Choices – Apprenticeship Magazine – March Edition
This month’s Choices is a special edition with a SEND focus, featuring inspirational apprentices who have shared their stories of how they have overcome different personal challenges.
Business & Accounting
Easter Work Experience
Thursday 17th April, 10am – 3pm
Are you interested in breaking into the world of business and accounting? If so then this work experience is for you! This Easter break, we have teamed up with 5 of the worlds biggest accounting and professional services firms to give students an incredible insight to what its really like working within the industry and becoming a top business professional at a leading international firm.
We have big 4 firm KPMG, BDO, Grant Thornton, S&W and CIMA joining us to run hands on practical workshops with you to show you what it’s really like working in the industry and how you could grow your career as a successful accountant, consultant or tax adviser. You will have the opportunity to work on business projects, conduct a profit and loss on a company, work on a consulting project as well as getting the chance to pitch your ideas and work to the professionals across the day.
On top of this we will be setting up dedicated workshop / networking booths so you can have 1-1 conversations with people from these companies to get your questions answered and find out about all the key programmes on offer, deadlines to apply as well as summer work experience opportunities along with graduate and apprenticeship programmes.
Key Details:
- Business & Accounting Work Experience during the Easter Holidays
- Thursday 17th April 10am – 3pm
- Employers involved are; KPMG, BDO, Grant Thornton, S&W, CIMA and the University of Law Business School
- An opportunity to take part in business and accounting workshops, hear from 5 international firms as well as the UK’s biggest university offering business degrees
- Networking opportunities in the virtual booths
- Certificate of completion sent out to all students who take part in the day
If you would like to secure your place, please apply on the below link.
Application Link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Business-Finance-Easter
Young Professionals Easter Law
Work Experience Day
Linklaters, Fragomen & ULaw
Tuesday 15th April, 10am – 3pm
We have an incredible opportunity landing this Easter break for all students interested in getting into the world of law.
Magic Circle Law Firm Linklaters, the worlds biggest Immigration Law Firm Fragomen and the UK’s leading Law University, ULaw are joining us to offer students a whole day of legal knowledge, workshops and insights to the sector for aspiring lawyers. This will be an immersive one day experience online via Zoom where you will get the chance to learn more about law, what it takes to make your way to the top in a law firm and take part in some legal case workshops to really put your skills to the test as a commercial lawyer.
If you think you’ve got what it takes to step into the shoes of a corporate lawyer for the day and have a go at some real world cases then this event is for you!
Key Details:
- Law Work Experience during the Easter Holidays
- Tuesday 15th April 10am – 3pm
- Employers involved are; Linklaters, Fragomen and University of Law
- An opportunity to take part in legal workshops, hear from two international law firms as well as the UK’s biggest university offering law degrees
- Networking opportunities in the virtual booths
- Certificate of completion sent out to all students who take part in the day
If you would like to secure your place, please apply on the below link.
Application Link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YP-GetintoLaw-WEx
Opportunities from employers and universities
University of Portsmouth: HE advisers’ conference
Join our HE Advisers’ Conference on Wednesday 21 May 2025 to help shape your students’ futures. Connect with university staff, advisers, and educators at our city centre campus. Highlights include a UCAS update on the 2026 personal statement and a plenary on future careers. Personalise your experience with subject activities, tours, and demos. Don’t miss this chance to learn and collaborate! Book your place here
Volvo Trucks: level 3 apprenticeship opportunities
Volvo trucks have Level 3 apprenticeships opportunities available on their heavy vehicle technology programme. Learners complete residential training at Volvo’s bus and truck training academy as well as on the job learning in electronics, diagnostics and computer management systems, all supported by dedicated mentors at sites across the UK. Salary – £302 p/w. Apply soon
Bangor University: teachers and advisers conference
Join the Teachers and Advisers Conference at Bangor University on Friday 9th May 2025. Get insights on UCAS, student finance, wellbeing, and network with academic staff. Up to £100 travel support available. Book your place here
Ricoh UK: apprenticeship opportunities
Apprenticeships in engineering, finance, IT and business compliance are on offer for post 16 and post 18 school leavers. With roles available in their Shropshire and Scottish sites, but with offices based across the UK, these Ricoh opportunities are a fantastic opportunity to earn whilst gaining formal qualifications. Apply early as the roles will close once recruitment numbers are met. Share with students
Queens University Belfast: get £100 to visit campus
Join us for a Queen’s Belfast Open Day on 7 June or 6 September. You’ll get £100 if you’re coming from Great Britain. Hear from real students, explore campus, and experience life in one of the UK’s most exciting, affordable student cities. Share with students
London Early Years Foundation: student hub
“Your space to explore resources and insights to kickstart your career” London Early Years Student Hub is here to help inspire your students with information about work placements, insight days, apprenticeships and more. A range of webinars, articles and reports are available to help inspire your students to choose a purpose driven career! Share with students
City St George’s: teachers and advisers day
City, University of London and St George’s, University of London have merged to form City St George’s, University of London. Meet both our Schools Liaison teams at our Teachers and Advisers Day on Tuesday 10th June 2025. Learn about personal statement changes, Clearing processes, and connect with fellow advisers at this free event. Register today!
Energus: nuclear restoration services apprenticeships
Build a career in the growing nuclear sector withhundreds of opportunities in the UK and beyond. A range of apprenticeships from Level 2- Level 6 are open offering the chance to learn on the job, supported by industry professionals all whilst gaining professional qualifications. Roles are available across the UK and students must be 18 years old. Apply by 25 April
