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Thursday 13 February 2014

Directions. Finance, Accountancy and Legal Services career opportunities apprenticeships



http://www.directions.org.uk/

Manchester Digital and Juice Academy

Some really good training providers, The Juice Academy and Manchester Digital, have merged with nationally acclaimed companies offering higher and advanced apprenticeships.

They have recently highlighted social and digital media opportunities.  Definitely worth a look!

http://www.juiceacademy.co.uk/                         http://www.manchesterdigital.com/recruitment





Take a look at their website and see if they are have any suitable positions for your next step on the career ladder.

Sian Roberts BSFC

CV help

Check out the Moving On magazine for careers and qualifications for the article on CV writing.

Come to the Futures for a CV workshop or look on the National Career Service website for their CV builder

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/Pages/Home.aspx

Sian Roberts

Aon Apprenticeship Programme: Client Service Admin Deadline is 28th February 2014






 Aon Apprenticeship Programme:

The Aon Apprenticeship role is focused on client service administration. You will be supporting more senior members of our team in their broking and client management activities.

Requirements: 5 GCSEs at A-C grades including English and Maths and a minimum of 280 UCAS points from A-Levels, or equivalent qualifications, not including General Studies
Closing date for applications: Friday 28th February

http://www.directions.org.uk/news/aon-apprenticeship-2014-now-open/

Orseek.com is a powerful job searching website that specialises in job opportunities in Asia








 Orseek.com is a powerful job searching website that specialises in job opportunities in Asia with a primary focus in Taiwan and China. Popular  job listings in various industries can be easily and quickly accessed on Orseek.com. Orseek.com also provides the latest news and helpful information on living in Asia. Head over to Orseek.com now to jumpstart a great career in Asia. You may email your CV and/or photo to [ mailto:jobbank@orseek.com ]jobbank@orseek.com Attn: Henry Lai for instant account access.


http://www.orseek.com/sub_index.asp?

Bank America Merrill Lynch School Leaver Programme- deadline for applications is 1st June 2014









Bank of America Merrill Lynch School Leaver Programme
Location: Chester
What you can expect from our Chester School Leaver Programme.
A 4-6 year programme with real experience with real responsibilities
Professional qualification.
Support and guidance to help you excel and achieve your ambitions
A global network of stakeholders
We recognise that University is not the only path that ambitious people need to take in order to build a successful career.

http://www.directions.org.uk/news/bank-america-merrill-lynch-school-leaver-programme/

Wednesday 12 February 2014

Springfields Apprenticeships- deadline 14th February 2014












Welcome

Westinghouse is a global nuclear company committed to assisting the UK Government in its plans for 'nuclear renaissance' by providing the necessary technology and services to bring 'new nuclear' to fruition, ensuring that electricity supply is not compromised and that environmental challenges are addressed. Our main areas of business are nuclear fuel manufacture, design and commissioning of new nuclear power plants, and providing services to existing power plants. Westinghouse technology features in around half of the nuclear power plants in the world.

Nuclear fuel manufacture is the cornerstone of our current business in the UK and Westinghouse operate the fuel manufacturing plant at Springfields near Preston, where close to 1500 people are employed. Our UK Regional Office is based in Chorley, Lancashire, just a few miles from the Springfields Site.


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http://www.apprenticetraining.co.uk/latest-information

National Career Guidance Show North 27th February 2014








 

The National Career Guidance Show North gives career guidance professionals working with both young people and adults a chance to network and learn with like-minded colleagues; gain valuable insights and CPD at expert seminars and meet relevant and helpful exhibiting organisations.



http://www.nationalcareerguidanceshow.com/site/14/Welcome.html

Spotlight on skills launches twitter page showcasing local apprenticeship opportunities








Spotlight on skills gives you an opportunity to visit fairs and engage with like minded people wanting to start their career through apprenticeships.

Like their twitter page and begin to find your inner career.


Blue Chip (top company) advanced and higher apprenticeships (level 3/4/5) available. Visit Manchester fair






 
Please can you encourage all your students and their parents to register for this significant event which will show case ‘blue chip’ Apprenticeship opportunities with big employers and key training providers in Cheshire and Greater Manchester.

The event will feature apprenticeship vacancies at Advanced and Higher level including approximately 80 opportunities at Barclays, Radbrook Hall, similar numbers in the North West on Aldi’s Trainee Manager programme and up to 100 Para Legal Higher Apprenticeship opportunities with North West based Law firms through the CILEx and MMU programmes. As well as Digital and Media opportunities including Social Media Apprenticeships and Web and Mobile Application Development.

To register for the event please follow the link below

http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/apprentice-careers-event-and-jobs-fair-tickets-10539894107?utm_campaign=new_eventv2&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eb_email&utm_term=eventurl_text ]http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/apprentice-careers-event-and-jobs-fair-tickets-10539894107?utm_campaign=new_eventv2&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eb_email&utm_term=eventurl_text

Monday 10 February 2014

Apprenticeship Week- 3rd-7th March 2014


Hi Everyone, 

U6 students... 


















2 weeks after the half term break we will be holding an Apprenticeship week.

On Monday 3rd March 11:30-1:30pm and Tuesday 4th March 12:00-2:00pm there will be an Apprenticeship Fair held in the theatre with many apprenticeship providers for students to speak to, including:

- North Lancs Training Group
-Intraining
-Blackpool and the Fylde college 
-Training 2000
-National Careers Service (for impartial advice and guidance)
- National Apprenticeship Service
- Ascentis
-Babock Training
-Danbro
-Princes Trust Fire and rescue


Come down and take a look! 

Friday 7 February 2014

Looking for an apprenticeship? Take a look and see if these are for you!



Travel Lodge

https://www.travelodge.co.uk/careers/apprenticeship_programme/
 
Premier Inn

http://premierinnbetterways.co.uk/

BAE

http://www.baesystems.com/careers-rzz/careers-in-the-uk/apprenticeships/current-opportunities

Not going to uni

http://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/apprenticeships-223

Apprenticeship.org.uk

http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/employers/top100/2013-top100-a-m.aspx

http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/employers/top100/2013-top100-n-z.aspx

 Virgin media

 http://careers.virginmedia.com/apprentices/index.html

Sky

 https://jobs.sky.com/starting-out/apprenticeship-opportunities

ITV

http://www.itvjobs.com/working-here/apprenticeships/

BBC

http://www.bbc.co.uk/careers/trainee-schemes/production-apprentices

Civil Service

https://static.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csjobs

STEM sector

http://www.gocracker.com/apprenticeships-in-north-west

MBDA missile apprenticeships

http://www.mbdacareers.co.uk/

Accountancy trainee

To apply, please send your CV to: 
sharon.rathmill@championgroup.co.uk

Tesco Management Training scheme

http://www.tesco-careers.com/trainee-management-programme/how-to-apply

Asda Management Training schemes

http://www.asda.jobs/stores/retail-management/management-qualifications/

Morrisons Management Training schemes

http://www.fullcirclelearning.co.uk/14-19-courses/all-14-to-19-courses/morrison-apprenticeship-2014


If you are interested in further assistance, please make an appointment with the Futures Team