Friday 29 November 2019

Are you interested in studying at an American University?


Introduction to the US Programme

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ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

The Sutton Trust US Programme introduces students from across the UK to the American higher education system.
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APPLICATIONS

Applications are now open for the 2020 Sutton Trust US Programme.
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ELIGIBILITY

Is the Sutton Trust US Programme right for you? Find out if you are eligible.
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EXPERT GUIDANCE

The programme is run in partnership with the Fulbright Commission, a leading expert in US college admissions and exchange between the US and UK.
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Wednesday 27 November 2019

1 year Physics Internship Opportunities for Y2 students leaving in the summer, 2020


Two excellent Engineering/Physics paid 12-month placement opportunities in Cambridge which will start September 2020 – ideal for your current Year 13 students for when they leave school.
I’m outlining below the key information on each role and would be most grateful if you can circulate these with your students please, so that they can register with YINI and apply for one or both roles.
To Register: Students complete a short online form https://www.etrust.org.uk/the-year-in-industry
 
001LHSE – Engineering or Physics – in Cambridge                                                                                           
The Role
The role will include research into new technologies and helping to build and test prototypes. You will gain experience in getting new technologies to work and discover the criteria that make commercially driven R&D projects successful.
About the company
Our main area of work is in the field of innovative medical devices, but we work across a range of industries and are constantly presented with interesting challenges. Example projects could be in drug delivery, less-invasive surgery or early-stage innovation and we have an ethical policy to ensure that our work helps people’s lives.
Who would this suit?
Year 13s applying for Engineering or Physics at University, strongly academic in maths & physics.
If you would like to invent the future of technology, why not spend a year with this company to learn how it’s done?
 
003LHSE – Engineering – in Cambridge
The Role
You will be involved in all aspects of product development - from concept, to analysis, to prototype design and transfer to manufacture. This is an opportunity for you to gain an insight in what it is like working in a technical consultancy and vital commercial experience towards your future career.
You will benefit from the support of an allocated mentor and you will be part of a collaborative team developing a range of products in the consumer, healthcare and energy sectors.
About the company
We are an employee owned company with our staff at the centre of our strategy. Employee ownership allows us to maintain full control over the direction of our business and our creative culture.
Who would this suit?
You will be applying for an Engineering degree and have strong maths skills.
We hire people with a genuine enthusiasm and curiosity for design, engineering and science so if you’re the type of person who fills their spare time designing and making things, then we’d love to know.
 
How does YINI support me during my placement?
  • As a Placed YINI student you’ll be assigned your own YINI Mentor who will support you throughout your placement, making visits to you at the company at key points during the placement
  • You will have the opportunity to attend a range of Master Class Workshops to help you gain further work-ready skills PLUS the opportunity to gain an Industrial Cadets Accreditation.
We are matching students for placements now for next year, so welcome students to register now to be considered.
If you have any questions regarding the YINI scheme, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for your continued support for the YINI scheme.

Do you like the outdoors and have an interest in the environment?
 
We are recruiting locally to our Operations Field Teams based in Ely and Kings Lynn.
 
These are roles that come with a structured training and development programme.
 
We are holding an Open Day at our Ely depot. This is an opportunity to learn about the roles, the work and equipment involved, giving an insight into what the Environment Agency does.
 
There will be staff available to answer questions about the roles and applying to work for the Environment Agency, now and in the future.

Want to know more?
Come along to our Open Dayon Friday 13 December, 10am -3pm at Ely Depot, Kiln Lane, PrickwillowRoad, Ely, CB7 4TX



You can find out more about these roles, the teams and the work we do.



For more information and to apply please go to https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency/about/recruitment



(Vacancy ID 13469)





Monday 18 November 2019


Are you interested in a legal career but aren’t sure if university is right for you?
 
They can now combine the best of both worlds via a Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship with Eversheds Sutherland. The apprenticeship takes 6 years and the key features are:
  • Includes all the study you need to qualify as well as the required practical work experience
  • Work 4 days per week and study 1 day per week with BPP University
  • Gain an LLB in Legal Practice at the end of the apprenticeship
  • Earn while you learn – starting salary of £16,500 outside London and £19,500 in London
  • Gain practical work experience – work with solicitors from day one
  • No student debt – all tuition fees are paid for

There are roles in a variety of locations across the country:
  • Birmingham
  • Leeds
  • London
  • Manchester
  • Newcastle
 
 
Applications can be made via the website
 
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The closing date is 1 December 2019 for positions starting in September 2020.
                                    
                                   
                                    
If you have any questions, please email apprentices@eversheds-sutherland.com
                                    
                                      
                                     
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Further and/or higher education is widely believed to be the best option for achieving a successful future career however, apprenticeships can offer those who want to start earning a wage straight away a great opportunity to develop a successful career at a much earlier age.
And if you are advising young people with a practical side as to which option to choose following their GSCEs, starting an electrical, plumbing or heating & ventilating apprenticeship might offer them the challenges they want. With the security of a profession long term and excellent earnings potential (fully qualified electricians and plumbers earn average salaries of circa £30k*) working in the building services engineering sector may allow them to achieve what they want from life.
And we're not just talking about males here. The electrical and heating and plumbing world is very male oriented of course - a very small proportion of electricians and plumbers are female, but the number and proportion are growing year on year. As well as females, the sector is actively encouraging young people from black, Asian and minority ethnic communities to consider careers as plumbers, electricians and heating engineers, to create a more balanced and diverse workforce.
Apprenticeships can take up to four years depending upon the qualification being studied and can be started at the age of 16 as soon as a young person has obtained their National Insurance number.
JTL, a leading national training provider with over 25 years of successfully delivering electrical and plumbing & heating apprenticeships welcomes applications from all members of the community.
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*Source: Office of National Statistics - Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 2018
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Applications for the Sutton Trust US Programme for Sixth Formers NOW OPEN


The Fulbright Commission have asked us to let you know about details of their fantastic Sutton Trust US Programme for bright, ambitious Year 1 students interested in studying in the US.


200 students from across the UK will be selected to take part in the residential programme. It is completely free - please scroll down to find out more.

The Sutton Trust US Programme
What is it?
The Sutton Trust US Programme is designed to support students from state schools across the UK to explore US study and access leading universities.

It includes two residentials in the UK before all students spend a week in the US staying on campus at a leading US university and visiting a variety of other American universities.

An optional second year of the programme supports students to apply to US universities alongside their UCAS options.

In the past eight years, we have helped more than 400 British students get places and funding at top US universities.
The programme is founded and funded by the Sutton Trust, the UK’s leading social mobility charity, and delivered in partnership with the Fulbright Commission, who are experts in helping UK students study in the US.

How much does it cost for students?

The programme is free for students. All costs are covered by the programme – including travel, food, accommodation, admissions test preparation and more.
Who are we looking for?

 To be eligible to apply, students must:

  • Currently be in Year 12 in England and Wales, S5 in Scotland or Year 13 in Northern Ireland
  • Attend, and have always attended, a state-funded school or college i.e. non-fee paying
  • Not hold US citizenship
  • Be from a low or middle income family (generally, this will mean a household earning £45,000 or less)
  • Be interested in US culture and higher education

In addition, we are looking for students who: 

  • Would be the first generation of their family to attend university
  • Have been eligible for Free School Meals
  • Attend a school or college with a below-average A Level or Higher point score and/or a low rate of progression into higher education
  • Have attended schools with a lower than average progression to higher education, or a higher than average proportion of students who qualify for Free School Meals
  • Live in a neighbourhood with a low rate of progression into higher education and/or a high level of socio-economic deprivation
  • Have excellent GCSEs or S4 qualifications. This means you have achieved at or close to the following: In England and Northern Ireland: at least eight GCSEs at grade A or 7 or above, or near this level. In Wales: at least eight GCSEs at grade A or above, or near this level. In Scotland: at least six B passes at National 5 or above, or near this level.

The more of these you meet, the more likely you are to get a place on the programme.

When is the deadline for students to apply?


Students must submit their application by 19 January 2020.

However, we strongly advise they get started earlier, as the application form requires some thinking! 

Where can I find out more and apply?


There’s lots more information on our website: https://us.suttontrust.com and the application form can also be found there.

For student videos about their US week:

https://youtu.be/xfuhmuILZBE

https://youtu.be/-0-cF4LXs_I

I am interested in learning more about US study, where can I find out more?


Beyond the Sutton Trust US Programme, Fulbright offers advice and support for students, teachers and parents looking at US universities. Check out our guide to US study and also USA College Day in September 2020