Year 7 Work-Shadowing

All pupils in forms 7L, E and A are going 'Work-Shadowing' on Thursday 17th January as part of their Careers and Work-Related Education.  Forms 7R, N and S will have their turn later in the year. 

 

If you haven't got your Work Shadowing booklet, click here to download a copy.

Interested in a Nature-based career?

Capel Manor College is the largest land-based college in Greater London for those interested in the environment, animals or working with plants, trees and flowers. Full and part-time courses, apprenticeships and professional short courses are offered leading to a range of nationally recognised qualifications, higher education and employment. 

 

They are holding an 'Advice Evening' on Wednesday 23rd January.  For more information, click here.

Year 10 Work Experience information

Thank you to all Year 10 parents and students who attended the Work Experience Information Evening.  As promised here is a copy of the PowerPoint presentation and you can find further information and downloads here on the Beaumont website.

Employment opportunities for School Leavers

SchoolLeaverJobs.co.uk is a new on-line database of over 2000 jobs and Apprenticeships suitable for young people leaving school at 16 -18.  You can search by job type and location and then view specific details about the work, including salary.

Work Experience opportunities at HSBC

HSBC is offering a programme of one week Work Experience placements to 14-18 year olds.  They also offer Apprenticeships in banking and financial services.  For information about both of these opportunities, click here.

Work Experience opportunity at Cancer Research UK

The Clare Hall Laboratories of Cancer Research UK, offer a number of work experience placements to students in local Hertfordshire schools. They are based on a site in South Mimms on bus routes from St Albans and Potters Bar. Cancer Research UK is the UK's leading cancer charity and is at the forefront of international research. The London Research Institute carries out world class research to improve our understanding of cancer. The week-long placements are for 16+ aged students in Years 11 - 13 and cover aspects of laboratory research and its support. The placements are challenging but are also fun and offer the opportunity for pupils to work alongside scientists and gain experience of the laboratory, and scientific research. The placements on offer are:

Week 1: 2nd to 5th April 2013  

Week 2: 8th to 15th April 2013

Click on the links for further information and an application form.

Advice for Life ...

Cycling around the Internet and social media sites is advice for life, consisting of forty two well-being tips, written by a 90 year old woman from Cleveland, Ohio by the name of Regina Brett.  Why not start 2013 with a few well worn words of wisdom ...?