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On Wednesday 12 May from 5.00pm - 6.30pm an 'Insight into Careers in Property Development' with the FTSE 100 company Berkeley St Edward will take place. 

During the evening they will be take you through the main components of their business which includes property development, construction, architecture and interior design. 

Berkeley St Edward have built more than 19,200 homes in the last five years, across London, Birmingham and the South of England.

If you are interested in joining this event please register here.

Allied Healthcare Mentor is offering you the chance to take part in an event which will introduce you to the world of healthcare careers.

It is live, giving you the chance to interact will healthcare professionals, but from the comfort and safety of your own home.

During the work experience day, you will follow two patients from their initial presentation to recovery. You will observe the healthcare professionals as they interact with the patients and also each other.

Each work experience day is completely different and you will be able to build on your knowledge of NHS careers as you will see different patient cases and the healthcare professionals work in a variety of settings, such as in a hospital and out in the community.

It is recommended that you attend one work experience day each month for six months, to not only gain a deeper knowledge of multidisciplinary teams in general but also the variety of careers available.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity you can learn more and register here. 

What’s it like to be accused of murder? If you were a barrister whose client was alleged to have committed the most serious of crimes, how would you construct your defence? And in the courtroom battle that ensues, how do we ensure that justice prevails?

If you’re thinking of applying for Law at university, are keen to explore what a fast-paced career in the courtroom could involve, or have an interest in studying a forensics-related degree like Psychology, then this is the event for you.

You are invited to join a 'Live Mock Murder Trial' on Saturday 8 May to uncover the answers to these questions and many more.

Register for this event here.

The 'Step In, Step Up' programme is an introductory one-day programme designed for Year 12 and Year 13 female students.

The day will give an oversight into the different technology programmes Morgan Stanley offers, as well as giving participants the opportunity to take part in interactive challenges, panel sessions and career workshops.

This event will be held on Friday 30 July and applications close on Thursday 6 June. Find out more here.

Looking to get a head-start in your future career? 

Completing some relevant work experience placements, while you’re still at school, can offer a host of benefits that help you discover and get started in your future career faster.

This is a fabulous opportunity to gain experience with the top employers in the UK and take advantage of free and live programmes in the most sought after industries. It is also a great way to meet influential people and industry leaders, enabling you to build and grow your professional network.

Find out more about the exctiing range of options here.

We are still hoping that Year 11 pupils can undertake some work experience this year.

I know that this is a very challenging time, and that getting some work experience could be less easy for the next few months, but as things start to open up, it could be possible.

Placements can be done at any time after the Final Internal Assessments and Bridging courses have been completed as well as during the two week May half term break. They can also be undertaken during the early part of Lower Sixth, for example October half term 2021.

I would also suggest looking at the website Springpod which offers a virtual work experience programme which has been highly recommended by our Careers Advisor.

Many thanks to those who already have managed to help their son/daughter obtain a placement; in the meantime please could you let me know if you have managed to arrange something by emailing miketaylor@princethorpe.co.uk

Mike Taylor
Work Experience Co-ordinator