School Leaver programme with BDO

In the current climate and with the recent increase in University Tuition Fees BDO acknowledges that there are an increasing number of talented, ambitious A-level (or equivalent) students who are unsure whether a typical university education is the right path for them.

Instead, why not consider taking an opportunity with BDO on our School Leavers Programme. Not only will you be able to gain a prestigious professional qualification and have a permanent salaried career without the expense of funding a university degree, you’ll be gaining commercial work experience working alongside industry leading professionals, working on real business projects.

Are you expecting to gain :

280 UCAS points

Grade B or above in GCSE Maths and English

If this advert interests you, try clicking here to link to the BDO site for more information.

AON insurance and risk management Apprenticeships

AON recently moved their global headquarters to the UK. Here.  They have 6,500 employees in 30 offices who they rely on to uphold their hard-won reputation for excellence, insight and outstanding service delivery. It's the skills, knowledge and attitude of their people that helps them do what they do best.

Aon's insurance and risk management team helps organisations to identify the risks they face and ensures they are provided with the best possible cover for their needs, so that in the event of major catastrophes, they can keep going and people can get on with their lives.

Interested in joining them in an Apprentice role?  Click here for more details.

Look at our Gap Year section for heaps of options from paid farm work in Australia to journalism in Mexico - http://t.co/XZNRw17R7l" title="http://ow.ly/kXRgA">ow.ly/kXRgA
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Accountancy Taster Day - 26th June, and job opportunities

Are you interested in working in Accountancy?  Would you like to get an insight into this work from one of the biggest Accountancy firms in the UK?  You would - then click on the link below to find out more about the Deloitte Taster Day on 26/6, and register for a place...

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Alternatively, if you are interested in joining Deloitte this summer on their Brightstart School leaver Programme, click here and apply before it is too late.

John Lewis / Waitrose Apprenticeships

Please be aware that the John Lewis Partnership have contacted the college to inform us that they are currently advertising for Retail Apprenticeships.  These are at two levels:

For applicants who are 18 years old or under, the level 2 Apprenticeship leads to a permanent job at John Lewis

Anyone who is under 20 can also apply for the level 3 programme if they are predicted to gain A-C grades in A levels (or equivalent).  This will also lead to a permanent job and the chance to progress and become a section manager

All posts begin in September on fixed-term contracts for 12 months, so successful candidates even have time to enjoy a summer break!

If you are interested and want more information, please visit http://jlpjobs.com. You can also make an application from this site.

Careers Department

Lots of Gap Year Opportunities

Click to link to information on lots of current Gap Year opportunities for this Summer:

http://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/searchJobs/terms/Gap+Year/f1/sector/sec/12 

Career Opportunities in Adult Social Care

What are the benefits of a career in adult social care? §  Opportunities: Over 20,000 employers in the UK §  Job security: Another 1 million jobs needed in the sector by 2025 §  Variation: Frontline, technical and specialist roles available §  Satisfaction: 96% of social care workers say they feel their work makes a difference “It doesn’t matter about someone’s background, how old they are, or their academic qualifications; somewhere in the community there’s a job they can do to help others” What support is available for someone wanting to start a career in adult social care? Anyone living in the UK and over 16 can become an apprentice. Apprenticeships provide on-the-job skills, allowing the apprentice to earn a wage as they learn, gain nationally recognised qualifications and start their journey on a truly rewarding career.You can find out more information here: www.skillsforcare.org.uk/apprenticeship_resources A short course designed to give people a good idea about what it would be like to work in adult social care. This course will help develop the skills needed for a successful career in adult social care. Careers advisors can access a range of free tools including an interactive career pathways etool, case studies and information on qualifications at www.skillsforcare.org.uk/icare