Vacancies
Interactive Investor are looking to recruit a Trainee Website Designer & Developer Apprentice. This is based in Manchester with some hybrid working. For more information and to apply follow this link Trainee Website Designer & Developer Apprenticeship – Interactive Investor (workable.com)
Salix are looking to recruit two roles Corporate Sustainability Responsibility Level 4 Apprenticeship and Digital Technology Solutions Level 6 (Apprenticeship). Both have training via MMU. For further details and to apply please follow this link Work with us | Salix Finance
The Environment Agency are looking to recruit for a number of Degree Apprenticeship roles across the UK including Greenhouse Gas Reductions and Net Zero Schemes & Waste Regimes Operational Services amongst others. For more information and to apply please follow the link Environmental Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship – Environment Agency (environmentagencycareers.co.uk)
EY’s school leaver programme still has some limited options available. Check carefully the link attached to explore the opportunities and apply School leaver programmes | EY UK
UCLAN have a number of opportunities including Law, Quantity Surveyor and Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeships. They offer an Apprenticeship Matching Service that could help you to be candidate ready for any opportunities. For more information and to register follow this link Degree Apprenticeship vacancies – UCLan
Similar to UCLAN, MMU have a number of opportunities around Degree Apprenticeships including Business & Technology. More will follow in the coming weeks so register on the site to receive notifications direct. Follow the link for more information and to register Become a degree apprentice | Manchester Metropolitan University (mmu.ac.uk)
BT Group are offering a Level 4 opportunity for an Associate Project Manager based in Manchester. For more information and to apply please follow this link Apprenticeships (bt.com)
Atkins are looking to recruit to a number of Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship opportunities including Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor. You need to register on the NGTU website via this link to apply NGTU | opportunities (notgoingtouni.co.uk)
PCS are a local Care company who are looking to recruit part-time workers for offer support to their clients across West Lancashire. This could be ideal for anyone considering Health or Medical Careers and looking to develop insight and skills. For more information and to apply please following the link Apply Online Today | PCS Personal Care Services Ltd (personal-careservices.co.uk)
Saffery are a large Accounting business based in Manchester and have a number of School Leaver (professional route into Accountancy) for entry in September 2024 and January 2025. For more information and to apply please follow this link School leaver, Internship and Graduate opportunities (kallidusrecruit.com)
Mace are offering various degree apprenticeships around the Construction industry including Project Management & Quantity Surveying. There are all for September 2024 start. For more information and to apply, please follow the link Login (engageats.co.uk)
USA Summer Camp are looking to recruit staff for American Summer Camps this summer. This can be a great opportunity. For more information follow this link Camp in America 2024. Work and Travel with USA Summer Camp
Workshop Opportunities & Events
Festival of Apprenticeships is happening again at Manchester Metropolitan University on Tuesday 2nd July 10am – 3pm. It’s a great chance to meet a wide variety of employers and attend presentations and workshops. To register your interest follow this link Festival of Apprenticeships – Careers Roadshow – Manchester – 2nd July Tickets, Tue 2 Jul 2024 at 10:00 | Eventbrite
Lloyds Banking Group are running a series of virtual events to support students’ Apprenticeship application, as well as building knowledge about opportunities in Technology Engineering and Client Management. For more information and to register, please follow this link Lloyds Banking Group’s Careers Live Experience – Lloyds Banking Group Talent
The University of Law are running a series of virtual events including exploring issues around the Oscar Pistorius Case, Exploring Law, Psychology Business & Policing as well as other subjects. For more information and to register please follow this link Book Events and Open Days Now | University of Law
University of Salford runs a Saturday STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) Club from January to May, where students can get involved in activities that help them to develop their skills around STEM. For more information and to register please follow this link University of Salford – National Saturday Club (saturday-club.org)
Medic Mentor are offering free virtual work experience for future Medics or Dentists. This can provide a valuable insight into this complex role, but does not replace in-person experience and shadowing. There is a 6-month Medic experience and a 4-month Dentist experience including a variety of on-line programmes with a different focus each month.
Students can apply for a placement, for free at this link: https://medicmentor.org/university-hospitals-birmingham-trust-virtual-work-experience/
Unifrog are offering a number of webinars helping students interested in an Apprenticeship route to prepare themselves for application and recruitment. For more information and to register, please follow this link Series Applications Masterclasses – Webinars – Teacher – Unifrog
National Citizenship Service are recruiting 16-17 year old students to take part in their Skills4Life Programme. This will include
5 days and 4 nights at one of 11 inspiring UK residential centres, travel to and from your school or college/ organisation, all food and lodging included, outdoor activities and workshops to increase learner confidence and real-world readiness. The cost is £95+VAT per student, free places for students who meet particular criteria. Fore more information and to register follow this link NCST Skills4Life for 16-17 year olds | News & Blogs | Kingswood
Digital Her is an initiative created by Manchester Digital with the mission to help end gender inequality in the technology and digital sector. Digital Her is dedicated to inspiring and encouraging more girls and women across Greater Manchester to consider careers in technology and digital. By harnessing the power industry mentors and real role models, Digital Her provides the support, opportunities and guidance needed to empower a new generation of women into our industry.
Find out more about how Digital Her’s enrichment opportunities can help to inspire girls to consider a future in technology. We have a great range of activities and opportunities on offer.
Read about this year’s offer in the attached pack and sign up to get involved!
Work Experience
Uptree have partnered with a number of key organisations to offer work experience or insight days to help students understand the breadth of opportunities out there
ARM Technology are offering a work experience day on 28th March in Manchester. For more information and to register follow this link Manchester: Arm, Technology Work Experience Day | Event at Uptree
NCF are offering a work experience day on 19th June in Central Manchester for anyone interested in a career in Cyber. For more information and to register, please follow this link Manchester: NCF Cyber Board Work Experience | Event at Uptree
GCHQ are offering an application Masterclass for any Year 13 students interested in starting a career in Cyber Security, Engineer or Analyst roles with GCHQ. For more information and to register, please follow this link Manchester: GCHQ, Application Masterclass | Event at Uptree
Uptree are offering their FuturesUp event which is designed to help students develop networking skills as well as gaining understanding of live vacancies. This is an in-person event held in central Manchester on Thursday 4th July. For more information and to register, please follow the link Manchester: FuturesUP, Multi-industry Careers Event | Event at Uptree
STEM Learning are offering a series of Research Placements and Experiences to any Year 12 student interest in developing their skills and knowledge around Science, Engineering, Technology & Maths. For more information and to apply, please follow the link Research Placements and Experiences (stem.org.uk)
To apply, please follow this link results | Speakers for Schools
Speakers for Schools are a charity set up to bring opportunities to all students. They offer a range of virtual and in-person work experience opportunities, so to get started follow the link and register for more information Speakers for Schools | Career Guidance and Work Experience for Students
It’s time to take control of your future | Springpod – sign up to the Springpod website for new and exciting opportunities that are regularly updated and can give great insight into many careers and industries
Uptree’s event listings – Uptree offer a mixture of virtual and in-person work experience opportunities. Sign up to keep informed of these great opportunities
Young Professionals are another organisation that offers access to work experience and Apprenticeship Opportunities, so it’s worth checking out their website for more information Young Professionals – YPUK (young-professionals.uk)
Learn from top companies and set yourself apart (theforage.com)
Work experience and internships | Prospects.ac.uk
4Skills Work Experience – The Programme