver impartial sessions on important aspects of university guidance alongside a moderated

Q&A. Events are hosted at 9.30am, 12pm and 3pm every Tuesday.

Topics range from support with clearing, Russell Group application tips and student finance,

to subject sessions exploring university courses in Accounting, Business, Education, Maths,

Politics and more!

Supporting both Post-16 and Pre-16 students

The live webinars are for post-16 students and school groups, and recordings of events are

also available (with no registration required to view) which you can direct pre-16 audiences to

as well. Only UniTasterDays colleagues and university event speakers will be visible to

participants during the event. No webcam is required.

Browse webinars

If your students are looking for events offered through a specific university – we can help

there too, with over 500 online events listed on the new UniTasterDays online university

event hub - https://www.unitasterdays.com/online

UNIVERSTY OF HERTFORDSHIRE – TASTER LECTURES & WEBINARS

• Uni Taster Tuesdays: University Guidance Webinar Series (general and subject specific) hosted by UniTasterDays (for ALL students) https://www.unitasterdays.com/ut-tuesdays.aspx

• An introduction to studying Midwifery, Nursing and the Allied Health Professions: Uni Taster Days (for students interested in studying Midwifery, Nursing, Paramedic Science, Physiotherapy, Radiography, Radiotherapy, and other Allied Health courses) Webinar Video = https://www.unitasterdays.com/ut-tuesdays-event.aspx?id=20 Blog and Webinar Video from Lynne Gordon (Senior Lecturer of Radiotherapy and Oncology) = https://www.unitasterdays.com/university-tips/tip/176/how-to-support- students-interested-in-university-courses-and-professions-which-are-allied-to-medicine

• Talks from Industry Experts: Media Matters (for students interested in studying Media, Journalism, Film, Creative Writing, English Language and Linguistics, or Philosophy) https://www.herts.ac.uk/study/schools-of-study/humanities/media-matters

View Online

• Taster lecture by Dr Phil Porter (Senior Lecturer of Physical Geography): Exploring Glacier Hydrology (for students interested in studying Geography or Environmental Sciences) https://www.herts.ac.uk/study/schools-of-study/life-and-medical-sciences/departments/biological-and-environmental-sciences/geography,-environment-and-agriculture/geography-and-environment-taster-lecture

The I See the Difference team invite you to explore the benefits of a career in professions

such as Podiatry, Therapeutic radiography, Orthoptics and Prosthetics and

Orthotics in our profession specific webinars:

• Discovering Podiatry – Go to webinar

• Discovering Therapeutic Radiography – Go to webinar

• Discovering Prosthetics & Orthotics – Go to webinar

• Discovering Orthoptics – Go to webinar

If you need an introduction into allied health professions our amazing Outreach Officers

Rachel Middleton, George Lock, Emily Farrell, Michelle Tyler, Chris Jefferson and

Kimberley Atkinson are also hosting a range of webinar dates and times to introduce you

to the 15 allied health professions.

Click here to register for our webinars

A fantastic opportunity for students! Northamptonshire’s Police, Crime and Fire Commissioner is recruiting young people to be part of the Northamptonshire 2020/21 OPFCC Youth Commission….and applications open today! The OPFCC Youth Commission has been set up by the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner to ensure that the views of young people are heard, and help change services for the better. We are now looking to recruit around 20 young people from across Northamptonshire to form the 2020/21 Youth Commission. We are eager to encourage young people to apply whose voices might struggle sometimes to be heard. We are also keen to engage with young people who have already had experience of the criminal justice system. The age range for the Youth Commission is 14-19 years. You can check out information about the commission at: https://www.northantspfcc.org.uk/opfcc-youth-commission/ where young people will find an information sheet that can be downloaded, and an online application form for them to complete. I do have paper copies of the application form for any young people without access to a computer – if you need any just let me know and I’ll get them over to you. Applications open on July 1st and will remain open until midnight on 31st July. The first Northamptonshire Youth Commission ran from May 2019 until March 2020. The young people involved held a ‘Big Conversation’ with over 1000 young people in Northamptonshire – the results of their work are now shaping new initiatives that will help keep young people safer.

Please see the details below of a free course that may help you. There is a link to a taster session and

also to the website if you wish to register. We all react differently to change and if you have

struggled throughout COVID this may be just what you need to help to get you back on track

Four Steps to a Bright Future

FREE Zoom course 10-12 am Thursdays

16th and 23rd July

Are you a school or college student or leaver aged 16+ ?

Are you struggling to find your direction in life, lacking in confidence or

generally stressed by post-lock down uncertainty?

Our interactive I -GROW course, delivered in a small group via Zoom

by two experienced facilitators will empower you to take your life forward.

Get to know yourself, your strengths and your values better

Learn well researched tools to overcome stress and build resilience

Make wise choices, enrich relationships and communicate with confidence

Want to watch a taster? click on the link below!

https://vimeo.com/424807144

https://www.mindgrowthmastery.org/i-grow-online-course

https://www.thebigbangfair.co.uk/big-bang-digital-2020/ #BigBangDigital