Get into Business & Accounting Event with PwC, KPMG, BDO, Forvis Mazars & more! | 16th September, 5pm – 7pm | Sign up today!

Are you an ambitious business professional or an aspiring accountant who is looking to learn more about the industry and gain some advice to help you nail your dream role? If so, then this event is for you!

We are thrilled to invite you to a very exciting, very huge online business & accounting event on Monday 16th September, from 5pm – 7pm.

During this event, we are delighted to be hosting 2 of the big 4 accountancy firms – PwC and KPMG, alongside the incredibly prestigious AICPA & CIMA, Forvis Mazars, BDO, Evelyn Partners, Amazon Accounting Division and Grant Thornton.

Students will gain a vast insight into the upcoming work experience, graduate and apprenticeship opportunities with the likes of PwC and benefit from the first-hand advice and key tips from these hugely successful, power house companies, ensuring you are well equipped to excel in any recruitment process!

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!

Application Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MYSSXZ7

 

Get into Business & Accounting – Virtual Webinar | Monday 16th September at 5pm – 7pm

About this event: This is a unique opportunity for aspiring business and accounting professionals to hear directly from industry giants like PwC, KPMG, Amazon Accounting, BDO, and more. Students will gain valuable insights into career paths, work experience, and apprenticeship opportunities.

With keynote sessions from senior leaders and chances to ask questions, this event is designed to inspire and equip students with the knowledge they need to succeed in the competitive world of business and accounting.

Link to Apply:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MYSSXZ7

 

Careers in STEM – Virtual Webinar | Tuesday 17th September at 5pm – 7pm

About this event: Featuring leading companies like National Grid, RAF, Amazon, and Berkeley Group, this event offers a unique chance to learn about various engineering careers, from sustainable energy to tech innovation. Students can hear directly from industry leaders and ask questions, providing valuable insights into their future career paths.

Link to apply:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/J7LTN7N

 

Tech the Future – Virtual Webinar | Tuesday 18th September at 5pm – 7pm 

About this event:  Featuring top tech firms like Amazon, Experian, BDO, and Bloomberg, this event offers insights into AI, Data Analytics, Cloud Computing, and more. It’s a great opportunity for students to learn about tech careers, ask questions, and explore pathways through internships and graduate schemes.

Link to apply: 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MYGSYCB

 

Get into Law – Virtual Webinar | Tuesday 19th September at 5pm – 7pm 

About this event:  With top law firms like Clifford Chance, Linklaters, Bird & Bird, and more, this event offers a unique opportunity to explore career paths in law. Students will gain insights from industry leaders, learn about solicitor apprenticeships, work experience, and graduate opportunities, and engage in panel discussions. It’s a fantastic chance to connect with prestigious law firms and get inspired about a future in the legal profession.

Link to apply:  

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YP-Law-Event

 

Get into Finance and Investments – Virtual Webinar | Friday 20th September at 5pm – 7pm

About this event:  Featuring top firms like Goldman Sachs, UBS, Bloomberg, Fidelity International, and Legal & General, this event is perfect for those interested in banking, finance, and FinTeh.

Students will hear directly from industry leaders and junior professionals, gaining valuable insights into private clients, wealth management, stocks, and more, offering a glimpse into life at leading financial institutions.

Link to apply:  

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YP-Banking-Finance

 

Unifrog:

What’s coming up for students:

 

• Unifrog University Fair, 16th Oct (4–6:30pm) – Invite your Y10 to Y13 students to meet 40 universities in two hours and get their questions answered about admissions, courses, and student life. Teachers, parents, and caregivers are all welcome to sign up too!

• Vwex with the Insititute of Mechanical Engineering, 16th Sept (4.30-5.15pm) – students can still access a range of vwex courses from our Vwex week in July via the Courses tool. Vwex week for 2025 will be from June 30th – July 4th 2025.

What’s coming up: Sep–Oct 2024
Hi Ciaran,

We hope you’ve had a restful break and that you’re looking forward to a great academic year ahead! Here’s a taster of what’s coming up over the next few months from Unifrog to support your school.

World of Work Conference
Our first in-person CPD conference of the year will be in Manchester on 17 October, and we’d love for you to join us!

All Unifrog teachers and advisors are invited for a day of networking with top employers and other careers leaders to share best practice, explore opportunities, and gain the latest insights on apprenticeships and work experience placements.

> Book your free place or share with your team (17 Oct)

 

Unifrog University Fair
Our virtual fair is a great opportunity for your students to meet 40 universities in two hours to help them decide where to study. Ahead of the upcoming admissions cycle, they’ll get advice on writing their Personal Statements and getting ready for university life.

Teachers, advisors, parents, and caregivers are all welcome to sign up too!

> Sign up or share the fair (16 Oct, 16:00–18:30)

 

Upcoming webinars
Post-18 options (23–24 Sep) – For students who are unsure of what to do after school, this series breaks down possibilities like apprenticeships, gap years, or going to university.
> See and share the series

✍️ University application masterclasses (30 Sep–2 Oct) – Experts are here to give your students tips on crafting successful applications, putting together creative portfolios, getting into medicine or dentistry, and preparing for interviews.
> See and share the series

Day in the life (7–9 Oct) – What’s working life really like? This series spotlights some popular careers to give an insight on day-to-day tasks, key skills, and how to get in. Learn about construction, law, engineering, finance, healthcare, and green careers.
> See and share the series

 

Hertfordshire Futures:

Catalyst Magazine for young people, past versions in the archive

Catalyst Magazine – Issue 45 (catalyst-magazine.org)

The Future is Female: STEM Careers at BP – 26 November (online) 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

How to access STEM Volunteers to enhance teaching and learning – 3 September

How to access STEM Volunteers to enhance teaching and learning Tickets, Tue 3 Sep 2024 at 15:30 | Eventbrite

How to access STEM Volunteers to enhance teaching and learning – 12 September

How to access STEM Volunteers to enhance teaching and learning Tickets, Thu 12 Sep 2024 at 12:30 | Eventbrite

University of Hertfordshire open days

Undergraduate Open Days | Uni of Herts Saturday 19 October, Saturday 23 November and (online) Wednesday 11 December

Amazon Future Engineer

Programmes for Secondary Students – Amazon Future Engineer UK

Optometry scholarship

Specsavers Bright Stars Scholarship | Specsavers Careers