June 6th 2019

Digital & Technology Degree Apprenticeship Capgemini6,602 reviews - Swindon

£17,500 - £30,000 a year

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Locations:

Swindon

Intakes: 3rd June, 9th September and 11th November

Key Benefits of a Degree Apprenticeship

• You’ll have a full-time permanent role from day one, and a competitive starting annual salary

• You’ll study part-time for your degree through Aston University – whilst being able to put your new skills into practice in your day to day role

• You’ll be in a supportive environment, with flexibility such as study leave to help you out

• Did we mention it’s 100% free? We’re sponsoring all of the costs of your degree – You’ll get the best of both worlds – with all the benefits of a job with a prestigious company and those of being a student at one of the best universities in the UK.

• You will study for a BSc Honours degree in Digital & Technology Solutions whilst applying what you are learning and making an impact in one of our exciting roles.

What’s the catch you ask? Well actually there isn’t one… you don’t need to be a techie, but we do ask that you’re as passionate as we are about the ways tech can be applied in the real world.

You will need to be flexible and able to travel to different offices and client sites after your first 3 months. During the first 9 weeks you will experience an induction and training programme in a residential environment with Week 1 based at our Telford offices and then Weeks 2-9 on campus at Aston University.

We have a number of different roles based across the UK. These include Software Developer, Software Test Consultant and Technical Consultant. If you reach the digital assessment stage, we will talent pool you towards the most suitable role based on your background and location preference.

About Capgemini

At Capgemini we often say that we’re the biggest company you’ve never heard of. We are one of the world’s largest tech companies, helping our clients to transform their businesses through ingenious technology solutions. We deliver exciting & innovative client projects across multiple industries all over the world using cutting edge technology in an entrepreneurial and supportive environment.

Importantly, you’ll have a community around you of likeminded apprentices who are part of the 4 ½ year programme. You’ll start your journey together on an eight-week residential training course where you’ll learn everything you need to know to kick-start your amazing career at Capgemini.

Skills and Experience

• Passion for technology

• Ability and willingness to travel to different offices and client sites

• High analytical capability

• Good interpersonal skills

• Self-motivation

• Good team working and communications skills

Eligibility

To be eligible, you need:

• 7 GCSEs A*-C including Maths and English (4-9)

Plus one of the following:

• 3 A*-C at A-level (96 UCAS Points – NOTE: AS Levels are not included)

• Complete Advanced Apprenticeship

• BTEC (Pass, Pass, Distinction minimum)

How to Apply

Click the ‘Apply’ button below and follow the instructions. It is essential that you complete the application form and state your grades for all relevant qualifications as it is a requirement for the programme. Failure to meet the criteria ahead of your start date will result in your offer being retracted.

Recruitment Process

If your application for a Degree Apprenticeship is shortlisted, you’ll be asked to complete a online Situational Strength Test to ascertain a cultural fit. If you’re successful there, the next stage will be a Digital Interview which is a combination of written and video recorded questions. Next, you’ll be invited to an assessment centre on-site, consisting of an interview, micro exercises and a group exercise. We will keep you updated at every stage of the process.

If you would like to hear more about our apprenticeships please visit: https://more.capgemini.com/uk/careers/your-career-path/apprentices/

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £17,500.00 to £30,000.00 /year

Thornley Kelham Ltd is a specialist vintage and classic car restorer, based in South Cerney near Cirencester.

This is a trainee position as an Apprentice Accounts Assistant supporting our Finance Department. You will be providing transactional support within the accounts team

Job Specification

• Accurate entry of purchase invoices to the accounts system

• Reconcile supplier statements

• Deal effectively with queries from suppliers and internal departments

• Maintain an accurate and tidy purchase ledger

• Produce sales invoices accurately and in a timely manner

• Send out all sales invoices either by email or post

• Collate staff expense forms accurately and in a timely manner, gain relevant

sign offs and maintain relevant spreadsheets

• Maintain, administer and reconcile all petty cash accounts

• Preparation of multi-currency petty cash reconciliations

• Set-up and maintain supplier and customer accounts

• Reconcile bank account on a weekly basis

• Maintain a daily cash flow.

• Preparation of Credit Control reports

• Monitor clocking in system and update records as required to assist with

payroll.

• General admin duties as required e.g. Provide reception cover, meet and

greet clients, answer telephone etc.

• File all purchase and sales invoices and related paperwork

Qualifications required:

• 5 GCSEs grade A-C – 9-5 (or equivalent) Including Maths

• You will be expected to attend college 1 day a week and work towards AAT

levels 1-3

Skills required:

• Some idea of bookkeeping / basic accounting preferable, but not essential

• Some understanding of excel

• Good communication skills

Personal qualities

• Hard working

• Willing to learn Hours of work Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm.

Future prospects

The company is growing and looking for someone willing to learn and grow with the business, the right person could develop into a senior account assistant.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Apprenticeship Wages

Contact info@thornleykelham.com to apply

Medic Insight Day - Summer Special

Suitable for students aged 14+, the Medic Insight Day is a one-day course designed to

give ambitious pre-medical students a taste of life as a Doctor.

Our new and improved course teaches students about what it is like to be a Doctor

within an NHS hospital in a clear, insightful way. From taking a patient history, to

suturing an injury, students will adopt the role of a Doctor as they engage and

communicate with live-simulated patients.

All of our Medic Insight Days are completed in training centres within our partner NHS

hospitals in London and will be taught by our experienced, world-class Doctors.

Learning Outcomes:

• To gain a genuine understanding into the role of a Doctor

• To develop teamwork, leadership and communication skills

• To develop basic clinical skills taught to students at Medical School

• To gain a deeper understanding into the process of becoming a Doctor

• Gain experiences that can be used to boost university applications

Special Offer:

We are running an exclusive summer rate of only £99 per student on the following

dates:

• Wednesday 17th July

• Wednesday 31st July

Please forward this email to any aspiring medics and their parents.

To secure a place, simply click on the button below and complete the application form

using the code SUMMER99MID:

Fantastic Apprenticeship opportunity

We are now offering 2 apprenticeships in law for students with a minimum of 3 C’s at A Levels

These are due to start in September 2019 and they will offer an alternative route for students to qualify initially as a paralegal and further down the line as either a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

The training is fully supported by CILEx and ourselves and offers a starting salary of approx. £13500

Please apply directly to the business at Emma George (Director of Finance) emma.george@francisgeorgesolicitor-advocate.com

Girls into Computer Science

One-day on-campus workshop for female year 12 students interested

in computer science

We wanted to let you know that we still have a limited number of spaces

available on our free to attend one-day workshop aimed at female Year 12

students interested in studying computer science. This event will take place at

the University of Bath on Friday 5 July (9.30am to 3pm).

Students will learn all about studying at university, careers in computer

science, and much more. The programme will include:

• Opening and welcome with Dr Fabio Nemetz (Director of Studies)

and Dr Leon Watts (Admissions Tutor)

• A range of workshops run by our teaching staff, researchers and

students

• A campus tour led by our Student Ambassadors

• Careers & prospects session with placement students and recent

graduates talking about their experiences of studying Computer

Science at Bath, our placement year, and employability.

Students will need to arrange and pay for their own transport to and from our

campus, and they will need to bring their own packed lunch.

Interested students should email campus-events-team@bath.ac.uk to book a

place or with any queries about the event. Interested students should register

their interest asap as places are limited.

Find out more about our Girls into Computer Science event

Bath EPQ MOOC If your students will be completing the EPQ qualification then they may be

interested in our free 'How to Succeed in Your EPQ' online course.

This is a short course designed to help students prepare for

EPQ qualifications, and the latest course started yesterday (with the following

run starting 1 July).

Here at Bath we really value the EPQ, and our online course allows students

to look at reasons to do an EPQ, explore the research process and

assessment criteria, and get practical advice on time management and doing

your EPQ presentation.

They will also develop skills useful for transitioning to university level study

and get chance to swap discussion and ideas with other people also doing an

EPQ.

Students can register for the course

at https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/epq-success

Find out more about our EPQ course on Future Learn

Start working or carry on studying? It's one of the biggest decisions you'll ever

make so you need to be as informed as possible. Here's everything you need

to know about one excellent option – a far-reaching and rewarding

Apprenticeship at Aon.

• Aon Apprentices have real jobs. You'll be a permanent Aon employee from the word go

• Aon Apprentices are paid to learn. You'll earn a competitive starting salary that grows with your experience. We'll support your professional studies and personal development

• Aon Apprentices make an impact. You're the future of Aon. We prepare you fully for success on a journey that's often demanding but always rewarding.

Aon Apprenticeship facts An award-winning official Apprenticeship Programme

• Positions available nationwide • Salary - £18k - £20k plus benefits • Comprehensive on-the-job training • Full support towards professional qualifications • Opportunities within Actuarial Consulting, Client Management and

Insurance & Reinsurance.

Your development

We prepare you for success with lots of early responsibility and development

opportunities. By learning on the job, you'll quickly become a technical

specialist with sound business knowledge, able to support account managers

and consultants and help clients far sooner than you would in other

organisations.

We look for enthusiastic individuals, full of potential and keen to keep

learning. Our clients rely on us for the latest insights and expertise, so we're

committed to improving our skills and knowledge continuously.

Introducing Aon

You may know Aon through our association with Manchester United. You may

have seen us in the news. You may not know that we're one of the world's

most successful professional services companies, helping the biggest names

in business plan for every eventuality.

From economic upheaval to political crises to natural disasters and plenty

more besides, the world is full of surprises. Our job is to help our clients

prepare for and manage those risks, through Pensions, Insurance, Investment

Consulting and Human Capital Consulting. With 50,000 people and a clear

focus on innovation, Aon is the world's #1 insurance broker, #1 provider of

reinsurance and #1 for human capital consulting.

How to Apply

Please visit our website for further information on our programmes, the skills

and criteria required and to submit an application.

We fill our positions on a rolling basis and applications will close as soon as

all positions have been filled for 2019 so we encourage applying as early as

possible.

If you have any questions about the programmes please contact the team by

sending an e-mail to apprentices@aon.co.uk

Police Community Support Officer - Apprentice (PCSOA) Oxon Thames Valley Police

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Chipping Norton Apprenticeship £20,343 a year

Applications are invited for our new PCSO Apprenticeship. Forget the stereotype – modern apprenticeships offer new opportunities to earn and learn for everyone from college leavers to career changers. As an apprentice PCSO your on-the-job learning will also be accredited with a Level 4 Diploma in Community Policing Practice.

PCSO’s play an integral part in neighbourhood policing; providing a visible presence on the streets, making communities safer and stronger. You will be confident, resilient and comfortable dealing with all sections of the community with the ability to make decisions and work with partners to solve

problems. A positive character with a professional approach, you act with integrity and treat individuals with respect.

Entry Requirements

• English Language or Literature and Mathematics at GCSE grade 9-4 or equivalent (e.g. Grade A-C or Level 2)

• Age 18 at date of application – no upper age limit

• Full Driving Licence (you can still apply if you are currently learning to drive with a provisional licence)

• Please note that if you have submitted an application for the role of Police Officer (or if you submit an application at a future date) then your PCSO application will be put on hold until the outcome of the Police Officer application is known. You will be required to complete 12 months’ service in the role of PCSO before you can apply to become a Police Officer.

Training

• Ten weeks’ training at our Force Training Centre in Sulhamstead, designed to give you a solid understanding in the essentials of a PCSO's role and powers.

• Ten weeks’ tutoring on your Local Police Area (LPA)

• On and off the job learning over the course of one year to enable you to achieve the Level 4 Certificate in Community Policing Practice.

Successful candidates will go into a recruitment pool to fill planned PCSO intakes from October 2019 onwards, subject to posting choices and vacancies.

Only one application should be submitted for either Berkshire, Buckinghamshire or Oxfordshire. Duplicate applications will be withdrawn. Please read application advice before submitting an application.

If you have any queries please contact the PCSO Recruitment Department on 0845 2 66 66 77 quoting reference 1234.

As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 22-30 days annual leave per annum (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, performance related pay increases, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. To view a full list of our benefits, please click the below link.

An opportunity for Year 12 students to attend a four day, fully funded Summer School at the University of Reading to learn about a career in property. Every day we are influenced by the built environment around us – shops, offices, industrial buildings, houses and the surrounding countryside all have an impact on the way we live. Did you ever wonder how these properties are developed, whether the buildings going up in our cities are sustainable or how much they are worth? The Pathways to Property Summer School allows students the chance to explore the property industry in more depth. With such a huge variety of roles, from a building surveyor or town planner to a sustainability consultant or financial analyst, there is a role to suit any skillset or personality. Date: 22-25th July 2019 Venue: University of Reading Who: Year 12 students from state schools/colleges considering a career in property – either through University or through an apprenticeship Cost: Nothing! All food, accommodation and travel costs are covered During the Summer School: - Learn about the industry and the careers available - Attend taster lectures - Get involved in a group project and debate - Go on site visits - Meet new people - Experience life on a University campus How to Apply: Applications close 31st May, though earlier entries are strongly encouraged. Visit the website athttps://hly.ac/2DHivEf At the end of the week, if keen to learn more about property, students can complete a funded work experience placement over October half term, have access to our e-mentoring programme, and if they choose to apply to study Real Estate and Planning at the University, can apply for a bursary up to £30,000 over three years. 'For me, the Summer School was the first step into a career in the property industry’ Bradley, Summer School participant & graduate surveyor at British Land

Get in touch at pathways2property@henley.ac.uk or 0118 378 4196.

With this in mind our next Midwifery Taster day is taking

place on Wednesday 15th May 2019 from 13:30 till 16:30 at Redwood Education Centre, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Great Western Road, GL1 3NN. If you have any students who are interested in a Midwifery, please ask them to follow the link below to book their place. Please note there are only a few places available on this workshop and tickets will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/midwifery-taster-day-tickets-58359582081 If they are successful in gaining a place they will receive an email on Thursday 2nd May prior to the workshop with a permission slip and code of confidentiality form in which they will need to complete and bring with them on the day of the workshop. If you have any queries about the workshop please don’t hesitate to contact us on 0300 422 5176 and ask for Mandy Siney or Becki Clapton.

Preparing for the PAT – Sat 29 Jun and12 Oct 2019 (Year 12 students) A course for year 12 students from state-funded schools, academies and colleges with little or no history of successful applications to the University of Oxford who are interested in applying to study Physics, Physics and Philosophy, Engineering or Materials Science: https://www2.physics.ox.ac.uk/events/2019/06/29/preparing-for-the-pat-developing-skills-in-problem-solving University Open Days - Wed 3 Jul and Thu 4 Jul 2019 (Year 12 students) https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/open-days-and-visits?wssl=1

Oxford Pathways Thursday 18 July (Investigating Maths, Physical and Life Sciences) For: Y11 at non-selective UK state schools Application required Oxford Pathways are pleased to again be hosting a series of post-GCSE July events for current Year 11 students: Investigating Options Subject Days. Applications are open now for these events. All take place in Oxford and are designed for gifted and talented Year 11 students who would like to learn more about university, subject options, and Oxford itself. For more information, please visit the Oxford Pathways website. Applications close at 12 noon on Thursday 16 May 2019. Further Maths—What Next? Wednesday 19 June

For: Y11/Y12. We will prioritise students at state schools for places, but will accommodate those at independent schools should we have space. Requirements: Studying Further Maths A-Level, expecting AAA. (Physics and or Chemistry also useful.) Where: Mathematical Institute, Andrew Wiles Building, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG. When: Wednesday 19 June 2019. Start time: 09:45. End of main programme: 16.00. End time for those taking part in the post-event, optional, college tour: about 17:15. Studying Further Maths A-level, but not sure what you want to do at University? Enjoy maths, but want to know a bit more about other Maths–related degree subjects that don't appear on the school curriculum? This event is suitable for Year 11 and Y12 students studying (or be about to start studying) Maths and Further Maths A-levels and expecting to achieve at least AAA. The day will showcase the variety of science subjects available at Oxford for those with Maths qualifications. Please note that this is a day for students undecided about their choice of degree. If students already know what subject they want to study at university, this isn’t the event for them. Booking requests: Booking requests are now open and will close on 20 May (12 noon), or earlier if the event is full. Those who have requested a place will receive notification of whether we can accommodate you, in the week after we have closed registrations. Students and teachers will need to book individually using the booking request form. More info: www.cs.ox.ac.uk/FurtherMathsWhatNext Questions: FurtherMathsWhatNext@cs.ox.ac.uk Oxford University-wide Open Days 3 July, 4 July, and 20 September 2019 The Department of Computer Science will be open as part of the Oxford University-wide Open Day. Individuals and family groups do not need to book to visit the Department of Computer Science on this day: the Department will be open on a drop-in basis between 9:30 and 17:30. Throughout the day there will be a variety of talks including those on the admissions process, sample lectures, 'A day in the life of a Computer Science student' and 'Computer Science at Oxford'. Many colleges will also be open to visitors on these days, so you may like to coordinate a visit to the Department with a visit to a college, or maybe even book in for lunch or overnight accommodation at one of them. For more information, please visit:

https://www.ox.ac.uk/opendays

UCAT 2019 - University Admissions Test

FAO - Careers Advisers / Heads of Sixth Form / Heads of Science

Do you have students at Farmor's School who may be thinking of

applying to study medicine or dentistry?

Most UK universities require applicants to sit an admissions test in

addition to their other entry requirements. The UCAT (previously known

as the UKCAT) is required by the majority of UK universities and must

be sat in the summer of 2019 by students who want to apply to

member universities for entry in 2020.

Please forward this email to those students that need to be aware of this requirement to ensure that they are informed of this vital part of the university application process.

Tweet a link to UCAT to your school / college

What is the UCAT?

The UCAT is a mandatory admissions test for the majority of UK medical

and dental schools. Students sit the test during the summer before they

submit their UCAS application in October.

Find out more

Which Unis require the UCAT?

30 UK universities now require applicants to sit the UCAT as part of their

mandatory admissions process.

UCAT scores are then considered alongside academic grades and other

relevant entry criteria.

Find out more

Key Dates for 2019

Registration opens in early May 2019 and testing takes place over the

summer between 1st July - 2nd October 2019.

Find out more

Where can students sit the test?

The test is sat in a Pearson VUE registered test centre (similar to where

students would sit their driving theory test).

Find out more

What do students need to do now?

Don't worry if this is the first you've heard of the UCAT; there's still plenty

of time for students to register and sit the test this summer before

applying to university to study Medicine or Dentistry.

Please encourage them to visit the UCAT website now for full details.

UCAT Website