Category Archives: Event

Become a Learning Assistant

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Are you thinking of teaching?

Do you need work experience to get on a course?

Why not become a Learning Assistant for a year?

Park High School offers a year-long induction programme for Learning Assistants as part of a professional development programme in Special Educational Needs.  This includes:

What SEN means, inclusion, anger management, self-esteem, mentoring, behaviour management in the classroom, EAL, differentiation, dyslexia, ADHD and more

Why not come along to an Open Afternoon on Friday 7 June at 2.00 – 3.00pm and meet the Learning Assistants and some students.

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Preparing for a global career: a cultural perspective workshop

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Thinking of an international career? Are you planning to look for a graduate job with overseas opportunities?

This 3 week interactive course aims to help you to develop an awareness of different cultures to support you in the recruitment process and in your future career. Participating in the course will provide you with an insight into different cultures, with a view to conducting business in a culture that is different from your own.

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Springboard 2013… a different careers fair

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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

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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. Book Now>> 

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 Workshop– 24th 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

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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

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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!

City law for ethnic minorities

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If you want a career that challenges you daily, gives you early responsibility and puts you at the forefront of decision-making, then the legal profession is waiting to hear from you!
At this exclusive two-day event you’ll be able to network with representatives from all levels within top City law firms, take part in real business activities and legal case studies, and get a unique insight into the legal sector. You will also meet graduate recruiters and develop the essential skills and interview techniques needed to apply for vacation schemes and training contracts.

A day in the City – Birmingham – 16 May 2013

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This event is offering 40 students an insight into a commercial law firm based in the Midlands and will include sessions on presentation skills and the chance to participate in a legal case study as well as opportunities to ask questions to partners and associates from the firm. This event is open to students from all backgrounds.

More information can be found at www.adayinthecity.co.uk

2013 SEO CREATIVE ACCESS RECEPTION, CHANNEL 4 HQ’S ON APRIL 17TH AND 29TH

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SEO London, in partnership with Creative Access and Channel 4, is delighted to confirm details of two exciting education and networking sessions at CHANNEL 4’s HQ on April 17th and April 29th. The events will be a fantastic opportunity to both meet some of the most senior figures in a wide range of creative industries and also learn more about the 200+ paid internship and graduate roles that will be available through the scheme in 2013-14. If you are interested in attending, or know of people who may be, please read on.

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Careers open day at HR Wallingford

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Wednesday 24 April 2013, Wallingford, Oxfordshire
9.30- 16.00, refreshments and lunch provided.

HR Wallingford is an independent research and consultancy organisation specialising in civil engineering and environmental hydraulics. With a world-class staff and an international reputation for innovation and technical excellence, we’re always looking for exceptional candidates to enhance our existing teams. 

Are you a postgraduate or graduate student in a relevant engineering or scientic discipline. We’d like to invite you to come to an Open Day at our Howbery Park campus to find out more about what we do. As well as hearing about some of our recent research and consultancy projects, we’ll show you around our unique facilities. You’ll get to meet some of our most recent recruits and learn about their experiences since joining HR Wallingford. 

We have a limited number of places available. Please contact Sarah Moxon at HR Wallingford (s.moxon@hrwallingford.com, tel 01491 822364) by Wednesday 17 April 2013 to book your place.