BTEC & Apprenticeships
Not every student feels that an academic course is right for their next step after, and at Fullbrook we aim to provide extensive access to information on alternative opportunities which can be pursued after GCSE and A-Level. A BTEC course or Apprenticeship scheme offers a more hands on & practical learning path for young people which can lead to vocational qualifications in a chosen career.
BTEC (Business and Technology Education Council) is a qualification that focuses on practical study which has a career focus, and can be studied in conjunction with GCSE & A-Level courses or as a standalone qualification. You can find out more about BTECs on the Youth Employment website.
Apprenticeship is a scheme which offers individuals the opportunity to learn on the job whilst earning a wage, and studying for a career related qualification. They last for a minimum of 12 months but can take up to 4 years depending on the qualifications that are needed to complete the apprenticeship, or how the learning is spread out. You will typically be working between 30 and 40 hours a week, including time spent attending college for your qualifications.
You also can learn more about Apprenticeships by viewing a helpful video from Innervate here.
Open Apprenticeship Schemes
LAW – Are you interested in a career in law? Would you love to work for a global law firm with offices around the world? Do you want to develop skills to give you the best possible chance at being successful in the future?
If the answer is yes then please consider our bespoke, award-winning, two-year development programme for year 12 or equivalent students – Clifford Chance ACCESS.
This pioneering programme consists of twelve different components (some of which are paid), each focused around specific core areas of your personal and professional development, culminating in the opportunity to secure a place on our ACCESS SPARK programme and ultimately a Training Contract.
If you have any questions then please contact us on graduate.recruitment@cliffordchance.com
MEDICINE CAMP – We have a few spaces left on our Medicine Camp during the April half term. I have attached details of the week below. It would be great if you could share the course details with your students?
Course date: 2nd April – 8th April 2023
Course type: 6 day residential
Location: London (UK)
Ages: 15+
Included:
- 28 hours medical work experience
- Taught by experienced NHS Doctors
- Hands-on medical work experience
- Expert medical school application seminars
- Mock medical school interviews
- Entrance examination sessions (UCAT & BMAT)
- Accommodation and food included
I have included a link to the full course information here: https://educationprojects.co.uk/courses/uk-medical-work-experience-course/
Upcoming Events
Bird & Bird Law
Ever dreamed of becoming a legal professional or paving your way to a dynamic career in law? Imagine kickstarting your legal journey at Bird & Bird, one of the world’s leading international law firms. Join our Exclusive Insight Event opportunity with Bird & Bird on Tuesday 3rd of October, from 5pm – 6pm!
With 31 offices worldwide, Bird & Bird have the global reach and collaborative spirit to help you soar in your career. You’ll learn what it means to be a solicitor and the different routes to get into law.
You’ll be able to hear success stories and insights from recent apprentices, connect with experienced lawyers, and gain valuable knowledge on how to access Bird & Bird’s programmes.
What are some opportunities on offer?
* Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme: Qualify as a solicitor by undertaking on-the-job training while studying for a law degree and the SQE for six-years.
* Early Bird Scholarship: A mentoring scheme with our trainees for support and career guidance during your university studies in law, work experience at the firm, tailored workshops and skills sessions, and financial assistance of £7,500 paid in instalments over your time at university.
* Work Experience: A variety of online and in-person work experience opportunities across the year that you can book onto.
Following the event, you will receive a certificate of completion within 7 working days. This can be used on your CVs or LinkedIn profile and will undoubtably enhance your applications for upcoming opportunities and help your CV to really stand out! Join us for our exclusive virtual insight on Tuesday 3rd of October from 5pm – 6pm to kickstart your legal career at Bird & Bird! Secure your spot now:
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BirdandBirdScholarship
Your Child, Their Future Virtual Event
The job market for students leaving school or university can be tricky and now more than ever we need to help them as much as we can to secure the very best opportunities when they enter the workplace. We would like to extend our invitation to you for our parent / carer’s information evening event, Your Child, Their Future.
We have leaders from some of the biggest employers in their industry, PwC, KPMG, Amazon, Lloyds Banking Group, Clifford Chance, Experian, TfL and more all coming to talk to you about how your son / daughter or young person under your care can navigate the job market to find some incredible work experience / internship placements as well as graduate and apprenticeship opportunities.
We will be sharing some useful tips around psychometric testing, how to prepare for assessment centres, CVs, and applications as well as lots of information around preparing your child / young person for the workplace / university.
This event is free of charge, and it will be running on Tuesday 3rd October, 6pm – 7:30pm. You will have the opportunity to join this event virtually with your son / daughter / and or young person, ask questions you want directly to world leading employers and obtain lots of useful information. The booking link can be found below here.
Booking Link: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/2QH3DSN
