On 4 March 2017 Deborah Streatfield attended What Career Live? alongside three wonderful career advisers (Philip Rogerson, Vincent Pizzoni and Louise Kinsella) representing MyBigCareer at NEC, Birmingham. What Career Live? helps 15 – 19 year olds decide what to do when they finish school whether they follow the apprenticeship or university route. It attracts students, teachers, careers advisors…
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Since 2014, MyBigCareer has been providing A Level results day support to schools in Hackney, East London. We found that in schools where only a minority of students were applying to university, many bright and capable young people were missing out on great university places simply because they did not receive any guidance in Clearing…
In July 2015 and February 2017 MyBigCareer responded to a request for help with 1-2-1 careers guidance at Jamiatul Ummah, Muslim School for Boys in London’s Tower Hamlets. This is what they had to say on the services we provided: “Our students at Jamiatul Ummah are confident about their identity as Londoners and as Muslims.…
Not sure what to wear for that important interview? Worried about making the wrong impression on your first day at work? Here are some pointers provided by men’s and women’s outfitter T.M.Lewin that should keep you on the right side of the tasteful/tacky divide when it comes to officewear.
Not sure what to do when you finish school or college? Then make sure not to miss What Career Live? and What University Live? taking place at the NEC, Birmingham on 3 & 4 March. This essential event, organised in association with The National Apprenticeship Service, offers 15-19 year olds vital information about what to…
The UPP Foundation, a charitable trust created by University Partnerships Programme (UPP) to help tackle the biggest issues facing the higher education sector across the UK, is to fund a £14k project that will see student volunteers supporting disadvantaged pupils on A-Level results day, and provide each student with a mentor to guide them through…
On Monday 14th November 2016, MyBigCareer will be holding its second Access to Medicine day in conjunction with the Royal College of Surgeons, who are generously providing the venue, lunch and specialist equipment. The event will see volunteers ranging from top surgeons to medical students give up their time to inspire and inform Year 12 students from under-privileged…
Interested in a career in fashion – but need advice on where to start? Deborah Streatfield will be running a Fashion Seminar at the Clothes Show Live 2016, to help you land your dream job. Join her on Tueday 6th December – for details visit www.clothesshow.com/seminars.
Zoe Minns is a customer service apprentice with Gifts International. In this article, she tells us how taking on an apprenticeship has benefited her career and how she thinks similar opportunities can help others. I’ve been with Gifts International since September 2015. Before I joined the scheme, I worked in a number of customer service…
