Parents Reference Guide to the convention Includes List of Delegates Delegate locations and maps University, College and Apprenticeship Grids Company profiles

Booklet Contents

Page 3 Welcome to the Careers Convention 2015 Pages 4-6 Section 1 - Convention Overview – everything summarised Pages 7-11 Section 2 - Careers Information Talks- content, time,

location Pages 13-15 Section 3 - Studying at University/Higher Education-

including a grid highlighting the courses offered by universities and colleges here this evening.

Pages 16-17 Section 4 – Study and Apprenticeships at Further Education

Colleges -Courses you can take at the colleges here this evening. Includes a grid of all colleges and course areas.

Pages 18-19 Section 5- Training Providers (Apprenticeships) and what

job areas that they offer they can offer young people. Includes a grid identifying which Providers offer which job areas.

Page 20 Section 6- Volunteering Opportunities for Young People Pages 21-31 Section 7- Companies, Organisations and Professional

Institutes represented here this evening. The careers they can offer advice on – sponsorships, work experience and apprenticeship opportunities. Includes a grid highlighting which organisations offer which careers.

1.Welcome to the Careers Convention 2015

Welcome to the Lady Manners School Careers Convention and Skills Fair! This event is an exciting and inspirational event where all students, parents and carers can explore the world of work and the many different pathways to get there. A number of prominent universities, colleges, companies and other organisations to represent as broad a range of careers as possible. We thank them all for their interest and participation.

How is the convention organised?

There are a range of careers talks for students and parents to attend and find out more about specific careers. These are held at different stages of the evening.

There are a number of delegate stands across school for students and parents to consult -employers, universities, colleges and organisations who can offer voluntary work opportunities.

MAKE USE OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS BOOKLET TO PLAN YOUR JOURNEY! Who is the convention aimed at? Year 8 Students and their parents – you will benefit from the experience of being in a careers focused environment, with the opportunity to explore many different careers paths that may inspire you to think about your dream job, You will be able to identify with the subjects you are currently studying and recognise the connection with jobs and careers in the real world. Year 9 Students and their parents – this event will give you a head start in decision making ahead of choosing your GCSE subjects .Ask employers, colleges and universities about subjects that you should be taking for GCSE. Year 10 & 11 Students and their Parents –Will you stay at school to do A levels after year 11, go to college or apply for an apprenticeship? What qualifications are needed for that dream job? Will you need to go to university? This is a great chance to explore all of these options under one roof. Why not use this opportunity to impress local employers and talk about potential work experience placements? You can find out more by finding out which universities, colleges and apprenticeships which offer courses in subjects or careers that you are interested in and getting more information about them. Some of the companies present may be able to offer work experience placements. Year 12 and 13 students Year 12 students will soon be thinking about university options .What work experience will I need? Are there any volunteering opportunities which may help my application? What are the alternatives to higher education? Perhaps an apprenticeship?, taking a GAP Year, a Year in Industry? Are there any sponsorship on offer in a career area that you are interested in? Do the universities offer any bursaries? Is an apprenticeship a viable option? Some of the training providers have taken 6th forms students in the past. Year 13 students may still be considering GAP year opportunities, further work experience or voluntary work or considering advanced/higher apprenticeships? You may still have questions about

Lady Manners Careers Convention

Careers Convention Overview

The location of Delegates at their location can be found by matching the Delegate number (DN) - against the convention location maps (available on the evening).

Careers Talks - See section 2 for more information on talk content

Talk Time Location Other location of speaker when not delivering a talk

Studying at University +Benefits/Costs 5.50-6.30pm 6th form- study centre HEPP- 44

Psychology 5.50-6.30pm Room 1 (PSHE 1)

Theatre and Drama 5.50-6.30pm Room 21(E1)

Finance Careers 5.50-6.30pm Room 27(L1) Kaplan Financial-57

Apprenticeships-Part of Your Future? 5.50-6.30pm Cavendish Library E. Midlands Chamber-61

Nursing & Midwifery 5.50-6.30pm 6th Form- Common Room Sheffield Hallam Uni -14 DCHS - 29

STEM (Science,Tech,Engineering,Maths) 5.50-6.30pm Room 12(M2) IET-70

Sport 6.35-7.15pm Room 12(M2) Sheffield Hallam Univ-14

Dentistry 6.35-7.15pm 6th Form- Common Room University Sheffield-13

Agriculture/Farming and the Environment 6.35-7.15pm Room 1 (PSHE 1) Harper Adams Univ-3

Textiles and Fashion Industry 6.35-7.15pm Room 27(L1 Bradford Sch. Art-54

Surveying 6.35-7.15pm Room 21(E1) RICS-10

Law 6.35-7.15pm 6th form- study centre University of Law-63a

Rolls Royce-Opportunities 6.35-7.15pm Cavendish Library Rolls Royce-65

Uniformed Public services +Paramedic 7.20-8.00pm Room 1 (PSHE) Buxton& Leek College-25 W. Midlands Ambulance-33

Art & Design 7.20-8.00pm 6th Form- Common Room Sheffield Hallam Univ-14

Media Careers 7.20-8.00pm Room 27(L1) University Derby-25

Music Careers 7.20-8.00pm Room 12(M2) University Sheffield-13

Teaching-Secondary/Primary 7.20-8.00pm Cavendish Library Sheffield Hallam Univ-14

Studying Abroad- Opportunities for Study 7.20-8.00pm 6th form- study centre Student World-46

Universities and Colleges Curses of study at Higher Education- level 4+ (refer to section 3 to identify some of the courses offered by that University or College) DN University or College Location DN

34 University of York Main Hall 17 University Leicester Drama Hall

36 University of Manchester Main Hall 14 Sheffield Hallam University Drama Hall

37 University of Leeds Main Hall 15 York St John University Drama Hall

38 University of Liverpool Main Hall 16 University Lincoln

39 University Nottingham Main Hall 79 University Huddersfield Sports Hall

40 Nottingham Trent University Main Hall 80 University of Birmingham Sports Hall

40a West Notts. College Main Hall 54 Bradford School of Art Sports Hall

25a University of Derby Main Hall 63a University of Law Sports Hall

26 Sheffield College Main Hall 76 Loughborough University Sports Hall

23 Chesterfield College Drama Hall 77 University College London-UCL Sports Hall

13 University Sheffield Drama Hall 78 University of Surrey Sports Hall

3 Harper Adams University Drama Hall 81 Bishop Grosseteste University Sports Hall

Colleges of Further Education/ 6th Form Colleges

See section 4 for more information on the range of courses offered by these Colleges)

DN College Location

23 Chesterfield College Main Hall

24 Derby College(Broomfield)- Animal Management /Horticulture) Main Hall

25 Buxton & Leek College Main Hall

26 Sheffield College Main Hall

Training Providers (Apprenticeships)

Refer to section 5 for more information on the range of courses offered by these Colleges)

58 Babington Business College Sports Hall

8 CITB ( Construction) Drama Hall

2 DART Drama Hall

61 East Midlands Chamber of Commerce Sports Hall

7 JTL Training Drama Hall

67 NLT Training Sports Hall

4 Stubbing Court Training Drama Hall

12 Learning Unlimited Drama Hall

5 Synergy Sports Academy-Football Drama Hall

Volunteering Opportunities

(Refer to section 6 in the convention booklet for more information on these opportunities)

41 National Citizenship Service Drama Hall

42 Ashgate Hospice Drama Hall

43 Bakewell Rotary Drama Hall

Companies, Organisations and Professional Institutes

(Section 7 gives more information on the career areas that these organisations can offer advice on

10 Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Drama Hall

1 Overdale Veterinary Practice Drama Hall

6 Thornbridge Outdoors Drama Hall 9 Pinelog (Architecture. Drama Hall 11 Buxton Opera House Drama Hall

18 Royal Air Force ( RAF) Drama Hall 19 TESCO Drama Hall 20 KH Hair&Beauty Drama Hall

21 Red Tape Studios Drama Hall 22 Age UK Drama Hall 27 Smith’s Dental Practice Main Hall

28 Derby Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Main Hall

29 Derbyshire Community Health Service (1)- Midwifery, Nursing ,Health Visiting Main Hall

30 Derbyshire Community Health Service (2)-Physio, Podiatry, Occup. Health Main Hall

31 Derbyshire Community Health Services (Estates)-Practical Trades. Main Hall

32 Blue Dykes Surgery- Dr Shell Main Hall

33 West Midlands Ambulance Service Main Hall

35 Specsavers Main Hall

44 Higher Education Progression Partnership Main Hall

45 Derbyshire County Council Work Experience team Main Hall

46 Student World-Study Abroad Main Hall

47 Carol James- Careers Guidance Main Hall

48 Derbyshire County Council Main Hall

49 Derbyshire Dales District Council Main Hall

50 Royal Navy Main Hall

51 Penrose Interiors- Interior Design Sports Hall

52 Grafika – Graphic Design Sports Hall

53 Monkee Genes- Fashion Design Sports Hall

54 Bradford School of Art Sports Hall

55 Doubletree by Hilton-Hotel and Catering Industry Sports Hall

56 NatWest Bank Sports Hall

57 Kaplan Financial Sports Hall

58 Babington Business Sports Hall

59 TRAC Systems Sports Hall

60 1st Planner Sports Hall

62 Elliot Mather Solicitors Sports Hall

64 Tarmac Sports Hall

63 Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILex) Sports Hall

65 Rolls Royce Sports Hall

66 Perrys of Chesterfield ( GK Ford) Sports Hall

68 Archaeological Research Services Sports Hall

69 Hope Construction Materials Sports Hall

70 Institute of Engineering and Technology ( IET) Sports Hall

71 Institution of Chemical Engineering (IChemE) Sports Hall

72 Year In Industry – Information stand only Sports Hall

73 Lady Manners School 6th form Sports Hall

74 CODEL International Sports Hall

75 Army Sports Hall

PLEASE REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE SECTION IN THE BOOKLET FOR INFORMATION ON WHAT THE ORGANISATIONS CAN OFFER

DON’TFORGET-THERE ARE ALSO DECISIONS ABOUT CAREERS AND GUIDED

OPTION CHOICES TO MAKE IN YEAR 9

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2.CAREERS INFORMATION TALKS

A series of information talks run throughout the evening. All information talks are aimed at students of

all year groups and their parents.

What do I need to do to attend a talk? Just turn up at the correct time!

All talks last approximately 40 minutes. Please arrive on time and leave promptly. I have asked Speakers to build in time for questions.

What if there are no seats available at the venue? Some venues are smaller than others.

If you find all seats are taken, you are welcome to stand and listen to the talk if there are no spare chairs available.

Can I attend more than 1 talk? Yes. You will able to attend up to 3 talks if you so wish.

Will I be able to contact speakers after the event? I have published speakers e-mail addresses and you will be able to contact them if you have any

follow up questions. Some speakers will also be available in the main convention locations as part of a university or college team or at a separate table.

Where the talks are and what time they start?

The talks are being held across 7 venues in school.

6th form Study Area 6th form Common Room

Cavendish Library,

Room 1(PSHE 1)

Room 27- L1 (Languages corridor),

Room 21-E1 (English Corridor)

Room 13-M1 (Maths Corridor)

Talks will be running at one of the above venues between one of the following times 5.50pm- 6.30pm 6.35pm-7.15 pm 7.20pm-8pm

CAREERS INFORMATION TALKS – all 5.50 pm -6.30 pm

TALK VENUE

Why go to Higher Education/University and Financing University Study?

What are the benefits of studying at University? What it’s like to study at university? What are the benefits

of a university education are in terms of career prospects and personal development. What courses are available at university and at what level? Which careers require a university

education? What qualifications will I need for University study? Useful websites and information for study at

University David Berry from Higher Education Progression Partnership.d.berry@shu.ac.uk

6th form study centre 5.50-

6.30pm

Studying Psychology -Psychology Career Options

What is the range of Psychology based careers? What are the benefits of studying Psychology at School

and at University? What careers does Psychology prepare you for? What’s involved in a psychology

degree?

Clare Rawdin- Lady Manners School clare.rawdin@ladymanners.derbyshire.sch.uk

Room 1

( PSHE 1)

5.50-6.30pm

Careers in the Theatre and Studying Drama

What is the range of jobs in the theatre? What qualifications do you need? What subjects should I be

taking at school? What are the options after Year 11? Will I have to go to university? When can I go to

drama school? What university courses are open to me? How can I maximise my chances of a

successful career?

Louise Sweeney( LMS) and Craig Sanders, Buxton Opera House –craig.sanders@boh.org.uk

Room 21

(E1)

5.50-6.30pm

Careers in Finance

What is the range of accountancy and finance careers and pathways available? The speaker is from the UK's leader in financial, accountancy and business training –Kaplan. The talk will also cover the entry Internships and Traineeship routes, intermediate apprenticeships, through to higher apprenticeships

including University Spencer Bliss – Kaplan- spencer.bliss@kaplan.co.uk

Room 27

(L1)

5.50-6.30pm

Apprenticeships- Part of Your Future?

What is an apprenticeship? How many job roles are covered by apprenticeships? Where are the

vacancies? Which large companies offer apprenticeships? What levels of apprenticeships are there?

What are the entry requirements? How long does it take to do an apprenticeship? What are the Pay

rates? How do you apply?

East Midlands Chamber of Commerce- Catherine Spavold- Catherine.spavold@emc-dnl.co.uk

Cavendish

Library

5.50-6.30pm

Careers In Nursing and Midwifery

What is the range of careers in nursing and midwifery? What are the current trends in - job roles, career

prospects? Where could nurses and midwifes work? How do you train to become a nurse or a midwife?

What units does the degree course consist of? What qualifications should I be studying at school and

college? Is there a disadvantage in following a BTEC qualification rather than A levels? What are

universities looking for in potential applicants? What are NHS trusts looking for in potential applicants?

What personal qualities are important? Is work experience important?

Philip Hughes-University of Nottingham Philip.Hughes@nottingham.ac.uk Sarah Petty- Chesterfield Royal Hospital- Midwifery- sarah.petty@nhs.net

6th form Common

Room

5.50-6.30pm

STEM ( Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths)Careers

Find about the range of possible career areas in STEM at all levels. What are the career paths are there? What subjects should I be following in School and / or at College? What are the opportunities via University and Apprenticeship? Where are the skill shortage areas? What can I expect for remuneration?

Where would I work? What bursaries and scholarships are available? How can I find out more?

Richard Powley – IET/Institute of Chemical Engineers- richard.powley@makepaper.net

Room 13 (M1)

5.50-

6.30pm

CAREERS INFORMATION TALKS – all 6.35 -7.15pm

TALK VENUE

Careers In Sport -

These range from Sport and Exercise Science, Sport and Exercise Psychology, Sports Therapy, Physical

Activity and other health related courses to Sports Business and Events Management, Sports and

Community Development, Sports Coaching and PE teaching. Where are the opportunities for the future?

Which are growth areas? What are the differences? Which subjects should I be taking in school? What is

the range of opportunities available at University?

Mrs V. Stevenson from Sheffield Hallam University. v.stevenson@shu.ac.uk

Room 13

(M1)

6.35-7.15pm

Careers in Dentistry What does the job involve? What are the career paths in dentistry? What are the entry requirements for entry to higher education courses? What subjects should I be taking at school? What are the career prospects for prospective dentists? How can I maximise my chances of getting a successful career in dentistry? What’s involved in dentistry degrees, How are students selected for HE- an entrance test? Are there opportunities for research? Teaching? Where would I work? Mark Barber-Sheffield University - m.barber@sheffield.ac.uk

6th form Common

Room

6.35-7.15pm

Careers in Agriculture, Farming and the Environment What is the range of careers in this area- Agriculture, Business/Farm Practice/Engineering to Environmental Management, Property Management? Which are the growth careers? Where are the jobs? What subjects should I be taking in school-If I study A levels, which A levels should I take? Can I get an apprenticeship in agriculture? What options are available at college? What is the range of courses available at Higher education? What skills are sought by employers? Do I have to have a farming background to access these courses? If I already work on a farm- have a family farming business, what are the advantages of doing a course at college/university? Laura Coulthard- Harper Adams University lcoulthard@harper-adams.ac.uk

Room 1 ( PSHE 1)

6.35-

7.15pm

Careers in Textiles and Fashion What are the career paths for students who study textiles and/or fashion? Where do students find jobs after they have graduated? What are the opportunities for working abroad? What qualifications should I be taking at School or at College? Do I have to do an Art foundation Course at 18+? What are the options for Apprenticeships?

Hannah Lamb – Senior Lecturer -Bradford School of Art -h.lamb@bradfordcollege.ac.uk

Room 27

(L1)

6.35-7.15pm

Careers In Surveying What are the career and progression routes within Surveying? What job roles are there? What are the University routes? What are the career opportunities? How do In become a chartered surveyor? What are the pay and prospects for this career? Can I go through the apprenticeship route? Theo Till for the RICS- go through Abbey Quinn - aquinn@rics.org

Room 21

(E1)

6.35-7.15pm

Careers In Law What are the potential careers in law-? What job roles are there? What are the routes into law? What are The career prospects? How long will take me to enter the profession? Which subjects should I specialise in at school? Do I need to study A levels? Can I study for Law through an apprenticeship? What type of work experience should I get in advance of applying to University? How long do courses last? International opportunities? Clare Coburn - The University of Law Clare.Coburn@law.ac.uk

6th form study centre

6.35-

7.15pm

Rolls Royce- Opportunities for School Leavers at all Levels Rolls Royce as a company- What Career Paths does it offer for Young People? The Advanced/Higher Apprenticeship programme and Salaried School Leaver programmes. What qualifications is the company looking for and what skills and personal qualities. The application process. How to succeed at the application stage. How to apply for work experience at the company. Internships and Graduate Opportunities. Contact Lindsay Cotton- earlycareer.applications@rolls-royce.com

Cavendish

Library

6.35-7.15pm

CAREERS INFORMATION TALKS - all 7.20pm-8pm

TALK VENUE

Careers in the Uniformed Public Services What Careers are available within the Uniformed and Public Services? How do you get into the Police/Fire Service/Ambulance Service? What courses are available at college and a t University? Richard Robinson – Lecturer-Buxton & Leek College- contact - L.Fletcher@derby.ac.uk Dominic Piedaniel- West Midlands Ambulance Service dompiedaniel@gmail.com

Room 1 ( PSHE 1)

7.20pm-

8pm

Careers In Art & Design What is the range of careers open to students in this area? Which are the growth careers? Which are more competitive? Where are the jobs- in Britain and opportunities abroad? What skills are sought by employers? What subjects should I be taking in school- what’s the advantages of the A Level route and the BTEC routes? Should I go to university? What is the range of courses available at Higher Education- Will I have to take a foundation course at 18+ before going to University? What’s involved in University courses?

Claire Lockwood - Principal Lecturer – Design- Sheffield Hallam University , C.Lockwood@shu.ac.uk

6th form common

room

7.20pm-8pm

Careers in Music Include information on opportunities and progression routes.

What opportunities are there for successful careers in music? What are the progression routes in Music? What are the benefits of going on to a HE course in music? What are HE institutions looking for in a prospective music student? What types of courses are available? What do Universities look for in

prospective students What are employment prospects like?

Tim Shephard -Senior Lecturer- University of Sheffield - t.shephard@sheffield.ac.uk

Room 13

(M1)

7.20pm-8pm

Careers In the Media What are the career opportunities for working in the media- from journalism to broadcasting- to

advertising and publicity? What are the entry routes for these careers? Which jobs are growing fastest? What are the options post-16 - Which A levels should I be taking-what are the BTEC options available at

colleges? What are the options at University? Diane Bush-Lecturer- University of Derby d.bush1@blc.ac.uk

Room 27

(L1)

7.20pm-8pm

A Career In Teaching – In the Primary and Secondary Sectors

What are the routes into teaching? What makes a good teacher? What are the recent developments in teacher training? How do you train as a Teacher? Which subjects should I be studying at A Level? Is a

BTEC extended diploma an acceptable alternative to A levels? What are the career progression opportunities? What work experience should I be looking for? What are the pre-entry assessment tests-

numeracy, literacy, ICT, The talk is aimed at both secondary and primary teaching

Herb Gray- Education - Sheffield Hallam Uni. h.a.gray@shu.ac.uk

Cavendish

Library

7.20pm-8pm

Higher Education- Studying Abroad

What are the opportunities for studying abroad? How realistic is it for me? What subjects can I study

abroad? What is the application process? How do I research opportunities? What qualifications do I

need? Is there financial help available? How do I find out more? How can the Student World help?

Anthony Adams at The Student World- antony@thestudentworld.com

6th form study centre

7.20pm-

8pm

3.Studying at University/Higher Education

On the next 2 pages, there is a list of many (but not all) of the course areas that are offered by Universities and Colleges who are represented at the Convention. Use theses to plan your contacts Courses have been categorised into subject areas many of which you will recognise from the school subjects that you are taking or the career area that you are considering. There are also many courses that relate to particular vocational areas. Within each subject area, there will be many different types of courses. Universities and colleges will explain these to you in more detail on the evening.

CHECK OUT ALL THE UNIVERSTIES AND COLLEGES THAT OFFER YOUR CAREER OR SUBJECT INTEREST

Universities and Colleges offering Higher Education opportunities attending this evening. University of Birmingham www.birmingham.ac.uk Loughborough University www.lboro.ac.uk University of Law www.law.ac.uk/ University College London www.ucl.ac.uk/ University of Surrey www.surrey.ac.uk/ University of Huddersfield www.hud.ac.uk/ University of Birmingham www.birmingham.ac.uk University of Derby www.derby.ac.uk Harper Adams University www.harper-adams.ac.uk Bishop Grosseteste University College -Lincoln www.bishopg.ac.uk University of Leicester www.le.ac.uk University of Lincoln www.lincoln.ac.uk University of Leeds www.leeds.ac.uk Nottingham Trent University www.ntu.ac.uk University of Sheffield www.sheffield.ac.uk University of Nottingham www.nottingham.ac.uk/ Nottingham Trent University www.ntu.ac.uk/ Sheffield Hallam University www.shu.ac.uk University of York www.york.ac.uk York St John University www.yorkstj.ac.uk

Bradford College of Art www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk

Sheffield College www.sheffcol.ac.uk/

Chesterfield College www.chesterfield.ac.uk/

West Notts College www.wnc.ac.uk/

Don’t forget that the Colleges also offer courses of study at Level 4 and above!

Full Time Courses and Apprenticeships at a Further Education College Students start studying at a College at any time after Year 11. If you start a course before you are 19, then the course is free. Courses are offered at all Levels and the level you start at will depend on the qualifications that you achieve at the end of Year 11 or Year 12 or Year 13. The colleges also offer Apprenticeship opportunities in many of their course areas. The Colleges that are represented this evening are; Chesterfield College The college has two main sites on Infirmary Road and at Tapton House. The College provides a wide range of foundation courses, A Levels, Apprenticeships and Vocational (work related) qualifications. The college, in partnership with Stagecoach, operate a large network of bus routes to bring students to college. Students will have to apply for a bus pass. The college also offer a number of Higher Education courses (see section on Higher Education). The college is affiliated to Learning Unlimited, an organisation that offers apprenticeship opportunities (see the section on apprenticeships for more details). Buxton & Leek College Buxton and Leek College is based on two main campuses at the Dome in Buxton and in Leek. There is college transport between the 2 sites The College offers Vocational/Job related courses, A Levels (at Leek) and apprenticeships and has strong links with the full range of Higher Education course at the University of Derby. Sheffield College The College is made up of four campuses across Sheffield. These are Sheffield City College, Hillsborough College, Peaks College and Olive Grove Engineering Centre. The College offers Vocational/Job related courses, A Levels and Apprenticeships and Higher Education Courses. A subsidised bus pass is available to help with travel costs. Derby College-Broomfield Site Broomfield Hall is situated four miles North East of Derby. It offers a wide range of courses connected to farming, horticulture, floristry and all kinds of allied rural activities- including animal management and equine studies. Help is available for subsidised travel. NOW USE THE GRID ON THE NEXT PAGE TO TARGET THE COLLEGES AND COURSE AREAS THAT INTEREST YOU! Don’t Forget! Colleges also offer apprenticeships Colleges also offer some Higher Education Courses at Level 4 and above ( Post A level)- check out the University/Higher Education section for more details.

Full Time Courses and Apprenticeships at College Name of College Chesterfield Buxton & Leek Sheffield Derby-Broomfield

Study /Job Area Full Time App’shp Full Time App’shp Full Time App’ship Full Time App’sp

A Levels

Accountancy and Finance

Agriculture

Air Cabin Crew/Airport Operations

Animal Care/Management

Art & Design

Art Foundation Course (18+)

Baking/Butchery

Beauty Therapy/Media Make Up

Bricklaying

Business Studies / Enterprise

Catering/Hospitality

Childhood/Education

Computing/IT

Construction/Built Env./Civil Eng.

Creative/Digital Media

Dance-Performing Arts

Dental Nursing/technology

Electrical Installation

Engineering-Electrical/Electronic

Engineering-Mechanical/Welding

Environment/conservation

Events Management

Fashion Design

Fine Art

Floristry

Forensic Science/Criminology

Furniture Making

Games Design-IT

Graphic Design

Hairdressing

Health & Social Care

Health & Social Care-Medical/Nursing

Horses/Equine

Horticulture/Gardening

Hospital Care/Clinical care

Joinery/Carpentry

Journalism(18+)

Media Studies

Motor Mechanic-Car/HGV

Motor Vehicle-Body Repair/Paint

Music-Popular/Technology

Outdoor Education/Leadership

Painting & Decorating

Pharmacy Technician

Photography

Plastering

Plumbing/Heating & Ventilating

Retail/Sales/Customer Service

Science (Medical/Laboratory)

Sport/Leisure

Skills for Independent Living/Foundation

Theatre-Performing arts

Travel & Tourism

Uniformed/Public services

Veterinary Care /Vet Nursing

Warehousing /Logistics Yes

These Training Providers will have opportunities for apprenticeships at all levels. JTL Training www.jtltraining.com JTL is a nationwide training organisation specialising in supporting the electrical, plumbing and heating and ventilating industry.

Age UK- www.ageuk.org.uk Age UK is a nationwide National Training Provider for Careers in the Social Care sector. The company offer a nationwide apprenticeship programme. Stubbing Court Training www.stubbingcourttraining.com Stubbing Court Training offer intermediate and advanced Apprenticeships in Horse Care and Management for a range of careers in the equine industry. There is an opportunity to also gain teaching qualifications and to work with some of the leading riders in the country.

DART Training www.darttraining.co.uk

DART Training provides training within the Agriculture, and Animal Care Conservation areas.

across Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire.

East Midlands Chamber of Commerce - www.dncc.co.uk

East Midlands Chamber have local branches in Chesterfield, Derby and Nottingham .is the second

largest chamber of commerce in the country. The company works with local companies to deliver

apprenticeships available in a number of vocational sectors.

NLT Training www.nlt-training.co.uk

NLT are a long established training company based in Chesterfield. They offer a range of apprenticeship opportunities in the engineering and manufacturing field and support apprentices from many local companies.

CITB- www.citb.co.uk CITB are the largest provider of apprentices for the construction industry experience is a Nationwide training organization that supports training and apprenticeships in the full range of construction and built environment courses – including construction trades, technician opportunities in , for example, civil engineering and building surveying and professional building careers. There are also some sponsorship opportunities available.

Babington Business College http://www.babington.co.uk Babington provides high quality training within Accountancy, Business Administration, Customer Service, I.T., Retail, Providing Financial Services, and Team Leading

Learning Unlimited—(Chesterfield College) www.learningunlimiteduk.com

Learning unlimited are closely linked to Chesterfield College and provide apprenticeship opportunities and training in a wide range of opportunities. Synergy Sports Academy www.synergy-sports.net Based in Chesterfield, Synergy Sports Academy provides traineeships and apprenticeship training for Football and an opportunity to gain Level 3 sports qualifications. Now look at the grid on the next page. Look for the job area that you are interested in and visit the training companies at the convention that offer this apprenticeship training.

Training Organisations offering Apprenticeships

Training Organisation Stubbing Court

DART CITB Age UK

JTL E. Midlands Chamber

Learning Unlimited

NLT Synergy Sports

Apprenticeship Area

Accounting and Finance

Agriculture

Animal Care

Beauty Therapy

Brickwork

Building Trades-All

Construction Tech/ Management

Business

Catering & Hospitality

Childcare

Civil Engineering

Clinical Care-Healthcare

Countryside

Customer Service

Dental Nurse

Design

Digital Marketing - Social Media

Electrical

Electrical Engineering

Engineering Maintenance

Farming

Football

Forestry / Timber

Gardening

Green keeping

Horses/Equine

Heath & Social Care

Heating & Ventilating

Horticulture

Information. Technology

Joinery

Management

Manufacturing

Mechanical Engineering Motor Vehicle Maintenance

Motor Vehicle Body /Paint

Painting and Decorating

Pharmacy Services

Plastering

Plumbing

Retail/Sales/Telesales

Social Care

Sport

Teaching & Learning-Schools

Veterinary Nursing

Warehousing/Logistics

Welding/Fabrication

You don’t have to wait until you are 18 to research or even start a volunteering placement. Not only will you increase your employability skills, but you will build your confidence, social awareness and many different ‘soft skills’ that cannot be taught in the classroom. It’s also a great way to strengthen and build on your CV, strengthen your Personal Statement if you are applying to University. It can also support your studies and experience if you are following a Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. Find out more from our 3 volunteering organisations here this evening.

National Citizenship Service National Citizenship Service (NCS) is open to all 16 and 17 year olds in England. It helps you build your skills for work and life while you take on new challenges and meet new friends. It runs in the spring, summer and autumn. You will have a short time away from home and take part in a team project that will help your community.

Ashgate Hospicecare Ashgate Hospicecare is an independent registered charity that provides care to patients across North Derbyshire at the hospice, in the community and at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. The charity is supported by over 700 volunteers who help in all sorts of areas, such as: Retail, Fundraising, Admin support, Gardening, Patient and Family Support., Inpatient Unit and Day Hospice. Whether you want to meet new people, do something worthwhile or gain some work experience, then volunteering for Ashgate Hospicecare could be for you.

Bakewell Rotary

Bakewell Rotary’s Youth Activities Committee is to assist and encourage local young people

of all abilities, in Challenging activities which feed into and support responsible citizenship.

Through these activities they can acquire new or develop existing skills, gain confidence and

recognise the value of their participation. Funding of these activities will be by sponsored

walking and social events. Projects this year include: - Youth Award Scheme, Young Citizen

Award, Sailing for the disabled and The Schools debate.

Companies and Professional Institutes attending the Convent .

The following section contains;

1. A grid highlighting the career areas offered by companies attending this evening.

Some companies offer apprenticeships to school leavers and graduates.

Some offer work experience placements for Year 10 and Year 12 students.

Some will offer sponsorship opportunities The above are also listed in the grid

2. A brief description of the organisations represented this evening. We thank them for their support.

Find out more about the careers that these organisations offer. Check out all the possible options WE THANK ALL COMPANIES FOR THEIR INTEREST IN AND ATTENDANCE AT THIS CAREERS EVENING

Companies and Organisations –career pathways that they can advise on

Check out below if the companies could also offer apprenticeships. Sponsorships (for University/Higher Education study) and/ or/work experience. Ask for more information

Career / Job Area Delegate Location Apprentice ships

Sponsor ships

Work Experience

Accountancy Kaplan Financial Derbyshire County Council Rolls Royce Nat West

Sports Hall Main Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes

Yes Yes

Animals Overdale Veterinary Practice Drama Hall Yes Yes

Archaeology Archaeological Research Services Sports Hall Yes

Architecture/ Construction

Design

Pinelog (Architecture) Derbyshire County Council Derbyshire Dales District Council Derbyshire Community Health -Estates 1st Planner

Drama Hall Main Hall Main Hall Main Hall Sports Hall

Yes Yes

Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Armed Forces Army RAF Royal Navy /Royal Marines

Sports Hall Drama Hall Main Hall

Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes

Army Army Sports Hall Yes Yes Yes

Banking Nat West Bank Sports Hall Yes Yes

Beauty therapy KH Hair & Beauty Drama Hall Yes Yes

Building trades Derbyshire County Council Derbyshire Dales District Council Derbyshire Community Health- Estates Tarmac

Main Hall Main hall Main Hall Main Hall

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Business/ Business

Administration

Derbyshire County Council Derbyshire Dales District Council Rolls Royce 1st Planner Year In Industry(Information only) TRAC Systems

Main Hall Main Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Care Assistant Age UK

Drama Hall Yes Yes

Catering and Hospitality

Doubletree By Hilton All the Armed Forces

Sports Hall Various

Yes Yes

Chemistry Institute of Chemical Engineers Sports Hall

Childcare/Children Derbyshire County Council

Main Hall Yes Yes

Computing/IT Computer Science

Derbyshire County Council All the Forces

Main Hall Various

Yes Yes

Yes Yes

Yes Yes

Conservation/ Environment

(Inc. Environmental Health)

Thornbridge Outdoors Derbyshire Dales District Council Derbyshire County Council

Drama Hall Main Hall Main Hall

Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes

Construction Planning and Management

Derbyshire Community Health -Estates Derbyshire Dales district Council TARMAC 1st Planner Hope Construction Materials

Main Hall Main Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Customer Care/Service

Derbyshire County Council Derbyshire Dales District Council Doubletree By Hilton

Main Hall Main Hall Sports Hall

Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes

Dental Careers Smith Dental Practice All the Armed Forces

Main Hall Various

Yes

Yes

Yes

Career / Job Area Delegate Location Apprentice ships

Sponsor ships

Work Experience

Drama/Theatre/ Performing Arts

Buxton Opera House

Drama Hall Yes

Digital Media/Web Design

Derbyshire County Council Derbyshire Dales District Council

Main Hall Main Hall

Yes Yes

Yes Yes

Electrical Work

Derbyshire County Council Derbyshire Dales District Council Derbyshire Community Health- Estates Hope Construction Materials Tarmac

Main Hall Main Hall Main Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Engineering

All the Armed Forces Tarmac Rolls Royce Hope Construction Materials CODEL Year In Industry(information only) Institute of Engineering & Technology Institute of Chemical Engineers

Various Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Emergency services-

/Uniformed /Ambulance

See Buxton & Leek College- Uniformed Services West Midlands Ambulance service

Main Hall Main Hall

Events Management

Doubletree By Hilton Sports Hall Yes Yes

Fashion Design

Monkee Genes Bradford School of Art

Sports Hall Sports Hall

Finance

Derbyshire County Council Derbyshire Dales District Council Kaplan Nat West Bank

Main Hall Main Hall Sports Hall Sports Hall

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes

Fire Service See Buxton & Leek College –Uniformed Services

Main Hall

Forestry/Trees Derbyshire County Council Main Hall Yes Yes

Gardening/ Horticulture

Derbyshire Community Health -Estates Derbyshire Dales District Council

Main Hall Main Hall

Yes Yes

Yes

Graphic Design Grafika Sports Hall Yes

Hairdressing KH Hair & Beauty Drama Hall Yes Yes

Health and Social Care

Derbyshire County Council Derby Teaching Hospitals-NHS

Main Hall Main Hall

Yes Yes

Yes Yes

Health Visitor Derbyshire Community Health S-1 Main Hall Yes

Housing Derbyshire Dales District Council Main Hall Yes Yes

Human Resources Derbyshire County Council Royal Navy –Royal Marines Royal Air Force Derbyshire Dales District Council TRAC Systems

Main Hall Main Hall Drama Hall Main Hall Sports Hall

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Interior Design Penrose Interiors Sports Hall

Joinery

Derbyshire Community Health -Estates Main Hall Yes Yes

Laboratory Work Derby Teaching Hospitals-NHS

Main Hall

Yes

Law/Legal careers University of Law Derbyshire County Council All the Armed forces

Sports Hall Main Hall Various

Yes

Yes

Yes

Librarianship Derbyshire County Council Main Hall Yes

Marketing TRAC Systems Derbyshire Dales District Council

Sports Hall Yes Yes

Medicine Blue Dykes Surgery Derby Teaching Hospitals-NHS All the Armed Forces

Main Hall Main Hall Various

Yes

Yes Yes Yes

Career / Job Area Delegate Location Apprentice ships

Sponsor ships

Work Experience

Midwifery Derby Teaching Hospitals-NHS Derbyshire Community Health stand

Main Hall Main Hall

Yes

Motor Vehicle including Sales

Derbyshire Dales District Council

Main Hall

Yes

Yes

Music - Royal Navy –Royal Marines Army

Main Hall Sports Hall

Yes Yes

Yes Yes

Music- Popular/Technology

Red Tape Studios

Drama Hall Yes

Nursing Derbyshire Community Health S-1 All the Forces

Main Hall Various

Yes

Yes

Occupational Therapy

Derbyshire Community Health S-2

Main Hall

Yes

Optometry/optician Specsavers Main Hall Yes Yes

Outdoor Education Thornbridge Outdoors

Drama Hall Yes

Painting & Decorating

Derbyshire County Council Main Hall Yes Yes

Paramedic West Midlands Ambulance Service All the Armed forces

Main Hall Various

Pathology Chesterfield Royal Hospital Derbyshire Teaching Hospital

Main Hall Main Hall

Yes

Yes

Podiatry Derbyshire Community Health S-2 Main Hall

Yes

Pharmaceutical TESCO All the Armed forces

Drama Hall Various

Yes Yes

Physiotherapy Derbyshire Community Health S-2 Derbyshire Teaching Hospital-NHS

Main Hall Main Hall

Yes Yes

Plastering Derbyshire County Council Derbyshire Dales District Council

Main Hall Main Hall

Yes Yes

Yes Yes

Plumbing/Heating and Ventilation

Derbyshire Community Health -Estates Derbyshire Dales District Council

Main Hall Main Hall

Yes Yes

Yes Yes

Police See Buxton & Leek College –Uniformed Services

Main Hall

Public Relations Derbyshire County Council Derbyshire Dales District Council Doubletree By Hilton

Main Hall Main Hall Sports Hall

Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes

Quantity Surveying Hope Construction Materials Tarmac Derbyshire County Council Derbyshire Dales District Council

Sports Hall Sports Hall Main Hall Main Hall

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes

RAF RAF Drama Hall Yes Yes Yes

Royal Navy/Royal Marines

Royal Navy –Royal Marines Main Hall Yes Yes Yes

Sales/Retail/Retail Management

TESCO Perrys of Chesterfield –GK Ford

Drama Hall Sports Hall

Yes Yes

Yes Yes

Social Work/ /Social Care

Age UK Derbyshire County Council

Drama Hall Main Hall

Yes Yes

Yes Yes

Sport and Leisure Synergy Sports Academy – Football Derbyshire Dales District Council

Drama Hall Main Hall

Yes Yes

Yes Yes

Career / Job Area Delegate Location Apprentice ships

Sponsor ships

Work Experience

Study Abroad Student World Main Hall Yes

Surveying Pinelog Tarmac Derbyshire Dales District C 1st Planner Derbyshire County Council

Drama Hall Sports Hall Main Hall Sports Hall Main Hall

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Teaching/Classroom

Derbyshire County Council Main Hall Yes Yes Yes

Yes

Textiles/Textile Design

Penrose Interiors Bradford School of Art

Sports Hall Sports Hall

Yes Yes

Town and Country Planning

Derbyshire County Council Main Hall Yes

Veterinary/ Veterinary Nursing

Overdale Veterinary Practice

Drama Hall Yes

Volunteering and Voluntary Work

Ashgate Hospicecare National Citizenship service-NCS Rotary

Drama Hall Drama Hall Drama Hall

Warehousing/ Logistics

TESCO All Armed forces Tarmac

Drama Hall Various Sports Hall

Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes

Youth Work Derbyshire County Council

Main Hall Yes

Companies and Professional Institutes attending the Convention Professional Bodies Professional Institutions and Professional Organisations

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Institution of Chemical Engineering- IChemE The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) is the global professional membership organisation for people with relevant experience or an interest in chemical engineering. Find out more about the full range of Chemical Engineering related careers.

Chartered Institute of Legal Executives- CILEx

TThe Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) is the professional association governing body for Chartered Legal Executive lawyers, other legal practitioners and paralegals. CILEx offers a route to a legal career and becoming a qualified lawyer without a requirement to having a law degree, although law graduates and graduates with non-law degrees can also qualify as a lawyer through the CILEx route. The CILEx route is the ideal way to obtain a law qualification for school leavers, graduates, legal support staff.

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) RICS was created in 1868 in the United Kingdom. It received a royal charter in 1881. Members are known as chartered surveyors, and are recognized by the designation after their name - FRICS (for Fellow of RICS) or MRICS (for Member of RICS). received a royal charter in 1881. Our members are known as chartered surveyors, and are recognised by the designation after their name - FRICS (for Fellow of RICS) or MRICS (for Member of RICS. Find out more about careers in this area.

Institution of Engineering and Technology

The IET is one of the world’s largest engineering institutions with Over 163,000 members in 127 countries. It is also the most multidisciplinary – to reflect the increasingly diverse nature of engineering in the 21st century- so it

will be able to advise on a wide range of engineering careers.

Higher Education Progression Partnership (HEPP)

HEPP provide HEPP provide targeted and effective activities for schools and colleges to help prepare their students to make decisions about higher level study. It’s focuses on widening participation and entry into higher education and higher level skills and provide accurate, independent and impartial information and advice to enable potential students to make the right decisions about their future, wherever that may be. It is funded are jointly funded by Sheffield Hallam University and The University of Sheffield

targeted and effective activities for schools and colleges to help prepare their students to make decisions about higher level study. It’s focuses on widening participation and entry into higher education and higher level skills and provide accurate, independent and impartial information and advice to enable potential students to make the right decisions about their future, wherever that may be. It is funded are jointly funded by Sheffield Hallam University and The University of Sheffield.

Student World

The Student World is dedicated to helping students from all around the world realise their dream of studying outside of their home countries. Over the last few years the company has helped thousands of students inform themselves of the different options available to them, either through our website, study-abroad fairs or student advisory sessions in one of our centres. Support also includes advice on the complications of applying to and

enrolling at a dream university with our dedicated application and arrival services.

Year In Industry –Information stand only The Year in industry (YINI) place students into paid industry placements at 18+- either in the gap year before their degree course or during their course. They have placements in a wide range of industries including engineering, science, IT, e-commerce, business and marketing.

Companies and Organisations Armed Forces

Engineering, Scientific and Technical related

Army The Army Offers a range of Trades Technical and Officer-Leadership careers .They offer some scholarships to fund Higher Education and there is also the Army Bursary Scheme for students going on to some Further Education Courses at College. There is also ab bursary scheme for 6th form students Don’t forget about medical, dental and nursing opportunities. The army do have some work experience opportunities outside of Derbyshire.

CODEL International A local company, CODEL International Ltd are specialists in the design and manufacture of high-technology instrumentation for emission monitoring, road tunnel atmosphere sensing, and plant safety equipment. They offer

a range of engineering based careers for apprenticeships and graduates and also offer work experience.

RAF The RAF offers a range of job roles, professional and technician opportunities and officer careers at technical, graduate and officer level entry. They offer scholarship schemes for ‘A’ level students and graduates. The RAF does have some work experience opportunities outside of Derbyshire.

T ROYAL NAVY/ROYAL MARINES TThe Royal Navy/ Royal Marines have a range of professional roles, trades and technical careers at all levels including ggraduate and officer careers. They offer scholarship schemes for A level students and graduates.

Don’t forget about the medical and nursing opportunities available. The Royal Navy/Marines does have some work experience opportunities outside of Derbyshire- including the Royal Marines band placements in Portsmouth

Rolls Royce

Rolls-Royce designs, develops, manufactures and services integrated power systems for use in the air, on land

and at sea. The company the world’s leading producers of aero engines for large civil aircraft and corporate

jets. We are the second largest provider of defence aero engines and services in the world. The company has

excellent opportunities for school leavers at 16+ and 17/18+ including Apprenticeship opportunities at all levels

and offers sponsorship opportunities as well as graduate careers and work experience.

Tarmac Tarmac, a CRH company, is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business and operate across a wide range of industrial sectors. This large worldwide company offer a range of careers across the

engineering, scientific, business and technical fields. They offer excellent apprenticeship opportunities for students at all levels and opportunities to study for high level qualifications.

Hope Construction Materials Hope Construction Materials work across 180 sites in England, Scotland and Wales providing first class products to anyone in building and construction Hope Construction Materials is Britain's leading independent supplier of cement, concrete and aggregates. The company has an excellent apprenticeship programme across engineering, business and scientific and technical roles. The company also offer excellent work experience and internship opportunities

Engineering/Scientific and Technical related Construction and Building Design Related Work Experience

Overdale Veterinary Centre Overdale Veterinary Centre Is a local veterinary practice based in Buxton. It is a mixed practice providing care, advice and treatment for all animals great and small.. Find out more information on the full range of veterinary careers at all levels- not just veterinary surgeon. Veterinary talk, will also support this Also ask about work experience opportunities.

Archaeological Research Services Established in 1999, Archaeological Research Services Ltd provide a full range of archaeological and historic

buildings services across the sector (local base is Bakewell). ARS Ltd operates throughout the UK from its network of offices including abroad as the company has number of foreign language specialists and experience of working

in the Near East, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe and Scandinavia.,

Perrys of Chesterfield (formerly GK FORD) Based in Chesterfield, this Ford Franchise can offer advice and guidance on a wide range of motor vehicle careers Find out more about the range of Motor Vehicle related careers in a large organisation - including Sales, Servicing Technician, Body Repair and Warehouse opportunities.

Derbyshire Community Health Services-Estates Department The estates department provides building maintenance and building design and other general maintenance areas

including gardening and horticulture .A wide range of careers are therefore possible including construction and horticulture. DCHS-Estates have also recruited multi-skilled apprentices in recent years

Pinelog Pinelog provides architecturally designed leisure buildings from its Derbyshire base. This local company can provide

information and advice on a wide range of building design and architectural careers

1st Planner 1st Planner is a construction planning company, in the education sector, working to maximise the resources and efficiency of school buildings.1st planner is a growing company based in Darley Dale and has offered rewarding

careers to several Lady Manners School students recently. The company offers a construction planning and business apprenticeship programme and can advise on a wide range of building design and administrative

careers.

Work Experience- Derbyshire County Council Expert help and Information on all aspects of work experience including placements. How to find a placement,

health and safety considerations, and demonstration of the Work Experience Placement database.

Performing Arts Finance Related Local Authority/Local Services Legal/Law

Buxton Opera House Based in Buxton, staff can advise on a wide range of Theatre based careers – from Acting to Theatre Technician to

Theatre Management roles. Find out more about how to get involved in Youth Theatre activities and about Work Experience opportunities

Kaplan Kaplan, part of Kaplan, Inc, is the UK’s leading global provider of diverse education and training. Programmes include professional accountancy and financial training, vocational qualifications and Apprenticeships, financial

markets, postgraduate and undergraduate degrees. Find out more about the career and apprenticeship opportunities in this area

Nat West Bank Nat West Bank a nationwide company who can offer advice on the full range of financial careers in the banking

sector. The company also offer graduate and sponsorship opportunities at 16 and 18+ as well as work experience opportunities

Derbyshire County Council (DCC) – Local Government Professions and Apprenticeships DCC offer opportunities in a range of professions –including, Legal professions, Construction related and Surveying Professions, Human Resources, Teaching Assistants, Social Care and Youth Work, Public Relations and Marketing. DCC offer substantial work experience opportunities and an .apprenticeship programme in a range of areas.

Derbyshire Dales District Council (DDDC) Find out about Sport and Leisure opportunities across the district’s leisure centres. Town/ County Planning, Economic Development, Housing and a wide variety of jobs in local government (including Legal, Human Resources, Finance, Equalities, Electoral Administration, general administration, customer services, maintaining the district’s parks (gardening) and street cleansing. Also the Apprenticeship programme and Work Experience opportunities.

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Elliot Mather Solicitors Elliot Mather LLP is a leading solicitors practice. Its specialisms include Commercial law, Family Law, Criminal Law, Motoring Law, and Personal Injury Law. Elliot Mather can offer advice on legal careers for potential solicitors as well as other supporting roles within the legal profession. Apprenticeship and Work Experience options can also be explored.

Red Tape Central (Music Technology) Red Tape Central is based in Sheffield and delivers courses both musical and non-musical, in the vast areas of creative media and ICT related subjects; offering nationally recognized qualifications from entry level up to degree level. There will be a live demonstration of some of the technology that is used at Red Tape. Red Tape has strong links with the music industry. Red Tape also offer apprenticeships

Art and Design Outdoor Education Personal Services / Sales / Marketing

Monkee Genes Monkee Genes is a locally based Company specialising in Textile and Product design of denim wear. Find out about the wide range of career opportunities in this field. Also ask about work experience opportunities

Penrose Interiors Penrose Interiors founded in 1987 on the Chatsworth Estate, Derbyshire, is an independent Interior Design and fine furnishings showroom. The company are specialists in the interior styling and decoration field. The company launched an online shop in September 2015.

We continue to grow further and expand our expertise with the launch of our online sh

Thornbridge Outdoors

Thornbridge Outdoors is run by Sheffield City Council and provides outdoor education and environmental

activities for groups, training courses, an event venue, management training and accommodation for weekends

in the Peak District. Ask about the range of outdoor activity instructor jobs including management and catering

and hospitality -also ask about Work Experience opportunities

Grafika Grafika is a 360° graphic and web design consultancy located in the heart of the Peak District in Bakewell The services offered by the company cover packaging design, exhibition design, display graphics, advertising, web

design , printing and many more. Ask about design job roles.

Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Group At more than 400 hotels in 33 different countries and territories Doubletree are a large Worldwide Hotel Group. The company can offer information and advice on a wide range of catering and Hospitality careers at all levels.

The company recruit apprentices and work experience opportunities.

Tesco

TESCO is a large multinational grocery and general merchandise retailer. It is the 3rd largest retailer in the world. Tesco careers range from retail marketing to optometry and fashion. Part time jobs, apprenticeships

and graduate schemes are available.

TRAC Systems TRAC is small dynamic Bakewell based company with many years of experience delivering a time-saving, cost-saving and efficiency-increasing recruitment system. The company are keen to expand their workforce and can offer excellent apprenticeship schemes in business, marketing and human resources with progression and further education and development opportunities guaranteed.

Medical and Social Care

West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust The Trust serves a population of 5.6 million people covering an area of more than 5,000 square miles made up of Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Coventry, Birmingham and Black Country conurbation .Find out more about careers as paramedics, emergency care assistants, emergency care practitioners (ECPs)and other related careers.

Derby Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Derby Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is responsible for the London Road Community Hospital and the

Royal Derby Hospital, incorporating the Derby Medical School which is run in partnership with the University of Nottingham. Recognised by the Department of Health as a high performing Trust, the cleanest and safest hospitals

in the country. The trust provides a wide range of services including general medical, surgical, maternity, rehabilitation care and accident and emergency services, and can offer advice on a wide range of medical related

careers.

Blue Dykes Surgery- Chesterfield The focus of Blue Dykes Surgery is that of a General Practitioner and medical careers. A GP will be available to

answer questions on this most important medical role and highlight some of the rewards and benefits.

Derbyshire Community Health Services – NHS Trust Provide a range of Medical Services across the Community-including nursing opportunities, physiotherapy and occupational therapy, podiatry, learning disability support, health visiting and many more. They can advise on job roles and work experience opportunities.

Smith’s Dental Practice The company is a well-established Dental practice in Bakewell who can offer help and support across a wide range of professional and technical and dental careers. The company also recruit Dental hygienist apprentices and also offer work experience placements.

Age UK Age UK is the country's largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. The company

offer a range of roles in the Social Care sector. The company are a National Training Provider and Apprenticeships, qualifications, short courses and skills development programmes for success at work, particularly

in the social care and health sectors.

Specsavers Opticians in Buxton Specsavers is a Partnership of nearly 2,000 locally-run businesses, committed to delivering high quality, affordable optical and hearing care in the communities they serve Find out more about the range of careers pathways in optometry and optics information on Higher Education courses. Ask also about work experience opportunities.