The Big Idea Live Competition

Are you a student, graduate or just starting out self employed? If you have an idea for a live experiential or face-to-face marketing event that will help a brand to connect with its customers, this is your chance to be seen.

All you have to do is submit your ‘big idea’ – it could be your dissertation, a project that you already prepared or a new idea that you have had.

www.bigidealive.com

Sport Academies – job vacancies

If you’re a coach, if you inspire children and you want to earn some good money coaching at the best venues in the UK this summer, then come and work for Sport Academies.

There are loads of kids camps taking place throughout the UK this summer with one bound to be near you. So if you’re an talented coach then we want to hear from you!

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Springboard 2013… a different careers fair

The Springboard Fair will take place on Wednesday 24th April 2013 in the James France Exhibition Centre. No need to register and free to attend!

This is a very different and exciting careers fair. We invite a range of organisations to give you access to information, advice and opportunities in sectors covering:

art & design; careers guidance; conservation and expeditions overseas; entrepreneurship; hospitality; health, leisure and sport; human resources; journalism; publishing; law; marketing; music; postgraduate study; psychology; public sector; career coaching for international students; paid vacation work; merchandising and buying; opportunities with small to medium sized organisations; paid part time work; public services; teaching; volunteering.

For more details visit http://www.lboro.ac.uk/service/careers/events/employer/fairs/springboard-fair.html

Enterprise workshops next term

Financial Management Workshop- 17 April 2013- 1:30pm-3:30pm
Jim Hewitt from Decimus Training and Consulting will talk you through the nitty-gritty of financial management & how to look after your books, keeping track of your orders and invoices. 
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Planning your business Workshop- 24 April 2013- 1:30pm-3:30pm
Graham Gardiner from Aspiren will be running this practical workshop looking at where you want to take your business and what you will need to do to get there. Book Now>>

Nigel Botterill Forum- 24 April 2013- 6:30pm-8pm
One of the UK’s most successful entrepreneurs (starting 8 seperate million pound businesses) & CEO of Entrepreneur’s Circle will focus on the practical day-to-day things that separate the best from the rest. Book Now>>

Branding on a shoestring Workshop24th April 2013- 1:30pm-3:30pm
Graduate company, a dozen eggs have helped lots of start-ups devise great branding on no-budget. They will guide you through successful brand development on a shoestring.
Book now>>

Pretty Polly’s Eugene Culhane Forum- 1st May 2013- 6:30pm-8pm
This forum will give an insight into Pretty Polly’s incredible company journey. Which has made them one of the most popular tights in the world, worn by some of todays fashion icons. Book now>>

Selling and negotiating Workshop- 8th May 2013- 1:30pm-3:30pm
Jo Haigh will be sharing top tips on how to sell and negotiate. These are great skills to have even if you don’t have your own business. Book now>>

Startup Career Launchpad – 18th & 19th April

THE STARTUP CAREER LAUNCHPAD IS BACK!

After the success of last year’s programme, the best event in the UK connecting students and graduates with the world of startups is back and this year it’s HUGE!

Split over two days, and now including the Startup Agenda, this is THE event to attend if you want to succeed in the world of startups. Whether you’re someone who’s interested in what it’s like to work for a small startup or a die hard fan of the industry there’s something for you over 2 incredible days.

Just like last year, companies will be on the look-out for new hires and new clients – make sure you’re there and that you stand-out!

Find out more about the speakers, programme and how to buy tickets (including a special discount) below or at www.startupcareerlaunchpad.com

OneDayWith EUROCONTROL – 30 April

During the Live Day of OneDayWith EUROCONTROL you will be able to gain an exclusive insight into this intergovernmental organisation and their attractive Graduate Programme.
The EUROCONTROL Graduate Programme offers graduates three years of hands-on work experience with excellent prospects for making a career in air traffic management.

For more information and to apply go to:
www.online.careersinternational.com/eurocontrol

Login during the Live Day on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 and participate!

APPRENTICESHIPS, HIGHER APPRENTICES AND GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES

At Alstom, today’s engineering apprentices and graduates are tomorrow’s engineering pioneers – we are looking for highly motivated individuals, with a passion for engineering, who are committed to developing their career in a fast paced challenging environment.

With a rich history spanning over 125 years, Alstom’s influence across the world is significant. One in four of the world’s light bulbs are powered by Alstom technologies and Alstom is the world leader in very high and high speed transport.  In the UK, Alstom operates the only large-scale transformer factory in the UK, has built and maintains the Pendolino trains which run on the West Coast Main Line, and has built, maintains and operates over half the country’s power generation capacity.

Through the development of advanced public transport, cleaner electric power production and global transmission solutions, we are helping to address some of the key issues that face this planet today.  If you are looking for a world of economic, social and environmental change, look no further.  Act and think of the future.  Your future at Alstom.

We have a number of vacancies for a September (apprentices) or October (graduates) start.

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