Latest news for the Enterprise Adviser Network in the South East Midlands No Images? Click here ENTERPRISE ADVISER NETWORK NEWSLearn Live EventsOn Wednesday 12th June at 10:30 am, you can watch the biggest construction broadcast of 2019. Construction LIVE is a streamed video event for those wanting to find out more about construction and the exciting developments happening within the sector. The broadcast will feature graduates and students from Balfour Beatty along with invited questions from a live and virtual audience throughout. EntFestThe Peter Jones Enterprise Festival (EntFest) takes place at the University of Buckingham on Friday 28th June. This Free one-day festival brings together students, young entrepreneurs, business founders, leaders and investors to network, learn and champion enterprise in all its forms. Register here for more information. Maths CareersLooking for a contribution to Gatsby Benchmark 4? This website, managed by The Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, provides inspiring links between maths as a subject and the careers that it can lead to. Institute of Civil EngineersThe Institute of Civil Engineers is offering free career sessions for 16-18-year old students, delivered by an ICE STEM ambassador. ICE’s aim is to encourage students to “explore the eye-opening world of careers in civil engineering”. To book, contact careers@ice.org.uk. Careers and teaching resources can be found on their website. HS2High Speed Two is the new railway that will be the backbone of Britain’s transport network. HS2 Ltd, the company building it, have provided a set of free online curriculum resources to support teachers in delivering STEM workshop activities, which contribute to Gatsby Benchmark 4. Career Colleges ResearchAs Careers Leaders, if you are ever unsure about the importance of your role in the whole education landscape, then take a look at this research on the opinions of 1000 13 to 16-year olds. The results are thought provoking, but YOU are making a difference. Risk of NEET InitiativeWorkpays, the Apprenticeship Support & Knowledge for Schools provider for this region, is offering a free programme for your students who are at risk of becoming NEET. Full details and a contact number can be found by clicking the link. British Gas Work Experience OpportunityBritish Gas are offering two weeks’ work experience for students aged 16+ in various locations throughout England. Any interested students should register their details at this link. They will then be invited to join a taster day, where successful students will be selected for the work experience placement. Robotics ChallengeThe Tomorrow's Engineers EEP Robotics Challenge 2019/20 is open for applications. Teams of students aged 11-14 take part in a curriculum-based programme working together to solve real-world engineering, technology and computing challenges. Closing date for applications is 15th July 2019. Cisco PathwaysCisco has launched the Pathways programme. This programme has a collection of resources for students aged 11–14 to participate in one-hour lessons and five-hour challenges across STEM subjects. Each Resource includes subject-specific investigations, to help students explore the pathways to their future. Labour Market InformationElectrical CareersDeveloped by The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP), this website aims to highlight the wide range of roles, progression routes and opportunities available within the electrical industry. It is designed to cater for a range of people considering a career in the industry, including school-leavers. Network RailNetwork Rail is a key employer in our region and in future editions of this newsletter they will be featuring information about career opportunities. To kick this off, here is a bit about what Network Rail actually do:
GoLandscapeThis website aims to provide a wealth of inspiring and educational career advice on landscaping jobs for young people. It includes practical examples of what it is really like to work in the industry and why landscaping offers career opportunities for everyone. You can even request a GoLandscape Ambassador to visit your school or college. ScreenSkillsA good source of information about careers in film, TV, visual effects, games and animation. The site contains career profiles, case studies, information about qualifications and industry events. Property Needs YouMany students believe a job in property means estate agency or construction, but the property sector offers so much more. There are over 100 different careers in the sector, and Property Needs You has various free resources for students, parents, teachers and career staff, including presentations, career guidance packs and details about work experience opportunities. Dates for your diaryBedfordshire Higher Education Exhibition UCAS’ Higher Education Exhibitions take place all over the country. The University of Bedfordshire is the host venue on the 20th and 21st June 2019. Encouraging your students to attend will help you meet Gatsby benchmark 7. Find out more. International Women in Engineering Day Taking place on 23rd June 2019, International Women in Engineering Day is an awareness campaign to raise the profile of women in engineering and focus attention on the amazing career opportunities available to girls in this exciting industry. The website features events and downloadable posters to inspire your students. Visit the website. Make the Future Live Big AssemblyScheduled for Tuesday 2nd July, this live stream is hosted by Shell and is aimed at students in years 7-9 to help them consider careers in STEM and highlight the opportunities available to them. Registering will enable you to participate live or view the stream at a later date. Find out more. WorldSkills UK LIVE WorldSkills UK LIVE will be held on 21st – 23rd November 2019 at the NEC Birmingham. This is the largest skills, apprenticeships and careers event in the UK, so visit the website to register for updates. |