Ercall Wood Academy

January 2021.

Key information and events to share with Year 11’s.

• The Telford 16 - 19 prospectus has information on the local offer including almost 300 A - levels, BTECs and Apprenticeships across six schools and colleges making Telford an inspirational hub for learning, opportunity and achievement.

              Telford 16 - 19 Website

• National Careers Website- course search to look at different learning opportunities

Search | Find a course | National Careers Service

• Shrewsbury Colleges Group- upcoming virtual events on Advice Events | Open Days | Term Dates | SCG

              Post 16 Options Virtual Roadshow [On Demand]

              12 February 2021 12.00am - 12.00am

              Virtual Open Evenings - [On-Demand]

              12 February 2021 12.00am - 12.00am

              Virtual Taster Classes - [On-Demand]

              12 February 2021 12.00am - 12.00am

• Telford college

We are still taking applications for next academic year via this online link  and all applications will be processed in a timely manner.

The Virtual Open Event is on 20^th January and is still going ahead as planned. Students can reserve their place here

Personal virtual tours of individual departments of groups of students are available. Please email: marketing@telfordcollege.ac.uk

• Apprenticeship

Apprenticeships - Amazing Apprenticeships Learn about apprenticeships, vacancy insights, how to apply etc.

Apprenticeship Pack for 16-19 year olds- a step-by-step guide to apprenticeships.

Research your options and make an informed choice

Apprenticeship_Pack_for_16-19_year_olds.pdf (amazingapprenticeships.com)

Take the apprenticeship quiz- Apprenticeships Quiz - Amazing Apprenticeships

18.1.21.

Coaching Connexions

If you are interested in a career in sport and further developing your football ability after finishing your GCSEs, please watch and read the information on the links below from the AFC Telford United and Coaching Connexions Football Education College.

https://issuu.com/accesstomusic/docs/afc_telford_coaching_connexions_flyer/1?ff  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8I-c_VQhYI&t=2s 

If you are interested in applying and arranging an interview, please fill out your details on the link below.

https://www.coachingconnexions.co.uk/apply/  

The Big Assembly 2021 On Tuesday 9th Februry at 11:10am, The Big Assembly will be live-streamed to thousands of students across the country. Hear from a range of engaging apprentices in this fun and lively assembly. Find out more and register to attend here.

NAW2021 - Which Apprenticeship Am I? Quiz - Amazing Apprenticeships

Success at School Careers Advice

https://successatschool.org/careerpaths

• Career Zones: Explore over 20 industries and the career paths students can pursue within them.
• 60 Second Interviews: Interviews with students, graduates, apprentices and other young professionals.
• Advice: Detailed advice and guidance articles across 13 areas including work experience, employability skills and working life, as well as a "how to become" series of job profiles.

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group - Apprenticeships

If you currently have any individuals interested in apprenticeships, please advise them to watch our presentation to find out more.

Link to presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSfLtMhVHdg

Furthermore if any individuals you feel may be interested in any of the roles, please forward their CVs to apprenticeships@nscg.ac.uk with the vacancy of interest.

Our vacancies can be found here: https://nscg.ac.uk/apprenticeships/apprentices/vacancies.

20.1.21

National Apprenticeship show- Wednesday 10^th February 11-6  - need to register online- https://nas.vfairs.com/

Rate my apprenticeship- Get ahead in your career Virtual Event- 3/4^th February- 1-5- via this link