Careers Bulletin - Monday 13th June
Year 14
Institution of Civil Engineers
Wednesday 8th June marked the official launch of Work+, Northern Ireland's first and only
civil engineering apprenticeship scheme. Minister for the Economy Simon Hamilton
announced the launch at City Quays in Belfast.
Applications to Work+ are now open for aspiring apprentices. There are 50 spaces available
with 24 employers. For more details, visit NI Direct. Check for the latest updates on the
Work+ Facebook page, and see contact details below for any questions.
Richard Kirk
Regional Director, ICE Northern Ireland
Institution of Civil Engineers - Northern Ireland
t: +44 (0)28 9087 7157
e: iceni@ice.org.uk
ice.org.uk/northernireland
Glasgow Caledonian University
Computing based degree for September 2016
There are places available at Glasgow Caledonian University on a range of computing
based degrees starting in September 2016.
Applications can be made via UCAS until 6pm, Thursday 30th June or via Extra by Monday
4th July at www.ucas.com
Randox Laboratories - Crumlin Co Antrim
Southern Regional College has partnered with Randox Laboratories based in Crumlin to offer a
small number of Year 14 students the opportunity to study for a Higher Level Apprenticeship which
would see them working 4 days a week with Randox and studying 1 day a week with SRC to gain
a Foundation Degree in Applied Industrial Sciences completely cost free.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Michelle Currie
Head of Marketing, Communications & Student Recruitment
Southern Regional College
Newry Campus│Patrick Street │Newry │Co Down│BT35 8DN
Code Clock - time.to.code 1st to 5th August
Northern Ireland's only summer school of programming, for young people aged 11-18.
Hosted in new state-of-the-art computing labs at Ulster University Magee and Queen's University
Belfast.
Choice of 4 different workshops:
1. Programming with Python
2. Coding with C#
3. Modding with Minecraft (Java)
4. App Development with MIT App Inventor
Massive early bird discounts.
For further information and to sign up for classes please visit:
www.codeclock.co.uk
Study China - quote from a Ballymena Academy 2012 leaver
"I would highly recommend Study China (https://www.studychina.org.uk), a government funded,
one month summer school at leading Chinese universities organised by Manchester University for
UK undergraduate students. It is a great entry point for learning Chinese mandarin, and inspired
me to continue studying the language as part of my degree."
UCAS - Results Day
This year we’re once again offering our direct contact service to applicants – designed to
help those who find themselves without a university or college place on 18 August.
It will allow universities and colleges to make direct contact with unplaced applicants,
enabling them to speak to applicants and talk to them about a place on a relevant course;
once results have been received.
While the aim is to help applicants consider places they might otherwise not have been
aware of, the service is entirely optional. Students who sign up will still be able to go
through Clearing in the same way as previous years – if they want to. It’s important to
remember they don’t have to accept any offers they receive, and should consider all their
options before committing to a place.
UCAS will ensure protocols and guidelines for contacting applicants are clear.
All current applicants from your centre will receive an email invitation on Thursday 21 April
with the option to sign up to this free service. In the event that they fulfil their offer
conditions and receive a confirmed place, their name will be removed from the service and
they won’t be contacted.
Additional preferences
Applicants can also use this sign up facility to access services that will make it easier and
quicker to open a student bank account, and access other carefully selected student
products and services. Opt-ins to these services can be managed through their preferences
page.
All Ireland Scholarship Awards 2016 (established by JP McManus)
The scheme will provide financial assistance to top-performing students from low-income
households who intend to take up higher education places from next autumn.
Information about the scheme is available on the Department of Education's website at
www.deni.gov.uk
Application forms are also on the NI Direct website at www.nidirect.gov.uk/allirelandscholarships
Higher Level Apprenticeship in Accountancy at NRC
Northern Regional College, supported by Accounting Technicians Ireland and Chartered
Accountants Ireland, delivers a Higher Level Apprenticeship programme in Accountancy. Up to 16
successful apprentices are recruited each year for this course.
Getting a Higher Level Apprenticeship with an employer is the same as getting a job. Apprentices
are paid by the employer to work for 4 days and then study in the college one day per week. The
apprentice nor the employer has any course fees. It is a fast and low cost way of becoming an
accountant. Minimum entry requirements is 240 UCAS points.
Visit:
http://www.nrc.ac.uk/course/hla-in-accountancy-year-1-ati-level-4-certificate-for-accountingtechnician/?keywords=accountancy
For more information contact Anne McCallum
anne.mccallum@nrc.ac.uk
M: 07891 871 621
UCAS' career finder tool is a searchable database of work and training opportunities linked
from ucas.com – ideal for those considering their options after education.
It is open to all students, whether they’re in school or college, applying to HE, studying at
uni, or if they’ve recently graduated.
Users are able to create a personal profile and sign up for job alerts. They can also search and
apply for a variety of opportunities including:
employer-sponsored degrees
school leaver opportunities
apprenticeships
work experience
placement schemes
insight days
We already have leading graduate employers featured, including British Telecom, JP Morgan,
Hilton Worldwide, PwC and KPMG. Many offer multiple opportunities in a variety of different
locations for each of the different schemes they run.
If your students are interested in larger schemes from the big employers, they should select
nationwide as an option when searching - many of the schemes are available across the country
Visit https://careerfinder.ucas.com/ to begin the search.
Gap Year 2016
Volunteering, Culture, Languages, Expeditions, Courses, Work Placements
90 Countries, 30,000 Adventures
Visit: www.yearoutgroup.org
Quad x/ Blaney Agri
At this time of year we all know the students are making decisions regarding their future careers
and education.
We offer degree and higher level apprenticeships within engineering, marketing, business and
design. Pupils with these specific A levels would be at an advantage.
Application forms can be downloaded form http://www.blaneyagri.com/careers/.
Positions are available to start from 4th July 2016.
If you require any further information please feel free to contact:
Noelle McTeague or Gillian Bonar
Year 13
Local University Open Days
Ulster University (Jordanstown campus only) - Wed 7th Sept
Queen's University Belfast - Friday 9th Sept
Methodist College Higher Education Convention - Friday 9th Sept
(NOTE: THERE ARE OTHER ULSTER UNIVERSITY CAMPUS OPEN DAYS BUT PUPILS
WOULD HAVE TO ATTEND THESE INDEPENDENTLY)
Universities from Scotland, England and Wales will attend the Methodist College Higher
Education Convention on 9th September.
It is up to you in terms of how many open days you wish to attend. However, if you wish to
attend the Methodist College event, you have to also attend the QUB open day as a bus will
go from QUB to Methodist College.
Bus lists will be drawn up at the start of September and out of school medical forms must
be completed and returned in plenty of time. The maximum amount pupil usually have to
pay to attend all 3 events is £10 (provided the cost of hiring a bus hasn't increased
dramatically since last year). Bus money will be collected at the start of September.
In order to try and process some of this information before September, it would be greatly
appreciated if you could send Mr Patterson an email indicating which events you would like
to attend, if you have not already done so.
Please state your name and the events in the email. You can abbreviate the events in your
email to me as indicated in blue below:
ULSTER UNIVERSITY - UUJ
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST - QUB
METHODIST COLLEGE - MCB
Ulster University have introduced a student registration system and you are encouraged to
register in advance. Here is the link you need to click on to do this:
http://www.chooseulsteruni.com/get-started/?campus=8&event=4
QUB have introduced something similar. Here is what they want you to do:
We would also like to ask you to encourage your students to individually register their
interest for Friday 9th September event, in order to allow us to send more information about
the event directly to them. Please can you make the following link available to your
students:
www.qub.ac.uk/opendays
Queen's University Belfast - FAMILY OPEN DAY
Saturday 10 September 2016, 10am – 4pm
Queen’s Undergraduate Family Open Day is an opportunity for parents and students to visit the
campus and find out more on everything from the breadth of undergraduate courses available to
studying and living at Queen’s, as well as crucial employability and careers opportunities.
Queen's University Belfast Prospectuses
The QUB 2017 prospectuses have now arrived and can be collected from Dr Livingston in
the Careers Room.
Ulster University 2017 Entry Requirements
Pamphlets outlining the entry requirements for entry to UU courses in 2017 have now
arrived and can be collected from Dr Livingston in the Careers Room.
Tomorrow's Doctors - Inspiring the Future
Methodist College Belfast
Saturday 27th August 2016 - "Getting an Interview" course
Saturday 29th October 2016 - "Mastering the Interview" course
Book online at www.tomorrowsdrs.co.uk
Queen's University Belfast - Summer school (only 60 places available)
Subject - Quantitative Science
Date - 28th June from 10.30 am to 3.30 pm
How to apply - www.qub.ac.uk/Qstep
This will be a useful CV building exercise before the summer holidays begin in earnest!
The summer school will introduce students to how statistics are used within social science subjects
such as Politics, Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy.
BMA invite all students to Schools Engagement Programme - 20th June - Waterfront Hall
Registration 11.45am, finishing 2.30pm lunch included
Part of the British Medical Association ARM (Annual Representative Meeting)
Opportunity to speak face-to-face with doctors and medical students
Hear talks on what inspired people to become a doctor
Get practical advice on overcoming barriers and student finance
Doctors will be there to answer questions on how they entered the profession and how it compared
to their expectations as well as sharing top tips for getting into medical school.
Students will be given the opportunity to experience some simple clinical techniques such as how
to take blood pressure or use a stethoscope
They can see the exhibitions at the BMA conference
There is no charge for this event
Lunch will also be provided
Open to all school students of any age.
Final details will be confirmed to nearer the time.
If any pupil wishes to attend this event please speak to Dr Livingston or Mr Patterson.
The Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts
Open Day Events - Monday 20th June and Saturday 9th July
Demand for places on the open days is high, so please book in advance through www.lipa.ac.uk or
by phoning 0151 330 3000.
Code Clock - time.to.code 1st to 5th August
Northern Ireland's only summer school of programming, for young people aged 11-18.
Hosted in new state-of-the-art computing labs at Ulster University Magee and Queen's University
Belfast.
Choice of 4 different workshops:
1. Programming with Python
2. Coding with C#
3. Modding with Minecraft (Java)
4. App Development with MIT App Inventor
Massive early bird discounts.
For further information and to sign up for classes please visit:
www.codeclock.co.uk
Institution of Civil Engineers
Wednesday 8th June marked the official launch of Work+, Northern Ireland's first and only
civil engineering apprenticeship scheme. Minister for the Economy Simon Hamilton
announced the launch at City Quays in Belfast.
Applications to Work+ are now open for aspiring apprentices. There are 50 spaces available
with 24 employers. For more details, visit NI Direct. Check for the latest updates on the
Work+ Facebook page, and see contact details below for any questions.
Richard Kirk
Regional Director, ICE Northern Ireland
Institution of Civil Engineers - Northern Ireland
t: +44 (0)28 9087 7157
e: iceni@ice.org.uk
ice.org.uk/northernireland
Quote from a 2012 Ballymena Academy Leaver
"I would highly recommend LSE as a destination for Ballymena Academy leavers, for
anyone who is passionate about the social sciences and has aspirations to work in London.
Another programme I would highly recommend is Study China (https://
www.studychina.org.uk), which is a government funded, one month summer school at
leading Chinese universities organised by Manchester University for UK undergraduate
students. It is a great entry point for learning Chinese mandarin, and inspired me to
continue studying the language as part of my degree."
Volunteering at Libraries NI
Libraries NI offers a number of short and longer term volunteering roles which will give young
adults aged 17 years and over an opportunity to gain invaluable experience.
The Children’s Events Volunteer will be useful to anyone thinking of careers involving children or
working in a learning environment. The volunteer will support Libraries NI staff in delivering
activities to children in libraries, complementing the regular programmes already delivered to
children. This may include supporting the new Big Summer Read and will include craft activities,
organising events and storytelling. Hours are flexible but we are looking for someone willing to
commit to at least two hours per week for a short period of time – perhaps during school holidays.
You can find more details on the website www.librariesni.org.uk under vacancies.
Issued by:
Standards & Improvement Team
Curriculum, Qualifications and Standards Directorate
UCAS.com
Download the free app
Students can now download the free app for regular updates about the application process,
alongside information about unusual careers and how to get into them, interesting features on a
wide (and eclectic) range of topics, insider information on student life, and notifications of
upcoming events.
Parent information tool
The parent information tool guides parents through the application process, so they can stay up-todate with what their son or daughter needs to do when. It also contains links to useful pages on
ucas.com, which they can share with their son or daughter to point them in the right direction.
Parents can also sign up for regular email updates, which contain advice and information from
UCAS and other relevant organisations.
Newcastle University BA (Honours) Business Accounting and Finance Newcastle Flying Start Degree
Established in 2002 the degree is a collaboration between Newcastle
University Business School, PwC and Institute of Chartered Accountants in
England and Wales (ICAEW).
It combines paid work experience with PwC in stages 2, 3 and 4 with
accelerated progress to becoming a Chartered Accountant through the study
of the ICAEW's ACA qualification.
Visit : www.ncl.ac.uk/flyingstart
Tel: 01912081535
E mail : ellen.arkless@ncl.ac.uk
Mini Medical School - 352 Training Academy
The Mini Medical School runs over 2 full days and includes interactive
lectures as well as practical skills training.
It is suitable for students over the age of 15 and includes topics such as Basic
anatomy, Consent and Confidentiality, Clinical Skills, Patient Safety, CPR and
Laparoscopic Skills Stations.
Upcoming course dates:
23rd - 24th June
28th - 29th July
18th - 19th August
For a full list of course dates or to book this course, please visit
www.3fivetwotraining.com/upcoming_events
Call 02890735273 or email trainingacademy@3fivetwo.com
Medicine , Denistry and Veterinary Application and Interview Skills
Courses - 352 Training Academy
The application and interview skills courses include UKCAT Preparation
Courses, Personal Statement Workshops and Interview Skills Courses.
For a full list of course dates or to book this course, please visit
www.3fivetwotraining.com/upcoming_events
Call 02890735273 or email trainingacademy@3fivetwo.com
Medicine ''swotUP'' course
"swotUP" is a new educational venture aimed at prospective medical students in Northern Ireland.
swotUP is a unique opportunity here in NI, aimed at improving the success of your students in the
competitive application to medical school. We know that with the right support and guidance, this
potentially daunting process can be simplified, for the benefit of your students.
The swotUP course is a comprehensive one day programme, held in the Royal Victoria Hopsital,
Belfast. We will take your students through the application process in a step by step process,
utilising lectures, tutorials and clinical skills teaching - giving your students the opportunity to learn
from the experts themselves - current medical students.
If you gave any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Olivia Anderson
Applying to Medical or Dental School?
Visit www.medschool-admissions.co.uk
Phone 08005053215
Email: info@medschool-admissions.co.uk
Facebook: medschool-admissions group
Higher Level Apprenticeship in Accountancy at NRC
Northern Regional College, supported by Accounting Technicians Ireland and Chartered
Accountants Ireland, delivers a Higher Level Apprenticeship programme in Accountancy. Up to 16
successful apprentices are recruited each year for this course.
Getting a Higher Level Apprenticeship with an employer is the same as getting a job. Apprentices
are paid by the employer to work for 4 days and then study in the college one day per week. The
apprentice nor the employer has any course fees. It is a fast and low cost way of becoming an
accountant. Minimum entry requirements is 240 UCAS points.
Visit:
http://www.nrc.ac.uk/course/hla-in-accountancy-year-1-ati-level-4-certificate-for-accountingtechnician/?keywords=accountancy
For more information contact Anne McCallum
anne.mccallum@nrc.ac.uk
M: 07891 871 621
Liverpool Hope University Summer University 11th - 13th July 2016
#hopesummeruni
www.hope.ac.uk/summeruniversity
e summeruni@hope.ac.uk
t 0151 291 3111
Each year Liverpool Hope offers Lower Sixth students from across the UK the
opportunity to attend Summer University. Students will undertake an
academic programme in a subject they are interested in and there will be a
range of social activities to compliment this.
Accommodation will be provided free of charge.
Liverpool John Moores University : Subject - Specific Events
Visit www.ljmu.ac.uk for a list of Subject Specific events which will run in the
next few months for Year 13 pupils.
Quad x/ Blaney Agri
As a local growing company we offer degree and higher level apprenticeships within engineering,
marketing, business and design. Pupils with these specific A levels would be at an advantage.
I would urge that students do fill these out an return as soon as they can. They can either be
posted or emailed back. Application forms can also be downloaded form http://
www.blaneyagri.com/careers/.
Positions are available to start from 4th July 2016.
If you require any further information please feel free to contact:
Noelle McTeague or Gillian Bonar
UCAS
UCAS' career finder tool is a searchable database of work and training opportunities linked
from ucas.com – ideal for those considering their options after education.
It is open to all students, whether they’re in school or college, applying to HE, studying at
uni, or if they’ve recently graduated.
Users are able to create a personal profile and sign up for job alerts. They can also search and
apply for a variety of opportunities including:
employer-sponsored degrees
school leaver opportunities
apprenticeships
work experience
placement schemes
insight days
We already have leading graduate employers featured, including British Telecom, JP Morgan,
Hilton Worldwide, PwC and KPMG. Many offer multiple opportunities in a variety of different
locations for each of the different schemes they run.
If your students are interested in larger schemes from the big employers, they should select
nationwide as an option when searching - many of the schemes are available across the country
Visit https://careerfinder.ucas.com/ to begin the search.
Year 12
Institution of Civil Engineers
Wednesday 8th June marked the official launch of Work+, Northern Ireland's first and only
civil engineering apprenticeship scheme. Minister for the Economy Simon Hamilton
announced the launch at City Quays in Belfast.
Applications to Work+ are now open for aspiring apprentices. There are 50 spaces available
with 24 employers. For more details, visit NI Direct. Check for the latest updates on the
Work+ Facebook page, and see contact details below for any questions.
Richard Kirk
Regional Director, ICE Northern Ireland
Institution of Civil Engineers - Northern Ireland
t: +44 (0)28 9087 7157
e: iceni@ice.org.uk
ice.org.uk/northernireland
Tomorrow's Doctors - Inspiring the Future
Methodist College Belfast
Saturday 27th August 2016 - "Getting an Interview" course
Saturday 29th October 2016 - "Mastering the Interview" course
Book online at www.tomorrowsdrs.co.uk
BMA invite all students to Schools Engagement Programme - 20th June - Waterfront Hall
Registration 11.45am, finishing 2.30pm lunch included
Part of the British Medical Association ARM (Annual Representative Meeting)
Opportunity to speak face-to-face with doctors and medical students
Hear talks on what inspired people to become a doctor
Get practical advice on overcoming barriers and student finance
Doctors will be there to answer questions on how they entered the profession and how it
compared to their expectations as well as sharing top tips for getting into medical school.
Students will be given the opportunity to experience some simple clinical techniques such
as how to take blood pressure or use a stethoscope
They can see the exhibitions at the BMA conference
There is no charge for this event
Lunch will also be provided
Open to all school students of any age.
Final details will be confirmed to nearer the time.
If any pupil wishes to attend this event please speak to Dr Livingston or Mr Patterson.
The Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts
Open Day Events - Monday 20th June and Saturday 9th July
Demand for places on the open days is high, so please book in advance through www.lipa.ac.uk or
by phoning 0151 330 3000.
Code Clock - time.to.code 1st to 5th August
Northern Ireland's only summer school of programming, for young people aged 11-18.
Hosted in new state-of-the-art computing labs at Ulster University Magee and Queen's University
Belfast.
Choice of 4 different workshops:
1. Programming with Python
2. Coding with C#
3. Modding with Minecraft (Java)
4. App Development with MIT App Inventor
Massive early bird discounts.
For further information and to sign up for classes please visit:
www.codeclock.co.uk
Quad x/ Blaney Agri
As a local growing company we offer a range of degree and higher level apprenticeships within
engineering, marketing, business and design. Pupils with these specific A levels would be of an
advantage. If students are interested and keen to develop we can work with them and take them
as far as far as they want to go.
They can either be posted or emailed back. Application forms can also be downloaded form http://
www.blaneyagri.com/careers/.
Positions are available to start from 4th July 2016.
If you require any further information please feel free to contact:
Noelle McTeague or Gillian Bonar
Mini Medical School - 352 Training Academy
The Mini Medical School runs over 2 full days and includes interactive
lectures as well as practical skills training.
It is suitable for students over the age of 15 and includes topics such as Basic
anatomy, Consent and Confidentiality, Clinical Skills, Patient Safety, CPR and
Laparoscopic Skills Stations.
Upcoming course dates:
23rd - 24th June
28th - 29th July
18th - 19th August
For a full list of course dates or to book this course, please visit
www.3fivetwotraining.com/upcoming_events
Call 02890735273 or email trainingacademy@3fivetwo.com
Medicine , Denistry and Veterinary Application and Interview Skills
Courses - 352 Training Academy
The application and interview skills courses include UKCAT Preparation
Courses, Personal Statement Workshops and Interview Skills Courses.
For a full list of course dates or to book this course, please visit
www.3fivetwotraining.com/upcoming_events
Call 02890735273 or email trainingacademy@3fivetwo.com
Medicine ''swotUP'' course
"swotUP" is a new educational venture aimed at prospective medical students in Northern Ireland.
swotUP is a unique opportunity here in NI, aimed at improving the success of your students in the
competitive application to medical school. We know that with the right support and guidance, this
potentially daunting process can be simplified, for the benefit of your students.
The swotUP course is a comprehensive one day programme, held in the Royal Victoria Hopsital,
Belfast. We will take your students through the application process in a step by step process,
utilising lectures, tutorials and clinical skills teaching - giving your students the opportunity to learn
from the experts themselves - current medical students.
If you gave any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Olivia Anderson
Applying to Medical or Dental School?
Visit www.medschool-admissions.co.uk
Phone 08005053215
Email: info@medschool-admissions.co.uk
Facebook: medschool-admissions group
Year 10
Tomorrow's Doctors - Inspiring the Future
Methodist College Belfast
Saturday 27th August 2016 - "Getting an Interview" course
Saturday 29th October 2016 - "Mastering the Interview" course
Book online at www.tomorrowsdrs.co.uk
BMA invite all students to Schools Engagement Programme - 20th June - Waterfront Hall
Registration 11.45am, finishing 2.30pm lunch included
Part of the British Medical Association ARM (Annual Representative Meeting)
Opportunity to speak face-to-face with doctors and medical students
Hear talks on what inspired people to become a doctor
Get practical advice on overcoming barriers and student finance
Doctors will be there to answer questions on how they entered the profession and how it compared
to their expectations as well as sharing top tips for getting into medical school.
Students will be given the opportunity to experience some simple clinical techniques such as how
to take blood pressure or use a stethoscope
They can see the exhibitions at the BMA conference
There is no charge for this event
Lunch will also be provided
Open to all school students of any age.
Final details will be confirmed to nearer the time.
If any pupil wishes to attend this event please speak to Dr Livingston or Mr Patterson.
Code Clock - time.to.code 1st to 5th August
Northern Ireland's only summer school of programming, for young people aged 11-18.
Hosted in new state-of-the-art computing labs at Ulster University Magee and Queen's
University Belfast.
Choice of 4 different workshops:
1. Programming with Python
2. Coding with C#
3. Modding with Minecraft (Java)
4. App Development with MIT App Inventor
Massive early bird discounts.
For further information and to sign up for classes please visit:
www.codeclock.co.uk
June Exam Results
Please bring a copy of your June exam results and averages to your next Careers class, to
enable you to add this information to your Pre-Interview Questionnaire.