Careers - latest news/events
In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week from 10th-16th February, we have organised activities to highlight and promote apprenticeships as a route for career progression.
With this in mind, we would like to signpost parents and carers to material that may also support your own knowledge and understanding of this ever-expanding pathway and recommend having a look at the following resources as a starting point:
- Podcast - ‘The Parent Perspective’ which is a podcast series for parents and carers who want to support their children with careers advice and guidance. More information can be found at: Click here
- Rapid Reads are a set of guides which explain a wealth of career information ranging from ‘What is a degree apprenticeship?’ through to ‘What are traineeships?’ and ‘What are T Levels?’ More information can be found here click
- Unifrog virtual Apprenticeships fair 12th Feb 2025 (4:30 – 6:30pm)
Get involved with National Apprenticeship Week by attending our apprenticeship fair and speaking to over 30 employers in just over two hours! Learn all about the world of work by exploring the latest opportunities, attending live sessions with employers, and chat to experts and apprentices from organizations including BBC, NHS, British Army, KPMG, Lloyds Banking Group, EY, and Unilever! Follow the sign up link to register on our exciting external events platform, iVent. Sign up here Unifrog Apprenticeships Fair
- Parent/Carer Webinar Wednesday 12th February at 5pm: Apprenticeship Spotlight: Making the most out of National Apprenticeship Week
An opportunity of how you can support your child with their next steps.This is a webinar with a spotlight on apprenticeships, what they are, the different levels, companies that offer them. When and where your child can apply and most importantly the application process to maximise the chances of success: Click for link:
On Monday 10th February, the Apprenticeship Manager from Harris Federation will be visiting the academy to deliver talks to our Year 10 to Year 13 students about qualifications and the various apprenticeships available at Harris Federation. There will also be talks from 3 apprentices who are ex-Harris students.
We will be welcoming parents in on these days at 2pm to find out more about these opportunities. Please feel free to come along to the sessions.
If you have any queries with regards to our careers programme please email me at p.lewinson@harrisinvictus.org.uk
Yours faithfully
Peta Gail Lewinson
Assistant Principal / Careers lead