Deloitte College leavers scheme

      

The Scheme
Your day to day role will differ depending on which area of the business you join. You will spend time working for clients either based at their offices or the Deloitte office. You will spend time preparing for your exams and attending internal training courses.
Areas

• Audit
• Enterprise Risk Services
• Restructuring Services
• Tax

Entry requirements
We are looking for people who have a strong interest in business and finance and are looking to embark on their career once they have completed their A-Levels. This scheme benefits those who are committed to studying for a professional qualification and wish to develop their skills in a progressive and forward thinking environment. In addition, to join us on this programme you need to meet our UK A Level qualifications

• GCSE (or equivalent) Maths at grade B or above and English Language at grade C or above
• Predicted 300 UCAS points from A-Levels (or equivalent) excluding General Studies for Audit and Tax
• Predicted 320 UCAS points from three A-Levels (or equivalent) excluding General Studies for Corporate Finance

For more information and to apply online please visit:

http://www.directions.org.uk/news/deloitte-brightstart-school-leavers-open-apply-now/

Futures Team

Make A Change challenge

About the programme

 

The London 2012 Games inspired the nation and brought people across the UK together in a spirit of celebration and community pride.
Get Set to Make a Change will build on the magic and power of the Olympic and Paralympic Games by inspiring young people to make a positive change in their communities.

 To learn more visit to find out exactly how you can get involved:

http://www.makeachange.org.uk/home/about

Sian Roberts
Futures Team

YMCA sharing your experiences to inspire others

Great email to get involved

Hi guys

Our National marketing team have come up with a concept called NCS Spotlight and there’s a massive marketing campaign going on.

They’re looking for talented youngsters aged 15-18 to go on film to share their talent, inspiration and goals. There’s also a secret show going on and they’re looking fot unsigned bands to perform.

They will also meet Alfie – PointlessBlog

To take part they have to share their talent through pictures or video via twitter @ncs #ncsyes before Fri 28th June with the events taking place on Sat 6th July.

More info can be found on the NCS Facebook page

http://www.facebook.com/ncs


Many thanks
Carly

Pulse Premier Football

                                 

If you are 18, why not join us as an apprentice footballer and coach at one of our academies? By joining this full-time programme, we provide expert coaching by qualified coaches and ex-professional players. We will give you the opportunities to play matches against professional clubs’ academies, as well as train you to become a coach and provide you with future opportunities within the industry.

You will study NVQ Level 2 / 3 in Activity Leadership, as well as the FA Coaching License Level 1 & 2. You may also study Key Skills or Functional Skills Level 1 or 2 in Literacy & Numeracy.
For this role you will also receive a wage with the opportunities to progress and earn more.

http://www.pulsepremierfootball.com/

More info on Blackpool Sixth Moodle page

Sian Roberts

Alternative routes to a Law Career

Interesting email from Colleen McGuinness Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce

Well, I have been busting to tell you and now I can.........MMU will be delivering the training for the Legal Services apprenticeship (formerly known as the Paralegal apprenticeship) level 3.   The successful candidates will be registered as a student of MMU for the 18 – 24 months it takes to gain this qualification, attending the School of Law for their training.     They will also gain a 60 credit University law qualification in addition to the L3 programme.     The students will have access to all the facilities that regular students access; they will also be eligible for a NUS card.  We have agreed a salary of £12,000.00 pa in the first year.   This is a wonderful opportunity for young people who would like a career in Law but are put off by the debt!
We believe this is a first and that the North West is leading the charge (no change there then!).

Application forms can be found on Blackpool Sixth Moodle page in the FYi Futures section.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Part Time Jobs update

Hi Everyone

Firstly our Careers Week has been a big success and we hope you've all found it useful.

Our appointments for the Futures Team are booking up fast, so if you'd like an appointment, please email Sam Forsyth in first class asap.


Part Time Jobs have also been updated on Indeed- please follow the link to look at all opportunities right now:

http://www.indeed.co.uk/jobs?q=&l=blackpool&radius=10

Thanks everyone!

Happy Friday

Sam Forsyth 

Careers Mentor

Personal Statement checklist: Great resource

Personal Statement checklist:  Great resource

http://moodle.blackpoolsixth.ac.uk/file.php/129/ucas.pdf

This is a great resource and would benefit anyone looking to apply for university or applying for employment.  Everyone needs a personal statement.   University ask for specific elements to write in your application to study at their institute, applications for employment with training always ask for a section of writing to "support your application" and apprenticeships expect a personal specification that links to the skills developed through experiences at college/ volunteer work.

Use the support at college so you can capture and showcase what you are exceptional at and have it ready to use and adapt in your future career path.


Any resources you can't find on Moodle, come and see the Futures Team in the Express for up to date career guidance

Sian Roberts

Careers Week- Progression Evening Tonight!

Hi Everyone,


It's Progression Evening tonight- 3-8pm.

Come down to speak to Universities, Learning Providers and Employers to look at your future career paths.

Myself and Sian will also be on hand to speak to discuss your options with you.

Hope to see you all there!

Sam Forsyth 

Careers Mentor

Careers Week- Opportunity within college

Student Ambassadors needed for the Summer School- dates 10th, 11th, 12th & 15th July




If you're interested please come and see the Futures Team in the FYi express.

This is a fantastic opportunity to add experience to your CV or Personal Statement.

Thank you

Sam Forsyth

Opportunity! Media Students...

U Create is a free, exciting and inspirational project that uses an e-learning platform from UTV Media. It’s designed to bridge the gap between education and the working world by allowing students to work on real world activities as part of their studies.

Students can participate in producing an advertising campaign set by local businesses and the end result can be uploaded to the U Create website at

http://www.ucreateproject.com/ ]www.ucreateproject.com

Any further information, please see the Futures Team in the Express

National Careers Service - Interview Help!

Hi Everyone!

Never had an Interview? 

Are you nervous about what to expect? 

Firstly, if you'd like a mock interview, or someone to speak to regarding an upcoming interview, please come and see the Futures Team in the express.  We will try our best to help you answer typical interview questions and help calm the nerves. 

Also, check out the National Careers Service Website, for some amazing career resources to help you! 

They have a dedicated page just for interview preparation: 

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/getajob/interviews/Pages/default.aspx

If you're still struggling, check out our Prezi on how to answer competency based interview questions, using the STAR technique! I can't recommend this highly enough. 

http://prezi.com/bujgtel-31rb/how-to-answer-competency-based-interview-questions-using-the-star-technique/

Hope this is helpful for you! 

Friday's blog will update any new part time jobs available in Blackpool and the surrounding areas. 

Sam Forsyth 

Careers Mentor

Careers Week

Please come and see us in the FYi Express- start thinking about your future career!


Happy to help

Sam Forsyth & Sian Roberts

Edge Hill University Summer Residential

Nice post found on the student weekly.  Thought it was worth highlighting again

Edge Hill University Summer Residential - Monday 22nd- Thursday 25th July 2013

This is a FREE Summer school, to include all meals and accommodation. Students will stay
in halls of residence, sample student life and university level work in their chosen subject
area. They will receive additional help with their UCAS applications and personalstatements.
For more information, please e-mail: residentials@edgehill.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: Sunday 30th June 2013. Please apply quickly as places are
limited.

If you need any further assistance with this email

vsharp@blackpoolsixth.ac.uk

Sian Roberts

Part Time Jobs in the Blackpool and the Fylde area..

Hi Everyone,


I've just had a search on Indeed.co.uk and found these recent part time job opportunities that you may wish to check out:

Next Sales- http://careers.next.co.uk/retail/vacancydetails183278.aspx?utm_campaign=Feed&utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=referral

Waiter/Waitress- https://jobsearch.direct.gov.uk/GetJob.aspx?JobID=2182615

McDonalds Crew Member Blackpool - http://jobs.mcdonalds.co.uk/uk/united-kingdom/crew-member/jobid3713889-crew-member-part-time-blackpool-town-centre-blackpool-jobs?source=Indeed.com&sourceType=PREMIUM_POST_SITE

Beauty and Fragrance Assistant- http://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/beauty-and-fragrance-sales-assistant/23124127?WT.mc_id=indeed

Restaurant Team Members- Brewers Fayre Yeadon Way- http://www.barzone.co.uk/job-details-38580.html?utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed


If you need any help with a job application, please come and see the Futures Team in the FYi Express.

Thank you

Sam Forsyth

Manchester Fashion link

 OOOOOO I like this site

Lots of tips generally for successful career planning, getting and being great at!

http://www.manchesterfashion.com

Part Time Work Resources

Updated part time jobs available at this site.

http://www.indeed.co.uk/jobs?q=part+time&l=blackpool&rq=1&fromage=last

Just talking about part time work, have you designed your professional CV yet to win that position?

Either come and see us in the Express to run through the procedure or visit the National Career Service from your computers search engine (Google) where you will be able to find a great template to work into and it will generate a CV for you there.

Good luck on your job hunting!

Sian

Big Choice

Hi

Found a wonderful resource for you.  It states school leavers but has ALL the relevant career information needed to get inspired.

Take a look

http://www.thebigchoice.com/Digital_Edition/school_leavers_2013

The actual website it is attached to is a great resource in itself, with helpful tips when looking for employment or FE/HE/further training opportunities.

Sian Roberts

Connexions Blackpool

Hi all

Hope you had a great break and are now ready to start revising and getting on with some effective learning leading up to the Summer Term.

Anyone interested in visiting Connexions for a career chat?  They have a slight change to their location and contact details - see below:

Due to refurbishment, Connexions Blackpool will be temporarily moving office to No.1 Clifton Street (directly round the corner) from Wednesday 29th May 2013 for a period of 3-4 weeks.

All telephone numbers and centre access times remain the same during this period, therefore it will be business as usual.

A further email will be sent out to partner agencies once we have returned back to Market Street.

If anyone has any questions please do not hesitate in contacting me.

Regards Ian

Ian Carr
Advanced Practitioner 

Kind regards Sian Roberts