Planning your Future

Download the BAE Systems PowerPoint here.

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To build. To design. To code. IBM needs you!

At IBM, work is more than a job -it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. To lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems.

Who is IBM? 

IBM is a large Technology, Business and Consulting firm and stands for “International Business Machines”. IBM’s headquarters are based in Armonk, New York and we have locations all over the UK. We have over 380,000 employees worldwide and operate in 175 different countries. Join us and be part of a diverse and global team of thinkers and doers –people who want to make an impact, cultivate their expertise and collaborate with some of the world’s top business and technology professionals.

Why work at IBM?

If you are exploring your options post-education, our IBM School Leaver Schemes will enable you to gain the experience, skills and contacts you need to start building a bright future. The choice of scheme is yours. You’ll work on real projects, with real clients and real bottom-line deliverables. Our opportunities will give you everything you need to build a successful career.

What will it be like to work at IBM? 

When you join IBM, you will become part of the ‘Foundation’ Early Professional community alongside Apprentices, Futures students, University Placement students and Graduates. As part of this community, you will be assigned an Early Professional Manager (in addition to your day-to-day Task manager). Your Early Professional Manager will be with you every step of the way, ensuring you get the experience you need to get to the next step in your career. They will support you with your training and development and to give-back to the community both inside, and outside of IBM.

You do not need to have any prior work experience; instead, we’re looking for enthusiastic, driven and innovative individuals, with a passion for business and technology.

Click here to register your interest.

Futures Placement Schemes at IBM

The Futures Placement scheme offers you an invaluable opportunity to work with a world-leading company for 12-months, broadening your horizons and giving you a head start in your career. IBM offer Business, Technical and Design Placements.

Deadline for applications: We run our hiring process in a series of sprints, enabling us to process your application as quickly as possible. The roles will close as soon as we hit processing capacity so please be ready and quick to submit. Apply now!

About IBM

At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. To lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems.

You’ll work on real projects, with real clients and real bottom-line deliverables. IBMers have the support of over 380,000 colleagues worldwide and work for leaders who reward diverse thinking and bold ideas. Our opportunities for School Leavers will give you everything you need to build a successful career.

Roles Available

• Business Futures Placement 
• Technology Futures Placement
• Design Futures Placement

Application Deadline

Deadline for applications: We run our hiring process in a series of sprints, enabling us to process your application as quickly as possible. The roles will close as soon as we hit processing capacity so please be ready and quick to submit.

How to Apply

To apply for these roles and to find out more, please click on the button below to visit the roles on IBM’s website. View all roles.

Register Your Interest Roles

To see the full range of apprenticeships at IBM, please click on the button below to register your interest on RateMyApprenticeship.

Join us to find out what studying at Derby could be like for you. We’ve got lots of activities planned and can’t wait to show you around our campus, city and award-winning accommodation.

Book your open day.

About our apprenticeship experience

Our programmes offer apprentices the opportunity to work across different industries and are designed for those who have, or are about to, finish School or College – and span areas such as Audit, Software Engineering, KPMG Law and Data & Analytics.

At KPMG, our apprentices gain valuable work experience, develop core skills and will be supported in their study towards fully funded professional qualifications and accreditations – all whilst earning a salary.

Our diverse employee networks, clubs and learning community help our apprentices to develop connections and build new friendships, not just for today, but for their career ahead. There are also plenty of opportunities for them to get involved in volunteering, so they’ll be encouraged to make a difference at work and outside of the office too.

Support

When apprentices join us, they’ll take part in a virtual induction week – an introduction to our firm, and a way for them to meet their peers and build valuable connections, from day one.

We’ll support them in their transition to the workplace too; providing them with a buddy, performance manager, access new joiner forums and range of learning opportunities which will allow them to shape their own development.
About KPMG

With a worldwide presence, KPMG continues to build on our successes thanks to a clear vision, our people and Our Values – we’re supporting businesses to grow, our people to achieve and our communities to thrive.

Our largest practice is Audit, which helps to build the confidence and trust that business and society needs. In Tax & Law, Consulting, Deal Advisory and Technology & Engineering, we help companies to solve some of their most complex business challenges.

Our places fill fast, so we’d encourage applications as soon as possible.

Find out more and how to apply

Further programme launches will follow soon. Those interested can sign up to our Talent Community to be one of the first to hear when these become available.

Springpod

Video Content

• Studying in Scotland www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMgavQUnJZs
• Student Life www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJuUaen0hkI
• The UCAS Process www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqKbOcMetJE
• Why Go and Choosing www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG0Ml5YoZM8
• Personal Statements www.youtube.com/watch?v=F728GY8R98Y

General Resources

• Information Sessions (currently three times a week): https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/open-days-events-visits/online-information-sessions
• Degree Finder: https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/degrees
• Speak to Current Students: https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/student-life/student-chat
• Virtual Tour: https://virtualvisits.ed.ac.uk/ug
• Accommodation: https://www.accom.ed.ac.uk/

2022 Entry – Degree Finder

When it comes to entry requirements and course information, we would always recommend pointing students towards our Degree Finder.

This week our degree finder will be updated to reflect the change from the current focus on 2021 entry to a focus on 2022 entry. Therefore both entry requirements and course information will be updated for prospective students and teachers/advisers by the end of the week.

Degree Finder

Upcoming Virtual Events

If your students are considering applying to Edinburgh, and have any questions, staff from Edinburgh will be delighted to speak to them at one of the virtual events coming up this month. These include:

• Meet the Russell Group Virtual Fair, on Wednesday 29 September from 12pm – 8pm
• UCAS Scotland Fair, on Thursday 30 September from 10am to 7pm

For further information on each fair and for information on how to book on to these events, please see our upcoming events calendar on our website.

Autumn Open Days

We are pleased to be able to announce dates for our Autumn Virtual Undergraduate Open Days: Saturday 2nd and Saturday 9th October.

On each day there will be a mix of live presentations and the opportunity to ask individual questions to staff and students on all aspects of applying, studying and living in Edinburgh. Following the event there will be a host of on-demand materials to support your students’ university research.

Open Days.

Visits to Campus

We are looking forward to introducing in-person campus visits as soon as we can, and we will keep you informed about the development of these.

If students do plan to visit the city of Edinburgh, our self-guided audio tours of both the George Square and King’s Buildings campuses are available. The tour does not need to be booked in advance, is easy to download to a mobile phone, and allows the tour to be taken at a time that works for our visitors.

If you are planning a school trip or group visit to our University, we would recommend getting in touch with us directly so we can inform you about what is available.

Self-Guided Tours

Virtual Open Days

We can’t wait to welcome students, parents and advisers to our upcoming Undergraduate Virtual Open Days, which are taking place on:

• Saturday 9 October

Attendees will have the opportunity to attend live presentations and Q&As, speak to our staff and current students in live text chats and find out all they need to know about all aspects of studying at The University of Edinburgh.

Different subject areas will be represented on each date – the Open Days programme page contains descriptions, dates and times of activities running for each of our subject areas, admissions teams and services.

There is also an option in the Open Days booking form to register for access to all of the session recordings and on-demand resources.

Open Day Programme

Open Day Booking

Vodafone – Innovators Virtual Work Experience https://www.springpod.co.uk/vodafone-virtual-work-experience/

Law Virtual Work Experience https://www.springpod.co.uk/law-virtual-work-experience/

Teaching Virtual Work Experience https://www.springpod.co.uk/teaching-virtual-work-experience/

Nestlé – Employability Skills Programme https://www.springpod.co.uk/nestle-employability-skills-programme/

Finance Virtual Work Experience https://www.springpod.co.uk/finance-virtual-work-experience/

BT – Insight Day https://www.springpod.co.uk/bt-insight-day/

Journalism Virtual Work Experience https://www.springpod.co.uk/journalism-virtual-work-experience/

https://www.speakersforschools.org/experience-2/vwex/

‘Our Offer’ to you
We have created a range of presentations and workshops that we can deliver in your school or college both virtually and in person. List of opportunities here. All session timings are bespoke to the individual school or college. If you think of something not on the list, get in touch with your regional officer here to discuss what we can do.

Taster sessions
Our online taster sessions help Year 13 students experience what it is like to study at the University of Sheffield. We have a number of online taster sessions available to book including Animal and Plant Sciences, Chemistry, English, Languages, Maths, Physics and many more. To book these sessions click here.

Virtual Schools Hub
Given virtual is the new normal for everyone, we have a Virtual Schools Hub with pages that are designed for you to access up-to-date resources, transition support, department resources, and key advice. These pages have recently been updated with access to information for parents, faculty resources and our on-demand transition resources.

Chat to Staff and Current Students
Our student ambassadors and staff are the best people to tell you about what studying at Sheffield is like. Start a conversation or search for their answers to your questions. Chat to us here.

Sheffield Spotlight on

• Careers and professional development. A talk focussed on how students can increase their employability and skill set while at university (GB 1,2,3,7)
• What I wish I knew before uni: A student’s survival guide. A talk delivered by recent graduates for their top tips and advice for making the transition to university life.

For more details on these and other sessions, contact your Regional Officer here.

Access Sheffield – Opportunities to realise your potential

We recognise that ability isn’t always demonstrated through a standard set of A Level or equivalent qualifications. Our Access Sheffield policy helps ensure that everyone applying to the University of Sheffield who has the potential to succeed on our courses has the opportunity to do so.

If you meet the criteria specified in our Access Sheffield policy you may be eligible for one or more alternative offers from the University of Sheffield recognising your personal circumstances. The full policy can be viewed online here.

Faculty of Engineering

In partnership with the David & Jane Richards Family Foundation, the Sheffield Engineering Leadership Academy is currently undertaking research into how we can promote the teaching of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in schools. We are a student-led team, hoping to give young people an introduction to these emerging areas, showing them the power of STEM subjects and giving them a head start in their academic careers.

Our survey form can be found here.

Book a virtual HE talk or workshop 

We hope it won’t be too long until we are once again delivering our on-campus and in-school events.  In the meantime we are delivering a programme of live online talks and workshops.  If you would like to book an activity, please email the Education Outreach Team.

Virtually explore the Leeds campus 

Although campus tours cannot take place at the moment, prospective students can now explore our campus from the comfort of their own home.  Visit our 360 virtual campus tour website to discover our academic facilities, student accommodation and amenities.  To be notified when our physical visit days do resume, please register your details.

Upcoming Webinars for Post-16 Students

We are excited to announce our first three webinars of the academic year for Post-16 students. Taking place on Tuesday evenings, they offer the perfect opportunity for any budding doctors, dentists, and healthcare professionals to make a head start in starting their health careers and prepare for any upcoming admissions tests or interviews.

Students can find out more and register for a place here.

Advising and Supporting Medicine, Dentistry and Healthcare Applicants

We would also like to offer a 20-30 minute call with a member of the team if you have any questions about supporting your aspiring Medics, Dentists and Healthcare Professionals this year. Please complete this short form to request a update session.

Register now for Virtual Open Days

Our Virtual Open Days provide an opportunity to discover Leeds from home. From 2 – 9 October we’ll be running live virtual events where students can find out more about why the University of Leeds is a great place to live and learn.

Our online events will cover a range of topics including: subject-specific sessions; UCAS top tips; accommodation and more. By registering for the virtual events, students will also be able to chat online with staff and current undergraduates, as well as explore our campus in a 360 virtual tour.

To receive an email reminder when our bookings open, students can register their interest on our Virtual Open Days webpage.

University of Dundee.

‘Choose Cumbria’ – A ‘one-stop shop’ for up to date and relevant information about the University of Cumbria

Visit our Choose Cumbria microsite as a one-stop shop for everything you need to signpost and provide advice.  Here, you can access a range of key information such as our course search tool, virtual tours of our campuses and facilities, links to virtual events and open days, key accommodation and finance information as well as real student stories and options to ‘chat’ to current students and/or trained staff. Visit ‘Choose Cumbria’.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us via email, outreach@cumbria.ac.uk

Unifrog.

CREATIVE DEGREE TALKS by The Northern School of Art
Take a look at a range of short 2-minute videos showcasing courses, facilities and student life at www.northernart.ac.uk

Teesside University.

No need for compromise
On one of PwC’s Flying Start degree programmes, you’ll have the opportunity to go to university and start your career at the same time. You’ll get to work with world-class clients and be part of our highly skilled teams. Find out more here.

Studying at university you’ll get to experience the full-time student lifestyle but with integrated paid placements at PwC, you’ll have some money to enjoy it too. You’ll gain a degree, and hopefully impress us enough to secure a graduate job with us after you graduate.

Flying Start Degree Programmes

On one of our Flying Start degree programmes, students will have the opportunity to go to university and start their career at the same time. They’ll get to work with world-class clients and be part of our highly skilled teams. Studying at university they’ll get to experience the full-time student lifestyle but with integrated paid placements at PwC, they’ll have some money to enjoy it too. They’ll gain a degree, and hopefully impress us enough to secure a graduate job with us after they graduate.

You can find out more about the programme on our website.

Northumbria University.

Digital Portfolio Guidance

Are you applying to a course at our Manchester School of Art? Check out our new short video with top tips from lecturers to help you prepare your digital portfolio. You can also visit our website to find out more about the courses that require portfolios and the portfolio requirements for each subject area. Make yours stand out!

Amazing Apprenticeships!

New apprenticeships podcast
HomeServe Foundation has created a new podcast series – All About Apprenticeships. The first episode explores the opportunities and incentives that apprenticeships can offer, the importance of apprentices for the future of our country and much more. Listen to the first episode now.

T Level resource library
T Levels are continuing to roll-out with more coming in the new year. Don’t forget that we have guides, poster bundles, factsheets, explainer films, webinar recordings and powerpoint slides to help you get acquainted with this exciting qualification. Access the free resources by clicking here.