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Please see current opportunities to sign up for – please email me you show of interest and the event you have signed up for – Many thanks Mrs McNeil
cmcneil@cardinalnewmanschool.net
Careers in STEM with a focus Engineering & Sustainable Energy
Virtual Insight Event
Thursday, 5th December 5:00-6:00pm
FAO Careers, Y11, 12 & 13 Students
Are you interested in an exciting career in engineering and energy systems? Join us for a virtual event with National Energy System Operator to discover opportunities in the energy sector and learn how you can help shape the future of sustainable energy. NESO are part of the UK Government so are publicly owned with a core responsible for the entire distribution of the UK’s electricity and gas supply.
Event Details:
- Event: Engineering Insights with National Energy System Operator
- Date: Thursday, 5th December 2024
- Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
- Location: Virtual (link provided upon registration)
Why Attend?
This is a fantastic opportunity to:
- Learn About Engineering Roles: Gain insight into the innovative work National Energy System Operator does to balance supply and demand across the UK’s energy grid.
- Explore Career Pathways: Discover opportunities for school-leavers and graduates and meet current and former apprentices / graduates working towards a sustainable future.
- Hear From Experts: Meet engineers working at the forefront of the energy transition, tackling real-world challenges to create a greener and more sustainable future.
- Ask Your Questions: Participate in a live Q&A session to get tailored advice about the skills, qualifications, and experiences needed to succeed in this field.
Why This Event Matters
The National Energy System Operator plays a crucial role in shaping the UK’s energy landscape, ensuring a reliable and sustainable energy supply. By attending this event, you’ll gain valuable insights into how engineering is driving the energy transition and how you can be part of this vital work.
Event Registration Closing Soon – Register Now!
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore an engineering career with a leading organisation in the energy sector.
Invite your friends interested in sustainability to this event!
Register Here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NESOvirtual
We look forward to welcoming you to this insightful session and helping you take the next step towards a rewarding engineering career.
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Medical & Dental Opportunities
Get Into Medicine or Get Into Dentistry Conferences.
These LIVE virtual conferences offer a comprehensive guide through the entire medical and dental application journey, allowing students to gain key insights into the UCAS application process (including the NEW personal statement structure), connect with doctors, dentists and medical/dental students, and gain a clearer view of a future in medicine or dentistry.
Get Into Dentistry:
Sunday 1st December from 9:30am - 3:30pm
Students and Parents/Guardians can register here:
https://airtable.com/appgXnyzN5ZD9Iwk6/shrBuiR7SBAcC19kE
During this conference, students and parents/guardians will have the opportunity to meet and speak with myself, Dr Kennedy, and Dr Safiyyah, where we will cover essential application and academic topics such as:
- Application Timelines
- How to Tactically Choose Medical Schools
- CV Building
- Personal Statements - New format from 2026
- Medical School Interviews
-UCAT - Entrance Exams to Medical School
- Medical Leadership and Awards Programmes
- Accessing Work Experience
- Accessing Scholarships
A certificate of attendance will also be awarded to students who attend, which can be listed on their UCAS applications for ‘activities that support higher education’.
Here’s a rough guide on how the day will run:
9:30-10.00 Registration
10.00-11:00 Quick introduction to Medic Mentor, overview of the day, competition ratios, application timeline, Awards and Scholarships
11:00-11:15 Break
11.15-11.50 Introduction to the UCAS application form and entry requirements
11.50-12.25 Interactive CV building exercise and exclusive access to leadership, research, presentation, publication, prizes and scholarship opportunities
12.25-12.50 Top tips form a successful applicant (medical student)
12:50-13:05 Break
13:05-13.55 Personal Statement: New structure and how to write the perfect personal statement
13:55-14.10 Break
14:10-14.40 Entrance exams - How to ace the UCAT
14.40-15:00 How to prepare for Medical School interviews
15:00-15.30 Top tips form a successful applicant (medical student) and next steps
Register for free here:
Medicine: https://airtable.com/appgXnyzN5ZD9Iwk6/shry7MZYtt3MGPjvO
Dentistry: https://airtable.com/appgXnyzN5ZD9Iwk6/shrBuiR7SBAcC19kE
To join the conference, students must ensure they have a functioning camera and microphone for the session. It's also important that they have a parent or guardian present at these conferences, not only for safeguarding, but also to gain insight and guidance to support them effectively.
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