Females of the Future programme with PWC!

International Women’s Day is coming up on Sunday 8 March, and PwC will be embracing and celebrating this year’s theme of ‘An equal world is an enabled world’. They wanted to take this opportunity to share with you some of the great opportunities they have that support equality within careers in business and technology. Their Females of the Future programme is designed to inspire and support students navigating potential career opportunities with PwC. These day-long events are held at a PwC office and include a series of fun and engaging activities to help students understand their skills, focus on their core values and how these could relate to their career choice, all whilst learning more about what it is like working at PwC, from the people who actually work there. Students can sign up here. Find out more     #TechSheCan – Ahead of International Women’s Day, The Tech She Can Charter will celebrate its two year anniversary on 2 March. PwC’s research tells them that teachers, parents and careers advisors suggest tech careers to only 16% of females (compared to 33% males). The Tech She Can Charter is a commitment by organisations like PwC to work together to increase the number of women working in technology roles. If you’re interested in a career in technology, take a look at the video below to hear from some of PwC’s role models working in technology about why it's so important to have more girls interested in tech careers. Register now

Interested in an Audit Assistant Apprenticeship with RSM? Click here to read more...

Audit Assistant - East Anglia at RSM Deadline 31st March 2020 Programme Type School Leaver Programme Locations Bury Saint Edmunds Role May Involve Accountancy, Auditing Apply for this job

About RSM When you’re starting out in your career it can be hard to know which route to take and which path will allow you to reach your goals. Our school leaver programme will help you take this first step with confidence. Audit Assistant - East Anglia Our external audit apprenticeship will give you all the skills and support you need to unlock a future that’s packed with opportunities and new experiences. You’ll enjoy a fast-tracked business career that recognises your potential and rewards your ambition. When you join our team, you’ll enjoy a powerful combination of on-the-job learning and structured training – not to mention an impressive client list to work with. You’ll discover a culture that nurtures individuality and an environment where everyone is supported to reach their potential. With us, you’ll always be moving forward. Our team carries out a detailed, risk-based review of a company’s financial records and control environment to form an opinion on whether the financial statements prepared by the directors are true and fair. A robust audit challenges the financial operations of a company and improves the internal workings of the audited business. Application Deadline Deadlines for applications: 31st March 2020. How to Apply To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the button below to visit the role on RateMyApprenticeship. Apply Now

Australian University Open Days!

Australian University Open Days

On Friday 20 March and Saturday 21 March, Study Options will be holding Australian University Open Days. These are free information events aimed at students (and schools) who would like to find out more about university options in Australia.
Many representatives from Australian universities will be present at the events to speak with prospective students in person. Study Options’ Open Days are held twice a year, in March and November, and are a great opportunity for students to get more information and talk to representatives from the universities face-to-face. For the majority of the universities, these are the only in-person events they undertake in the UK.

Which universities will be there?

Australian National University, Bond University, Edith Cowan University, Griffith University, James Cook University, Macquarie University, The University of Melbourne, The University of Sydney, UNSW Sydney.

Event details

Friday 20 March, 3.00pm-6.00pm
Saturday 21 March, 1.30pm-6.00pm
Australia House, Strand, London, WC2B 4LA
More information and registration for the events is available on www.studyoptionsopendays.com. 

About the events

The Open Days are open to students, parents and schools. The events are informal and students can individually meet and talk to as many universities as they want.  There will also be an earlier information session on the Friday afternoon for school careers advisors only, contact us for further details if you are interested in attending this.
Please note, these events are not suitable for students who have Australian or New Zealand citizenship (passports), as these students must apply through a separate process. You can find out more about the domestic application process on our website.
Contact Study Options with any questions about the events or for free information and advice about studying in Australia and New Zealand.
Download an A4 PDF poster about the events here

Contact Study Options

Website: www.studyoptions.com
Telephone: 0207 353 7200
Email: mail@studyoptions.com

Click here to read more about an Apprenticeship Programme with Rolls-Royce!

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Apprenticeship Programme 2020 Discover our apprenticeship opportunities in the UK. At Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, we are firmly committed to developing future talent, and we are delighted to announce that our 2020 Apprenticeship Programme is now open for applications. An apprenticeship like no other. The Home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood, West Sussex, is the only place in the world where the super-luxurious Rolls-Royce motor cars are built. That’s why it’s the perfect place to share your passion for luxury and join one of our renowned apprenticeships. We offer Advanced, Higher and Degree Apprenticeships in areas such as Leather Manufacturing, Woodshop Manufacturing and Production Maintenance. Joining our programme is a unique chance to learn and develop skills at the Home of the world’s leading luxury car manufacturer, and to work alongside the best craftspeople and engineers in the luxury industry. Our apprentices have access to a number of benefits such as a pension scheme, generous holiday allowance and a car scheme (for over 18s). All those completing their programme to date have been offered full time employment, often progressing to senior supervisory, technical and management roles. If you like making an impact, working in teams and are driven to succeed in your chosen field, then we want to hear from you. Applications are currently open and close on 15th March 2020, but we advise to apply as early as possible. All apprentices start in August 2020. To find out more and apply for the apprenticeship that is right for you, click the button below. Apply Now

Interested in a Digital Marketing Apprenticeship with TUI? Read on...

Want to get your career off to a flying start? The sky’s the limit with TUI. We’re the world’s number one tourism business, operating in around 180 destinations worldwide, which means limitless global opportunities for you and your future. Applications are open now for our Digital Marketing Apprenticeship based in Luton! Only available as an immediate start (likely early April), this is an exciting opportunity to gain a Level 4 Marketing Executive qualification, whilst developing a rewarding career in our Digital Marketing team. You’ll gain unrivalled insight into how we go about raising awareness and engagement with TUI, First Choice and Marella Cruise brands, from using Photoshop to supply creative assets, to regularly communicating with our affiliate agency, and producing and analysing report results, advising on optimisations. Interested?  If you love holidays and have a passion for digital marketing, this programme could be just the one for you.  Apply now, as this opportunity may not be around for long!   Click here to apply now and find out more

Degree Apprenticeships with Pearson Business School!

Degree Apprenticeships - Applications now open for your students Happy National Careers Week! We’re delighted to announce that our latest Degree Apprenticeships are now open for your students.  Degree Apprenticeships are fantastic opportunities for your students to work with leading companies, earn a salary and have their tuition fees paid in full! Discover our current vacancies below. Want to be kept informed about our future Degree Apprenticeships to share with your students?   SIGN UP FOR VACANCY ALERTS

Pearson Pearson are hiring one Degree Apprentice to join the Pearson College London team as a Communications Assistant.  Earn a competitive salary of £20,963 pa Tuition fees paid in full by Pearson  Join a fast paced, dynamic and innovative team that prides itself on its creativity Equal consideration deadline: 4pm on 6th April Final deadline: 4pm on 4th May Find out more

BaxterStorey BaxterStorey are hiring six to eight Degree Apprentices join their team, which is the UK’s largest independent food service provider. Earn a competitive salary of £18,000 pa. (increased to £22,000 - £24,000 after 3 years). Tuition fees paid in full by BaxterStorey. Study at Pearson College London one day per week and work four days per week. The roles are based in London, Milton Keynes or Oxford (applicants select a preference). Equal consideration deadline: 4pm on 11th March Final deadline: 4pm on 18th March Find out more

Summer School and Open Online Course with Pathways to Property!

An opportunity for students to learn more about the property industry and the exciting careers within it


Every day we are influenced by the built environment around us – shops, offices, industrial buildings, houses and the surrounding countryside all have an impact on the way we live. Did you ever wonder how these properties are developed, whether the buildings going up in our cities are sustainable or how much they are worth? The Pathways to Property project allows students the chance to explore the property industry in more depth. With such a huge variety of roles, from a building surveyor or town planner to a sustainability consultant or financial analyst, there is a role to suit any skillset or personality.

Pathways to Property Summer School
A four day, fully funded residential course for students in Year 12

• Date: 20-23rd July 2020
• Venue: Henley Business School, University of Reading
• Who: Year 12 students from state schools/colleges considering a career in property – either through University or through an apprenticeship
• Cost: Nothing! All food, accommodation and travel costs are covered

During the Summer School:    

• Learn about the industry and the careers available
• Attend taster lectures
• Get involved in a group project and debate
• Go on site visits
• Meet new people
• Experience life on a University campus

At the end of the Summer School, if keen to learn more about property, students can complete a funded work experience placement over October half term, have access to our e-mentoring programme, and if they choose to apply to study Real Estate and Planning at the University, can apply for a bursary up to £30,000 over three years.

How to Apply:

Applications close 15th May, although earlier entries are strongly encouraged. Visit the website at https://www.henley.ac.uk/alumni/support-henley/pathways-to-property
'For me, the Summer School was the first step into a career in the property industry’  
Bradley, Summer School participant & graduate surveyor at British Land
 
Open Online Course (OOC)
A three week online course designed by academics at Henley Business School, University of Reading for students to learn more about starting a career in property.

• Date: Begins 2nd March 2020
• Length: 3 weeks, requiring a maximum total of 6 hrs of study
• Venue: Online
• Who: Open to all students in secondary education. Most appropriate for students in Year 9 and upwards
• Cost: Nothing!

During the OOC:  

• Learn about key topics in the industry such as sustainability, globalisation and technology
• Hear from people in lots of different roles in the industry and learn about what they do
• Get support from course mentors; a combination of academics, industry volunteers and real estate and planning students

After the course:

Upon completion you will receive a Certificate of Achievement for your studies – a great addition to a CV or UCAS application.
How to Sign Up:
Please visit https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/pathways-to-property to sign up to the course.

Get in touch at pathways2property@henley.ac.uk or 0118 378 4194