Events

Earn while you learn: the ultimate guide to apprenticeships

StudentsVirtual

Part of event series: Exploring post-18 options

Want to earn while you learn, but not sure how apprenticeships actually work? We’ve got you covered! Discover the different types of apprenticeships available, the major perks, and how to tackle common concerns and misconceptions. You'll also hear directly from a current apprentice about their real-world experiences and daily life on the job.

The gap year game plan: how to travel and build your CV

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Part of event series: Exploring post-18 options

Curious about taking a gap year after school, but not sure where to start? Join us to explore what a gap year could involve and how to find the right path for you. We’ll bust common misconceptions, weigh up the main benefits, and break down practical ways to fund your plans, through fundraising to part-time work!

Step into the Met Police: unlock your future in policing, PCSO, and specialist staff roles

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From solving street-level crimes to analysing intelligence and safeguarding communities, keeping London safe takes a whole team. Discover the key skills the Met look for, get insider tips to master the application process, and hear directly from serving Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship officers about shift life and earning a tuition-free degree. If you're curious about a career in policing, law, or public service, sign up today.

Parent to parent: shared experiences on how the British Army funds university bursaries, paid internships, and apprenticeships

ParentsVirtual

Whether your child is curious about the Army or you simply want the facts, this supportive session is here for you. Hear directly from parents and caregivers who’ve been in your shoes as they share honest insights into Army life and the journey into it, including paid internships, university bursaries and apprenticeships. Plus, walk away with practical tips to support your young person at every stage of exploring their options.

On the frontline: unlocking your career in nursing

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Part of event series: Routes into...

Thinking about a rewarding career in healthcare? Join us to explore what a career in nursing really looks like. Professionals will share their personal journeys into the field, break down an average day on the job, explain what it’s like to study nursing at university, and share their top pieces of advice.

Turn your passion for the planet into a career

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Part of event series: Routes into...

Want to turn your passion for the environment into a green career? Discover the diverse roles within nature and sustainability! Hear directly from working and university professionals about how they got into the field, what their day-to-day work looks like, and their top recommendations for starting your journey.

Can your creativity become a career?

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Part of event series: Routes into...

Curious about turning your creative passion into a full-time career? From media to dancing and illustration to acting, explore the vast possibilities in the creative sector! Hear from professionals on how they broke into the industry, what an average day looks like, their top tips for aspiring creatives, and practical steps you can take to stand out.

Decoding finance careers: real routes, real careers, real advice

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Part of event series: Routes into...

What is it really like to work in the fast-paced world of finance and investment banking, and what are the different routes to get there? Hear directly from professionals as they discuss their career paths and what a typical day entails, and find out what studying finance at university could be like. Join live to gain invaluable insider advice for breaking into the industry, and get your questions answered!

Engineering careers: build the future and solve real world problems

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Part of event series: Routes into...

Want to solve real-world problems and build the future? Join us to explore exciting career routes in engineering! Hear from active engineers about their unique entry routes, what studying engineering is really like, what daily life in their roles looks like, and their top tips for students considering an engineering path.

What parents and caregivers need to know about apprenticeships

ParentsVirtual

Part of event series: Routes into...

Apprenticeships are on the rise for school leavers, with 23% of all UK apprenticeships started in 2024 by people aged under 19. Sign up to this webinar to find out about all things apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships, and how to support applications. You’ll have opportunities to get all your questions answered so you can better understand your child’s next steps on the route to an apprenticeship.

Unlock your potential: find where you belong in the British Army

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Ready to turn your passions into an extraordinary career? Whether you're into engineering, cyber intelligence, sports, or music, discover how the British Army helps you get paid to learn, travel the world, and build lifelong skills. Get the inside story directly from serving soldiers, discover funded apprenticeships and university scholarships, and find out exactly how to kickstart your journey.

Driving the future: discover how AI is transforming engineering careers

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Discover how artificial intelligence is changing the world of engineering. Hear from an expert leading AI adoption at a global engineering consultancy, explore how AI is helping engineers solve complex challenges, and learn about the skills and career pathways shaping the future of the profession. Ask your questions live.