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Week Beginning 16.04.18 This bulletin is available on Moodle

For further information or advice, please call into see your Careers Advisor, Helen Priest.

Marple – Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at back of college next to Choices. Cheadle – Tuesday and Friday, outside C30, off glass corridor.

REMEMBER TO CHECK THE CAREERS NOTICEBOARD (In the Hub @ Cheadle and near the careers office @ Marple)

UPCOMING EVENTS! SEE REST OF BULLETIN FOR DETAILS!

DATE & TIME EVENT LOCATION

Wed 6th June, morning Y12 (L3) Progression Day Marple

Wed 13th June, morning Y12 (L3) Progression Day Cheadle

KEEP UP TO DATE!

Follow Careers on Twitter for exciting, up to date information about Apprenticeships, University and job hunting.

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IN THE NEWS

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'The notion of going to university and emerging at age 22 with a degree in a field and an expertise that you’re going to engage in for the rest of your working career is gone', says a top financial adviser. Read

the story here.

Ethical hackers are now earning big bucks and the industry is growing. Read more about ‘bug hunting’ here.

CAREER OF THE WEEK – MANUFACTURING

What is it?

If you enjoyed design technology lessons at school, then a career in the manufacturing and production industry could be for you. It involves making new products and materials, putting things together, sticking to routines, and making sure processes are running smoothly. Even if you don’t want to be in the workshop in some dashing overalls, there are plenty of career paths to follow in this industry. You could be a product designer or product manufacturer, or perhaps you want to be an engineer and make

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a whole range of machines from cars to trains to aeroplanes!

Even if you aren’t great at drawing and designing, and you know you weren’t born to be a manufacturer and spend your days in a workshop, you could work in manufacturing and production as a market researcher and find out what the public want that would make their lives easier. The whole manufacturing and production process is a giant team effort, from finding out what customers want to the product arriving on the shop shelves so there are lots of areas to specialise in.

It’s not just things like cars either; clothes, mobile phones and furniture all go through a manufacturing and production process, so you can specialise in an area that interests you! You need to be able to think outside the box and not be afraid to try new and innovative things to work in this industry.

Opportunities in Greater Manchester

Manufacturing is a crucial sector across the North-west and in the Greater Manchester City Region manufacturers currently employ more than 114,000 people, with high levels of productivity - 9% above the national average – while simultaneously generating a gross value added (GVA) of £7.7bn, equivalent to 14% of the economy.

Advanced manufacturing - when new technology, improved processes and management methods are routinely used – has been identified as a Northern Powerhouse ‘prime’ sector. It already makes up almost half (45%) of manufacturing jobs in Greater Manchester - just under 50,000 employees in total - and has the highest productivity of any sector within the city region at £72,000 GVA per employee.

How do I get in to it?

You could do an Advanced Apprenticeship and work towards being a production manager and overseeing the entire process, or you might fancy yourself as an engineering woodworker. Advanced Apprenticeships are even open to those who want to become a butcher, baker or chocolatier. Imagine all the tasty bread and chocolate you could make, you could be the next Warburtons or Cadbury! Intermediate Apprenticeships are available for roles such as glass manufacturer and furniture maker and are open to those with five GCSEs at grade C or above. You’ll also need to show that you have good communication, problem solving and teamwork skills as well as being fully aware of health and safety practices. After all, you don’t want to be sawing off your fingers. Higher Apprenticeships can be undertaken for roles such as fashion merchandiser and marketing manager, though the requirements for getting on to programmes like these will include the need for you to have a few A levels/BTEC level 3s. If you want to be a manufacturing engineer or specialise in product research then you will have to go to university and arm yourself with more knowledge and qualifications before entering the manufacturing and engineering job market. More information For a list of jobs within the manufacturing industry, click here. More information and videos about working in the manufacturing industry here. Read a Government report about the future of manufacturing here. And an infographic from Siemens

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here. Read the Manufacturers’ Organisation fact card about UK Manufacturing here. Remember you can also search for manufacturing jobs using START, our careers programme.

For more information on how to log on, got to the Careers page on Moodle.

JOBS, SALARIES AND DEMAND

Interested in knowing more about a particular job, its salary and how many opportunities there are likely to be in the future? Try the LMI For All widget which is on the Careers page on Moodle.

Or go to the site directly http://www.lmiforall.org.uk/widget/

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UNSURE ABOUT YOUR NEXT STEPS?

If you don’t know what to do next year, book a careers appointment by seeing your House Monitor. They will book you an appointment with Helen Priest, your

Careers Advisor. Or you can email helen.priest@cmcnet.ac.uk

You can also use links on Careers on Moodle to research different careers: Click here and scroll down to Career Planning.

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NOW WHAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU!

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START

Not sure what you want to do next? Firstly, don't worry! You are not the only student who feels this way! Use the Start programme to generate some ideas and/or book an appointment with your careers

advisor.

Use Start to explore careers that you are interested in or to generate career ideas based on your interests and strengths. Whether you've got a clear idea of what you want to achieve or if you have no

idea what to do with your life...Start here!

Once you've found some careers that interest you, you can research courses and apprenticeships that could help you to get to where you want to be, save your progress and keep coming back to your

research throughout your time at college.

Go to the Careers page on Moodle to open the instructions: How To Register - Students and click the Start logo.

YEAR 12 – LEVEL 3 STUDENTS

PROGRESSION DAY – 6TH JUNE IN MARPLE, AND 13TH JUNE IN CHEADLE

You will hear from universities and apprenticeship providers about options open to you at the end of year 13. You’ll have a chance to talk to some local unis and employers as well as hear about ideas for a

‘gap year’. More information will be available in tutorials later this term.

YEAR 13 - UNI

STUDENT FINANCE

If you're going to uni in September, you can now apply for Student Finance (for your Tuition Fee loan as well as Maintenance loan).

Register online - www.gov.uk/studentfinance

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Deadline is 25th May.

You don’t need a confirmed place at university. You can use your preferred choice of course and simply update the details online if you need to.

Before you apply, look at the range of SFE resources on the student finance zone – www.thestudentroom.co.uk/studentfinance – to find out what you can get and how to apply.

STUDENT FINANCE

If you're still unsure about how student finance works, Here's a guide to Student Finance - what it is, how to apply, how interest is calculated and how/when to repay.

Here's a short video to explain it.

UCAS EXTRA

If you've used all five choices on your application, and you're not holding any offers, you could still find a place using Extra – it's free! Extra is another chance for you to gain a place at university or college, between 25 February and 4 July. If you used all five of your choices on your original application and you’re not holding an offer, you’ll be able to add another choice using Extra. Further details here. Or make an appointment/drop in to see Helen in Careers for further guidance.

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Y13 - APPRENTICESHIPS & EMPLOYMENT

CHILDCARE – PEPPERBERRY DAY NURSERIES, WILMSLOW

NHS VACANCIES

Go to https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/ and enter Stockport in to the location, then filter to Band 1 and Band 2 on the AfC pay band.

Trainee Health Care Assistant, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, apply by 23/04 – click here

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MATHS & SCIENCE STUDENTS - GAP YEAR OPPORTUNITY

Administrators required for a market research company in Strines, near Marple. Gap year opportunity but could lead to longer term work. Opportunity to gain really good experience of working in a busy office environment, learning office etiquette as well as a host of skills (quality checking, verbatim checking, checking scripts for market research interviews, checking numeric tables, coding, etc.) using in-house software as well as Excel and Microsoft Office An excellent work ethic is most important as well as reliability and punctuality. A methodical mind is also an important trait. We spend most of our time quality checking work produced by our Data department who have programmed tables and scripts, which need thoroughly and meticulously checking. Maths and Science students preferred. Send your CV to Melanie Mitchell - mmitchell@djsresearch.com

A YEAR IN INDUSTRY - GAP YEAR OPPORTUNITY

Still not sure of your plans after college? The Year in Industry (YINI) programme offers students the opportunity to gain professional development by working at a reputable company. We help place

students in top UK companies and organisations every year, including, Rolls-Royce, EDF, Network Rail and P&G. Typically, the programme lasts for 12 months and is paid. We have placements for students

interested in all areas of engineering, science, IT, e-commerce, business, marketing, finance and logistics. Our placements offer students the skills and knowledge that employers are looking for. Around

a quarter of all our students are sponsored through university each year and many of our 300 partner companies see The Year in Industry as an important part of their graduate recruitment programme.

YINI is for post A-Level/Higher/Advanced Higher and undergraduate students who are looking for work

placements within science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). Students can apply to the programme as a gap year post A levels either as a years work experience prior to going to university or

as a year to help decide on the future direction of their career be that Higher Apprenticeship, University or work, or during their degree course itself. The programme offers wide range of benefits for both the

educators, students and employers.

For more info, click here. Apply by 31st May.

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CIVIL SERVICE FAST TRACK APPRENTICESHIPS

The Civil Service Fast Track Apprenticeship is a two-year Level 4 higher apprenticeship. Applicants can choose from 6 schemes, each a genuine alternative to university. It is a permanent position within a

government department. These are Policy, Business, Commercial, Digital Data and Technology, Finance and Project delivery.

As part of the Civil Service, apprentices are working in our many professions to make Britain healthier, safer and more prosperous.

You can find out more information about what the Civil Service does here.

Apply by 18th April.

TRAINEE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER, PORTHOUSE DEAN, MANCHESTER

At PorthouseDean you will have opportunity to gain broad experience across a range of exciting

projects. You will help us to deliver effective and professional structural engineering services to a variety of clients. The role will give you the opportunity to shadow experienced structural engineers and assist them in the preparation of structural calculations and detailed drawings using CAD software. You

will be working within a team of engineers on a range of projects – from extensions and loft conversions to complete new-build developments and industrial frames. We’ll give you the chance to take on more

as you progress, and as your awareness improves. What we offer

• Training opportunities • On-the job development, structured by a mentor • A supportive team • A challenging environment • Modern office in a central location • A competitive pay packet

Who we’re looking for

• Good analytical & problem-solving skills • Strong mathematical ability • The ability to work effectively in a team

• Attention to detail • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Ambition and motivation to work within the engineering industry

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Minimum education requirements Minimum 3 A Levels A*-C (either Maths or Physics, but both is

preferable)

Send your CV to: neela.wimmer@porthousedean.co.uk

THE APPRENTICE ACADEMY

NEXPERIA – MANUFACTURING APRENTICESHIPS, HAZEL GROVE

Are you looking for a rewarding career in manufacturing? Nexperia Manchester are currently

recruiting apprentices for 2018.

We have a common belief that if you are on “TeamNexperia” you are here for a very good reason. Your competence and ability are valued. Your skills and expertise are needed to make us successful. You are qualified to be on our team. Competent, bright and skilled people will find their own way in Nexperia. There are plenty of opportunities to shine and we ask you to step up and challenge yourself to get the

best results you possibly can. Apply by 20th April.

More info here.

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ADVANCED, HIGHER AND DEGREE LEVEL APPRENTICESHIPS FOR SEPT 2018 START

Here are a seleection of local Apprenticeships currently being advertised. For up to date vacancies, go to https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearch and use either the ‘browse’ or ‘search’ functions. Remember to filter by level (Intermediate/Advanced/Higher/Degree) and look carefully at the ‘start date’.

For a full list of expected Higher and Degree Level Apprenticeships for Sept 2018 start, including locations and expected numbers of vacancies, click on the Government’s Vacancy Listings here.

Higher and degree apprenticeship with a construction-based company, UK wide.

Apply now. Click here.

Advanced level Light Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship,

Handforth. Apply by 28th May. Click here.

Degree level Chartered

Quantity Surveyor apprenticeship, city centre.

Apply by 30th April. Click here.

Higher level property lawyer, city centre. Apply by 27th April.

Click here.

Various teachnical, business and degree

apprenticeships in various locations. Click here.

Higher level apprentice software

developer, city centre. Apply by 31st August. Click here.

Warehouse Assistant,

Romiley. Apply by 14th Sept.

Click here.

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Management and Engineering

degree apprenticeship, Bolton. Apply by 30th April. Click here.

Marple Dale Hall – Lead Care Assistant Advanced Level

apprenticeship. Apply by 1st June. Click here.

Arbour Court - Lead Care Assistant

Advanced Level apprenticeship. Apply by 1st June. Click here.

Advanced Level Motorcycle

Technician, Hyde. Apply by 30th April. Click here.

Advanced level travel consultant, central Manchester. Apply by 27th

April. Click here

Higher level apprenticeships – tax, audit &

assurance, risk. Apply now. Click here.

Advanced level Surveying and

Buying Apprenticeship, Old Trafford. Apply by 29th June. Click

here.

Lab Technician degree

apprenticeship, Knutsford. Apply now. Click here.

Autocab - Advanced Level Admin Support apprenticeship, Cheadle.

Apply by 30th April. Click here.

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YEAR 12 - UNI

CAREERS IN ENGINEERING

Careers in Engineering report - sponsored by NOCN NOCN recently sponsored a report into careers in engineering. The report aims to help learners

understand how the engineering and manufacturing sectors are changing and they can be an exciting career choice for the future. Fancy being a spacesuit designer or a body rebuilder?!

The report includes great case studies, top ten jobs within the industry and a 'tomorrow's world' piece about engineering and manufacturing in the digital age.

Read the full report here.

ASPIRING MEDICS – GET IN TO MEDICINE, MANCHESTER 30TH JUNE

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SUMMER SCHOOL - UNI:4U – YEAR 12

Uni:4U is a programme of activities that take place over the course of a few days at a range of universities and higher education institutions across Greater Manchester and London. Through taking part in activities and workshops, working with current higher education students and for residential events staying in university halls, Uni:4U provides a real insight into what university is like.

Courses available: Chemistry camp summer school, Performing Arts summer school, What is a programming language?, Creative Arts summer school, Public Services team building

For more info, click here.

UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD – TASTER DAYS

Year 12 / Year 1 college students can experience first-hand what it’s like to study a subject at university through sample lectures or interactive workshops at a Taster Day. Taster Days take place on our campus, where you’ll have the chance to look around and meet students and staff. Suitable for

individual and group bookings, those with strong subject interests or the undecided!

More info here.

EEDS

LEEDS TRINITY REWARD SCHEME RESIDENTIAL

The Leeds Trinity University Reward Scheme will take place on 23 – 25 July 2018. If you attend this residential programme in your chosen subject area, you will achieve an additional 8 UCAS points.

For more info and eligibility, click here.

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MOOC OF THE WEEK!

MOOC stands for Massive Online Open Courses.

This week’s MOOC of the Week is…

Physiology: the Science of Life Get an introduction to human physiology and the amazing systems in our bodies that keep us alive.

Explore the amazing physiological systems that keep us alive.

Physiology is the study of normal function within living things. It examines and explains how organisms,

organs and cells carry out the chemical and physical processes that keep us going.

This course, in partnership with the Physiological Society, will take you beneath the surface of three key

physiological systems - respiratory, cardiovascular and nervous - allowing you to explore the discipline

of physiology.

You will also examine some of the practical uses of physiology and consider the exciting career

opportunities available if you study physiology.

To join this free on-line course, click here.

PART TIME WORK

Looking for part time work?

Job vacancies can be found on various websites, including www.indeed.co.uk and Employment 4 Students.

Use the search facility –

“What” to include words such as ‘part time’, ‘weekend’, ‘evening’, ‘student’ and ‘volunteering’

“Where” can be your home postcode, but ensure you change the ‘distance’ filter on the left to a reasonable distance such as within 5 miles.

Check the date which the vacancy was first advertised – those placed within the last 7 days are likely to be better vacancies to apply for, than older vacancies.

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ODDFELLOWS ON THE PARK HOTEL, BRUNTWOOD PARK – VARIOUS JOBS

To apply, contact the hotel directly and state you are a student from Cheadle and

Marple College.

VOLUNTARY WORK

Voluntary work always looks good on your CV, can help you to develop or learn new skills, can help you make a difference to other people’s lives, and can be lots of fun!! Have a look at some of the opportunities using this website.

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MANCHESTER DAY 2018 – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! SUNDAY 17TH JUNE

On Sunday 17 June, tens of thousands of people will fill the streets to celebrate our fantastic city in this

year’s Manchester Day, along with this year’s theme: The Word on The Street. We are looking for enthusiastic people to play a key role in helping us bring the streets to life with an incredible spectacle

of music, colour and performance.

For more info, click here. Apply by 28th May.