What's your slogan? Would you like to see your slogan around Bucks?
The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympics Games are coming to Buckinghamshire and we need a slogan for promotion across the county to welcome visitors. Interested?
A competition for young people aged 13 to 19 years* is running to produce a slogan of no more than 10 words that says what Buckinghamshire is about. A youth panel will judge the competition.
Search for Open Evenings and Days
Open events are a great opportunity to see first hand what is on offer and talk to staff. To find details of open evenings and days visit our Events and Open Days link.
Not going to Uni? Still want to study and get your foot on the career ladder?
In recognition that a university education may not always be the preferred choice or option for school leavers Deloitte have introduced the BrightStart school leavers scheme. It enables young people to continue to study whilst getting their foot on the career ladder.
Deloitte run a buddy scheme and hold insight days to enable you to find out more about the opportunities available and to help you decide if the scheme is for you.
Heathrow Annual Employment and Apprenticeship Fair (2012)
The annual Employment and Apprenticeship Fair will be held at Heathrow on Friday 24th February 2012, 3.30pm to 5.00pm. You will have the opportunity to hear and see:
National Apprenticeship Week 2012: 6th to 10th February
As part of National Apprenticeship Week there are events running around Bucks. To learn more about the benefits of being an Apprentice and where there are opportunities visit one of the events. Alternatively call into a Connexions centre
Jobcentre Plus Aylesbury - Thursday 9th February 2012, 9am to 4pm
Information Advice centre in Aylesbury (Hale Leys Shopping Centre). Find out about Apprenticeship opportunities.
Working with Animals Week
Woburn Safari Park is running a five day non-residential course for students aged 14-17 years old. This course has been designed to assist students thinking of entering a career with animals. The week will be made up of practical experience as well as seminars giving background information.
Click here for further information on activities, dates and costings.
Ever wondered what makes you tick?
Ever wondered what makes you tick? Take icould’s Personality Profile quiz, where you'll discover more about what makes you tick and what you're naturally good at, all in just five minutes.
Have you considered volunteering?
If you're unsure what you want to do or you need some experience to get into the career you want, then why not try volunteering? If may help you get into paid employment. Where you can find volunteering opportunities:
Are you in year 8 or year 9? Are you choosing your options?
So far you’ve probably had to study all the subjects offered by your school but now you can have some say about what you’ll study next. This is known as ‘choosing your options’. It’s important because what you choose now as your choice may affect what courses or jobs are open to you in the future.
Unsure of your next steps? Not sure which career would suit you?
Then the Morrisby Profile can help! It is a psychometric assessment which assesses your abilities, personality and interests and uses the information to match you to careers which really suit you. It can also highlight any talents you may not yet had the opportunity to develop. Our Careers Advisers are highly trained and have the experience to help. For more information email careersadvice@cxtv.org.uk or call 07747 476778.
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