Stemettes is an award-winning social enterprise working across the UK & Ireland and beyond to inspire and support young women into Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths careers (known collectively as STEM). They offer a number of events and activities for female students from all year groups who are considering a career in a STEM field.
Their website is: http://www.stemettes.org
The University of London has a comprehensive list of taster courses available over the next few months. Details of the courses and how to apply are available here: https://london.ac.uk/taster-course-search
M&G are hosting an Insights afternoon on 13th February 2018 to give you more information about Apprenticeships in the Investment Management industry. This is an event that’s open to students, and parents. You’ll have the opportunity to meet current M&G Apprentices and managers in the business to find out more about the opportunities they have available. To register click on the link below. I’ve also posted a Youtube clip from a current M&G apprentice who is also an ex-BGS student, Holly Fryett. Some of you may have met her at last years Careers Fair.
If you are interested in studying History of Art, the University of Cambridge are holding their History of Art Taster Days on 2nd, 16th and 23rd of February 2018. These are free events open to any student studying at least one essay-based subject at Higher Level. Travel bursaries are available.
You’ll attend lectures by current Cambridge academics, tour a college and learn about careers that Art History can lead to.
The application deadline is Monday 15th January and you can apply here: http://www.hoart.cam.ac.uk/outreach
UCAS are holding an event for any students considering studying a Creative Arts subject at the Excel Centre on 17-18 October. If you are interested in booking a ticket or would like more information on the event please visit: https://www.ucas.com/events/create-your-future-london-304401
The US-UK Fulbright Commission’s College Day is an ideal way to learn more about studying an undergraduate degree in the US, and to meet with admissions officers from top US schools. This event is being held on 29 and 30th September at the ILEC Conference Centre, 47 Lillie Road, London, SW6 1UD.
Tickets are now available and can only be booked in advance. If you are interested in attending apply for tickets online at: http://www.fulbright.org.uk/events/usa-college-day
The Brokerage are a charity that help Londoners from state schools access experiences of work, employability skills and jobs through their partnerships with employers. Their aim is to work with young people to raise aspirations, create access and provide opportunities within financial and professional services to achieve diversity in the workplace. The majority of their work is helping students who are looking for alternatives to University.
They currently have a number of opportunities for Year 12 and 13 students. Details below:
For more information on these opportunities please click here.
Workshop programmes
The following workshop programmes will be running this academic year. All the workshops involve a visit to a business in central London.
Property and the built environment related workshops
As property related businesses are such a large part of London’s economy, this term The Brokerage will be running pilot workshops looking at careers in the built environment. There are a limited number and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
For Key stage 4 and Sixth Form students
If you are interested in attending any of the above opportunities please contact Mrs Caley-Gardiner as soon as possible to apply.
The University of London is running a number of taster courses including: Accounting, Biochemical Engineering, Business, Law, Midwifery, Physics and Visual Effects. For more information on these and other courses available, and how to book go to: http://www.london.ac.uk/tasters
Cambridge University are advertising a number of opportunities including Open and Taster Days. If you are interested you can find more information, and book here:
